Boeing B-38 Whiffer Conversion in 1/72 Scale
This is a “What If” conversion of the Academy B-17 kit into what the B-38 project might have evolved into had it gone into production. I'm not sure what it would be called, I have been thinking of it as the “Frankenfortress” but chances are slim that would be the name the USAAF would have chosen. Everything you see here actually flew in some form on a Flying Fortress but not all on the same airframe. The conversion combines features from the XB-38 prototype with Allison engines (B-17E serial number 41-2401) and Major Reed's Dreamboat project (B-17F 41-9112) which evaluated improvements suggested by Eighth Air Force crews, mainly armament revisions. Markings are from the 305th Bomb Group, 364th Bomb Squadron, assuming the B-38 had been issued to them instead of the B-17. Construction posts are here for those interested: https://inchhighguy.wordpress.com/2024/01/19/boeing-b-38-conversion-build-in-1-72-scale-part-i/
Nice work Jeff - excellent Whiffery!
Very cool, I like it. I can envision shark mouths painted on all the engine cowlings and the letters "WT-F" on the fuselage.
Very interesting, really like the natural light pics. Thanks for sharing.
Rod
That is one strange-looking duck, but very nicely done! I like it.
Love your whiffer, Jeff! Fantastic job and great result!
Beautiful work on this "what if" project, Jeff @inchhigh
Well done.
Incredibly well thought out build! And your superb modeling skills are evident. Impressive Jeff!
Very impressive work to get this result.
Enjoyed watching on your site. Well done, Jeff!
Thanks guys!