B-17 - group build!

Started by capt. R · 741 · 1 year ago
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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    The engines look fantastic, my friend @johnb!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    @fiveten, thank you, Spiros.

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    capt. R said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    Very nice engines! Did You use Engine Grey paint?

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    @lis, thanks a lot, Bernard. The grey I used is Medium Sea Grey from Vallejo and a black wash.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    All four engines are mounted, nothing special to mention about this process, fitting is fine.


    Engine covers placed as well, two option are available, flaps open or closed. I chose the open option.

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    capt. R said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    Great progress!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    The engines look beautiful on the plane, my friend @johnb!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    @lis, @fiveten, thank you, Berand and Spiros. Progressing slowly on this one.

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    capt. R said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    Engines has a lot of details. I think more than Airfix.

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    George R Blair Jr said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    Engines and cowling really look great, John (@johnb). It looks like you are getting close to paint and decals.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    @gblair, thanks, George. Planning to put the coating on this weekend, for sure that will reveal areas of improvement.

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    capt. R said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    This is my B-17 F on display at the local library. We have our model club there.

    3 attached images. Click to enlarge.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    Fantastic display, Bernard @lis
    You can be really proud to have your Fortress being displayed like this.

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    Erik Gjørup said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    Looking better than ever @johnb. Always a pleasure to get engines on.
    @lis, great way to promote the club!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 1 month ago:

    Looks fantastic indeed, my friend @lis!