Eduard B-17F 1/48 “The Bloody Hundredth”

Started by Keith · 5 · 2 months ago · . 1/48, B-17, Eduard, WW2
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    Keith said 2 months, 2 weeks ago:

    I was fortune enough to snag this kit from my local hobby shop after I missed out on the preorder.

    Since purchasing the kit, I was surprisingly contacted by Eduard about doing a collaboration for this build. They asked for a list of parts/accessories I would like to include in the build. At first I had only sent them a few things, but they responded and asked me to send a longer list with any and all things I would want. To my surprise, they sent me every single accessory I mentioned.

    In exchange for the parts, I need to supply Eduard with photographs of the build along the way.

    When looking back at where I started in building models, I never knew I would eventually reach this level. I am beyond words and feel extremely proud and honored.

    Item list:
    Eduard B-17F 1/48
    Eduard B-17F Brassin Engine Set
    Eduard B-17F Brassin Bronze Undercarriage Legs
    Eduard B-17F Brassin Resin Gun Set
    Eduard B-17F Exterior and Undercarriage detail set
    Eduard B-17F Waist Section Set
    Eduard B-17F Radio Compartment Set
    Eduard B-17F Nose Interior Set
    Eduard B-17F Ammo Feed Chutes Set
    Eduard B-17F Wooden Flores and Ammo Box Set
    Eduard B-17F Bomb Bay Set
    Eduard B-17F Landing Flaps Set
    Eduard B-17F Cockpit Detail Set

    I will be starting this build in a few weeks.

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    Tom Cleaver said 2 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Having built three Eduard B-17s (so far) I strongly suggest that you attach the nose pieces to each of the main fuselage halves before further assembly. This allows you to work the joint from both inside and outside and get it nice and tight.

    Another tip: glue the bodies of the machine guns into position inside the fuselage (waist and nose guns), then attach the barrels at the end - after decals and final finish. Otherwise they will be broken as sure as you will take your next breath.

    Good luck! It's an interesting kit.

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    Pedro L. Rocha said 2 months, 2 weeks ago:

    @greenterrorz
    That’s like modelling happy hour!
    Best of luck with all those extra bits to add and keep those updates coming please

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 months, 2 weeks ago:

    A modeling happy hour indeed, my friend @greenterrorz!
    Looking forward to it!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 months, 2 weeks ago:

    What a fantastic kit with all those extras, Keith @greenterrorz
    How generous from Eduard.