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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Rod The Fixer on August 01, 2020, 04:56:06 PM

Title: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 01, 2020, 04:56:06 PM
Hi all,
i'm started to build this kit:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49985415417_1d44aa4b19_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ja3jxc)

to make this model:
[url=http://www.americanairmuseum.com/sites/default/files/freeman/media-388047.jpg]
(http://www.americanairmuseum.com/sites/default/files/freeman/media-388047.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ja3jxc)

A quick look inside the box:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49984638718_be1063d057_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j9YkDQ)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49985415372_87c560e39e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ja3jwq)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49984638633_70c24bc5c1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j9YkCn)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49985158466_cb7d512e33_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ja21a1)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49985158436_51f4982779_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ja219u)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49985158411_30fc662fd5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ja2194)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49984638503_7478a7eece_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j9YkA8)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49985158311_4f56c20bda_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ja217k)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49984638473_4087782c44_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j9YkzB)

Aftermarkets...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49985158286_6fef434f62_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ja216U)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49985158236_8690410435_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ja2163)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49985415137_aa2c8100a5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ja3jsn)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 01, 2020, 05:06:09 PM
First steps

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50167433938_15cd44f44b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jr8diy)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50167967691_e3db10e899_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jraWYc)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50167967631_b1b29280a5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jraWXa)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50167967621_a229d113c7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jraWWZ)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50167967616_418ab03b14_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jraWWU)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50168228887_a26e6fc8f7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jrchBz)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 01, 2020, 05:06:37 PM
Cockpit phase 1

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50176077777_053e90aa4e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jrTvPg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50175821571_5718af4b94_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jrScDV)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on August 01, 2020, 07:50:05 PM
Well that is a hell of a start.. nice office work.

I looked at the parts and then thought back to the venerable original "Bit 0 Lace" Airfix B-17G.. that new mould looks fantastic.

Looking forward to seeing this evolve.
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on August 01, 2020, 11:18:58 PM
Great start, Rod! :smiley:

You're obviously a bit of a Master at the aftermarket stuff! :icon_alabanza:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 02, 2020, 03:34:15 AM
Looking good
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: ChernayaAkula on August 02, 2020, 06:58:23 AM
This is gonna be good!  :smiley:
Title: Observations...
Post by: Inactive on August 02, 2020, 08:50:12 AM
Airfix to their credit has retooled several of their modeling subject mainstays including the Boeing B-17G myself having built a number of their venerable 1962-vintage Boeing B-17G kits it coming on the market same year as the marginally better-tooled Revell B-17F "Memphis Belle" building a couple of them as well. Larger late 1950s & 1960s Airfix airplane models featured moveable ailerons, elevators & rudders, Revell's did as well, Revell of Germany "continuing the tradition" over the last many years retooling some of their more popular modeling subjects.

Alas I'm not going to build any more B-17s, hands are full wanting to build limited series of Luftwaffe & 1940 Battle of France Armee de l'Air 1/72 scale aircraft end of this year into 2021 before "permanently retiring" from hobby modeling in 2022 barring any new or desired re-issue pre & WWII Italian military aircraft subjects, possibly somebody's P-40B/C as a wildcard.
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 02, 2020, 06:00:26 PM
Cockpit phase 2  ;)

I'm waiting the Quickboost Oxygen Cylinders to complete the cabin build ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50179528131_6a7d76989d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jsccu8)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50179528136_c463b43397_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jsccud)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50178993398_12c7dba9f5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2js9swA)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Frank3k on August 03, 2020, 01:41:06 AM
The cockpit looks fantastic and the new Airfix kit is such a huge improvement over their ancient B-17. It really is good to see them re-tool so many of their older subjects.
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on August 03, 2020, 06:06:00 AM
Looking terrific.

Well on the way to producing a scale replica.
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: elmayerle on August 03, 2020, 07:03:27 AM
Damn, that's looking beautiful!!
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: finsrin on August 03, 2020, 07:07:59 AM
Too dang detailed to button all that up in final assembly.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 05, 2020, 06:22:21 AM
Bomb bay PE Components

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50189983006_3033cbf758_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jt7MmA)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50190239817_40a20cd5b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jt96Gn)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50189437948_37ab0ba9b1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jt4Zk3)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50189437878_6d05d59d46_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jt4ZiQ)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 06, 2020, 01:27:09 AM
Bomb Bay assembled and ... ready for the bombs

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50192048533_fa474b74f7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jtinn8)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50192859117_fa7350aa80_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jtnwjH)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50192048513_bffac6aed1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jtinmM)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50192599731_79f4d2717d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jtmcdx)




Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: apophenia on August 06, 2020, 05:04:24 AM
Wow! Please tell us that you've got some way of making all this gorgeous detail visible when she's done  :smiley:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 09, 2020, 06:28:56 PM
... before the final assembly

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50205547751_2fd2ee672b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2juuydg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50205019608_0f00bfe9b0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jurRdm)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50205547766_9c73d399bc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2juuydw)

Bomb Bay bottom view
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50205824277_7a00671c3f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2juvYpX)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50205824262_2838260bc8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2juvYpG)

View from above
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50205824247_2204675a3d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2juvYpr)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on August 09, 2020, 07:28:36 PM
Wow! Very nice! 8)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on August 10, 2020, 06:16:42 AM
Really is a sweet looking kit for 1/72
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 14, 2020, 10:06:47 PM
Bomb Bay assembled and other details applied

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50225878567_27d1c11a60_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jwhKRz)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50225649506_4c197a6598_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jwgzLf)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50225878552_d0fe5ed7a7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jwhKRj)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on August 14, 2020, 11:41:34 PM
All that awesome detail that'll be hidden from view! :o

But, I understand, at least you will know it's in there! 8)

Loving your work, Rod! :smiley:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 19, 2020, 03:41:50 AM
Interior details applied (including Elsan toilet  :D) except for guns and ammunitions ..

Right side
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50241801746_8bc7c43c7b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxGng9)

Left side
[Left side
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50241801711_626568763e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxGnfx)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50241801656_355730bbba_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxGneA)

Rear interior
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50241801631_fedc12e280_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxGnea)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50241160853_c22cb9268f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxD5Kg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50241801546_60702a1e67_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxGncG)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50242012892_289579df81_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxHs2A)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50242012857_f79c8a7f16_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxHs1Z)

Front interior

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50242012897_4e8d404551_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxHs2F)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50242012877_7a05e82031_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jxHs2k)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: finsrin on August 19, 2020, 08:49:49 AM
Consider saving as inside fuselage model.  Build another for the outside.  ???
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Kerick on August 19, 2020, 11:07:29 AM
That deserves to be a cut away or have removable sections. It would be a real shame to cover up all of that fantastic work.
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on August 19, 2020, 11:50:26 AM
Stellar.. really well done
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Robomog on August 19, 2020, 04:24:36 PM
That level of detail is stunning, it's a shame a lot of it will not be visible when you close the fuselage, but you know it's there and you have the photos to prove it

Excellent work  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Mog
>^-.-^<
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 20, 2020, 02:24:53 AM
You should really be building this kit:

(https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/7/2/9/138729-10941-pristine.jpg)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Haemon on August 21, 2020, 08:14:11 PM
That level of detail is staggering. The patience to get that etch to sit right. Awesome.
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 22, 2020, 12:20:26 AM
Wings improvements ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50251983076_b191861b76_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jyAxPj)

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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50251982991_4d608d3c55_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jyAxMR)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50251329158_3260a2584f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jyxcqS)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: ChernayaAkula on August 22, 2020, 07:38:40 AM
This is pretty spectacular.  :icon_surprised:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on August 22, 2020, 06:17:27 PM
To quote a deceased Australian compatriot, "Crikey!" :icon_surprised: :icon_alabanza:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 23, 2020, 06:05:59 AM
To quote a deceased Australian compatriot, "Crikey!" :icon_surprised: :icon_alabanza:

I found the correct definition (I hope)  :smiley:

Crikey: True Aussies use it when they're generally suprised or shocked.

But you intrigued me (sorry I'm Italian...) who is your compatriot, Steve Irwin?
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on August 23, 2020, 08:00:37 PM
But you intrigued me (sorry I'm Italian...) who is your compatriot, Steve Irwin?

Compatriot = countryman = person of the same nationality


So, yes, Steve Irwin. ;)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 03, 2020, 12:40:23 AM
Assembling machine guns ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50297776433_2c23bfa1c2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jCDfzX)

Machine gun barrels set
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50298610142_555555cd76_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jCHwqf)

Machine guns assembled
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50298610082_efdea23a72_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jCHwpd)

Machine guns mounted
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50298456061_ece0f2333d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jCGJBF)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50298609957_65ac03037a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jCHwn4)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50298455851_383189fbaa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jCGJy4)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50298455816_d71f78cd26_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jCGJxs)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50297776018_68361644eb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jCDfsN)

Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on September 03, 2020, 05:47:46 PM
You're assembling machine-guns, in resin & PE, in 1/72 scale? ???

I can barely cope with that in 1/35 & 1/48! :o

Worship is next on the list, me thinks. :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: ChernayaAkula on September 03, 2020, 08:45:11 PM
This is pretty spectacular.  :icon_surprised:

And it keeps getting better.  8)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 04, 2020, 02:40:34 AM
(https://i.imgflip.com/4dqrd6.jpg)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 10, 2020, 10:57:35 PM
And after a long, patient assembling work ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50326342083_05f405e907_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jFaEaa)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50326342068_6b4148c472_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jFaE9U)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50327185827_5cc914f3d9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jFeYYt)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50326341918_8bb18be6b5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jFaE7j)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50327005006_950a4f13e9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jFe4dS)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50327185787_ba130e54ec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jFeYXM)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on September 11, 2020, 01:36:48 AM
And after a long, patient assembling work ...

... almost all of that exquisite detail is lost to sight! :o
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Volkodav on September 11, 2020, 01:57:28 PM
Easy fix, $40K on a videoscope
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 20, 2020, 05:56:39 PM
Tail Turret before the assembly

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50362668141_97dbe7ac38_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jJnQCv)

Kit ready for the black primer

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50362829932_958ff3120b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jJoEJ1)

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Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on September 20, 2020, 07:27:44 PM
Ok, looking forward to the next bit.
This has been a great build so far :smiley:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on September 21, 2020, 02:43:10 PM
 8) 8)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: finsrin on September 21, 2020, 03:20:09 PM
Way excellent.....  did I mention is beyond the call of duty ?
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 23, 2020, 11:34:08 PM
The kit after a Black Primer layer

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50375565196_2a0ff8fbdf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKvWtw)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50374866948_754d78d30d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKsmUL)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50374866923_ba3eda9a89_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKsmUk)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50375565121_8e0167028d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKvWse)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50375565081_4f395c0506_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKvWrx)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50374866838_c1d7865b07_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKsmSS)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50375733682_4aa13cc426_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKwNys)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50375733657_be036bf2b7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jKwNy2)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: ChernayaAkula on September 24, 2020, 07:39:14 AM
Sinister!  :icon_vader:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on September 24, 2020, 09:54:14 AM
Black Op's B-17! ;D
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: finsrin on September 24, 2020, 05:05:41 PM
Black Op's B-17! ;D

Yep, first post war Black Op's squadron !
Was involved with Roswell.
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on September 25, 2020, 07:37:08 AM
 :smiley: :smiley:

Yep, still loving it
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Gingie on September 26, 2020, 12:40:26 AM
I concur with Groundskeeper Willie!
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 29, 2020, 10:38:53 PM
From Black op's to ... sparkling aluminum  ;)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50397804256_8466732701_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jMtVnA)

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Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on September 30, 2020, 01:33:12 AM
 :smiley: 8)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Robomog on September 30, 2020, 05:16:39 AM
 So bright, I gotta wear shades!   8) 8)

Mog
>^-.-^<
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on September 30, 2020, 08:16:27 AM
Nice stuff.

paint work is very good, nice and subtle tonal changes
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: arkon on September 30, 2020, 09:11:48 AM
👍
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on October 04, 2020, 04:53:51 AM
Another step ...
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Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on October 04, 2020, 06:55:04 AM
Annnd still looking fantastic
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on October 04, 2020, 04:01:11 PM
Outstanding, already! The finished product is going to be beyond amazing! :smiley: 8)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on October 11, 2020, 03:32:53 AM
Model almost completed ...

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Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on October 11, 2020, 01:27:30 PM
Really nice. The photo's are scale agnostic, you really cannot tell what scale it is.

Terrific work
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: uncle les on October 11, 2020, 01:46:05 PM
That is beautiful.
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/0a87ecfcb22a14098ef0e1cc37c3f958/tenor.gif?itemid=7795488)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: finsrin on October 11, 2020, 02:10:04 PM
Really nice. The photo's are scale agnostic, you really cannot tell what scale it is.

Terrific work

Great observation on scale.   Yes, terrific work.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on October 11, 2020, 04:08:25 PM
That is beautiful.
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/0a87ecfcb22a14098ef0e1cc37c3f958/tenor.gif?itemid=7795488)

+1 :icon_alabanza:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on October 16, 2020, 04:45:28 AM
Kit assembled and ready for the weathering ...

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Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: finsrin on October 16, 2020, 05:42:36 AM
Reminiscent of fresh off production line B-17 pictures.   Looking sharp  :smiley:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on October 16, 2020, 05:43:57 AM
Eagerly awaiting the final result.

Very neat work  :smiley:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on October 16, 2020, 11:41:49 AM
No change to my previous comment. ;)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on November 02, 2020, 12:03:36 AM
Ready for the pictures on the tarmac ...

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Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Gingie on November 04, 2020, 12:55:52 AM
 :o

incredible!

great photos too!
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on November 04, 2020, 06:10:46 AM
Nothing I can add here.
A Masterclass  :smiley:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on November 04, 2020, 07:17:13 AM
:o

incredible!

great photos too!
Nothing I can add here.
A Masterclass  :smiley:

Yup! :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Volkodav on November 04, 2020, 06:07:32 PM
Outstanding!
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: finsrin on November 04, 2020, 06:17:19 PM
Perfection finish beyond the call of duty.  :o  :-*
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Steve Blazo on November 04, 2020, 08:55:01 PM
Beautiful !!    :-* :-*
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Robomog on November 05, 2020, 08:53:50 PM
Excellent build the Subtle weathering does not detract from the final finish.  :-* :-* :-*

Mog
>^-.-^<
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on November 08, 2020, 04:52:25 AM
Hi mates,

this is the finale gallery  ;)

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Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: elmayerle on November 08, 2020, 10:47:25 AM
Beautifully done and very nicely presented!  My hat's off to you.
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: finsrin on November 08, 2020, 12:53:23 PM
Like tasteful used/weathered treatment not over done on B-17 and base it sits on.  Base does enhance appearance.   :smiley:

in 1970s a cousin did very similar realistic exhaust smoke on a B-24.  Perhaps I could practice on a used tired model.
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on November 08, 2020, 07:08:02 PM
That, sir, is a "Work of Art"! :icon_alabanza:

The interior lighting is a brilliant touch. 8)
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 09, 2020, 01:48:21 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Frank3k on November 09, 2020, 02:32:02 AM
It's been fun following the construction with amazement and appreciation of your skills. This really is a work of art!
Title: Re: Boeing B-17G - "Mah Ideel" - Airfix 1/72
Post by: Robomog on November 10, 2020, 06:33:14 PM
Lights and base are great finishing touches to an excellent build  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Mog
>^-.-^<