[Serpiko]

PICTURES OF THE FINISHED MODEL AND REVIEW CONCLUSIONS ON PAGE 7



CLICK ON THE PHOTOS TO ENLARGE (all images are hosted on Mediafire)

Hi Gentlemen. I've started building this huge bird, and it's likely going to take a looong time. So, I'm posting a step-by-step WIP review, hope someone may find it useful.

Now, I don't think anyone of you needs an introduction to the B-17, so let's just talk about what this kit offers. It is a 2010 release featuring a later G version (the one introducing the "chin" turret under the nose); remarkably, besides being brand new, it provides plenty of internal details and alternative parts.



The detail level is up to current standards, as you would expect from a newly engineered kit (although it isn't totally flash-free).



The decals sheet provides stencils and serials for two machines, both of them from 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group:
- DF-F "Little Miss Mischief" (324rd Bomb Squadron, Feb. 1945), portrayed in the box art;
- OR-R "Nine O' Nine" (323rd Bomb Squadron, April 1945)



Of course, like all 4-engined bomber kits, this one is not suited for absolute beginners, given the high amount of pieces (Revell rates its difficulty 5, their highest). Will this kit itself make the job easier? We'll see that!

[Serpiko]

[Deutschmark]

Nice we get to see it as its being built very cool and looking good so far like the bomb bay.

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[LeBigTed]

Hi Serpiko !

A lot of work here !!! The bomb bay is really good, keep it up !!!!

(and don't forget to do some photographies of each step ;o)

Ted

[Jambo]

Very neat Serpiko.

I do have a look at the picture, I then see all those parts and I begin to shake uncontrolledly.... :oops: :mrgreen:
I admire your patience and your very good craftsmanship.

Jambo :wink:

P.S. I enjoy your - and from all the guys here - models very much indeed though.

[bomberkiller]

A lot of work here !!! The bomb bay is really good, keep it up !!!!

(and don't forget to do some photographies of each step ;o)

Hi Serpiko,

yes! Please, please, please...!

wbr, Gerhard

[bomberkiller]

Hi Serpiko,

continue to stay inspired...!

Just done for you: :roll:






Skin download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?szz7y52j8qthl8k

[Serpiko]

Thx for your feedback and for the skin! :mrgreen: I'll do my best.

P.S. This is going to be an "out of the box" build. All details you'll see will come from the kit, unless otherwise reported.

[bomberkiller]

Hi Serpiko,

the B-17G skin is reworked complete, much better than before!

Please look at the new downloadlink above, have fun...



regards, Gerhard

[Serpiko]

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Very nice work Serpiko, I like the panel

Nice skin bomberkiller.

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[LeBigTed]

Hi Serpiko,

Nice update !! Cool to see your highlights for weathering, I'm sure many will apreciate it ;o)

Thanks for the skin Bomberkiller, it's well done (now you have a Blue name, you have to work :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: ;o)

Ted

[Serpiko]

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GREAT!!! I like this build thread, its a nice change

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[LeBigTed]

Yeah !!! 8)

I like this thread too, as it is changing everyday !!!! May be some holidays Serpiko ?

Really nice cockpit by the way, I like the chairs, with 'US AIR FORCE' decals and weathering, it is just well done. :wink:

Good stuff here, I can't wait to see more... I'm sure the finished model will be great, I can already imagine it. And I know your skills Serpiko, no doubt that you will still surprise us ;o)

Good luke, and take your time, it is important ;o)

Ted :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:


PS : I just realized you used an eyeliner for weathering. Nice idea (I do hope your GF will not be angry;o)