TheRealMrEd 3 Report post Posted August 8 Well, as noted in the build thread HERE: Here are the final pics of the B-17 that started to be converted to a YB-40, but ended up as the XB-40, something you may not have seen much of before! Thanks for looking. See you next time, Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bradley25mm 19 Report post Posted August 8 Ed, That is one sharp looking B-17. Love the way that you painted it. The camo job is just the right amount. The rudder, elevator, and trim tabs look really cool being different colors. Congratulations! Regards Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RGronovius 64 Report post Posted August 9 It is beautiful. Is the camouflage paint scheme a purposeful one they use or a factor of repainting areas of the aircraft that received repair? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealMrEd 3 Report post Posted August 11 Hi Rob, After a discussion over on WWII Aircraft HERE It seemed that the darker paint was just touch-up here and there, mostly after mods, and NOT any attempt at camouflage. Thanks for your kind comment. Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VonL 44 Report post Posted August 12 Beautiful model! Huge fort fan here...inspired to get my B-17 on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildBill50 67 Report post Posted August 14 Nice job! Looks like a clean build. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealMrEd 3 Report post Posted August 15 Thanks for the kind remarks. Interestingly, the B-17 was the first model I made as an adult. As a kid, I had stopped around 1961. In 1969, I was watching "12 O'Clock High" on TV, and darned if I didn't have to run out an by and old Revell B-17 kit and started back modeling. I know all about gettin' the B-17 on... Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghodges 478 Report post Posted August 15 Excellent build, and a cool variant not often done! Congrats, and thanks for sharing! GIL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RGronovius 64 Report post Posted 1 hour ago On 8/15/2019 at 12:10 AM, TheRealMrEd said: Thanks for the kind remarks. Interestingly, the B-17 was the first model I made as an adult. As a kid, I had stopped around 1961. In 1969, I was watching "12 O'Clock High" on TV, and darned if I didn't have to run out an by and old Revell B-17 kit and started back modeling. I know all about gettin' the B-17 on... Ed I remember buying a B-17 kit that had opening bomb bay doors, but the bombs were molded in place; just a pair of them visible. I think it was the Memphis Belle and I think it was by Revell, but might have been a Lindberg kit. This would have been early to mid 70s. EDIT: eBay search and it was the Revell Belle. I know I eventually got a B-17 made by MPC which was a reissued Airfix kit with a bunch of ground crew figures that was way superior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
