Academy 1/72 B-17G.

[VMF211]

I haven't built a B-17 kit in some 30 years and want to do the RoG kit but needed some practice so I tried this one. I forgot how big this thing is!! Tried to fix the wing dihedral with some success and used the engines from my Hasegawa kit to replace the Academy ones.....much better. Setting the bomb bay doors in the closed position was a challenge which I failed somewhat. Also, the tail pieces were not kind to me, but it's done. The decals in this 'Nose Art' boxing were outstanding. Got me looking forward to building the Hasegawa and RoG kits now.

Edited September 4, 2025 by VMF211

[ghodges]

Sharp looking Flying Fortress and also in my favorite all-time pin-up nose art! I wouldn't suspect you had any problems from the result. Congrats for persevering to an excellent end!

 

Gil 

[Mark Deliduka]

I agree, I cannot tell you had any issues with this! It is one amazing model, I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the other two!

[VMF211]

Thanks guys.