Revell 1/48 B-17 Flying Fortress

[MikeyKb]

Hey everyone,
Since my roommate was kind enough to buy this kit for me, and based on the incredible job and very informative build-log that ridgers22 is doing (and seeing as there's no way it'll come even close to as nice as his), I decided that I'll tackle this massive beast. It's HUGE! I also think that I'll order the P.E for it - it'll be my first P.E parts, and they look so amazing, I don't think I can resist - plus, I didn't pay for the kit itself, so monetarily wise, it kinda makes sense.

Enough blabber, here is the box shot, as well as the massive sprues!
I haven't decided which version I'll be doing yet.



Box O' Plastic


I really like that they give you diorama ideas in the box. Looks pretty awesome! ... don't think I'll do it on this beast of an aircraft, but possibly on a smaller one... and the kit comes with the figures... so win/win!



Instructions











I lined the sprues up next to my 1/48 Cobra to show you the size comparison.




Nice detailing...and flash!






Black and clear plastic



After seeing the P.E cockpit... gotta wait until it comes in!


Decals almost the size of the whirly!


That's all for now - haven't started yet. Will be waiting for the P.E to come in for this beauty

[ridgers22]

Well in

Dont be scared of the photo etch as its my 1st time doing it to. But have to agree it makes a huge diffrence.

Another bit of advice would be dont follow the instructions step by step or you will get really lost doing the photo etch

Good luck and cant wait to see this one started

Thanks
Wayne

[chrismoseley]

Hi Mate That Kit Is Huge... Looks Like You Have Soom Awesome Reference Pics Too, Good Luck With The Build


Alex

[T3hGuppy]

Great stuff dude.

This kit is on my to buy list for sure.

Really looking forward to seeing your build.

[MikeyKb]

Time for a LONG overdue update....

So the P.E came in and I got right to work!


First step was to grind off the really awful detailed display



Got the bombardier's section all done up


For the 'table' in the mid-section, like Ridgers, I too didn't like it - however didn't want to splurge for the P.E, so I took out my trusty dremmel and had a go...



A little styrene piece was added to the hole..


just a 'little bit' of Tamiya putty



That's it for now. Sorry for the short update, just wanted to make sure I got one in there.

[T3hGuppy]

Some good improvements on the interior dude.

Will really add alot to this one.

[ridgers22]

Glad you have made a start mike ill be looking forward to seeing your come together

Thanks
Wayne

[MikeyKb]

Glad you have made a start mike ill be looking forward to seeing your come together

Thanks
Wayne

Cheers
If I can get mine to come out half as nice as yours, I'll be very happy!

I'm thinking of this scheme at the moment...



Thoughts?

[Mylightweight]

I've just one of these for my birthday so I'll keep an eye on your build for ideas and pitfall.

Looks goo so far