Post by JimD on Apr 15, 2016 13:01:37 GMT -5
So, HK was kind enough to send a test shot of the 1/32 B-17F my way. The catch? Build it. Darn. So, this one will be for a Model Aircraft write-up, but I couldn't not share some here and there. There's so much to this build that I can give you sneak peeks without intruding on the article I think.
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So, the E/F kit features a large majority of the G sprues. The starboard fuselage is completely new to allow for and open crew access door. Also there have been some changes to other portions like a firewall that was molded with some non-exsistent recesses on one side that was quite head scratching. You get an E and F nose section for both type window configurations. You can also open up a hole for the bubble on the nose present on some Fs. Also, the kit has a number of clear nose pieces. It will come with the two gun nose used on Memphis Belle (though this part is still in production, and will be sent to me later for my build).
Yes, I'm building Memphis Belle. And yeah, that may be a little cliche. However, to my knowledge only a couple others are being built before release. One I know will not be Belle. I'm not sure on the other yet. Belle will be one of the kit options, and I suspect it will be exceedingly overdone. But I've got being first on my side, as well as the fact that honestly, few of these get finished.
I wrote a little bit on why I chose Belle. Here: jimsmodels.com/2016/03/26/building-belle/
That and the awesomeness of her paint and weathering patterns make it a no brainer.
Eduard has been kind enough to sponsor the build, so I'll be going all out with the following:
BIG ED Parts 1 & 2 (Includes every photoetch set, plus masks)
BIG SIN Engines Set
Brassin Superchargers
Brassin Wheels
Brassin guns
Brassin 250 and 500lb bombs
Fabric seat belts
Now, these sets are for the B-17G, but I'll be able to use a lot of the stuff to crossover to the F. Eduard will be releasing F specific sets when the kit drops, but I don't have time to wait.
Uschi van der Rosten has graciously supplemented the build with woodgrain decals, rigging wire for aerials, and some other goodies I look to incorporate into the build.
I'll also be using a combination of Kitsworld decals and Maketar masks made custom for this build.
So this will be quite the undertaking. I plan to start this weekend, so here's the tease. Stay tuned.
And again, many thanks the HK Models, Large Scale Modeller, Eduard, Uschi van der Rosten, and Maketar for making this the "build of the century."
So, the E/F kit features a large majority of the G sprues. The starboard fuselage is completely new to allow for and open crew access door. Also there have been some changes to other portions like a firewall that was molded with some non-exsistent recesses on one side that was quite head scratching. You get an E and F nose section for both type window configurations. You can also open up a hole for the bubble on the nose present on some Fs. Also, the kit has a number of clear nose pieces. It will come with the two gun nose used on Memphis Belle (though this part is still in production, and will be sent to me later for my build).
Yes, I'm building Memphis Belle. And yeah, that may be a little cliche. However, to my knowledge only a couple others are being built before release. One I know will not be Belle. I'm not sure on the other yet. Belle will be one of the kit options, and I suspect it will be exceedingly overdone. But I've got being first on my side, as well as the fact that honestly, few of these get finished.
I wrote a little bit on why I chose Belle. Here: jimsmodels.com/2016/03/26/building-belle/
That and the awesomeness of her paint and weathering patterns make it a no brainer.
Eduard has been kind enough to sponsor the build, so I'll be going all out with the following:
BIG ED Parts 1 & 2 (Includes every photoetch set, plus masks)
BIG SIN Engines Set
Brassin Superchargers
Brassin Wheels
Brassin guns
Brassin 250 and 500lb bombs
Fabric seat belts
Now, these sets are for the B-17G, but I'll be able to use a lot of the stuff to crossover to the F. Eduard will be releasing F specific sets when the kit drops, but I don't have time to wait.
Uschi van der Rosten has graciously supplemented the build with woodgrain decals, rigging wire for aerials, and some other goodies I look to incorporate into the build.
I'll also be using a combination of Kitsworld decals and Maketar masks made custom for this build.
So this will be quite the undertaking. I plan to start this weekend, so here's the tease. Stay tuned.
And again, many thanks the HK Models, Large Scale Modeller, Eduard, Uschi van der Rosten, and Maketar for making this the "build of the century."
