Hello all.
after watching the film 'Memphis Belle' i felt an urge to build a B-17. As i like building large scale models (1/35 and up) i wanted to get the largest scale possible. so i am on the prowl for a 1/48 scale B-17 (1/32 would be INSANE!! if there is one). i want to know what colour green is used on the B-17 (like the Memphis Belle) i have also already got a B-24 Liberator on my shelf just gathering dust and was wondering if i could use the same colour for both models.

thanks for the help.


Commandosolo.

Your only options in 1/48 are (old) Revell B-17F (no chin turret) and (old) Monogram B-17G (chin turret) , and I don't know which, if either, is in current release. Depending on the version, you have the choice of od over neutral grey (virtually all the F models like the MB and some G's ) or natural metal (G only). The G's often had very colorful tails and fuselage bands to help identify the unit. The Fortress was also noted for its wide range of nose art, from simple names to Vargas like :-)8 pinups.
The MB also had some dark green scalloping as camo on the upper wing and tail surfaces and, IIRC, some dark green splotches, but I'm not 100% positive on the splotches.

OD green with gray undersides would be a good bet. Later, natural aluminum would be ok. Check references!!! B 24's seem to be mostly natural aluminum. However, the early ones may have been painted as above. CHECK REFERENCES!!!

Correct. Find any pictures of the Ploesti raid and you'll see this scheme. There were also North African Theatre Liberators paited in a light tan that faded to a pinkish color. The British painted botht their 17's and 24's in their standard camo schemes, but I don't think any of 1/48th scale models of these were used by Britain.

thanks for the help guys.

Don't forget that the RAF operated them coloured white in coastal command (I think)

build it in 1/32! YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! :-)

HA ha lol. that would take years. let alone try to fit it in my room. or my HOUSE!!!!

Commandosolo