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World War II: USA
Aircraft of the United States in WWII.
Hosted by Rowan Baylis
b-17 update
3442
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Posted: Monday, February 07, 2005 - 02:02 PM UTC
alright, everythings going along jsut fine, took plenty of pics for the review.

the fusalage went along well, and the pilots window also, and il be posting pics as soon as the glue drys

as stupidness invades me, i forgot to add the windows on top of the pilots seat before joining hte 2 fuselage halves a pair of tweezers, patiense, and prayers should work fien tho

Frank
husky1943
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Posted: Monday, February 07, 2005 - 05:04 PM UTC
Ciao Frank,
You know, this sounds like you are going to have a real contest winner on your hands. Now, stop the teasing and post some pictures.
Ciao for now
Rob
OllieC-FWOL
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 03:06 AM UTC
Yeah François, what's up with all the teasing, eh?

Keep up the good work!

Gunfighter
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 04:14 AM UTC
Looking forward to seeing your build. We'd love to see some of those in-progress shots you took while awaiting your review!
Hoovie
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 12:42 PM UTC
please let me know if you want any
help have verlinden to aires engines to paragon
flpas all the stuff in between!
Ron

3442
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 01:42 PM UTC
okay okay,i get the point ollivier, il stop the teasing lol
so here it goes!


okay, i tried to paint as many details, but it was a never ending action, but i did manage a few of them after taking the pics, unfortunatly a lot wont show once its done:_| doesnt matter, as you can see the white spots on the seats, those are due to the flash, i kept the seats a little shinny becuase they stand out more. the interior was ab aluminium with testors and then glossed with testors and washed with black then paint the details etc.

enjoy, comments and critisism welcome

Frank
3442
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 01:44 PM UTC
one more thing, as for the fit: PERFECT!, not many problem i was afraid about the cockpit window but that went on no problem! and the fusalage halves art good also, jsut a little putty, not many gaps, and a little plastic residue i have to cut as you can see. for the masking iam gonna use this tape i found in my room, its realy easy to apply and use

Frank
OllieC-FWOL
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 01:48 PM UTC
Looking good!

Will you finish it in metal or Olive Drab over Neutral Gray?

3442
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 02:14 PM UTC
rob, iono if its a contest winner ,check it out and judge urself lol. and ron, what kidna help you offering exactly, i aint to clear on wat ur saying, sorry lol? might be interesting tho.

ollie, its gona be od, aluminum is to clean lol

Frank
Gunfighter
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 02:25 PM UTC
Looking good! Thanks for posting the update shots.

I'm a big fan of the OD over Neutral Gray look. Do you plan on using the kit decals or some aftermarket ones?
Puma112
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 02:41 PM UTC
Great so far, I vote for a OD/N.G paint job.
3442
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 02:45 PM UTC
puma, this wasnt a vote :-) jsut kiddin ya, the suports great! lol
o, and frank, il be using hte kit decals, dont bother with aftermarket, iam to much of an early modeler for that.

Frank
Gunfighter
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 04:58 PM UTC
Frank - I felt the same way about aftermarket decals and was a bit nervous about using them for the first time. Those fears were totally unfounded as they were a snap to apply.

That being said, go with what you're comfortable with. In the end, you are building for yourself!
husky1943
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 05:02 PM UTC
Ciao Frank,
Looking really good! I like what you did with the interior details. It looks great and is going together really well. Great job!
Ciao for now
Rob
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