Revell B17-G Modified to a B17-H 1:48

[Daniel20]

That looks great, Daniel. You did a superb job.

If your airbrush isn't packed up yet, you might consider another coat of matt varnish on the tires and anti-glare panels, but it could just be the angle of the lighting that appears to give those a bit of a sheen.

Thanks Nama, you just reminded me I need to overcoat the decals too, something about their tendency to 'silver out'??

 

[Namabiiru]

Thanks Nama, you just reminded me I need to overcoat the decals too, something about their tendency to 'silver out'??

The silvering is caused by a thin layer of air being trapped between the decal and a rough (usually matt) paint coat, and typically results from not gloss-coating a matt finish before applying the decals. Top-coating won't prevent that, but it will ensure the decals have the same finish (level of glossiness) as the rest of the painted surface.

 

[Rob444]

It looks great! I think your dad would have been proud!

Rob

 

[Peter Gutterman]

I think a lot of us of a certain age build these models to make our dads proud, honor their service, and pass along an appreciation of things of more than material value.
My dad, a WWII Navy vet and special weapons systems designer from the drawing board to their practical use in sinking U-boats in the North Atlantic in 1944-5, got me started down this road of model building.
I love the tribute to your dads' service and the privilege of tagging along on the build.

Pete

 

[pianoforte]

It is a very beautiful model of a very special airplane and an absolutely worthy memorial to your father.

 

[Namabiiru]

I think a lot of us of a certain age build these models to make our dads proud, honor their service, and pass along an appreciation of things of more than material value.
My dad, a WWII Navy vet and special weapons systems designer from the drawing board to their practical use in sinking U-boats in the North Atlantic in 1944-5, got me started down this road of model building.
I love the tribute to your dads' service and the privilege of tagging along on the build.

Pete

I'd been intending to do one of the AC-130s my Dad flew in SEA, but never managed to get very far with it. Hauled the kit around with me for 30+ years, even after movers crushed one of the fuselage halves, but eventually parted with it when we had to downsize for the move to Japan.

 

[Steef66]

This is a very beautiful result of a airplain and the personal story. You can be proud of it. I enjoyed following this.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Good evening to all. Well after placing the finishing touches my B 17 H, it is ready for the final presentation. I enjoyed the learning experience with my air brush and using modern liquid adhesives and tools in its fabrication. I believe my dad would have felt much joy in its appearance and no doubt would have brought back many memories for him. I purposely omitted the machine guns from the waist gunner and nose laterals positions, plus the rear cabins top position, in my mind's eye they would only serve as a distraction. Check it out!

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There will be more plastic in my future as my skills in hiding joint lines and painting need much improvement, plus I find it enjoyable. For now, though I will be heading back to my old friends, the wooden sailing ships. I have my eye on ZHL's 1:48 POF Zebec. I haven't purchased it yet but getting close.

I sure thank everyone who came along on this build with me, half the fun of modeling is sharing it with you all.
Till next time.... Happy Modeling!

A beautiful result to be proud of, Daniel. A iconic plane with a nice color scheme as a special edition and a personal background.
Regards, Peter

 

[Daniel20]

The silvering is caused by a thin layer of air being trapped between the decal and a rough (usually matt) paint coat, and typically results from not gloss-coating a matt finish before applying the decals. Top-coating won't prevent that, but it will ensure the decals have the same finish (level of glossiness) as the rest of the painted surface.

Ok I did gloss coat everything before applying the decals, so I assume they are stable then.

 

[Daniel20]

I'd been intending to do one of the AC-130s my Dad flew in SEA, but never managed to get very far with it. Hauled the kit around with me for 30+ years, even after movers crushed one of the fuselage halves, but eventually parted with it when we had to downsize for the move to Japan.

A magnificent ariel weapons platform, Amazon offers a wide range of that model.

It looks great! I think your dad would have been proud!

Rob

Thank you Rob, I enjoyed your participation on this.

I think a lot of us of a certain age build these models to make our dads proud, honor their service, and pass along an appreciation of things of more than material value.
My dad, a WWII Navy vet and special weapons systems designer from the drawing board to their practical use in sinking U-boats in the North Atlantic in 1944-5, got me started down this road of model building.
I love the tribute to your dads' service and the privilege of tagging along on the build.

Pete

Thank you Peter, it was an honor having you on board for this build.

It is a very beautiful model of a very special airplane and an absolutely worthy memorial to your father.

Thank you for coming on board Adi.

This is a very beautiful result of a airplain and the personal story. You can be proud of it. I enjoyed following this.

Thank you Stephen, I am glad you came along for the ride.

A beautiful result to be proud of, Daniel. A iconic plane with a nice color scheme as a special edition and a personal background.
Regards, Peter

Thank you Peter, your expertise in modeling is always a great benefit to me.

 

[Pathfinder65]

Wow, absolutely superb. No matter how you display it it’s an eye catcher.

Jan

 

[Daniel20]

Wow, absolutely superb. No matter how you display it it’s an eye catcher.

Jan

Thank you Jan!

 

[RDN1954]

Wow, that's one of kind B17 model! That underslung boat, combined with that unique painting scheme, makes this a presentation to be proud of. Every model we work on gives us an opportunity to learn and allows us to use the lessons we learned earlier.

 

[Daniel20]

Wow, that's one of kind B17 model! That underslung boat, combined with that unique painting scheme, makes this a presentation to be proud of. Every model we work on gives us an opportunity to learn and allows us to use the lessons we learned earlier.

Thank you, Johan, that was one very enjoyable build.