Boeing B-17-F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle

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April 1, 2022
A lot of plastic in the box. I will do an OOB build and see how it turns out!
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April 1, 2022
Interior primed with Vallejo (this primer always sputters)
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And painted
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April 1, 2022
Interior paint on (Vallejo Air)
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April 1, 2022
Details painted with Vallejo Model Color
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April 1, 2022
It's rather massive...
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April 1, 2022
Rivets on
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April 1, 2022
Some filler and sanding around the cockpit
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April 1, 2022
Horizontal stabilizers glued on
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April 1, 2022
Engines finished...
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April 1, 2022
... and fitted in
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April 1, 2022
Everything masked
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April 1, 2022
Transparent parts too
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April 1, 2022
And it's primed. Started with Vallejo but it clogged my airbrush several times and I've given up on it. I used UMP/Stynilrez primer and it was a lot easier to spray. It's so big I am going to have to paint it before fitting the wings
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April 1, 2022
Pre-shading with Tamiya black only on the underside. I don't think it'll be noticeable on the top after painting
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April 1, 2022
De-icing boots
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April 1, 2022
Propellers and wheels painted
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July 4, 2022
Pre-shading XF-55
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July 4, 2022
Neutral Grey XF-53
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July 4, 2022
Flight control surfaces XF-49
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July 4, 2022
Masking
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July 4, 2022
More masking
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July 4, 2022
Base colour XF-62 (80%) + XF-60 (20%)
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July 4, 2022
Pre-shading XF-62
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July 4, 2022
Blending with XF-62 (80%) + XF-60 (20%)
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July 4, 2022
Highlights XF-62 (80%) + XF-60 (20%) + 1 drop XF-2
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July 4, 2022
Deep green H302 free hand
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July 4, 2022
Gloss Varnish
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August 7, 2022
Decals on
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August 7, 2022
A bit of panel liner
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August 7, 2022
Some chipping
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August 7, 2022
Matt varnish
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August 7, 2022
Upper exhaust stains
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August 7, 2022
Lower exhaust stains
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September 13, 2022
Wings are glued (and now it almost doesn't fit on my small work area!)
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September 13, 2022
Landing gear added
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September 13, 2022
Taking off masking tape
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September 13, 2022
Propellers, machine guns, antennae... and it is finished!
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Comments

77 1 April 2022, 17:57

Villiers de Vos
A classic and an iconic subject. Coming along nicely.

1 April 2022, 18:58

Alberto
Thanks Villiers. Just the size of it is a challenge if workspace is limited.

2 April 2022, 04:46

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Big bird, watching. 👀

4 April 2022, 06:24

Gary Victory
Really nice start to your build Al. 👌

4 April 2022, 07:27

Alberto
Thanks WhiteGlint and Gary 🙂

4 April 2022, 10:51

jan zumack
Nice work so far Al Berto, i build the Same Kit 😄

4 July 2022, 23:11

Gary Victory
Nice paint work Al Berto .

5 July 2022, 07:38

Alberto
Thanks Jan, Gary. I just saw yours Jan, it looks fantastic!

5 July 2022, 10:00

Chan Li
I have a 1/72 one, not yet be confident to start.
This would be a real challenge, and I will follow your build, watch land learn.

22 July 2022, 15:48

Alberto
Thanks Chan. Probably the 1/72 is a better kit than this one, and considering your other projects you won't have any problem with it!

22 July 2022, 15:59

Guy Rump
Looking good Al Berto 👍

22 July 2022, 19:58

Alberto
Thanks Guy 🙂

23 July 2022, 04:57

James C
Awesome work on this oldie! 👍

13 September 2022, 21:47

Guy Rump
Very impressive build, congrats. 👍

14 September 2022, 03:14

Chan Li
Nice… haven't started mine, but this one triggered my will😂

14 September 2022, 05:40

Alberto
Thanks guys, I appreciate your likes and nice words 🙂

14 September 2022, 06:21

Gary Victory
Really nice finish Alberto. Great build Sir. 👍

14 September 2022, 06:32

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Awesome, such a big model. 👍
Love the different green tones.

14 September 2022, 07:48

Neuling
I agree with Robin. 👍👍

14 September 2022, 07:52

Villiers de Vos
A very nice finish.

14 September 2022, 08:21

Alberto
I really appreciate the kind comments coming from such talented modelers as yourselves. Thanks a lot mates 👍

14 September 2022, 11:21

Michael Kohl
The kit looks rather coarse and the interior pretty basic, but you showed again that a decent paint job can make all the difference. Well done.

14 September 2022, 11:30

Alberto
Thanks Michael. Regarding the kit, it is exactly as you said. I suppose the tool is from 1978 so I couldn't expect wonders from it!

14 September 2022, 11:34