discussion B-17G 'Betty Lou'.

[Bortig the Viking]

Cheers Alan:smiling3:.
No problem pointing out my error we can only live and learn.
I am surprised no one has noticed that I have not removed the masking from the canopy on the top centre of the aircraft:tears-of-joy:.

For me it looks great, as for inaccuracies I cant help, an aeroplane to me is wings, fuselage, wheels and engines so well done.

 

[scottie3158]

Ralph,
That's a great job you must be well happy.

 

[Guest]

For me it looks great, as for inaccuracies I cant help, an aeroplane to me is wings, fuselage, wheels and engines so well done.

Cheers Mark :smiling3:.

 

[Guest]

Ralph,
That's a great job you must be well happy.

Cheers Paul:smiling3:.
Always happy to finish a model even with mistakes.

 

[spanner570]

I am surprised no one has noticed that I have not removed the masking from the canopy on the top centre of the aircraft:tears-of-joy:.

Sure we all noticed, we are just too polite to mention the glaring error!.... :tongue-out3:

 

[colin m]

Very nice B17. You've livened up that paint work really well.

 

[papa 695]

Very very nice indeed Ralph

 

[Guest]

Very nice B17. You've livened up that paint work really well.

Cheers Colin :smiling3:.

 

[Guest]

Very very nice indeed Ralph

Cheers Ian:smiling3:.

 

[boatman]

Cheers Chris:smiling3:.
I just followed the instructions so not sure if it is correct or not.

HI ALL its got me :thinking: about this strb side wiast gunner postion do anybody know if they ever did it like Ralph has done as he said he just went by instruckions but I always have seen the B17 with a gunner postion each side ? but he's done a crackin job on the model very well done Ralph
chris

 

[Jack L]

HI ALL its got me :thinking: about this strb side wiast gunner postion do anybody know if they ever did it like Ralph has done as he said he just went by instruckions but I always have seen the B17 with a gunner postion each side ? but he's done a crackin job on the model very well done Ralph
chris

"The B-17G was still tail heavy with the same centre of gravity problems as earlier models. However, by May 1944, when long-range fighter escort was effective defensive protection, gunners were not as busy as before and it was decided that one waist gunner be dispensed with. The radio room gun, the least used in action, was got also rid of and the quantity of ammunition carried reduced. All these measures brought the centre of gravity nearer to a more acceptable position."

 

[boatman]

"The B-17G was still tail heavy with the same centre of gravity problems as earlier models. However, by May 1944, when long-range fighter escort was effective defensive protection, gunners were not as busy as before and it was decided that one waist gunner be dispensed with. The radio room gun, the least used in action, was got also rid of and the quantity of ammunition carried reduced. All these measures brought the centre of gravity nearer to a more acceptable position."

OH thanks Jack that's that sorted then many thanks for the info
chris

 

[Jack L]

OH thanks Jack that's that sorted then many thanks for the info
chris

No problem Chris...the info found here for any further reading: https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/versionen/b-17g/

 

[Guest]

"The B-17G was still tail heavy with the same centre of gravity problems as earlier models. However, by May 1944, when long-range fighter escort was effective defensive protection, gunners were not as busy as before and it was decided that one waist gunner be dispensed with. The radio room gun, the least used in action, was got also rid of and the quantity of ammunition carried reduced. All these measures brought the centre of gravity nearer to a more acceptable position."

Thanks for that info Jack :smiling3:.

 

[flyjoe180]

I've been away for a bit Ralph, great to see another gem from your work bench

 

[Guest]

I've been away for a bit Ralph, great to see another gem from your work bench

Cheers Joe and welcome back :smiling3:.

 

[Guest]

Great looking build Ralph. Superb paint job. Did you know you've left some masking on the canopy?

Cheers Paul :smiling3:.
So sorry for missing your comment.