discussion B-17G Flying Fortress 'Miss Demeanor' 1/48 Monogram

[Guest]

cant watch no more,the sadness of the closure is killing me lol,however the detailing is past first class

mobear

 

[Vaughan]

Great work Trey that's just total dedication.

 

[Guest]

Joe ,Dave thank you both kindly.

Ole thanks ,I'll raise a toast as the glue dries

Vaughan thanks

Using the kit supplied Mills,the detail on them is quite good



Mounted up temporarily for a fit check



Dry fit of the major components,the wing roots are going to need some filler underneath. Was really hoping to have a good slip fit so the wings could be removed for shipping. I'll need a bigger box I geuss.



Got the bomb cart together ,not sure if it will go with the display yet.

 

[mossiepilot]

Just got caught up Trey, and the detailing is absolutely awesome.

Tony.

 

[Vaughan]

It's really coming together Trey, looking forward to the next update.

 

[Guest]

4 hours of filling & smoothing seams ,drilling open intakes and the wings are ready for paint



the areas on the engine nacelles and next to the intakes were the worst







You all have made your input about closing this up well heard and I discussed it with my friend whom I'm building this for and he has given the go ahead to open up some cutaway viewing areas for the interior. So what do you all think about this rough draft?

 

[papa 695]

Hi Trey it looks like you have the sections with the most to see covered with the view points so i think it would be spot on but what are you going to use it would need to be as clear as glass to get the maximum viewing.

Great work on the wings also

 

[Ian M]

Zip ties. Brilliant!!

My suggestion regarding all that detail being hidden: Buy one or two of those digital picture frame things and fill them up with photos of the different areas that are hidden away once its all buttoned up.

The detail in this build is stunning!

Ian M

 

[Guest]

if you could see my smile lol,i`m glad the world will se in to this one

mobear

 

[Guest]

So all that brilliant detailing perfection is going to be seen then .....

.....happy days

 

[Guest]

Ian thanks ,just leaving the cutaways open ,no covering

Ian M thanks glad you like the zip tie trick.

Ole I just could'nt bring myself to allow you to suffer,thanks for the positive prodding and input!

Colin thanks glad to see you're happy too

The surgery is complete











cheers Trey

 

[Vaughan]

Nicely done Trey I think it was worth the effort.

 

[Guest]

looks the business,and people can see the effort that has gone into the build,also how brilliant the painted detail is

mobear

 

[eddiesolo]

Just caught this and have been so absorbed in this building, truly a master builder. Outstanding detailing and workmanship.

Si

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Great work Trey, and as the others have said having the viewing ports was worth the effort.

Peter

 

[flyjoe180]

Wow, nicely done Trey, glad your friend has agreed to allow the interior and all your detail work to be viewed.

 

[Guest]

Thank god all that hard work has not been lost - stunning work Trey. Cheers Derek

 

[Guest]

Fantastic Trey, glad you decided to go down this route mate.

Andy

 

[spanner570]

See Trey, people power can work!

Thank goodness your friend agreed to the world being able to see the amazing work that is going into this aircraft.....

When I saw the viewing ports for the first time I thought "No, they have to be panels." but the way you have done them is spot on.

My present avatar sums it all up....Hats off to Trey.

Brilliant stuff.

Ron

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Trey, is this your first cut away model? if it is then it's unbelievable!

Fabulous work, hats off to your friend for allowing you to do it and well done everyone for suggesting it!

Cheers

P