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

[Guest]

Bloody marvelous.

 

[Guest]

The only thing holding me back from attempting a 48 scale bomber the size of the B-17 is for a lack of space to put it when I was done.

 

[Guest]

You have done an amazing job on this so far. Looks awesome and the detail is quite realistic. Keep it up mate.

 

[papa 695]

Well worth the wait Trey

 

[Guest]

Outstanding Trey love it to bit's. bring it on.

John

 

[flyjoe180]

Welcome back Trey, and fantastic progress. Miss Demeanor is looking great, well worth the wait for the latest update.

 

[Guest]

Huge thanks for all the positive input from everybody,especially considering my long gaps between updates! I so thank all of you for being patient and so supportive,you all rock!

Finally got some relaxing build time in and decided to tackle the turrets,really dreaded this part of the build but it turned out far less painful than I thought it would be! Got some nice clean masking in and it has boosted my morale to keep on going! Really hunting some decals now at this point and they are proving quite hard to find ! The tail has a white square with a black H in it and I'm not finding anything, serial # being 42-37842 on this airframe so any input you all might have in the decal quest would be greatly appreciated,thanks in advance .cheers Trey













Masked off the Deice boots and got those painted

 

[flyjoe180]

Lovely work Trey, she is coming along very nicely indeed. Bet you were glad to finish masking that ball turret.

 

[Guest]

Excellent progression.

I do run a little mask/decal show on the side. Singular subjects only, your model qualifies there. Recently I supplied a set of custom masks and decals for a 1/32 B-17 .I do have all the reference materials required to produce these items. I use thin paint mask ,readliy available at sign supply houses. It is low tack and easy to work with. I f you are intertested pm me and we will see what we can do.

I have my own 1/48 B-17 on the go as well , although it has languished for some time.....

 

[Guest]

Joe thanks and you are sooooooooo right was glad to have that behind me!

Krow thanks appreciate the help

I've got the turrets wrapped up using the metal upgrade gun barrels,must say they are worth every penny!

 

[papa 695]

Great work on the turrets Trey and those barrels do look very nice indeed

 

[yak face]

Beautiful work trey ! the turrets on their own are a superb build!! cheers tony

 

[Guest]

I can hear them now, "Bandits, 5 o'clock high"

 

[spanner570]

Trey's magic marches on. Brilliant stuff!

 

[Guest]

Wow! That's going to be an impressive build. It's looking superb so far.

 

[colin m]

Doesn't it look a different beast with some paint on it. Looking great.

 

[ojays]

This is one superb build and a credit to you Trey, I can't wait to see the finished article.

Last night I was going through some old photo's and negatives I had forgotten I had, and found these given to me many years ago by a friend.

I immediately your B17 came to mind. So I hope you don't mind if I indulge on posting them here!

Gregg

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[Guest]

Uffff....

I can only say that is superb,Trey...

It's a beautiful & witched work!

Polux

 

[flyjoe180]

Interesting items Gregg. Trey, fantastic work mate. That ball turret and the barrels have come out tops.

 

[Vaughan]

Trey such detail and some fantastic canopy work, keep posting.