Monogram 1/48 B-17G, Part 2 Steps 1-13

[@warrenchambers4819]

Don't get lost in the details is what I always say. As for interior colors on WWII mass produced aircraft one must keep in mind the most important part the "mass production". The line NEVER stopped nor was allowed to even slow up to wait on paint. If they ran out it didn't get any. Not to forget the line changes during production meaning it was a running change. So right in the middle of the line the change was made and every aircraft afterwards were now different from those ahead. With all this in mind there's really no "wrong" way to paint the interior just as long as you use accurate colors.

[@stephenwatson-exley4970]

I have two of this kit and from my research I have found out depending on where the B-17G was built the inside could be all painted or in certain areas could have been painted. The same thing with the floors some where wood and some where aluminum and painted chromate green and most did have plywood doors.

[@gene5572]

Brett, excellent work so far! I have purchased this kit last week, and purchased and mask set (EX 106) on ebay just a few days ago

[@BrettG64]

Good to hear! Although it is an older kit and it does require a bit of work, it is very good. One day I'd like to tackle the Visable B-17 kit anf really trick out the interior. Let me know how yours turns out!

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Great details and well painted inside using the original parameters like in the reality . Excelent primer and paints used for the interior details .

[@BrettG64]

Thanks

[@lloydmourant8055]

Hi Brett. Very nice indeed, your detail work looks awesome.👍

[@BrettG64]

Thank you, Lloyd. One of these days I may try one of the Visible B-17s and really trick out the interior.

[@treyzmodels422]

Looking great Brett! I used small zip ties for the ammo belts, but again like you already said not much of the interior will be visible. Looking forward to the next update 👍

[@BrettG64]

Thanks, Trey. I forgot how big this thing is! I'd like to do one fo the Visible B-17s in the future and really trick out the interior.

[@MattR58]

Nice progress.

[@BrettG64]

Thanks, Matt!

[@SullysScaleModels]

I did this as a kid! Though I'm sure it was 32nd! Might be course I was a kid it seamed big! came with a bomb trolly

[@BrettG64]

It was probably 1/48. And it still seems very large. I look at some of these people building the 1/32 bombers, like the B-17 and even more so the Lancaster and I wonder if they might not be crazy!

[@SullysScaleModels]

@@BrettG64 i would love to do the 32nd but as always the space lol so i did the nose section more manageable lol

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[@oneastrails]

This kit when Monogram came with the bomb trolley, Same kit but it was still Monogram and showed the olive drab Chow Hound on the box art.

[@claytonmcclain182]

Very cool Brett 👍did tell you my father was a radio operator in a b17 right? God bless

[@BrettG64]

You did, and that is very awesome. Did you ever get to hear about any of his experiences?

[@claytonmcclain182]

@@BrettG64 Only two. And stupid stuff they did. Military puts up with some real insanity. 😁 I know the latter personally too.

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[@frederickrose3967]

What is your preferred glue for gluing the glazings into the fuselage?

[@BrettG64]

Generally I use Tamiya extra thin or Testors liquid in the red bottle. Occasionally, I will use Testors Clear Parts cement but thats pretty rare.

[@franktozier3184]

Did you have a problem with MRP smell factor?

[@BrettG64]

Hi, Frank! Not really. I have a fume extractor vented through a window and I use a respirator. More importantly, my wife has never smelled the fumes, so my setup must be working.

[@DavidDavid-ux8ed]

Could you add a link for part 1?😊

[@BrettG64]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5PYgmSAqLeYntE&ab_channel=BrettG