B-17m "harpoon"

[Brian da Basher]

Looking killer Greg! Aren't those tail stripes fun? You'll need two more to hit the requisite 13 (add a red stripe on the top and bottom of the rudder and you'll be there).

I like the red prop spinners and your weathering on the panel lines. It's touches like that which can really make a model eye-catching!

Brian da Basher

[cthulhu77]

Only one more torp to let dry, and then assembling the assorted bits and pieces:

[Rafael]

WOW!!!

This is eye-catching!!!

I assume you're going to pose her with bomb bays open, showing those torps. Great!!!

A beautiful warbird

Rafa

[cthulhu77]

Hate to dissapoint, but the torps and ashcans were meant for racks on the wings. The M would still carry four bombs, but the rest of the bulk of the plane was geared for fuel and electronics, to make room for the up-strengthened wings and the massive 37mm cannon.
  Here is a current bottom view:

[The Rat]

Can't believe I've missed this thread!  Can I blame the egg nog?

[cthulhu77]

Can't believe I've missed this thread!  Can I blame the egg nog?

Some damn good egg nog! Wished I'd had a bit this Xmas...the missus doesn't care for it, and her folks are teetotaler's. What a yawn.

[Maverick]

It's a bit late for this comment I guess, but I'd have ditched the bombs and loaded up the bay with depth charges.  Free fall bombing isn't that effective against ships, whilst a batch of cans would definitely ruin a sub's day.  I have to agree with torps externally tho, as the -17s bays weren't big enough for much of anything beyond 500lb & 1000lbers due to poor foresight on the USAAF's part.

Neat build either way Greg, looking just the part.

Regards,

Mav

[dogsbody]

Can you show some pics of the nose, please? I can't see the gun

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Can't believe I've missed this thread!  Can I blame the egg nog?

Not if you want to get out of here unscathed !

Great idea/execution Greg.... as ever !

Ian.....                 Wheeeeeeee......

[cthulhu77]

Thanks allyall !  Here is a dim view of the topside (pissing buckets here today, so no daylight shots):

[Brian da Basher]

Absolutely killer, Greg! This has got to be the finest B-17 whiff I've seen in a long time!

Brian da Basher

[Captain Canada]

Wow....what a beauty ! Love the weapons and the big cannon....way cool !

[McGreig]

Absolutely killer, Greg! This has got to be the finest B-17 whiff I've seen in a long time!

Couldn't put it better. And I'd never have believed that this was the Revell kit if I hadn't seen the build thread.

[Eddie M.]

Absolutely killer, Greg! This has got to be the finest B-17 whiff I've seen in a long time!

Couldn't put it better. And I'd never have believed that this was the Revell kit if I hadn't seen the build thread.

and the motion is carried.... Outstanding work. Once again you've given a fresh look to a familiar subject. SWEET! 

[John Howling Mouse]

Absolutely gorgeous.  It's impressive considering the kit you used but the most eye-catching thing (to me) is that it is such a different scheme and role for a B-17, yet suits it so well.  This is terrific stuff, Greg.