North American AF-82/A-11 --- Finished (now with pics)

[jcf]

That top photo is fascinating mate and I wasn't aware of the 2,000 lb bomb so thanks Jon.

The 2,000 lb was the largest of the standard G.P. (General Purpose) bombs, the B-17G being able to
carry two plus two 1,000 lb in overload condition internally, the B-17Fs and Gs with the external racks
could carry larger bombs. Max bomb load on a B-17G was 12,800 lbs, up to 10,000 lbs internally, the
limitation being bomb bay dimensions rather than aircraft performance.

The B-24 could carry up to four of the 2,000 lb.

More than you probably want to know about WWII US bombs here:
http://www.lexpev.nl/downloads/tm91980bombsforaircraft1944.pdf

[PR19_Kit]

More than you probably want to know about WWII US bombs here:
http://www.lexpev.nl/downloads/tm91980bombsforaircraft1944.pdf

Good heavens, 271 pages! 

Just slightly comprehensive, to say the least!

[NARSES2]

The lengthened u/c legs raises the nose up not too ridiculously I think.

Certainly not mate 

Cheers for the bomb load info Jon

[kitnut617]

Telescoping brass tubing is one of the ways I like to put props on.

Yeah, I've done it that way too, but as the props I used already had shafts, I wasn't going to make more work for myself    (the plan here is to actually finish a GB for once)

[kitnut617]

After some clean up, I got the primer on. But I see that I still need to tidy some areas though.

[Captain Canada]

Great stuff Robert ! Nice to see this one back on the burner. She looks mean already, and once bombed up ? Look out !

[TheChronicOne]

I'm fully on board now, this looks awesome! 

[Old Wombat]

 

[Dizzyfugu]

Very nice, looks purposeful! 

[kitnut617]

Thanks guys --

[kitnut617]

Now with a bit of colour, the first coat though, still got some details to do. The undersides will be satin black. I'm doing this like one of the Italeri Douglas B-26K options.

[PR19_Kit]

Ooooooooh, NOW you're cooking Robert! 

[kitnut617]

Cheers Kit ---

Not sure what to paint the spinners though, as it's a clandestine op' bird, nothing garish. I'm leaning towards them being the dark green, maybe the satin black, haven't made my mind up.

[PR19_Kit]

Definitely satin black, it'd need some sort of contrast so the ramp crew don't walk into it.

[Captain Canada]

Mmmmm.....nice.