Total Scratch built B17G project in 1:20 scale

Modeling Subjects Scratchbuilding
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Hi to every one

I started this B17G project probably about 2 years ago and the initial aim was just to scratch build the front end of the Aircraft up to the upper Turret.

After I had finished it I started thinking that maybe I could continue down the fuselage building one section at a time. I knew that this would take me years but by building it in sections it would give me an opportunity to scratch build other subjects as a change.

I have completed the first section now …including the Cockpit ,Navigation and Bombardier station ,and upper Turret position.

I do not profess to be some kind of engineer and all the models I make are built by looking at photos and trying to replicate what I see…so the model it self might not be 100% accurate…but I believe not too far out![;)].

The materials I always use are Balsa wood…scrap plastic (Yogurt pots etc)…card ,electrical wire and anything I can find lying round the house or rubbish bin!!

Any way here are some photos of the finished front section of this B17G starting with the exterior…

On the next post I would like to show you some interior shots of this first section…

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So here are some photos of the interior…

Sorry if it was a bit photo heavy!

So now I have started the next section which is the Bomb bay. I am about half way complete and when I have finished I will post some more photos!..here is a photo of what it looks like so far…

Thank you very much for having a look at my project…I shall be back!

Cheers

Fozzy

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That is great work, considering the source of your material. I myself use sprue to sculpt my figers so I know the extent of work requiered to do a totale scratch build.

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Looks great! The detail is fantastic.

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just simply awesome

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Thanks a lot for your comments lads[:)]

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Hey FOZ ;

Just have to be blunt here . As one retired pro to another , Owly Chit Man ! ! Nothing short of AWESOME ! ! Tanker - Builder

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Thanks a lot Tanker Builder![:D]

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Amazing!

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Hi guys!

I have now replaced all the photos that were robbed from me from Photo bucket!..so now this post is hopefully back to normal!

I have completed the next phase of this scratch build…the bomb bay which I will post in the next couple of days!

Cheers

Fozzy

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Hi,

That looks great [:O]

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Thanks mate![:D]

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Really nice work! It’s one thing to get the details squared away but getting the airframe… just wow. And great work on the colors

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This is totally amazing to me! When the first photos popped up on my screen, they were the middle photos, and I literally thought I was looking at actual photos of a Fort for reference. Then I read the thread and realized these were photos of your build. That this is all scratch built brings it to a whole new level. Fantastic work. Keep the photos coming as you continue your work!

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Kind of curious on why you use balsa rather than basswood. Or is this going to be a flying model?

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Cheers D…yes I will be posting the finished next section (the bomb bay) in the next couple of days…thanks for your words of encouragement!

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Hi Don…no this is going to be a static display piece…I used Balsa wood rather than basswood because I am very limited to materials in the country I live…hence building with yogurt pot plastic and odds and sods!

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That is simply stunning! Beautiful job! I need to take some lessons on scratch building from you!

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Thanks Keyda81 !

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Amazing work.