Yes sir Mr. M. Brindos, something is definately going to start to brew with this build. I actually joined my very first GB, it’s the Boeing GB hosted by modelcrazy. I find this fascinating at best as I’ve never done anything like this before.
Although I have the majority of my PE delivered, I’m still waiting on my final piece, the front end (Bombadier) PE. Once this arrives, I should have my Tamiya 1:32 Mitsubishi Zero A6M2b Model 21 “Zeke” completed. Then it’s off to the B-17G build.
My brother, thank you for all you have done for me since the very beginning, it has been instrumental in my modeling growth as well as personal growth as well.
Here we go for another ride. This time it’s a B-17G. I’m still waiting for my photo etch for the “Bombardier” I do have the rest with me now. Everything has been primed and is awaiting assembly. What feels really weird is the fact that I’m only going to be working on one side. This clear “Visible” feels really weird.
As for the right side body of the Fortress, it’s been primed and as you can see below it has also been sprayed with the interior “Zinc Chromate Green”.
I’m so used to assembling both sides, oh well, as I mentioned above, here we go!
My intuition tells me that the Zinc Chromate Green is too dark for it to be visible. I’m thinking that I’ll change up here and go with Zinc Chromate Yellow. I need the interior a little on the bright side as oppose to the dark side. (Luke, I am your father.)
I even had Mrs. Toshi take a look at it and she said “If I paint things black like the PE, you’ll never see it unless you get up really close”. I want the interior and everything else to stand out and hold it’s own. I know that the color is incorrect, but I’m not going with replicating the original B-17G like I did with my Zero, I’m going for the show value.
Coming up next will be the re-painted interior in Zinc Chromate Yellow.
Here’s the first PE that’s done. The last time I touched PE was my P-61 Black Widow build.
Toshi
When I first started, I chose to by a PE bending tool called photoflex. It fell apart in seconds, this PE bending tool looks like it will last a long time. It’s called the “Bug”. I purchased it from (The Small Shop).
This is one of the control boxes and my first one. There’s a long way to go!
True Details makes a bunch of stuff for that kit. My grandfather bought all the sets by True Details that Squadron had at that time. The walk-around is a very valuable source.
I hope you have as much enjoyment from working with the PE as I do. The B-26 was/is my first attempt at building a mess of PE ( I’ve done a liitle before this ) and I was surprised at how much I enjoy working with the stuff. I just bend it with few wood chisels I had on hand ,on a piece of glass. This works well for me so I will forgo the purchase of a neat bender like yours, but I must admit I’d like to have one.
You’re doing a bang-up job on the B-17 and I’m following your WIP with keen and vicarious interest.
Yes, I enjoy working with PE very much. At times it can be difficult for me but I’m still having fun at the same time. The PE tool was one of my first purchases when I returned to modeling. It takes a lot of time, something I have in abundance. LOL! Thank you for your support in my projects.
There’s going to be a hold on this build. I don’t have any zinc chromate yellow. I’ve ordered two Model Master acrylic zinc chromate yellow from eBay, it should arrive by Thursday. Until then I’ll be popping by and checking out some builds.
I might try to do some PE work during my downtime.
Be careful with the Squadron Walkaround book. That’s a restored aircraft. For example, the fuselage aft of the cockpit should be natural metal. Not being a butt, but pointing it out if accuracy is important. I’ll be following this one.
Lookin’ good Toshi! You’re doing better by the PE than I ever have. I’ve used the stuff on and off for years now and still hate and avoid it whenever possible.
I for one develop intense back pain having to bend over the bench when lookin through the mag glass to see the stuff. I can only do the PE for a short time then hafta take a break.
Only now, I realize that PE in a way, is a whole different way of building model kits. It’s very tedious for me, let’s see how long I can endure this torture. LOL!
