B-17G Flying Fortress

Model Kit

Model:      B-17G Flying Fortress 
Manu:       Revell 
Scale:      1/48 
Length:     19 3/16" 
Wingspan    25 16/16" 
Pieces:     148
Built:      Oct, 2020

Painting

Painting is my favorite part of the build. I use an air brush for the big parts. Unfortunately, some of the most detailed painting are for parts that are not visible once the model is fully assembled. That's why I am adding some pictures before assembly.

Assembly

This model is the best constructed I have built so far. Everything fit together really well and very detailed instructions. Lots of fun.

Decals

I made the mistake of adding the really small decals to the unassembled pieces while they were still on the trees. Makes it easier to place them but, I found I had to do some paint touch up and with the decals on the wings, etc. made it impractical. So, in the future, decals at the end. I really like the big, bold decals which really make the model but, the tiny decals get rather tedious. The smallest ones I tend to leave off since you cannot even see them on the finished model.

Built!

Specifications

Production

Characteristics

Role

Heavy Bomber

Crew

National Origin

United States

Payload (lbs)

8000

Manufacturer

Boeing

Length (ft)

74' 4"

Introduction

1938

Wingspan

103' 9"

Status

Retired 1968

Height(ft)

19' 1"

Primary User

US, Royal Air Force

Loaded Weight

65,000

Produced

1936-1945

Fuel Capacity(gal)

1700

Number Built

12,731

Powerplant (Prop)

4 Wright Supercharged radial

Unit Cost

$238K(1945) $2.7M(2018)

Horsepower

4,800

Performance

Armament

Maximum Speed

287

Guns

13 50 cal Browning

Range (nml)

2000

Ordnance(Bombs)

8,000 lbs

Service Ceiling