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!
