Meng Kids B-17 Complete!

[Iron Mike]

Meng Kids B-17

Thanks, Bob.

Got some markings on this morning, not moving very fast today.

Going to work on the landing gear next. Thanks for dropping in.

:drinks

 

[moon puppy]

Meng Kids B-17

She looks ready for combat!

 

[phantom II]

Meng Kids B-17

That's Ok Mike The B-17 was never the fastest chicken in the coop .

I think this is looking pretty darn good for someone that's not an airplane builder

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[jknaus]

Meng Kids B-17

Cute little bird
James

 

[sharkman]

Meng Kids B-17

Awesome Mike!

must be close to wrapping this one up!

Are those decals or did you end up using the kit stickers??

 

[Iron Mike]

Meng Kids B-17

Thanks guys! Warren, yes. :laugh: I had some old decals Chris gave me to use, but the first one kind of came apart on me, did manage to fix it (mostly). I trimmed the kit stickers closer and used them on most of the other markings, they weren't as bad as I'd thought, but the carrier film kinda shows on the nose. As Chris said, I'm not an aircraft builder, this was just a whim. B)

More to come, thanks for taking time to comment.

:drinks

 

[phantom II]

Meng Kids B-17

Thanks guys! Warren, yes. :laugh: I had some old decals Chris gave me to use, but the first one kind of came apart on me, did manage to fix it (mostly). I trimmed the kit stickers closer and used them on most of the other markings, they weren't as bad as I'd thought, but the carrier film kinda shows on the nose. As Chris said, I'm not an aircraft builder, this was just a whim. B)

More to come, thanks for taking time to comment.

:drinks

And I bet you have suffered dearly with your eyesight the way it is .

I have to hand it to you though. With what you had to work with, you're getting it done

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[razordws]

Meng Kids B-17

looking good Mike! Did you drill out those gun barrels? The ones on mine were solid.

 

[Iron Mike]

Meng Kids B-17

Thanks, Chris, I do pay attention to your builds and have learned a few tricks.

Thank you, Dave, yes I did. It wasn't easy, but sure made them look better. Having a good sharp punch and my optivisor helped out a lot.

More to come, I just haven't had time to photograph my latest flights of fancy. Thanks for coming by.

:drinks

 

[Iron Mike]

Meng Kids B-17

Just winging it here, I added some details. Props painted.

The hole in the card idea came from Chris, worked well. Thanks for the extra card, Mark! A shameless plug for you.

Landing gear looked nekkid, so I added hydraulic lines. hmy:

Eggs up!

Clear coat on, ready for panel lines.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

:drinks

 

[moon puppy]

Meng Kids B-17



Reference photos for an Egg...

Looks good Mike.

 

[Iron Mike]

Meng Kids B-17

Well, I wasn't going to shell out for a whole book or that fancy PE stuff. Went Iowa farm boy and scrounged up aluminum tube and .015 solder. Cracks me up!

 

[Rhino]

Meng Kids B-17

Well! Look at you GO! Your usual attention to detail and display of skill, even on a cutesy Egg-Fortress!!



:drinks

 

[Sherman 18]

Meng Kids B-17

Cool build Mike

 

[phantom II]

Meng Kids B-17

Good progress Mike . Need brakes to keep from overshooting a landing on the coffee table

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[iambrb]

Meng Kids B-17

Mike, that is some fine work! When i first saw this campaign build I was sure it was not for me, but that darn thing IS cute!

Just winging it here, I added some details. Props painted.

The hole in the card idea came from Chris, worked well. Thanks for the extra card, Mark! A shameless plug for you.

Landing gear looked nekkid, so I added hydraulic lines. hmy:

Eggs up!

Clear coat on, ready for panel lines.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

:drinks

 

[moon puppy]

Meng Kids B-17

 

[Iron Mike]

Meng Kids B-17

Thanks, Bob! Some progress made.

Mig Dark Wash panel lines. I'll wrap things up tomorrow or Monday. Thanks for dropping by.

:drinks

 

[Rhino]

Meng Kids B-17

Neet-O!!

 

[MrT]

Meng Kids B-17

Now that's a good egg!

:laugh: