Author Topic: Minicraft/Hasegawa 1/72nd scale B-17G OOB:Plus another "Little Friend" (Read 417 times)

RAGIII · « **on:** April 28, 2025, 10:48:04 AM »

My first Heavy in Maybe 50 years

Minicraft/Hasegawa 1/72nd scale B-17G built Out of the Box. Painted with MRP, and Old Model Master Aluminum paints. Weathered with Oils.

RAGIII

NigelR · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2025, 07:05:41 PM »

Verry nice indeed! Excellent silver finish with some nice subtle variations.

gedmundson · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2025, 01:20:15 AM »

That's gorgeous Rick. Always liked the lines of a B-17 and that model has captured the look. Lovely finish - so well done.
Cheers,
Gary

RAGIII · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2025, 08:29:41 AM »

Quote from: NigelR on April 28, 2025, 07:05:41 PM

Verry nice indeed! Excellent silver finish with some nice subtle variations.

Thanks Nigel! I am actually not 100% pleased with the results as I think I ended up a "Bit" too dirty ! Oh well still not bad for one I meant to be a Practice Model!
RAGIII

Quote from: gedmundson on April 29, 2025, 01:20:15 AM

That's gorgeous Rick. Always liked the lines of a B-17 and that model has captured the look. Lovely finish - so well done.
Cheers,
Gary

Thanks Gary! Yep, the 17 is a cool looking Big Bird! I just started what I hope is a more serious build of a Revelle B-17F in 1/72nd scale!!

RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2025, 05:17:11 AM »

Just finished this P-51B. Academy 1/72nd scale kit plus the last scheme from the Ancient Microscale Aces of the 8th sheet. Built OOB. MRP and Model Master OD over Tamiya Neutral Grey. Weathering with Oils. Just a note, the darker OD patches were seen on the original. Not sure if camo or just some touch up/weathering!
RAGIII

KiwiZac · « **Reply #5 on:** May 02, 2025, 11:42:10 AM »

Lovely work on both Rick!

Quote from: RAGIII on May 01, 2025, 05:17:11 AM

Just a note, the darker OD patches were seen on the original. Not sure if camo or just some touch up/weathering!

I'm working on a couple of P-40s and have learned that some USAAF aircraft finished in Olive Drab had splotches of Medium Green painted on the flying surfaces (some on the fuselage too) - that may be what you saw on your references for your Mustang. Here's a preserved local P-40N s/n NZ3220 with original paint showing the splotches, which don't appear on any decal sheet instructions for this well-known airframe:

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Dave McDonald photo

Untitled by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Zac Yates photo

by Zac Yates, on Flickr
Zac Yates photo

Borsos · « **Reply #6 on:** May 02, 2025, 02:35:21 PM »

Nice Models of two classics!

NigelR · « **Reply #7 on:** May 02, 2025, 06:32:29 PM »

A very nice little friend, a great addition to the big beast.

WD · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2025, 04:42:10 AM »

They're both absolutely lovely Rick!

Warren

Allan31 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 08, 2025, 11:07:45 PM »

Great results Rick. I have a bunch of 'Heavies" in the stash but no place to put-em.

I never got what they were trying to accomplish with those squiggle blotches. Seems a waste of time and paint.

WD · « **Reply #10 on:** May 08, 2025, 11:59:16 PM »

Allan, those squiggles break up the outline.

Like you, finding display space for these in my home is an issue.

Warren

RAGIII · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2025, 01:53:25 AM »

Thanks to all for the comments! Greatly appreciated!!
Zac, I thought about those "Green" blotches being that style of Camo. They just don't look the part in the photo. ( Original Color from the period)
Allan and Warren,
I am just selling Old Books to make shelf space

RAGIII

lone modeller · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2025, 03:34:48 AM »

A pair of first class models there Rick, especially the B17 which has a superb finish.

Where are the spare wings and rigging wires?

Stephen.

RAGIII · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2025, 11:40:48 AM »

Quote from: lone modeller on May 09, 2025, 03:34:48 AM

A pair of first class models there Rick, especially the B17 which has a superb finish.

Where are the spare wings and rigging wires?

Stephen.

As always thanks Stephen! As for wire,extra wings, etc. Oh Well!
RAGIII

DaveB · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2025, 03:14:13 AM »

Both are wonderful, Rick but my favourite is your P51B which looks smashing.

Regards

Dave