1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle
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BlackSheep214
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Re: 1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle
I'd be afraid to try it myself too. Then again, if I had spare cowlings, I'd do a practice run on them.
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Medicman71
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Re: 1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle
The kit did come with two sets of cowlings. I may have to try on the spare ones.
Mike
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Medicman71
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Re: 1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle
Adding PE to the gear legs. Just trying to do little things until I have time to start painting.
Mike
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Medicman71
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Re: 1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle
On radial engines, do you add the wiring harness before or after painting the actual engine.
Mike
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Re: 1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle
I prefer to work with wire rather than PE, but I’ll paint the engine first, then add the wiring.
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Medicman71
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Re: 1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle
Ok cool. Thanks Stik!
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Re: 1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle
Started to prime parts of the B-17 so that I can paint the interior.
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Re: 1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle
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Re: 1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle
I recognize the color of the Academy plastic immediately. It's similar to the slightly greenish grey that Revell uses but a bit darker.
John aka JKim
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