1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle

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I was going through the instructions on the Eduard masking set and something seemed off. Then I discovered it. The masking set is for a late F/G and not a regular F so some masks are the same and some aren't. The biggest difference is the top turret. Completely different. :headbang:
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That sucks. Like thinking you picked up a chocolate chip cookie then discover it is oatmeal raisin when you take a bite.
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Exactly. Most of the parts are going to be no big deal to mask. But that upper turret is going to be a nightmare to mask.
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Re: 1/72 Academy B-17F Memphis Belle

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Medicman71 wrote:I was going through the instructions on the Eduard masking set and something seemed off. Then I discovered it. The masking set is for a late F/G and not a regular F so some masks are the same and some aren't. The biggest difference is the top turret. Completely different. :headbang:
Easy fix... buy a B-17G kit and the regular F masking set... :whistle:


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Funny guy huh? :ballbat:
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Now you've put that idea in his head Stik you know he's going too... :lashed:
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Some interesting photos of Memphis Belle posted over at LSP...

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Nice pics John. It shows the patchwork camo that it had.
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Got the tail gun area masked. This will need some work after I get it primed.

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Got the ball turret masked as well.

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