Monogram B-17G Out of Mothballs

[cbaltrin]

Continuing to look extraordinary in workmanship and details. I've always been impressed with your work on this one and more, but especially this one.

Thank you kindly Brandon!
I'm trying hard not to rush things and screw it up!
Big kits in a small workspace are a challenge!

[BlackSheep214]

Big mess in small space is a bigger challenge

[cbaltrin]

Waist Gunner's Wndows finally installed. Thanks goodness for Apoxie Sculpt!

[cbaltrin]

.50 cal waist gun Mods. I know, I know, nobody will see it. Well... did you ever think that one day a flak burst might peel open that fuselage like a banana? Truth is, I just enjoy doing stuff like that. It's good practice.

[Stikpusher]

The .50's look good Chris!

here are the shots I took of the .50 cal. waist guns in "Sentimental Journey" when I went inside her a couple of years ago in Mesa.





It looks like later on that the waist guns were equipped with reflector sights instead of ring & post iron sights.

[cbaltrin]

The .50's look good Chris!

here are the shots I took of the .50 cal. waist guns in "Sentimental Journey" when I went inside her a couple of years ago in Mesa.

It looks like later on that the waist guns were equipped with reflector sights instead of ring & post iron sights.

Thanks for the ref photos Carlos. Looks like something is missing? How did they cock those things?

[Stikpusher]

The .50 is ambidextrous... it can be set up for right or left hand feed. When that is done, the charging handle is moved to the opposite side of the feed side, since the feed tray or ammo chute could otherwise interfere with the charging handle.

[cbaltrin]

Good info!
I feel a bit like Oddball in KELLYS HEROS now.. 'OH man, I just ride in it--I don't know what makes it work...'