Remember the Monogram B-17G?

Chris Brame · **Posted:** Mon Jun 09, 2008 1:23 am

I've built two of the Monogram G models and one Revell F; the first was marked (fictitiously) as 42-97405 Hit Parade, with the nose art being a musical scale with bombs instead of notes. I gave it some flak damage with aluminum foil and wire. Second was a '50s-60s civilian version (again fictitious) marked as Portland Airfreight N1864T in overall silver with a black stripe, the turrets removed, the tail position given more of a molded-over Cheyenne look and a solid nose added with the serial 0-483639 on the tail (to fit in wth the rest of the Douglas-built survivors!). The Revell F I backdated to an E for my Pearl Harbor movie with electric motors running the props and a Bendix lower turret from the B-25B kit. I've got pictures somewhere... BTW does anyone know the history on the real 44-83639?

TonyM · **Posted:** Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:54 am

JägerMarty wrote:

TonyM wrote:

A great model kit.

Since 1975, I've built dozens of them--many of them for paying customers. Currently, I have one hanging in the Calumet City Historical Society and two flying around my office/library.

I also have at least seven unbuilt examples (in the box) waiting for the B-17G assembly line diorama that I am going to build. I also have three unbuilt Revell B-17F models, one of which will be used with the Koster Aero B-17C conversion kit.

The Monogram B-17G is a great model kit. Easy to build and great looking right out of the box and amazing potential with all the aftermarket stuff out there or old fashion scratch building.
TonyM.

Got to get a bigger House for this idea to become a reality.
I am working on it.

Canso42:
The B-17G and B-17F in 1/48 scale did not come out until 1975.

TonyM.

Plenty of space i take it? :)

Canso42 · **Posted:** Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:38 pm

TonyM, could it have been 1/72? I think it departed the land of the living in a new house move in the late sixties.
Doug the Canso

TonyM · **Posted:** Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:32 pm

Canso42 wrote:

TonyM, could it have been 1/72? I think it departed the land of the living in a new house move in the late sixties.
Doug the Canso

Probably the old Revell 1/72 edition with the great box art. That would be my guess. I still have one of the old boxes with that great painting of the Memphis Belle on it.

TonyM.

Steve Nelson · **Posted:** Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:38 am

That old Jack Leynwood painting has to be one of the best box arts EVER. Yeah, it may not be totally accurate, but it sure made me want to build a B-17! The kit is junk by today's standards, but I've been contemplating adding one to The Stash, just to have that great box art.

SN

Matt Gunsch · **Posted:** Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:06 am

ok, here are my Monogram B-17s, one was built as Chow Hound, the other as Sentimental Journey.

michaelharadon · **Posted:** Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:27 am

Not that there aren't larger questions and issues in my life, but does anyone else have trouble deciding whether to build 'em with the landing gear up, or down? I've had a few-gear up-hanging from the ceiling, but at least to me the gear can add a lot to the look of a plane...

Thoughts?

skybolt2003 · **Posted:** Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:59 am

michaelharadon wrote:

Not that there aren't larger questions and issues in my life, but does anyone else have trouble deciding whether to build 'em with the landing gear up, or down? I've had a few-gear up-hanging from the ceiling, but at least to me the gear can add a lot to the look of a plane...

Thoughts?

To me, when flying from the ceiling, gear down looks funny with flaps up.

Matt Gunsch · **Posted:** Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:07 pm

skybolt2003 wrote:

michaelharadon wrote:

Not that there aren't larger questions and issues in my life, but does anyone else have trouble deciding whether to build 'em with the landing gear up, or down? I've had a few-gear up-hanging from the ceiling, but at least to me the gear can add a lot to the look of a plane...

Thoughts?

To me, when flying from the ceiling, gear down looks funny with flaps up.

not when they are getting ready to land, gear down first, they have not gotten to the flaps yet,
see problem solved

Canso42 · **Posted:** Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:15 pm

Steve N.
I believe that's it. The painting sure looks familiar.
Doug

Ztex · **Posted:** Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:10 pm

Cool ceiling pics Matt!

I have some like that somewhere to complement my "Pima" shot...

Z

tom d. friedman · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:59 am

that monogram kit was cutting edge stuff in the mid 70's!!! it paved the way for the great detail models have today.

Elroy13 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:39 am

Im in the process of building another one right now. This one will be "Chow Hound" for a customer. This will be the second Chow Hound that Ive built. The third was made into General "Ike".

michaelharadon · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:52 am

Has anyone else enjoyed building the Monogram Pro Modeler Ploesti B-24 in 1/48th? It's as good a kit as the 17.

Elroy13 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:06 am

Here is a good link to the kits with some great pictures!

http://www.swannysmodels.com/B17G.html

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/G ... 7/B-17.htm

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