SAAB S-17BS
Some detailing enhancement. The Browning will be modified to a Swedish Ksp m/22
Putty and sanding, mojo killing work but still important for the end result
Cockpit walls in the works, weathered and ready for assembly
”poor man’s PE” Photo etch for the B-17 only available in 1/72 so had to scale up into 1/48 in the copy machine. Will do a test here and see how things turn out
”paper PE” in place. Some more touch-up and it will look decent.
Gluing the paper seat belts to alu foil for some more structure before going into the seats. Testing with both CA (left) & PVA (right) glue to see which one turns out best.
Home made instrument panel with ”paper PE” and some varnish.
Cockpit assembly coming up
Cockpit done!
Kit is coming together. Some putty and sanding before painting. Resin engine to be sorted as the next step of the build.
Engine painted & weathered, ready for assembly
Hozzászólások
25 7 June, 15:09
J35JInitial test fitting started. Will require more sanding and putty that expected for such a new kit.
13 July, 11:38
JohnCool subject and nice start 👍 Test fitting is half the "fun" on these limited run kits.
15 July, 03:40
J35JThanks John, test fitting can be quite rewarding for the rest of the build if you take your time and have some patience.
15 July, 11:03
J35JThanks S M! Build progresses slowly, final sanding and rescribing to be finished before paint.
7 October, 19:23
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The S17BS was a Swedish reconnaissance dive-bomber aircraft designed by SAAB. The land-based SAAB 17 was the first all-metal stressed-skin aircraft developed in Sweden, introduced in 1940. The SAAB 17BS was the latest version of the B17, based on the B17B, it was designed for reconnaissance and it featured photographic equipment, it replaced the landing gear with floats and the original engine by a Bristol Mercury XXIV engine; 38 units were built.
