Memphis Belle Lands in the UK! (1 Viewer)

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A preview of one of our new 'Forts' the Memphis Belle that just landed here in the UK and available soon

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This will not be a popular post and I would rather refrain from it but I feel it is necessary especially if changes can be made on forthcoming orders for this scale model. There are too many errors for such an iconic aircraft especially when the fully restored original can be viewed online or in person at the National Museum of the USAF/Wright-Patterson AFB.

The bubble/canopy window in front of the cockpit on the nose section did not exist on the B-17F ‘MEMPHIS BELLE”. It was present on the B-17G “Shoo Shoo Shoo BABY” though as a reference.

There are so many stenciled/painted names missing on this model which made it unique and special like...”PETE REPEAT” right above the tail gunner’s 50 caliber stingers; “IRENE” below the Navigators window; “Sally” below the left port waist gunner opening and “Virginia” on the opposite side. There are several others which would be easy to add to this historic plane to make it a lot more realistic. As always, a little weathering goes a long way but I can overlook that detail. I do not expect perfection but this one is too far off to ignore. Thanks for reading and hopefully positive change moving forward.

Bombs Away,
Marc aka Beaufighter (AFFIRM~still waiting for one in 1:30 or 1:32)
 
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Marc aka Beaufighter (AFFIRM~still waiting for one in 1:30 or 1:32)


Maybe you knew this already . HK model makes the B17 kit in 1/32 and there are ton of after market parts and decals for it.
 
Check Six!

This will not be a popular post and I would rather refrain from it but I feel it is necessary especially if changes can be made on forthcoming orders for this scale model. There are too many errors for such an iconic aircraft especially when the fully restored original can be viewed online or in person at the National Museum of the USAF/Wright-Patterson AFB.

The bubble/canopy window in front of the cockpit on the nose section did not exist on the B-17F ‘MEMPHIS BELLE”. It was present on the B-17G “Shoo Shoo Shoo BABY” though as a reference.

There are so many stenciled/painted names missing on this model which made it unique and special like...”PETE REPEAT” right above the tail gunner’s 50 caliber stingers; “IRENE” below the Navigators window; “Sally” below the left port waist gunner opening and “Virginia” on the opposite side. There are several others which would be easy to add to this historic plane to make it a lot more realistic. As always, a little weathering goes a long way but I can overlook that detail. I do not expect perfection but this one is too far off to ignore. Thanks for reading and hopefully positive change moving forward.

Bombs Away,
Marc aka Beaufighter (AFFIRM~still waiting for one in 1:30 or 1:32)


Thanks for letting us know Marc, we will add all these markings.
 
Thanks for letting us know Marc, we will add all these markings.

Outstanding! Could not ask for a better response. Please take a look at eliminating the upper clear dome canopy on the nose as well & your B-17F will be ALL-PRO. As cnq pointed out, there are excellent modeling decal sets available as a template/guideline. Thank you for taking the time to address this properly.

Best,
Marc
 
PLEASE ADD THESE TO MY B-17 MEMPHIS BELLE
Keep the canopy for me. I like it that way.

Serge :)

Serge,

I have to ask...why would you want a historic warbird done other than how it actually was? I get that you “like” the bubble but...

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Dear Thomas Gunn,

Is it possible to make the B-17 without the canopy ? Im looking at the photos and it would be really great if it can be done without the canopy.
Please let me know.
Even if i have to pay some extra dollars to make the modification.

Cheers
Serge. :)
 
Dear Thomas Gunn,

Is it possible to make the B-17 without the canopy ? Im looking at the photos and it would be really great if it can be done without the canopy.
Please let me know.
Even if i have to pay some extra dollars to make the modification.

Cheers
Serge. :)

We can but ask the factory!
 

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