B-17 Underbelly Color. - Aircraft of World War II

Thebuilderofthings · 09-10-2009, 08:45 PM

Hello there folks. I'm building a 1/9th scale B-17 and have stumbled into a problem concerning the color of the lower half of the FS 34086 Dark Olive Drab variant schemes. As I've gotten a few of the glass engine cowls filled and primed I would like to go ahead and shoot the cowls at this point. I would very much appreciate your help on this so much. Thank you for your time. Best regards.

Maglar · 09-10-2009, 09:14 PM

1/9th.. DAMN, how about some pics of that!

vikingBerserker · 09-10-2009, 09:17 PM

That is fricken huge! I am thinking some reason that it was all olive drab.

Welcome aboard btw!

Thebuilderofthings · 09-10-2009, 09:52 PM

Thebuilderofthings · 09-10-2009, 10:36 PM

. Right! Now that's better. I've gotten a bit rusty posting pics but I may be getting the hang of it. Here is the left side of the fuse which when finished will be around 98" inches long.

vikingBerserker · 09-10-2009, 10:40 PM

Nice!

Thebuilderofthings · 09-10-2009, 10:47 PM

. And here is the wing saddle area. The lower fuse bulkheads will be removed from this area and parts will be saved to rebuild the lower belly under the wing. 1/8"th plywood is used for the wing saddle while all bulkheads are laminated from three sheets of 3/32"inch balsa running cross grain to each other.

Thebuilderofthings · 09-10-2009, 10:59 PM

. The fin area installed as a one piece unit with the fuse. Notice the planking method. There are gaps in the planking which will be filled in with special strips of balsa planking. The sheeting on the fin runs at a 90 degree angle to the ribs.They've changed direction twice. This is to ensure structural integrity when sanding so you don't get the 'starved horse' look when the sheeting begins to sag between the ribs from the pressure.

Maglar · 09-11-2009, 12:53 AM

Fine piece of craftsmanship mate!

Wayne Little · 09-11-2009, 10:20 AM

That looks a bit of alright!

DBII · 09-11-2009, 11:41 AM

Cool, do we get a ride?

DBII

stona · 09-11-2009, 12:43 PM

Very impressive work you are doing there. If you mean the lower surface colour it would be Neutral Grey (ANA 43). I believe this equates to FS 36270.
Good luck with your project
Steve

Airframes · 09-11-2009, 03:58 PM

Stona beat me to it with the colour, but excellent work so far. Looking forward to some updates.

Thebuilderofthings · 09-11-2009, 09:39 PM

You guys are all right in my book!! And I can't stop marveling at the intricate work you folks do on these magnificent pieces of art! When I was a yungin' I couldn't get enough plastic models to work on. Mostly aircraft with an occasional trip down the funny car/fueler lane. You know, I still have a 1/96th scale Revell/Monogram Saturn V I need to honk on. Seen some pretty add ons that are available now for this on eBay which REALLY dress up and change this block one ship into a block II model. I want to thank you again for your help on this urgent matter. I believe I will stick around and enjoy, you have indeed been both courteous and inspirational as well. Best regards.

Thebuilderofthings · 09-11-2009, 09:48 PM

. This is a closeup of one of the bulkheads I laminated. This is no kit. I'm cutting out all the parts myself.

09-10-2009, 08:45 PM	#1
Thebuilderofthings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 125	B-17 Underbelly Color. Hello there folks. I'm building a 1/9th scale B-17 and have stumbled into a problem concerning the color of the lower half of the FS 34086 Dark Olive Drab variant schemes. As I've gotten a few of the glass engine cowls filled and primed I would like to go ahead and shoot the cowls at this point. I would very much appreciate your help on this so much. Thank you for your time. Best regards.

09-10-2009, 09:14 PM	#2
Maglar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,149	1/9th.. DAMN, how about some pics of that! __________________

09-10-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
vikingBerserker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,722	That is fricken huge! I am thinking some reason that it was all olive drab. Welcome aboard btw! __________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future"

09-10-2009, 10:40 PM	#6
vikingBerserker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,722	Nice! __________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future"

09-11-2009, 12:53 AM	#9
Maglar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,149	Fine piece of craftsmanship mate! __________________

09-10-2009, 09:52 PM	#4
Thebuilderofthings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 125

09-10-2009, 10:36 PM	#5
Thebuilderofthings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 125	. Right! Now that's better. I've gotten a bit rusty posting pics but I may be getting the hang of it. Here is the left side of the fuse which when finished will be around 98" inches long.

09-10-2009, 10:47 PM	#7
Thebuilderofthings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 125	. And here is the wing saddle area. The lower fuse bulkheads will be removed from this area and parts will be saved to rebuild the lower belly under the wing. 1/8"th plywood is used for the wing saddle while all bulkheads are laminated from three sheets of 3/32"inch balsa running cross grain to each other.

09-10-2009, 10:59 PM	#8
Thebuilderofthings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 125	. The fin area installed as a one piece unit with the fuse. Notice the planking method. There are gaps in the planking which will be filled in with special strips of balsa planking. The sheeting on the fin runs at a 90 degree angle to the ribs.They've changed direction twice. This is to ensure structural integrity when sanding so you don't get the 'starved horse' look when the sheeting begins to sag between the ribs from the pressure.

09-11-2009, 10:20 AM	#10
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 12,487	That looks a bit of alright! __________________

09-11-2009, 11:41 AM	#11
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,429	Cool, do we get a ride? DBII __________________ ~ Ladies and gentleman, this is your stewardess speaking. We regret any inconvenience the sudden cabin movement might have caused. This is due to periodic air pockets we encountered. There's no reason to be alarmed and we hope you enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?~

09-11-2009, 12:43 PM	#12
stona Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 132	Very impressive work you are doing there. If you mean the lower surface colour it would be Neutral Grey (ANA 43). I believe this equates to FS 36270. Good luck with your project Steve

09-11-2009, 03:58 PM	#13
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,030	Stona beat me to it with the colour, but excellent work so far. Looking forward to some updates. __________________

09-11-2009, 09:39 PM	#14
Thebuilderofthings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 125	You guys are all right in my book!! And I can't stop marveling at the intricate work you folks do on these magnificent pieces of art! When I was a yungin' I couldn't get enough plastic models to work on. Mostly aircraft with an occasional trip down the funny car/fueler lane. You know, I still have a 1/96th scale Revell/Monogram Saturn V I need to honk on. Seen some pretty add ons that are available now for this on eBay which REALLY dress up and change this block one ship into a block II model. I want to thank you again for your help on this urgent matter. I believe I will stick around and enjoy, you have indeed been both courteous and inspirational as well. Best regards.

09-11-2009, 09:48 PM	#15
Thebuilderofthings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 125	. This is a closeup of one of the bulkheads I laminated. This is no kit. I'm cutting out all the parts myself.

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