Its Coming!
Its Coming!
Wing Scale just announced a 1 32 B-17G for August 2011 and its Huuuuuggge!
http://store.spruebrothers.com/articles ... leB-17.htm
http://store.spruebrothers.com/articles ... leB-17.htm
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If they announce a B-24 next I think my brain will explode.
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wow.
a G series no less.
my wife is really gonna go into 'splodey-head mode.
a G series no less.
my wife is really gonna go into 'splodey-head mode.
coleslaw is a condiment.
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Must have it!
Wingscale is really pushing the limits now.
Wingscale is really pushing the limits now.
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I hope that you guys have big garages. 

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It's really not that much bigger than the biggest 1:18 single engine airplane If you look at the guy holding it. I'd like to see it next to a 1:32 fighter though.
Someone should have gotten a clue and done one a long time ago. 21st almost did.
If successful which I think it will be, we'll probably see that B-24, maybe a Lancaster hopefully.
Someone should have gotten a clue and done one a long time ago. 21st almost did.
If successful which I think it will be, we'll probably see that B-24, maybe a Lancaster hopefully.
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The wing span is 39 inches.
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That's not too bad. A 21stC Stuka 1:18 is 30 inches. I imagine a 1:18 TBF Avenger is more, and an F-14 Tomcat when extended is even more.
I dunno, all my 1:18 planes other than the Stuka and a Flying Tiger P-40 are in the garage, while I've got quite a few 1:32 fighters hanging from the ceiling and on some shelves.
I can't wait to hang one of these Flying Fortresses up and have it being harassed by a hornet's nest of 21st German fighters and a few Mustangs and Thunderbolts trying to protect it. That would be something to see no?.
I dunno, all my 1:18 planes other than the Stuka and a Flying Tiger P-40 are in the garage, while I've got quite a few 1:32 fighters hanging from the ceiling and on some shelves.
I can't wait to hang one of these Flying Fortresses up and have it being harassed by a hornet's nest of 21st German fighters and a few Mustangs and Thunderbolts trying to protect it. That would be something to see no?.

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That B-17G looks very nice, with good detail.
For the 1/18 crowd, it's not that huge. But can only imagine what the 1/32 and smaller, modelers think. Probably
Would love to see one of these done by a good modeler.
For the 1/18 crowd, it's not that huge. But can only imagine what the 1/32 and smaller, modelers think. Probably

Would love to see one of these done by a good modeler.
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I really like the test shots with the B-25
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This is a must have for me. I really love the B-17 series of bombers. I collect in 3 scales and this would be the King of the air for my 1/32 airforce. Can't wait for it to be made.
Eric

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So, I wonder what kind of schemes or possible variants we'll see?
I prefer getting the "G" model shown, but it sure would be nice to get the earlier E model too.
Maybe the offbeat "Old Number 666" from "Dogfights" that fought off 17 Zeroes with all it's gun modifications would be totally cool. http://www.poetv.com/video.php?vid=55267
it's confirmed Wingscale will be doing a Gloster Meteor in 1:32 http://www.wingscale.nl/offLine.php
Scuttlebutt says they are working on a couple more twin engines, the P-61 Black Widow, and the B-26 Marauder.
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/inde ... pid=553045
I prefer getting the "G" model shown, but it sure would be nice to get the earlier E model too.
Maybe the offbeat "Old Number 666" from "Dogfights" that fought off 17 Zeroes with all it's gun modifications would be totally cool. http://www.poetv.com/video.php?vid=55267
it's confirmed Wingscale will be doing a Gloster Meteor in 1:32 http://www.wingscale.nl/offLine.php
Scuttlebutt says they are working on a couple more twin engines, the P-61 Black Widow, and the B-26 Marauder.
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/inde ... pid=553045
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Pretty cool but would like an assembled and painted one. I know that sounds wimpy, but just don't have the time anymore and want it to look good.
Todd