1/200 scale B-17

**krolik** · 11-26-2009 11:28

I just found this: http://www.modelhobbies.co.uk/shop/a...2-p-21924.html

**Oberst Hajj** · 11-26-2009 18:46

Nice find!

**oldskoolpurist** · 08-07-2010 01:32

Thanks for the link Victor.Ive bought 4 of these through your link this week. They have just arrived this morning and i'm really happy with the kits.Only problem is it will be my brother using them so i've got the joy of trying to shoot them down.So thanks again mate Cheers...

**darkeldar70** · 08-07-2010 16:06

i see tha this is a 1/240 scale its thrue??can you post some photo plz??

**oldskoolpurist** · 08-10-2010 14:43

I've just started painting one but here its is to show you the scale.And sorry about the pics its a lot harder than i thought. You guys make it look easy.Attachment 878

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**Oberst Hajj** · 08-10-2010 22:43

Looks pretty nice! Don't worry about the pics, they look fine. I personally cheat at the photos... I'm a photographer

**Yosser** · 08-12-2010 15:42

Thanks for the link krolik. Just ordered a couple of these. Now I need bases!

**oldskoolpurist** · 08-14-2010 14:17

Well this is my first attempt.I made some mistakes, but i think its ok. The next one should turn out better.

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**Yosser** · 08-14-2010 14:37

Hay Dan they look great. I ordered 2 but I'm now thinking I should have gone for 3 so I can fly them in a box formation. It looks like you have used them in a game, how did you handle movement and shooting?

Cheers

**oldskoolpurist** · 08-14-2010 17:16

I looked at this thread ( B-17 over France ) on this forum and i really wanted to play that scenario. So i looked around the internet and found the original post with the b17 card and the movement cards. But i can't for the life of me find it again to post the link. I've got the files if you would like me to upload them.

Can i just say thanks to afilter and het for bringing my B17s to life

cheers

**Oberst Hajj** · 08-14-2010 19:31

I think you are talking about the Cockpit & Dogfight blog... the owner of that site is on here and goes by the name "het"

**oldskoolpurist** · 08-14-2010 20:59

Thanks for pointing me back in the right direction,that is a great site. Hes very talented and obviously loves the hobby.

**Yosser** · 08-18-2010 18:16

Dan, I got my B17's and put one together, not the best job but it's the first kit me and my son have done together, he's only 4 so it was kind of exciting for me. Anyway could I ask what paint you used at it looks spot on?

Cheers.

**oldskoolpurist** · 08-18-2010 21:36

I'm glad you got your planes mate. I used games workshops catachan green for the top and fortress grey for the bottom. I used there devlan mud wash for the weathering. I hope that helps. Have fun

**oldskoolpurist** · 08-18-2010 21:46

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/ca...tCatGameStyle=

This is where all the colours are

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 08-19-2010 03:13

Originally Posted by oldskoolpurist

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/ca...tCatGameStyle=

This is where all the colours are

Yes! I use them a lot. Also Wargames Foundry, who do shades and tints of each base colour. Very useful.
Rob.

**Yosser** · 08-19-2010 06:33

Thanks for that Dan. Devlan mud, best thing since sliced bread! I've been thinking about using it to weather and pull up some detail on my WoW mimi's.