I
thought ARC readers might be interested in my attempt to build a static display
quality model for actual flight. I have combined my plastic and RC model
experience to build a 1:18 scale B-17G as accurately and as detailed as my
ability allowed. The entire model is covered in aluminum tape with raised rivet
detail embossed from the back side of the tape. All scale details such as guns
and antenna were scratch built with a resin casting process including the crew
where I used 20th Century toys as mold masters and modified them. The
model is powered by 4 electric motors, has retractable landing gear and weighs
7.7lbs
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My
subject is B-17G tail number 297976, “A Bit ‘O Lace”, a familiar and often
modeled aircraft. I chose this subject because she was a combat veteran and so
many photographs exist of her. This EAM model is suitable for both flight and
static display. The wingspan is 72”. The Kit includes a fiberglass fuselage,
foam cores for flying surfaces and vacu-formed cowls and clear plastic. It is
available at www.eam.net
Thank
you for letting me share my model. A video including flight footage can be found
on YouTube at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=topydKCULBQ
Thanks
ARC for a great web site where I found a lot of useful info for my project.
Ed
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