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| Author: | gary1954 [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | 1/48th Scale B-17C/D Conversion |
Someone in the Hangar posted a photo of a 1/48th Scale B-17C/D Conversion based on an F model kit. Looked Great!! Anybody know who it was, and where this conveersion can be had? |
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| Author: | Holedigger [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:05 pm ] |
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Try this site, they have lots of 1/48th B-17 info, though the conversion you seek that they mention, I cannot find? Good luck with your hunt http://www.swannysmodels.com/B17G.html |
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| Author: | Steve Nelson [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:49 pm ] |
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The conversion set is a vacu-form, available from Paul Koster (he also does a set to convert the Monogram B-24 to a Privateer.) Unfortunately, he doesn't have a website, and I'm not sure how to get in touch with him. SN |
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| Author: | Mike Bates [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:26 pm ] |
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Try here. wkoster2@comcast.net Mike |
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| Author: | Second Air Force [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:11 pm ] |
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The Koster conversions are good stuff! I've got a B-17C and Privateer planned for this winter. And if you want really nice narrow chord propellers, the old AMT A-20 kit is the place to get them. I'm thinking about casting some for my projects in resin since I'll need eight. Enjoy building the conversion! Scott |
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| Author: | Steve Nelson [ Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:15 pm ] |
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Thanks for posting that Mike..I'd heard the only way you can get ahold of Mr. Koster is via direct e-mail, but didn't know the adress. Koster did a full vac kit of the A-20 in 1/48 before the AMT kits came out. IIRC it came with cast resin props..I wonder if he'd be willing to sell them seperately? SN |
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| Author: | gary1954 [ Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:39 am ] |
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Thanks guys, I appreciate you all getting back on this.Having a couple of F models and two G models, I'd love to have a C/D on the shelf. What I really need is "space".Right now I am "collecting" materials to detail out what I start. Great tip on the Props too. Don't sniff the glue. It will make you go blind. |
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| Author: | Second Air Force [ Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:15 pm ] |
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Steve, didn't Koster put metal props in one of the conversion kits? I can't remember for certain and my projects are still buried from our last move six years ago!  It may have been some other upgrade kit that I'm thinking of, but I have some moderately detailed white metal narrow chord props somewhere. I still want to try to cast the A-20 props in resin just to see how they turn out. If they mold correctly I'll consider making them available to you guys.
Scott |
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| Author: | gary1954 [ Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:22 pm ] |
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That would be cool Scott 
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| Author: | Steve Nelson [ Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:31 pm ] |
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Quote: Steve, didn't Koster put metal props in one of the conversion kits?
I'm not sure. I work in 1/72, and Koster's stuff (I think) is all 1/48. I have seen the B-17 set..it looks very nice, but I don't remember if it includes props. SN |
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| Author: | Second Air Force [ Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:32 pm ] |
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I believe the narrow chord propellers could be in the Privateer conversion set. You are definitely correct about the B-17 C/D kit--it has no props. When I finally get started on my early Fort I'll post some pictures of mods I am going to do to the Koster parts and the donor kit. |
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| Author: | Second Air Force [ Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:01 am ] |
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Well, I still remember how to make an RTV mold. I just finished the mold for the narrow chord propellers and I'll start a new thread showing step-by-step of moldmaking if anyone is interested. I have to let the RTV cure for a day or so, so I can't show you a resin prop just yet. Scott |
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| Author: | Steve Nelson [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:08 pm ] |
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I'd be interested to see that. I've cast lots of parts in RTV molds, but never had much luck with props. Do you do two-part molds? The only ones I've ever attempted were one-part. SN |
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| Author: | Second Air Force [ Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:46 am ] |
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Steve, I do a two part mold for quite a few pieces. My method may get laughed at by "real" moldmakers, but it gets the job done on short-run items. I'll probably start a new thread that folks can add ideas to. Oh, as to propellers, this is my first try at that particular item, so it may be a while before the thread gets started! 
Scott |
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| Author: | Second Air Force [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:56 pm ] |
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The hacking has begun. 
This is what you get with the Koster kit. After you build the C/D variant you can do a Cheyenne turret/staggered waist window G with the remaining clear parts. The decals include a C from the 7th B.G., "The Swoose", and B-17E "Yankee Doodle". 
When I started in with the hacksaw I was thinking how expensive the Monogram Fort was. Then I remembered that I bought this one in 1980 and didn't feel so bad for chopping it up.
I guess my New Year Resolution should be to finish this thing--now that I have more free time I just might get it done in a reasonable amount of time. Scott |
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