Thinking about it, it's been just short of two years since I touched a model. I got burnt out on it when I built the last few under a deadline for a museum while juggling work and a toddler, I've since had another child and an old hobby took hold again (music); I haven't really had the desire to build. The good warbird airshows in my area have all folded up now and the lack of direct exposure hasn't helped anything. This week the Collings Foundation finally stopped at my local airport with their B-24, B-25, B-17 and the new TF-51D out on tour. I hadn't planned on spending the money but my wife convinced me I needed to go for a flight again, she paid for half of my flight on 909. I got to fly and also spent nearly three hours out on the ramp in direct sun over 90 degrees watching the planes come and go and also watching the work on Witchcraft, which was undergoing an engine change due to sheared cylinder studs. This was much needed and at least for the time being, has started to ignite my desire to get some modeling done again.
1/72 Pro Modeler B-17 909
Here is a video of the flight if anyone is interested:
A few years back I bought a complete set of B-17 decals in 1/72 which covered all of the currently flying B-17's except for Chuckie, including poor Liberty Belle. I intended to build the entire fleet including Chuckie (not interested in it's current scheme) but hadn't started the project yet. I've now flown on 909 and Aluminum Overcast so I'll build those two first and move on from there.
I've had a Pro Modeler 1/72 scale kit tucked away for a couple years and I'll use it for my 909 build. At this point I think I'll be hanging them so I'll probably build with the gear up, possibly the bomb bay open, and I won't go crazy with interior detail. I hope to be able to spend at least a couple hours a week building but I may need some motivation if I slow down.
1/72 Pro Modeler B-17 909
1/72 Pro Modeler B-17 909
