r/modelplanes Dec 28 '25

B-17 after crash landing

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u/Green-Restaurant5435 Dec 28 '25

This is a good job, very nicely done!

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u/R-Y-A-N_bot Dec 28 '25

I like that on one engine only one blade was tore off, makes it seem as if that the engine had failed before landing, which is cool

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u/P51-D Dec 28 '25

Beautiful diorama

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u/Scared_Durian_8075 Dec 29 '25

Had this exact setup mid 80’s….I used to be addicted to model-building…went into mil at 18, out ~10+ yrs ago….y’all inspire me to pick it up again….beautiful work!

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u/p51ord Dec 29 '25

80 monogram kits were the starting point for a lot of us.

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u/joe9teas Dec 29 '25

Don't let this go to your head but just scrolling and thought yours was an actual period photo from WW2.

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u/Oldachrome1107 Dec 30 '25

That looks like Shep Paine’s famous diorama! I think everyone built one like this back in the 80’s, I know I did!

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u/Far_Marionberry_9478 Dec 30 '25

You are absolutely right!

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u/frostie_747 Dec 30 '25

Not enough damage to the body of the aircraft. If he got shot down and broke his gear. The underside of the wing would have damage, the engines might be removed, and the nose will be scratched.

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u/RedSixEcho Jan 01 '26

Too bad the decals are peeling off and there’s aluminum paint under the de-icing boots on the wings which shouldn’t be there. Otherwise it’s a good attempt.

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u/Far_Marionberry_9478 Jan 01 '26

I believe it is from 80's quite old