This new decal
sheet from Cutting Edge
Modelworks includes markings for two different 1/48 B-17 Flying Fortresses.
The first aircraft is a B-17G-20-BO
Flying Fortress flown by Doyle E. Bradford with the 323rd BS with the
91st BG out
of Great Ashford, England in February of 1944.
The
paint scheme on this aircraft is overall
Olive Drab with Neutral Gray
on the underside. The code letters on the side of the rear fuselage are “OR B” with a
blue and white national insignia infront of the letters.
The
noseart is a slim blonde bent over backwards with the yellow text "Mount
and Ride". The artwork on this B-17 was painted by famous noseart
artist Tony Starcer. This B-17 only completed 6 missions before it was
damaged and made an emergency landing in Dubendorf, Switzerland and spent the
rest of the war there. It was finally flown back to England on Oct 8
1945. Because of this.....there is very little wear and tear and
weathering on this ship.
The noseart decals are delicate and two are included
for each plane in case
you mess up the first ones. Exacting
instructions are included on how to prepare and install these decals…..read
these instructions carefully to avoid disaster. Apparently these noseart decals are very thin and need
special care, but once installed they will look very accurate and realistic.
The nose art decals are printed on a one piece decal sheet, so you’ll
need to cut the decal free from the rest of the decal film…..patience is the
key here. The noseart decal is
beautifully printed with fantastic detail and lovely shading.
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