Revell 1:72 B 17F "Memphis Belle"

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3 жыл бұрын

This was a very involved project. I spent hours watching and rewatching the Memphis Belle movie, and newly released videos on the restored Memphis Belle. I based the Belle as it was on it's 23rd mission, as on the 25th mission there was extensive damage to the tail. I didn't know this until after the fuselage was glued together. There's a lot of love and frustration gone into this model. It's far from a perfect model, but I'm pretty pleased with the end results.
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@cliffordhallam3270 3 жыл бұрын

I had one of these for a Christmas present, well over 50 years ago! I’m pretty sure it didn’t have the level of detail this has but it gave me hours of joy and a memory which is almost as fresh as a 68 year old brain can haul back into being.

@Maltese.Oscar.B 6 ай бұрын

Cool

@denniscamden1843 3 жыл бұрын

Takes me back. Thank you from an old guy who just can't do it anymore.

@ChristianSchroter-ok4sk 2 ай бұрын

Hello mr cloud!i build that kit in 1997at the age of 13.and as i conquered the kit i was so very proud as i put it on display.ohh those happy childhood days.with best regards and sticky greetings from Brandenburg/germany.your modellmate.christian

@t.j.lemaster8653 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a car builder myself but recently I've been leaning more towards military builds and this video definitely pushed me more in that direction..

@justinlafever5653 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely superb attention to detail of the Memphis Belle! I saw her when she was still on display in Memphis (before the restoration and relocation to Dayton). You got the colors perfect! Even the darker green “patch work.” The only thing missing was all the bird poop on her from sitting all those decades on display.

@stephenashley8431 Ай бұрын

I thought she was in the Smithsonian ! That's where she belongs ❤❤❤

@matthillsscalemodels7067 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work mate looks fantastic, you certainly overcame the kits problems,back ground music is great to buddy

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that greatly Matt, lots of problems with this kit, I'm hoping that the Airfix kit will be a lot smoother build. But after editing this video I'm not all that keen to build another for a bit haha

@patjohnson3100 3 жыл бұрын

You may say this build isn't perfect, but it is a first class build. I'd be very happy with this kind of result. Very impressive.

@darrenanderson7969 3 жыл бұрын

Great Work! The narration at the end gave me chills! I've seen all the documentaries and have this kit with a ton of photo etch waiting on my shelf... big job

@joshuayoung7246 3 жыл бұрын

Man amazing build,the audio at the end is chilling..praise thise brave men.

@mantismodels1207 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on the model kit! Looks really good and the audio clips added into video were a nice touch. It really helps to tell the story of this iconic airplane!

@rapscallion3506 3 жыл бұрын

Remarkable. You’ve gone from Craftsman to Artisan.

@SuperPhotopete 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Building the Revell 1/48 scale Belle a giant of a kit I was in a bit of a fix for some of the paint colours, but thanks to this video I am, well on my way to a beautiful model. Where I am going to put it in my collection I don't know yet. . Thanks for a good video and very helpful even though it is the big daddy to the kit shown thanks

@owencheeseman6922 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for a masterful build.

@danielbritton8588 3 жыл бұрын

I want to say to start, those end flap model boxes are such a drag. It is a special time building B-17's. They have that 50's hot rod good look. May all your imaginations be as alive as mine as I pictured these planes in service. Nice looking instructions. Looks like a graphic novel. I have never built one in 1/72 so detailed inside. Good job.

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

I agree it's difficult to store parts back in the box when you are done. I know that people have mentioned this to Revell in the past. I really wish they'd stop making these types of boxes.

@Richard500 3 жыл бұрын

During what must have been a terrifying seemingly never-ending engagement they all seemed so calm and focused. Such brave men.

@kbuttstadt 3 жыл бұрын

They were trained to stay calm and to not yell over the radio otherwise the messages would be garbled.

@mrFalconlem Жыл бұрын

That was dubbed by the crew in post production, profanities removed for a more innocent non cussing America of the 40s, wouldn’t do for Aunt Emma hearing her nephew cuss, might put her off buying war bonds.

@kurk1701a 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful kit ,well constructed and painted, great job looks good.

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Captain :)

@paulwilton735 3 жыл бұрын

I built one of these too, my favorite model. Actually got to take a flight on the liberty belle in Sacramento, $400. I love B17s!

@mrFalconlem Жыл бұрын

I met one of these hero’s, he flew to Berlin and back 2x in a B-24. 1st mission Berlin and his last 35th. They changed it to 35 in 1944 so they didn’t rotate experienced crews as fast. That must of been a raw deal for those one month away from shipping home when it changed. Some that went on knew they’d buy the farm, but they went anyway so you and me can be free to worship as we please, or not, so you didn’t have to hate your fellow man so a master race could rule over you, so you could say I think what I wish without the state telling you what to think. The ones which didn’t return, whether they be Americans or part of the United Nations of Allies, they gave all their tomorrows, for your yesterdays!

@AirandGroundinScale 3 жыл бұрын

Solid and innovative build!!! And a really nice video, you captured nice angles!!! Looking forward to tune in again!!!

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try and record the final shots for my most recent build. It's a BIG model :)

@t.j.lemaster8653 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent attention to detail!👌

@ScaleModelKitReview 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice work Jared. I enjoy your builds very much, and learn a lot from your videos. Cheers

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Stephen, I'm really glad that I finally got this one completed. I'm going to get some new decals soon and build another one. Possibly have it out later this year :)

@ovidiuschley3346 3 жыл бұрын

Superb work at this airplane model , it is fantastic . Excelent painting and weathering , that's make from this project to become more real .🏆🥇🎩👌

@TheWaggishAmerican 3 жыл бұрын

snazzy new intro and a nice looking model man! Even in 72nd scale that looks like a beast of a kit

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks TWA :D Yeah this kist took me nearly 2 years to complete, it just kept coming up with problems. Worst part was that when it was finally done I went to put it in the display case and found out that it's too big, I just can't seem to win.

@user-sm5gn7to9b 3 жыл бұрын

I think he"s a famous model maker. He has a fair talent to make such a plastic model real scenery. GOOD JOB he made !

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, this is one of the nicest comments I've ever received :)

@robbo1068 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on the B-17....I enjoyed watching this video as it has given me lots of tips for future builds. I wasn't aware that Krystal Kleer could be used to build windows...another beaut idea to store in the vault....wished I'd seen this vid earlier!

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

It's a very helpful glue, I use this method on a lot of builds. It's just most times it's on an odd place and difficult to record.

@Red-rl1xx 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work!

@lukasgarage956 3 жыл бұрын

Another must buy

@Harikejn 3 жыл бұрын

I have that model kit as well. And it's waiting to be assembled ;) :) I like when you have putted the magnet on turret (4:22), and I like how you have made a small windows of glue. Thanks for the tips, pal. Very excellent work dear friend. I like it.

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, the Kristal Klear is a great tool for small windows. It makes things a lot easier than creating new windows out of clear plastic :)

@massmike11 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the idea of using a magnet on the turret hager.

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. It was actually pretty easy to install and saved me a lot of work with painting and finishing :)

@peterdonovan5194 3 жыл бұрын

Hi So do I tried it today GREAT!!

@carlosteran5617 3 жыл бұрын

I do learn a lot with you, cheers.

@bigcharliesmodelgarage296 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome build. Love it.

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Charlie.

@nicholaslafrance5735 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job ! Love your work

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Nicholas :)

@tommyboyscalemodeling4988 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work Jared! Beautiful!!

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

@omcheeseman 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful build

@krugmeister7301 3 жыл бұрын

INCREDIBLE Build..Neat Bomber..

@adrianoclincho1852 3 жыл бұрын

Great build man ñice video also thanks for the download Hi from Ireland🇮🇪💚☘️✌️

@stephanedavid3421 3 жыл бұрын

You are definitively a great artist!

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Stephane, that's really kind of you to say :)

@stephanedavid3421 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebelsatcloudnine You're welcome ;-)

@chancerNW 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work well done, great looking B17.

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chancer, it was a tough kit, but I'm glad to have it completed :)

3 жыл бұрын

Me encanta, muchas gracias por enseñar tu trabajo saludos desde españa 🇪🇸 💪💪

@ricardocristo8811 2 жыл бұрын

A job well done. My congratulations for it and thanks for the video. Good tips in it.

@rebelsatcloudnine 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful :)

@JDsHouseofHobbies 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Revell B 17G that I was going to build for a friend that rode in the 909 before it crashed. He and I went to see it at an air display a few years ago. I have photos of it somewhere.

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

What a lucky guy, I was gutted when I heard that it crashed, and worst of all that people were on board. I'd really love to see one someday :)

@oliverpetroski4205 3 жыл бұрын

B17 is a beautifull plane. Much stronger that any p2w game says. Nicely built model. Clean work too. Too bad these models were never available in my country.

@russellgosselin3325 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos since 2013. You have developed an incredible skill set, as well video producing talent. I was blown away with the Micro Krystal Clear windows you made. Model on :)

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Russell, coming form you that means a lot :) I'm actually uploading another B-17, this time the new Airfix kit. It should be up tomorrow. How have you been man, your channel has been quite for while now?

@russellgosselin3325 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebelsatcloudnine You are too kind, Sir. I have moved away from video making for the time being. I will return again in the future. maybe a new name. I achieved my goal which was to meet model builders around the world and share this great hobby. Also, I need to focus on my builds. I have too many that I have neglected and need to be finished .

@woody3590 Жыл бұрын

to make the windows with the krystal clear you have to take a glob and set it on something and let it start to dry and cure (about 10 min or so) otherwise it will just fall thru the window. It will work instantly if you are doing a very very small window.

@brunodorny5664 3 жыл бұрын

chapeau, dit is een prachtig werk proficiat!!

@brandonb1681 3 жыл бұрын

This looks great. I love the interior detail. Would love to try a B-17, but this might be beyond my skill right now.

@epicforger12345 3 жыл бұрын

Such a nostalgic kit this one I feel like I should build it for a third time

@epicforger12345 3 жыл бұрын

@@beaugavin8292 you’re bot isn’t falling anyway take your scam someplace else

@extrahulp Жыл бұрын

I just bought this model on a market for second users but I should only can built it with your video. Thanks.

@JhettWltmn 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was awesome

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stillerjager, I'm planning on building another one soonish ;)

@modeltankguy 3 жыл бұрын

awesome work keepthem coming

@joephelan5427 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@jross2959 Жыл бұрын

You did a beautiful job . I watched the video several times , it took me until the third time to realize that Revell didn’t include the pitot tube. I was thinking about cutting off one end of a small staple and using that for the pitot tube.

@robertsalanon2909 3 жыл бұрын

Belle maquette bien propre !! bravo et ... A+

@b17flyingfortress92 3 жыл бұрын

Now this is epic

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice work. Great B-17. Greetings. Aleš 😎👍

@gianluigimarino8264 2 жыл бұрын

Great job .... 🤩🤩🤩

@rafaelj.benero4880 Жыл бұрын

Great job. I'm starting to gather ideas for my build of Academy's B-17F 1/72...hope I can finish mine as good as yours!...

@BasicModelling 3 жыл бұрын

Well, the hard work paid off... :) That is a beaut... :) :)

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, I watched your Academy build a few times to keep me inspired to build this kit, it was really helpful :)

@BasicModelling 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebelsatcloudnineYou are too kind.. :) I like your new intro, by the way.. even though I am a little bit nostalgic for the bullet holes. :) I have had a few different intros over the years, but I quite like my current one, as it reminds me of an interesting period in my life.. :)

@josegarrido1602 Жыл бұрын

Espectacular

@jantimmer5558 3 жыл бұрын

This is great.

@salmsponce3285 2 жыл бұрын

I'm starting on a model today! Hoping to have it ready as an anniversary gift for my hubby. Hopefully, I have the patience it'll be a really cool gift he won't be expecting. If my results are anywhere near this I'm sure i win with gifts this year, Thanks.

@user-wm8tk3xv6x 11 ай бұрын

The b 17 is so gorgeous I like it😊

@charlie418791 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job.👍

@rubentrevino6288 3 жыл бұрын

Superb bro

@EthanBuildz 3 жыл бұрын

I've been excited for another one of these! I'm looking forward to the next stream too :)

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I haven't got another live Stream planned, as life has been pretty busy lately. But I should do one soon, and I'll be sure to announce it first :)

@user-uo8px3tf5h 3 жыл бұрын

Класс! Мой любимый момент фильма-группа В-17 летит под музыку ,,Серенада солнечной долины,, Все действия экипажа в бою выглядят очень естественно-создатели фильма смотрели хронику фильма Кларка Гейбла ,,Сражающияся Америка,, Там многие сцены идентичны.

@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente video desde Chile abrazo me encanta los aviones el aeromodelismo gran trabajo 🤟🤟🤟

@joemiller1930 3 жыл бұрын

I remember my B17, build in the 70th. Not nearly like this;-) Wow

@KitKabinet 3 жыл бұрын

Still pondering wether I'll get the Academy or the Revell kit.. Seeing your build surely put some weight on the Revell scale!

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

I built the Academy kit years back when I was a teen, I didn't enjoy the build. Especially that the landing gear was too fragile and it buckled under the weight of the model.

@DomZa100 3 жыл бұрын

looks good

@clarkmckee4700 3 жыл бұрын

I like the mismatched wing/tail wing/tail rudder detail

@chrisduitsman2918 Жыл бұрын

Had the same kit, but mine was molded in Olive Drab green, and came with paints, assembly glue, and paintbrushes.

@andrewhull7296 Жыл бұрын

I had this same model kit when I was 17. I did it in the post war colors

@Shannonbarnesdr1 3 жыл бұрын

the B 25 j and b 25 D , the douglas invader A 26b, such cool planes as well.

@russellgosselin3325 3 жыл бұрын

So, I actually got back to working on the same kit. I'm glad you made this video because those glass windows that need to be cut out above the nose would have freaked me out. My only question is did you thin the edges out after the cutting? I'm wondering if the krystal Klear needs some large styrene for a good bite.

@TheCaptainSniper 2 жыл бұрын

I own an original model still boxed, have not been tempted to open it for 25 yrs, do not want to build such an original manufacture, box looks great and is pristine. maybe one day.........

@rebelsatcloudnine 2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, I bought an original MPC Millennium Falcon a few years ago, and what arrived looked like it came straight from the store in 1978. I've decided to hang on to it as a collector's piece.

@701CPD Жыл бұрын

This is a seriously updated, new 1/72nd scale Memphis Belle B-17F kit, not the venerable Revell kit which first appeared in the early 1960s (I built several of those as a kid).

@saito125 2 жыл бұрын

I still have the original, 1st issue Memphis Belle kit from 1969, nib. I'm too green to risk building it. I've had it for 22 years and I'll probably look at the box for another 22.

@racheladkins6060 3 жыл бұрын

I saw the film here in England 30 years ago, it shocked me and moved me to tears! I have to get this kit. I hope it’s still available?

@gailraby2423 3 жыл бұрын

The 1990 film is terrible.. very disrespectful.

@ericolsen9799 3 жыл бұрын

I am still confused on how to find and use the right type or color of primer for the body and wings?

@howardklein9834 3 жыл бұрын

They were not just metal they were guardians of freedom.

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed :)

@singningwongho 3 жыл бұрын

That came out real nice rebel great work as usual :) The Memphis Belle movie you mention in the description, is that the 1990 movie with David Lithgow and Harry Connick Jr? If so, I've loved that movie my whole life and still is my number one favorite of all time :)

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I agree the 1990 movie is one of the my all-time favourites. I watched it all the time when I was younger, and it was the reason I got into hobby modeling with my Dad :)

@jingyang2016 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work! If I have to give a suggestion that would be try to varnish the clear parts (e.g dip them in future or pledge)

@johnlong8655 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly nice build enjoyed watching you work. Also if you stated I missed it, what type of air brush are you using? Again awesome build.

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, it's a Tamiya 0.2mm HG Airbrush.

@johnlong8655 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebelsatcloudnine Thank you

@markshellard5894 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍🏻

@fergy779 3 жыл бұрын

Hi dude, amazing job - how did you attach the thread though? I am stuck on this step!

@johnatkinson755 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome build but that recording at the end put a lump in my throat

@cellardwellerproductions5125 3 жыл бұрын

What a long way from that old ‘60’s era ‘Belle’ I built in the ‘70’s. Lottsa’ detail. Really grand built, Jared. I’d read you build another? That says a lot. Hey are you still doing the live thing? Am I missing the announcements? Do I need to join your blog to get hooked up?

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, thanks, I've got the Airfix kit, the new-tooled version I just haven't purchased new decals for it yet. The B-17 and Spitfire are tied for my all-time favourite aircraft. In a lot of ways I'm looking forward to the Airfix kit to see how it compares to the Revell. No I haven't done any live streams, but I'm thinking about doing one soon. I've had a few people ask me this lately. I'll post a video a few days ahead when one is planned however :)

@cellardwellerproductions5125 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebelsatcloudnine that’ll work. Be well in these upside down times

@dboone18 Жыл бұрын

It's not clear to me from the video but it looks like some kind of black paint product was applied to the fuselage near the 10 minute mark before the Army Painter gray brush primer was applied. What was the black product? Is the primer a two-part system or is that another product entirely? Would the plane turn out alright if the gray primer was applied directly? Great video with a great end product! This has been super helpful while I follow along.

@stevegohman7987 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've seen the new-tool F. Had so much hope at the start...then saw this F also has an astrodome on top of the nose like every other F that comes with Memphis Belle decals. The MB was an early F and had no dome! I noticed when you showed the painting of the nose that you had corrected this; You didn't show how much was involved in doing that. Revell really should have retooled the whole nose to also get rid of the chin turret hole. Did you use wire for the aerials. BTW; All the "talk" on the war-time MB film was dubbed by the crew in the States, the original recording for the mission were lost during transport back to the US.

@vitalsilva922 3 жыл бұрын

fantástico parabéns

@KP-mi4uv 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome looking plane! Could you tell me where you picked up the circle cutter? I am from Southern Alberta

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Always great to meet a fellow Albertan, thanks for watching :) I purchased that from Japan I think over 5 years ago now.

@clarkmckee4700 3 жыл бұрын

I’m building the Lindbergh Line Nose Art 1:64 B-17 with the Thunderbird nose decal

@kevinbennett2446 3 жыл бұрын

Great work! Hello from BC! May I ask what airbrush / needle combo you used for the close-up work?

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, it's a Tamiya HG 0.2mm airbrush, I used it for the entire build.

@kevinbennett2446 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@PeteCourtier 3 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic 👍is this the decal nightmare extra thin recovery B-17? Great job🍺

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the very same, I only spotted some very slight silvering on a few stencils, it worked 99% of the time which was really great. It was an eyesore before that.

@PeteCourtier 3 жыл бұрын

It’s great to see it finished in all its glory. Well done. What’s your opinion of this Revell kit? Is the air fix better?

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

@@PeteCourtier I think that the design of this kit is excellent and they sections of adding the nose panels is a really cool idea. However the execution of the model left a lot to be desired. I struggled with this kit a lot, that being said I've seen many others build the G model and have great success. I bought the Airfix kit earlier this summer and I might build it soon. I noticed that the shape of the nose is really more narrow than it should be, and a lot of the design is an almost identical copy to the Revell kit. That being said, without having built the Airfix kit, I think that it's going to be a better fit, I just need to find some new decals for it first.

@stevethefishdotnet 3 жыл бұрын

@ottoVonSkidmarck DUDE, I love your username!

@PeteCourtier 3 жыл бұрын

stevethefishdotnet thanks mate😂🍺

@mattduke1181 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of air brush do you have mb looks stunning

@nathanroberts355 3 жыл бұрын

I like this model about the true story about the Memphis belle did 25 missions in ww2 and now it's at the aviation museum in Washington dc United States of America

@stevejones6346 Жыл бұрын

When you were doing the mottling I noticed you didn't have the end of the airbrush screwed on, was there a reason for that?

@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812 3 жыл бұрын

I like this video!!! I like how you did from unboxing to final product. I don't build planes. Not sure why you made the first coat of paint kinda like a spotty coat??? Very Cool!!! Nice Build!!! Loved the audio at the end. Again Very Cool!!!

@rebelsatcloudnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, the splotchy Deck Tan paint is what I think you are referring to, my apologies if not. But that is to try and create a faded tone with the different greys. But lightly spraying the XF-19 Sky Grey over top, it creates a few different layers, instead of one straight color.