Boeing B-17G flying fortress Revell 1:72 Step by Step - Part 3 

Amazing how he airbrushes detail onto the wing without masking off areas nearby. This guy is a true professional.

This guy took 42 min of my life and he deserves it.

My father was a ball turret gunner on a B17. If he was still here he would approve of this awsome build. Thank you!

Sir: As a lifelong fan of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, I have read about them, went to see movies and documentaries about them, flown many times on the real aircraft and of course built many models of them as well as seen many that were built by others over the years. I must say that without exception, yours is by far the best I've seen. As a retired and disabled veteran with Parkinson's I can no longer model (shake far too much and poor eyesight). I was wondering, do you ever model for contract? I would be proud to own a piece of your art.

I have watched several of your builds over the past few days, and I must say you are one of the best out there my friend! I think back to my days of building models back in the 60's and 70's, and now realise that I did nothing that could compare with your outstanding work. Oooh well, at least I had many hours of fun and pleasure building them, as that is what it is all about in my opinion. Please keep up the great work so this old hippie can enjoy your builds. :-)

Marvelous build series! I've never seen a better demonstration of how the oil wash alters the final paint color and how masterfully you adjusted for that with the base paint! Suspect the debris on the inside of the cockpit was dust created by sanding the primer after riveting. Have never seen oil paint used to create exhaust stains, great tip, very subtle. I'll have to add that one to memory, Once again, outstanding job, thank you for sharing!

I glued the this model together when I was young. Now I find my self wanting to go back and take a little more time and paint it out like this. such a nice job building this.

One of the best modelers out there! I really want to see some 1/72 armor made by you one day!

I'm not nearly as skilled yet, but these Plasmo videos are truly a motivation to try harder. Thank you very much for each and every one of them.

Well done. I was lucky enough to have flown in the prototype for this model. 14 months later, sadly it was gone along with 6 passengers and crew. One of the two most memorable flights I’ve taken.

No question David is among the best model builders, if not the best.

I never would have thought of painting the smoke from the engine, Its those little details that make this one so damn cool!

One of the most beautiful builds I have ever seen. Exemplary artistry.

Stunning job on that old Revell kit, looks amazing!

I just realized by looking at the markings that I actually just went into this exact plane last weekend at a wwii event called Wings of Freedom. I love the fact that a model exists of an exact vehicle I've been in.

Incredible. It takes a special ability to do what this guy does. I would never have the patience (or time) to do this. My hat is off to you!

This is why I could never do models. Assembly is simple enough, but the paint job takes a ton of talent to pull off and look convincing like this one. Never had an air brush, but I'm assuming that's the way to go for the best look.

No doubt you are one of the best plastimodelists in the world. I've had this hobby for over 40 years but I've learned a lot from you. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Thank you very much.

I know this is an old vid, but is a classic. Thank you, David, for bothering to achieve excellent accuracy with these lovely builds. For example, you're one of a few modellers who understands that the air vents on top of the B-17's wings were to vent built-up fuel vapours and were not engine exhausts. It makes me bonkers that modellers make that same beginner mistake and gob on black exhausts where there shouldn't be. I know I'm a pedant; but the devil's in the details, mate. You consistently have the best builds I've ever seen on RU-vid.

You are truly amazing PLASMO, I have watched this video ten times and still learn something new every time I watch it. Awesome job.

Judging by the music this was the most dramatic kit build ever. ;-) Nice job...

David, this really is exceptional 1:72 modelling. I`m always amazed at your post shade and highlight work, AND your patience with masking tape. Keep up the great work.

You're brilliant. Hope someone is paying you to do this museum-quality work.

A superb achievement. A big thank you for teaching. Please available, what you like roulette and rivets as black adhesive paper mask surfaces. Thank you Marc

Wonderful work! That is indeed one war-weary looking bird. Some battle damage and/or repairs really would have been extra icing on the cake, but this is still impressive. I've only actually completed one kit to weathering, and that wash is just jarring. I used a citadel acrylic wash and I knew most of it would be polished away, but it still broke my heart to smear blackish brown muck all over my nice, clean model!

Awesome! I recently bought the same Revell B-17 and haven't started it yet. This video will be the step I'll try to follow.

Hey David, another great build bro. I especially like the oil/exhaust streaking. I got to fly on a B-17 G that came through Calgary on a fund raising tour. The crew all talked of the horrible way the motors leaked oil and built up exhaust stains...especially if the motors where Studebaker. Not the usual Wright Cyclones. I have many photos from the day if you wish just send me a message.

I love the skill level you have and the quality of your modelling and would Love to see you build an Avro Lancaster and see the amazing skill you would put into it and make such a. Beautiful and Unique aircraft

Excellent trilogy David. Even the music is good. Good choices. Amazing detail, you have a skill for the little things that make a great model.

I can watch and rewatch these amazing pieces of art.. great job

I came across this video while checking other modelers out. I am a railroad modeler and always looking for new products and techniques. Your model is very well done. The nose art caught my attention. The "NINE O NINE" belongs to the Collins Foundation here in MA. I've flown on several B-17s including the "Aluminum Overcast" (EAA) and "Fuddy Duddy" (Geneseo).I had a ride scheduled for the aircraft you modeled but unfortunately the plane landed gear up a week before my ride. It's back in service now. The Collins Foundation also has a B24J (Witchcraft) and an early P51C (razorback) that you can fly in. Check out their web site. The B24 was rebuilt as the "All American" and toured cross country for several years until it was repainted olive drab and renamed "Witchcraft".

Always it's a pleasure see your models. This one looks amazing and the picture with P-51 is awesome! Great job David.

I have walked around & through a functioning B17 (bare aluminum), and the underside of the wings are always oily, each panel line & rivet holds oil. They drip LOTS of oil after a flight. Amazing aircraft.

beautiful model, I love the details. You made a great job on the painting and decals and everything congrats

This is about the tenth time outta my day to watch you you turn Revels mundane 1/72 scale model kit of the B-17G into an absolute rendition of fine art. Why do you ask? Well, because for one thing, ever since the age of seven when I first read a wartime book on the B-17 and the exploits of it and the young men who fought and died with her, she has occupied a warm place in my soul. Besides I still enjoy watching you with envy as you build. In fact, you mentioned a few weeks ago that's you were interested in thinning out your collection. If this one is still available, I sure would be interested in its purchase. BTW, fantastic music. Is that another of you talents?

RIP Nine 0 Nine. But great build David.

What a fantastic job and such attention to detail. Absolutely love the scratch building and weathering techniques. Would love to see you do another Flying Fortress in a larger scale such as Revell’s 1/48 B-17G, or HK’s 1/32 B-17E/F, perhaps with some flak damage, a feathered prop or two, etc. Regardless, you have an amazing set of skills and I can’t wait to see more. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work and thank you for keeping history alive!

I have goose bumps. Absolutely inspiring video. Thank you for taking the time to help others with their builds.

Your attention to detail is amazing. watched most of your vids, and all of them are ace

Frick man, I'm just gearing up to start trying to make models and ive accepted that I will probably screw up my first dozen. but I've learned a lot of stuff just watching you work and your stuff always turns out so freaking awesome. Keep it up.

4:35, you apply the paint, then what ever you did at 4:41 I can only describe as magic! What did you do was that just air? It revealed all the detail again.

As always awesome. Not to be critical The oil burnoff from the engine cowlings often happens at engine start. And can splatter wide onto the wings. Not very uniform . High altitudes will freeze anything that can freeze as well. Be cool to see one with battle damage trying to limp home. Have you heard about the German pilot that protected a badly damaged B17 pointing directions to the pilot ? Great story they met after the war. Tears everywhere.

A great tribute to the real B-17 the "Nine - 0 - Nine" that crashed in 2019. I saw this B-17 several times at visits they made to airports near me. I even paid to do the walk through once. No where near as big inside as I thought it would be.

Stunning work! I have seen this aircraft in real life and you did a beautiful job! Thanks for sharing!

i find your videos very calming and relaxing,the music iis great. thank you for sharing your talent and skill.

Somewhere, on another of your great video's, a person says that you are an artist; you humbly took the person's comment. Fact is ... you truly ARE an accomplished artist in your own right in how you interpret such fine detail. I'm more than sure that this video, for example, is a master-class in how to fine detail a finished model. You truly are accomplished; just accept that you are, take the compliment and don't be too humble! ... LOL

Amazing. I'm just starting my build and this both inspires and terrifies me.

Awesome work, congratulations. It´s almost hipnotic wachting you working. Grretings from Spain.

A true masterclass. thanks so much for these three videos

I think it's the best kit you have ever made

David, you are indeed the best modeler out there!! My respects to you Sir!

Increíble nivel de detalle migo, lo felicito.

Mr Plasmo you do realize that the ability to cut perfectly straight panel lines with a razor knife is a gift, right?

hi there, i have watched this video several times now and still find it enjoyable and inspiring. good job.

Excellent job, such patience. But that musics gonna give me nightmares !

Another truly beautiful build and of course a fantastic paint job as always. David, you are such an inspiration to me. It is clear many others feel the same way about your videos of you making your art. I also love your tutorials where you demonstrate various techniques or the proper way to use certain tools or products. Please don't ever stop making your videos my friend, I look forward to them nd check often for new ones and often I re-watch your videos i have already seen. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

AMAZING This is my favourite bomber!!! the entire process is mesmerizing, captivating, your work is so freaking good world class.. thanks for sharing this great content !!!!

You are easily one of the best modeling channels on You Tube. Salute!

Awesome job. I just got a chance to fly on the nine-o-nine this past monday.

Very nice aribrush work !!!! I´m loving. TY for videos.

A true masterpiece!!! And a lot of learning!! Thanks a lot!!

Thank you for your videos. You are a true artist. Very inspiring.

Martin, it 's awesome work, as always. :D And ı would like to say this , as you now, majority of model kit makers which in the Turkey think that ," Revell is just waste of time " But even then you create model of the marvels. :)))

Hello , superb work !! And great weathering !

Que gran trabajo compañero. Mi mas sincera enhorabuena. Bravo!!!!!

Mr Damek you are a GENIOUS !!!!! congratulations!! best regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina

beautiful finished modell. :) Makes me really want to spend my next days off building. :)

Dear David, I think you have a great modelling school out there in Czech Republic. Congrats for your amazing job in building and editing videos. And, by the way, Merry Christmas from an Italian fan of yours

Merry Christmas and greetings from mexico

Sadly the real Nine-O-Nine crashed at Bradley Airport in Hartford, CT on 10/2/19, killing 3 crew members and 4 passengers. Another 6 were injured.

Beautiful results!! Gotta say one of your best.

if i could build one of these to this level, my life would be complete.

omg after seeing all this work I knw nothing about modelling, yes im calling myself a beginner still lol. awesome job cnt wait to watch more of your videos n keep learner from you

Phenomenal. You are quite an Artist, sir.

learned a great deal about weathering layers, thanks. Matt

That's just a beautiful build right there! Love it! Great work...All of your work is amazing...Thanks for sharing!

You are an amazing model builder! Thank you so much for your tips. Keep on modeling brother!

PLASMO, Un modelo y acabado espectacular...mi enhorabuena...un saludo desde Madrid y un buen año. Te sigo por la página, gracias.

Unfucking believable. Maybe the best build I have seen. A shame more of the interior can't be seen because that was a work of art.

Great work David. It's given me ideas for my build.

Very nice build great job on the weathering

Очень здорово получилось! Буду у Вас перенимать опыт. Успехов Вам в постройке следующих моделей.

the coolest part of this is that I've seen the plane this is modeled after when it was almost destroyed in a crash in '87.

It's my new model kit favorite until now :D. And in good French Joyeux Noël!!!!

You did an amazing job. You sir have another subscriber to you channel. I can't wait to see what else you have built.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too.

Stunning work as always David.

The best scale b17 out there. superb, my friend. superb.

Work of art !!!! WoW Im blown away !!!!

Awesome job with the painting!

Your Passion is written with the capital letter "P"... thanks for uploading your videos; they are awesome,you are awesome.

when i see this i want to cry. Did i ever be able to be that good?

You should build the revell B1-B Lancer! I'd love to see that currently working on it myself! Want to see a pro like you do it!

Oh my oh my...another IncredibLe build.....WoW!!!! 👏

Прекрасная модель, отличное видео. спасибо за подаренное удовольствие от просмотра. С уважением максим.

Well done, that was just fantastic work and a pleasure to watch. Many thanks.

Awesome! I'd love to see, how you create a crashlanded plane.

You should totally try to do something with Adam Savage from Tested. He would love this.

Critique: With the degree of combat use and weathering depicted, there should be SOME "battle damage", even if only patched and repainted panels, or slightly different colored nacelles or cowlings from varied maintenance, etc.,. Also, the red on the tail looks far too pristine and uniform. The effects of fading are not depicted enough. Criticisms, yes, *BUT*, ....that's STILL ONE DAMN FINE and EXCELLENT, BEAUTIFUL MODEL!.... (Some other commenter spoke about all the interior work lost from view in the closed fuselage. Well, Plasmo *could* have easily put a lot MORE work into it! I'm sure the effect is very good in person, and maybe even better for being simpler, more contrasty and colorful. A larger scale, or a cutaway *might* have gotten even more superdetailing....).... Good job, Plasmo!

Magnificent work.