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Early Model B-17 Project
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:05 am
by jpeters
Bill,
I can confirm that there is an early model B-17 project under way, but I have been asked to not say anything beyond that, at this point in time.
John
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:00 pm
by DIK SHEPHERD
How about just, how early or what model?
A little more info....
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:45 pm
by DryMartini
Seems that the guy associated with the
project, which is still just starting out, wants
a B-17C. Currently, it will be referred to as
"Mary-Ann". I guess he's a fan of the movie
"Air Force".
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:04 pm
by OldBillB17F
This is what Boeing has to say about the new B-17C project...
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:02 pm
by DIK SHEPHERD
What's the latest news on this project?
Is it a GO or NO-GO project?
That's a B-17B!!!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:11 pm
by DryMartini
Look at the cowls on number 3!
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:09 pm
by DIK SHEPHERD
What does the cowling on the number 3 engine in a picture of the B-17C used in the movie "AIR FORCE" have to do with the question that was asked?
Because
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:09 pm
by DryMartini
The picture was the one I was looking for to
support my assertion that "Mary-Ann" was a B-17B.
As for your question, there is one person working on
the B-17C project from the part/research side, but
until some fixture work is done, there will be nothing
substantial for a while yet.
Maryann
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:38 pm
by hang the expense
Its a updated B model from what i can tell. The way the exaust comes out part way through the cowling and how the nacells tuck under the cowling screams B model. From what I understand they updated the Bs to later standards ie. flush waist windows,nose frame,lower gun tub etc.Look at a pic of a real C model and look at the exaust stack.