@@RideswithChuck thx for sharing. I building a 1/48 modell and made the bomb bay doors movable. So i'm happy ro have information of inside. This big spars, where the wing bolts were atached are the most vulnerable section of the B17. This was the prime target for german fighters after they took out the gunners.
@@RideswithChuck OK. Because the group that's supposed to be building a C model said some work was being done there. I'm kinda doubting that project even exists. But thanks for the info
The Desert Rat guys sometimes make parts for other B-17s. That might be where the confusion is coming from. Desert Rat has a Facebook page. @@mallonmusic
@@mallonmusic No, no, no. I saw it; It was in the background of the 1999 Will Smith movie "Wild Wild West"! But it was never in the Civil War; The movie was set in 1869, four years after the War Of Southern Stupidity was DECISIVELY ended by the Progressive forces of the NORTH. So no, I never missed that part. And it flew after the War Of Southern Stupidity ended-
Great stuff Chuck, as always. Definitely a labor of love.
Just doin' ma job...
Been following this build for many years now. Thanks for keeping us updated sir.
Glad to be of service..
Always nice to see there progress. Thanks Chuck!
You are welcome!
Thanks for the update. Best wishes. You are living my childhood dream though i'm sure sometimes it is a nightmare.
Great stuff like always, Chuck. Never seen so much details of a B 17. Thumb up.
I am very lucky to have this project so close to where I live, very lucky. Thanks for watching.
@@RideswithChuck thx for sharing. I building a 1/48 modell and made the bomb bay doors movable. So i'm happy ro have information of inside. This big spars, where the wing bolts were atached are the most vulnerable section of the B17. This was the prime target for german fighters after they took out the gunners.
Metal fatigue wins in the end.@@corvette724
It’s looking more like a plane every o
Yes it is!
Is there a son or daughter that will take over the project when the owner can no longer work?
Hello Mike Kellner, I want to donate to your project. how do i reach you? I am REX from michigan.
Hi, You can reach Desert Rat on Facebook.B-17E Desert Rat Restoration Project
@@RideswithChuck No Chuck I would like to speak to him personally.
@@rexwells8422 It will be easier starting with Facebook.
Is it true that the B17 C model is also being built there?
No. There are b17 groups on Facebook. You might find the B-17C through one of those groups.
@@RideswithChuck OK. Because the group that's supposed to be building a C model said some work was being done there. I'm kinda doubting that project even exists. But thanks for the info
The Desert Rat guys sometimes make parts for other B-17s. That might be where the confusion is coming from. Desert Rat has a Facebook page. @@mallonmusic
So basically....It has no history?
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@@RideswithChuck So it never flew in any sort of war?
It flew in the Civil War. You must have missed that part.
@@mallonmusic No, no, no. I saw it; It was in the background of the 1999 Will Smith movie "Wild Wild West"!
But it was never in the Civil War; The movie was set in 1869, four years after the War Of Southern Stupidity was DECISIVELY ended by the Progressive forces of the NORTH.
So no, I never missed that part. And it flew after the War Of Southern Stupidity ended-