[SKUNKY]

Originally Posted by Captain Eddie

Pretty nice looking, but, somehow, for me, painted windows just do not not do it!

When it's that small, paint actually replicates windows better than clear pastic. Gaps become a real issue.

[Captain Eddie]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

When it's that small, paint actually replicates windows better than clear pastic. Gaps become a real issue.

THAT must be why I do not collect 1:44. Though, eventually, I might have to either buy a Dragon B 29, or possibly put together a 1:72 model of a B 29.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

...but it still looks a lot better than Corgi's pathetic effort in this scale. I would probably pick it up if I find it at the right price.

Actually, I don't see any more significant improvement than Corgi's efforts....fact is I thought I was seeing a Corgi re-release, but that's just me.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Originally Posted by flyXwire

Actually, I don't see any more significant improvement than Corgi's efforts....fact is I thought I was seeing a Corgi re-release, but that's just me.

Come on flyXwire look closer the Dragon B-17 has the panel lines on it...Corgi does not have that.
Dragon is a little better i think.
JP

[Canucklehead]

Originally Posted by STARMAN 352ND

Come on flyXwire look closer the Dragon B-17 has the panel lines on it...Corgi does not have that.
Dragon is a little better i think.
JP

Points to Dragon for details and finish, but I can't get past that nose. If you take a look at this pic (thanks to the lovely and talented Mr. Tricatus), the Corgi 1:144 B-17 has the basic shape correct, whereas Dragon has it nowhere near tapered enough.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Well i guess it will have to be up to the collectors which one they like better.
I see there is no dome on the nose of the Dragon B-17 as well.
Nose area is a little different but not by much ...After all this is a 1:144 scale too.
Check out the picture to compare the two.
JP

[mustangdriver]

The no nose buble might be correct as early B-17F's did not have them. The Memphis Belle is an example of that, as it doesn't have on either. As for the Corgi 1/144 B-17's

Originally Posted by Canucklehead

Points to Dragon for details and finish, but I can't get past that nose. If you take a look at this pic (thanks to the lovely and talented Mr. Tricatus), the Corgi 1:144 B-17 has the basic shape correct, whereas Dragon has it nowhere near tapered enough.

[SKUNKY]

I think the props are absolutely the worst thing about Corgi's example. Not to mention how nicely the blue-painted windows clash with the clear pieces. Did Corgi intend to put clear landing lights on the wings, and then forgot?.....Let's face it, Corgi's 1/144 B-17s suck and Draggin's blows...(or maybe it's the other way around)

[Lofty]

Originally Posted by Captain Eddie

Pretty nice looking, but, somehow, for me, painted windows just do not not do it!

Same for me......much prefer 1/72.........Some of Corgi's later versions have been crackers!

[bsmith13]

I have several Johnny Lightning and 21st Century 1/144 fighters, and I was considering getting a Dragon B-17 to display with them. After seeing these pics, I'll pass.