SAAB S-17BS

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Robert Podkoński
I will follow this build with interest!

7 June, 19:38

Alec K
Holy FLOAT supports! Following as well.

7 June, 19:52

Guy Rump
Following too 👍

7 June, 21:46

J35J
Initial test fitting started. Will require more sanding and putty that expected for such a new kit.

13 July, 11:38

Ben M
👀

13 July, 12:29

Doubtingmango
This looks like fun

13 July, 12:46

J35J
Thank's Ben M & Doubtingmango for your intrest. Welcome to the project!

14 July, 12:05

John
Cool subject and nice start 👍 Test fitting is half the "fun" on these limited run kits.

15 July, 03:40

J35J
Thanks John, test fitting can be quite rewarding for the rest of the build if you take your time and have some patience.

15 July, 11:03

Ben M
Engine looks sharp

6 October, 15:26

J35J
Thanks Ben, there was a nice resin engine coming with the kit

6 October, 18:45

S M
Pretty cockpit! It almost looks like it's made of lead.

6 October, 20:14

J35J
Thanks S M! Build progresses slowly, final sanding and rescribing to be finished before paint.

7 October, 19:23

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The S17BS was a Swedish reconnaissance dive-bomber aircraft designed by SAAB. The land-based SAAB 17 was the first all-metal stressed-skin aircraft developed in Sweden, introduced in 1940. The SAAB 17BS was the latest version of the B17, based on the B17B, it was designed for reconnaissance and it featured photographic equipment, it replaced the landing gear with floats and the original engine by a Bristol Mercury XXIV engine; 38 units were built.

Saab S-17BS

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