rob85 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) Well hi everyone! my builds are mainly focused on little planes with roundels on and mostly from the ETO/MTO, however I got sent some Transfers in an exchange from a lovely chap in Chicago... you may know him? Procopius is his name and he kindly offered to send some mozzie transfers in exchange for a set of Hampden ones i had. i was surprised to find a number of other sets it the envelope for B-24's that flew in the SEA theatre, what a nice guy! so Mr P consider this for you and your growing family... since getting them I have really wanted to build the below Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr I mean who wouldnt?! its got a massive sharks mouth! I have been hunting for an affordable lib kit ever since.... so while taking a jaunt round Telford with CedB i noticed a bargain, as Ced said they are bargains for a reason, and this ones reason appears to be its bomb aiming window is short shot... Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Not an issue as the front turret is also the wrong type and the astro dome needs moving forward to the nose, so I bought the squadron vac form set which should sort all my issues!? Its winging its way to from hannats as we speak and should be here tomorrow! Anyway, I have 'Balls out' to finish, the revell P-47 and a wild cat that's nearly there, so once they have been sorted i will start this.... wish me luck as its a bit of beast, and its my first four engined bomber in some time! I will get shots up of the kit and extras once I start this.... if anyone has any watch outs about the kit then please let me know! Rob. P.s. I think i may have a SEA phase coming up.... Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Edited February 14, 2017 by rob85 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Good luck! You're brush painting this, aren't you? Once more, good luck! Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 1 minute ago, giemme said: Good luck! You're brush painting this, aren't you? Once more, good luck! Ciao Lol, yes.... but have just bought a bigger brush.... (i think i will spray the white ) Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, rob85 said: (i think i will spray the white ) Wise man ... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 An Airbrush is a very useful tool and not that hard to use, if you keep it clean. Best of luck with the kit. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Found you! Good luck Rob, I'm sure you'll do a great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 What a gorgeous colour scheme.....This is going to look truly lovely when it's done. Good luck with the whopping great shark-mouth.....I don't like those things half as much as I used to! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 5 hours ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: What a gorgeous colour scheme.....This is going to look truly lovely when it's done. Good luck with the whopping great shark-mouth.....I don't like those things half as much as I used to! I can imagine you don't after your Iraqi troubles!! cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Four-engined bomber and a big sharkmouth? Sounds like a promising plan! Looking forward to the finished example 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, Christer A said: Looking forward to the finished example I'm looking forward to the build process. Not exactly sure which kit you are using, but Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Yep, I'm in here. Of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 36 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: I'm looking forward to the build process. Not exactly sure which kit you are using, but Regards, Adrian It's basically the academy kit, external detail looks nice. I will get pictures up tonight now the jug is out the way! Rob 44 minutes ago, Christer A said: Four-engined bomber and a big sharkmouth? Sounds like a promising plan! Looking forward to the finished example Christer I am sure I have seen you finish a build....just not all of them yet Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 I don't know what i was worried about! its molded in white plastic... All i will need to do is paint the grey on top and whack the transfers on Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr the detail looks pretty good to me, but the flash is fairly prolific, nothing that cant be sorted carefully mind. this is not so go! Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr the rest is fine however wont be used as all but the rear and top turret with be replaced by vacforms. the transfer sheet is below, a few used in Mr P (very nice! ) B-24 build. Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr So far all I have done is google B-24 interiors which appear to be a mix of Bronze and interior greens, so I have painted it green and will use a lighter shade to bring out the detail once assembled and paint the anti slip mats further back (CP doesn't appear to have any?? ) Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Cheers all Rob 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Oh, the Academy kit is a good one, the best one before the Hasegawa came in, but that's another story and price!!!!. I guess that's why Eduard took this one for their line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Ok, I think I've finally caught up to your current build now Rob. This is a great project, can't wait to see how it progresses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I need to catch up with you with both your Balls Out and the Wildcat Rob (), but I'm fortunately here for page one of this one. You have some very nice books there in the first post . If we really wanted to do a full BM 'maximum use' and swap more of the decal sheet, I can think of someone feline quite nearby, that could use the RAAF option .... Good luck with this four engined beastie, it's a lovely paint scheme and looks like a really nice kit . All the best TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 9 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Ok, I think I've finally caught up to your current build now Rob. This is a great project, can't wait to see how it progresses. Welcome along cookie, glad you have caught up with me! 7 hours ago, TonyTiger66 said: I need to catch up with you with both your Balls Out and the Wildcat Rob (), but I'm fortunately here for page one of this one. You have some very nice books there in the first post . If we really wanted to do a full BM 'maximum use' and swap more of the decal sheet, I can think of someone feline quite nearby, that could use the RAAF option .... Good luck with this four engined beastie, it's a lovely paint scheme and looks like a really nice kit . All the best TonyT Tony, you should really pop along to my balls out build, it's great... wildcat less so but the martlet before it was nice! If you require the transfers my friend just name them, I won't be building another in a hurry! PM me your address and I will post them to you and PM you a pic of the paint instructions (not too challenging it's completely silver! ).... I am aware you don't live in the U.K, that is no matter... Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 What an attractive scheme! Any more on the history? Were these ex-RAF Coastal Liberators? Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 41 minutes ago, Killingholme said: What an attractive scheme! Any more on the history? Were these ex-RAF Coastal Liberators? Will To be honest I don't know! But that won't stop me finding out.... I just saw the sharks mouth and that it was Dutch (I like the Dutch) and thought it was a winner Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 1 minute ago, rob85 said: To be honest I don't know! But that won't stop me finding out.... I just saw the sharks mouth and that it was Dutch (I like the Dutch) and thought it was a winner Rob Just done the same! Found this: http://kw.jonkerweb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=712:consolidated-b-24d-a-j-liberator-uk&catid=84&lang=en&Itemid=546&showall=&limitstart=1 Good luck with the build. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 2/14/2017 at 3:57 PM, rob85 said: P.s. I think i may have a SEA phase coming up.... Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Darwin Spitfires is an incredible book. One of the best I've read on air fighting. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Procopius said: Darwin Spitfires is an incredible book. One of the best I've read on air fighting. It's a whole lot less 'shooty', and probably not in print anymore, but Thomas, G. "Eyes for the Phoenix: Allied Aerial Photo-Reconnaissance Operations South East Asia" (Hikoki 1999) is a fantastic collection of stories, photos and colour profiles. Enough to keep a modeller going for years! Plenty of Dutch subjects in there too... Will Edited February 17, 2017 by Killingholme 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Procopius said: Darwin Spitfires is an incredible book. One of the best I've read on air fighting. I have just started reading Darwin spitfires first, I think I might end up building some spitfires after that you know.... 2 hours ago, Killingholme said: It's a whole lot less 'shooty', and probably not in print anymore, but Thomas, G. "Eyes for the Phoenix: Allied Aerial Photo-Reconnaissance Operations South East Asia" (Hikoki 1999) is a fantastic collection of stories, photos and colour profiles. Enough to keep a modeller going for years! Plenty of Dutch subjects in there too... Will Cheers Will I will keep my eyes peeled for it. Also cheers for the link on the Dutchies and their libs! Really useful! What is not so useful is the squadron canopy (nicely detailed mind) only has the top of the turret, which isn't very helpful as I need the whole turret!! Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 I'm also rather looking forward to the James Holland book as I loved his fortress Malta book Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Killingholme said: What an attractive scheme! Any more on the history? Were these ex-RAF Coastal Liberators? Will Here you go: http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_bombers/b24_31.html HTH, And 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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