re: 1/24 Figures. If my maths are right, thats about 80mm. Its not as common as 54mm or 120mm, but you can get figures in that scale that could form the basis of a conversion. Best place to look would be the Historex website.
Well, I *was* thinking of getting myself a CA Canberra to do for my dad, but looking at these builds, I don't think I'll bother.....
(we need a fill and sand smilie)