batcode Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 finally after 4-5 months of on and off building finally got this one finished. will admit did nearly beat me a few times and was several times just had to put it down and walk away, hence why took so long.found the kit fought me several times and some fit/kit issues, firstly the nose and tail turret are in two half's leaving a huge seam line that can not avoid especially as the framing goes the opposite way so no way of hiding it other than to cover it I felt, the fuselage isn't the greatest of match ups but a bit of filler and sanding that one was solved. the bomb bay doors don't fit and do not follow the contour on the bomb bay!! and yes its raised detail overall thought its a kit that defiantly shows its age and is still around today but in the d version, certainly a kit that needs a to be updated and modernised I feel and if was I would love to do another, though have no idea where would put it, cant find any where for this one at the moment lol.other than the issues above happy with final build, mind did struggle to find decals for the j version as the box ones were missing but like buses cant find any then 3 or more come along at once and after looking for a year found some a show. decided to got with olive drab as felt that due to age of the kit and its flaws that a nmf would look rough and if anything highlight to many bad points. with scheme chosen I also wanted to try and use different tones of olive drab and to make it look very worn and used for this I the main colour with some Tamiya buff mixed in and then used the dot method with oils , then finally put some exhaust streaking down which used plenty of images to try get right.the tail was a nightmare as after doing the yellow then the black it had leaked so had to redo a few times but got there in the end.but after many insults thrown at it and several times being thrown to the side I go on and managed to finish it and am somewhat happy with the results, would say its not one my best but glad its done. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Nice model, well done. I really like the Cletrac as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I dig it!!! thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Really nice shading. It gives body to the olive drab finish. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Interesting to see one finished. I have 2 in the stash, I hope they go together with less hassle than yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Hello,Batcode - My compliments to you on a fine looking build of your 'Liberator'.Another Monogram classic to admire.She may have caused a few headaches along the way but your efforts have resulted in a splendid tribute to this classic type.A great piece of artistic licence on the nose turret.The cover looks most effective.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I had no idea that there was a 1/48 Liberator. You've certainly done a marvellous job of it, is the kit the same era as their 1/48 B-17 and B-29? The other thing I noticed, which I never knew before, is the way that the main undercarriage retracts in a 'conventional' manner rather than into the extended engine nacelles like most other multi-engined aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Nice one Rob, love the solution to the Turrets, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 I had no idea that there was a 1/48 Liberator. You've certainly done a marvellous job of it, is the kit the same era as their 1/48 B-17 and B-29? The other thing I noticed, which I never knew before, is the way that the main undercarriage retracts in a 'conventional' manner rather than into the extended engine nacelles like most other multi-engined aircraft. yes believe it was out the same sort of time. the moulds date back to 1976 so due an update lol. thanks to all for the comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 One Word: Excellent!!! Love this Bird! You made a real pearl of this old kit, Sir! All the best Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 very neat job, don't see many of these built.... finally after 4-5 months of on and off building finally got this one finished. will admit did nearly beat me a few times and was several times just had to put it down and walk away, hence why took so long.found the kit fought me several times and some fit/kit issues, firstly the nose and tail turret are in two half's leaving a huge seam line that can not avoid especially as the framing goes the opposite way so no way of hiding it other than to cover it I felt, the fuselage isn't the greatest of match ups but a bit of filler and sanding that one was solved. the bomb bay doors don't fit and do not follow the contour on the bomb bay!! and yes its raised detail overall thought its a kit that defiantly shows its age and is still around today but in the d version, certainly a kit that needs a to be updated and modernised I feel and if was I would love to do another, though have no idea where would put it, cant find any where for this one at the moment lol.other than the issues above happy with final build, mind did struggle to find decals for the j version as the box ones were missing but like buses cant find any then 3 or more come along at once and after looking for a year found some a show. decided to got with olive drab as felt that due to age of the kit and its flaws that a nmf would look rough and if anything highlight to many bad points. the turrets are a right PITA. You could have done a RAF 100 Group one, they had the nose turrets sealed up with canvas... Bill Koster does or did do a series of upgrades for the the beast, including new vacform turrets. http://www.internetmodeler.com/scalemodels/flaviation/Monogram-1-48-B-24J.php scroll down for pics. the real thing has lap jointed panels, so the raised panel lines are not that bad. from http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/b-24/b-24_walk2.shtml also shows the weird 'roller doors' of tthe bomb bay well. I've had one of these beasts stashed since erm...1981. I was put off by the damn turrets too! for anyone else, B-24's are a blinkin nightmare of bewildering changes ,different turrets,noses, windows, nose doors that open in or out etc etc ..there's a book on it! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Consolidated-Mess-Illustrated-Nose-turreted-Production/dp/8361421165 great to see this done cheers T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I bought the book, 'Mess' is the right term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Looking good I built one when I was around 14 or so....and your build brings back memories.....It had long long wings..... Rgds Mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Looks great and the nose art complements the OD finish. Like the last pic showing the scale of the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 An aircraft with little recognition for what it achieved. Great subject and love the presentation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Wow, that's a beautiful B-24, glad you stuck with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 congrats on completing this monster,looks mighty fine.i completed the 'd' version a few months ago which I converted to a 'j' I know what you mean about the dodgy turret seams and bay doors,i left mine open in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Great job with the variations of colour. This is one of my "big idea" builds... one day! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Big and beautiful,superb job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejboyd5 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Canvas covers on the turrets are a perfect touch as well as a practical solution to your problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BushBrit66 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I have pics of such covers so your solution is accurate. Bill Koster is alive and well. I have their H conversion for this J kit on the way from the USA right now. He does a set of replacements for the J as well. The project I am gearing up for is the PB4Y-2 Privateer, again based on this. looks scary in the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 It looks great to me !! Thanks for posting. I have the same old kit. From what I can remember, Squadron may have replacement clear pieces to solve the seam problem but I will have to verify. Once again.... GREAT WORK !! Bob H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 I have pics of such covers so your solution is accurate. Bill Koster is alive and well. I have their H conversion for this J kit on the way from the USA right now. He does a set of replacements for the J as well. The project I am gearing up for is the PB4Y-2 Privateer, again based on this. looks scary in the box yes did see the set but funds are limited , so had to go with a cheaper option lol It looks great to me !! Thanks for posting. I have the same old kit. From what I can remember, Squadron may have replacement clear pieces to solve the seam problem but I will have to verify. Once again.... GREAT WORK !! Bob H. squadron only do the main canopy same as falcon as brought there set only to of wasted my money!!!! thanks to all for the comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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