Snafu35 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Good morning all. I registered because I follow the post of neil5208 and his Academy B24. I built the L version last December. The Academy model proposes an M version, but it seems easier to represent an L with a rear turret. I discovered that Consolidated A6B turrets had been retrofitted on the L. I wanted this model to wear the colors of a liberator from the Mighty Eight. I found pictures of the 93BG with this version of the B24. I didn't find a specific decoration, so I got part of the baptismal name on the decals sheet provided in the box, and the pin-up comes from a Kits-World board intended for lancasters. On the other hand, the serial number which appears at the top of the fins is compatible with the B24L series! There is no longer a ventral turret on the L series: I upgraded the pilots office, but we can't see anything anymore: I replaced the engines with quickboost aftermarkets: And here is the result: The parking lot comes alive when the crews return from mission: Regards, Eric-Snafu35 70 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 The presentation is superb! Great models and figures. I love this last picture in sepia colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Great model and dirorama. I completely agree with Toryu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Brilliant work and photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Wonderful. The figures steal the scene. Where are the aircrew from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 First class build and photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Beautiful diorama that captures a moment in time. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 As was mentionioned above,great build & diorama & pictures especially in sepia colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Very nice, must finish mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Lovely job, particularly like the b&w photos which look very realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 An outstanding build and diorama! Your figures are beautifully done too! Brilliant all-round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Hello, all Thank you for your appreciations. 21 hours ago, IanC said: Wonderful. The figures steal the scene. Where are the aircrew from? I found on the net an Italian craftsman who makes 1/72 scale figurines: Here is the link : https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Personal-Blog/Top-72-123904284943484/ These figures are very good for the 1:72: 16 hours ago, neil5208 said: Very nice, must finish mine I await the continuation of your construction!. Regards, Eric-Snafu35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) Beautifully done! The composition is most authentic, and you've done this aircraft proud. Why is there a bulldozer on the flight line, by the way? Do they need to push something off the ramp "the hard way?" Or is that a tractor for tugging the aircraft around? Edited April 14, 2021 by TheyJammedKenny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 6 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Beautifully done! The composition is most authentic, and you've done this aircraft proud. Why is there a bulldozer on the flight line, by the way? Do they need to push something off the ramp "the hard way?" Or is that a tractor for tugging the aircraft around? Hello, Thank you for your interest in my jokes at the bottom of the garden! This is a M2 Cleveland tractor. The M2 High-Speed Tractor (or colloquially M2 Cletrac) was an aircraft tug used by the United States Army Air Forces from 1942. This miniature is a resin short run that a friend lent me. I made a mold, did prints and improvements. This accessory brings life and realism to the scene, as you think . The trouble is that this scene is set to be in February or March 1945, and the driver has bare arms. He doesn't seem to be cold! Here is another one which is towing the M6 Airfix trailer: The following photo allows you to see the size of the tractor. The sausages are my fingers ... At last, here is my inspiration: Thanks for watching. Regards, Eric-Snafu35 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Snafu35 said: The sausages are my fingers ... Lovely work on the dios, great to look at over and over again as there's always some new detail to see! That little tractor is great! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Snafu35 said: the driver has bare arms. He doesn't seem to be cold! He's from North Dakota, and the weather is rather balmy for him. Plus, he's a little crazy...but that's a separate issue. Great work on the tractor! I wish the USAF had kept these--they're an excellent idea for dispersal operations on soggy ground, but probably much more maintenance-intensive than conventional wheeled tugs. Beautiful display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solvent Parrot Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 There seems to be a problem with your fingers 🤪 but it has definitely not affected your aircraft and diorama, which are brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waistgunner Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Great modeling !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 What a fantastic scene you've created, I really enjoyed seeing this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Dio sure make it come to life, Well done on each piece in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Thank you, guys. My build may not be great, so I try to make a nice staging! Anyway, I take great pleasure in staging my models, and it's easier at 1:72 than at 1/48. Did you see my last build?: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235091694-b17-airfix-172-and-versus-b17-revell-172/ 😉 Regards, Eric-Snafu35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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