LorenSharp Posted August 21, 2023 Posted August 21, 2023 Here's wild one, but hear me out. Since there is a B-17 STGB currently, why not show some love for the ugly duckling (to some) of the Army Air Corps. Very simple , B-24 or any of its derivatives, PB4Y, B-24A-N and if you would care the XB too. Both dual and single tail are eligible. Also since this is a big model for some, I'll waive the 25% rule for anyone that has started but never got their project across the finish line. Just think of all the possibilities with that great big wall of fuselage begging for a mural. Any one? 1. LorenSharp 2. @vppelt68 3. @Mjwomack 4. @Alan P 5. @Marklo 6 @Wings unlevel 7. @Corsairfoxfouruncle 8. @Snafu35 9. @arfa1983 10. @JOCKNEY 11. @Rabbit Leader 12. @Rafwaffe 13. @Angus Tura 14. @2996 Victor 15. @marvinneko 16. @Adrian Hills 17. @Peter Lloyd 18. @Paul821 19. @RJ-WobblyHands 20. @Nanond 21. @franky boy 22. @tomprobert 23. @modelling minion 24. @Richard Humm 25. @silverfox63 26. @Wez 27. @Matt B 28. @Captain Glumbo 29. @MrB17 5
vppelt68 Posted August 21, 2023 Posted August 21, 2023 Well, I'm in of course. The only problem is the availability and price of decent kits in 1:72 scale. I'll get me one anyway 🙂 V-P
LorenSharp Posted August 21, 2023 Author Posted August 21, 2023 Well if we make it maybe Enzo can put us late in the year so we'll have more time to save up. Oh and you're added by the way. Thanks for wanting to come along V-P
LorenSharp Posted August 21, 2023 Author Posted August 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, vppelt68 said: Well, I'm in of course. The only problem is the availability and price of decent kits in 1:72 scale. I'll get me one anyway 🙂 V-P It's the same with the 1/48 scale. People think that the old Monogram kit should be priced like it was an HK kit.
vppelt68 Posted August 21, 2023 Posted August 21, 2023 This is ME on my 9th birthday building the Revell B-24D - in a day, of course! 11
LorenSharp Posted August 21, 2023 Author Posted August 21, 2023 Of course. Consolidated -Vultee had nothing on you when it came to building a B-24 as fast as possible for its first flight against the Enemy! 2
Mjwomack Posted August 21, 2023 Posted August 21, 2023 5 hours ago, LorenSharp said: Of course. Consolidated -Vultee had nothing on you when it came to building a B-24 as fast as possible for its first flight against the Enemy! Wheres I've never built one! No, truthfully I haven't. And I'ver long thought that I should, so this is my wake up call and I'm signing up. 1
Alan P Posted August 21, 2023 Posted August 21, 2023 I built one a long time ago, it's time for another! I have a Koster PB4Y conversion (well, a copy of one) so this would be a good opportunity! Alan 7
LorenSharp Posted August 21, 2023 Author Posted August 21, 2023 42 minutes ago, Mjwomack said: Wheres I've never built one! No, truthfully I haven't. And I'ver long thought that I should, so this is my wake up call and I'm signing up. As the commercial said....."Try it. You'll Like it" So Tried it.. Thought I was gonna... Seriously it's not that bad 39 minutes ago, Alan P said: I built one a long time ago, it's time for another! I have a Koster PB4Y conversion (well, a copy of one) so this would be a good opportunity! Alan Nice job Alan. Much better than my attempt many moons ago. To which it sits disassembled in the restoration dept waiting it's turn. The Koster conversion is a pretty good kit as long as it's not your first vac conversion. Mine was my first conversion AND my first Vac. I got as far as getting the fuselage done. Then it sat above my old computer monitor(not a flat screen, kiddies) for almost 2 years before I picked it up again. Oh before I forget my manners,..... Welcome Aboard! 3
Marklo Posted August 22, 2023 Posted August 22, 2023 Oh go on, my B17 will be getting lonely. Now I need to find a 1/144 B24 1 1
Wings unlevel Posted August 22, 2023 Posted August 22, 2023 Definitely here for this one. Not the prettiest thing but such a significant aircraft and an incredible example of American industrial might. The RAAF operated 300, but that number is almost a rounding error for the total 18,000 odd production run. 22 hours ago, vppelt68 said: building the Revell B-24D - in a day, of course! Willow Run has nothing on you, VP! 🤣 1 1 1
LorenSharp Posted August 22, 2023 Author Posted August 22, 2023 5 hours ago, Marklo said: Oh go on, my B17 will be getting lonely. Now I need to find a 1/144 B24 14 minutes ago, Wings unlevel said: Definitely here for this one. Not the prettiest thing but such a significant aircraft and an incredible example of American industrial might. The RAAF operated 300, but that number is almost a rounding error for the total 18,000 odd production run. Willow Run has nothing on you, VP! 🤣 Coming in at #'s 5 and 6! Thanks and Welcome! 2
vppelt68 Posted August 22, 2023 Posted August 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Wings unlevel said: Willow Run has nothing on you, VP! 🤣 Beating Ford, well, that's my calling 3
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 22, 2023 Posted August 22, 2023 Yes please… I need to build all the heavies sooner or later.
Snafu35 Posted August 27, 2023 Posted August 27, 2023 Hello, I'm interested. I don't ONLY make B17s, as I have three Liberators in my stock. Participating in this group build will motivate me to finally build them. And don't three forthcoming buildings represent three votes to boost this future group build? Regards, Eric-Snafu35 2
LorenSharp Posted August 27, 2023 Author Posted August 27, 2023 Oh I wish. That would make life infinitely easier. But in any event Eric. you is added. Welcome aboard and your 3 Liberators!
vppelt68 Posted August 28, 2023 Posted August 28, 2023 I think the GB proposals should merit from the number of engines in the prototype. Thus, one B-24 would equal four, say, P-47:s! Ok, I'll get me 🧥 3
Snafu35 Posted September 16, 2023 Posted September 16, 2023 Hello everyone, I think that reposting this thread would be good for publicity, don't you think so? 😀 Imagine all the B24 assemblies we could see here. And we could discover colourful aircraft, like assembly ships. And the surfaces of the B24 also allow you to see some pretty pin-ups! So who's joining the group? Regards, Eric-Snafu35 3
JOCKNEY Posted September 16, 2023 Posted September 16, 2023 Well it would be just plain rude not to, so count me in. These were based locally for Coastal Command so if we are successful it will be one of those. Anyone seen @Rabbit Leader I believe he's fond of a B-24 Cheers Pat 1
LorenSharp Posted September 16, 2023 Author Posted September 16, 2023 Thanks Pat You're counted! Almost halfway there. Then the hard part. 1
Rabbit Leader Posted September 17, 2023 Posted September 17, 2023 4 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Anyone seen @Rabbit Leader I believe he's fond of a B-24 Here I am and I'll nominate to add my name to the list just to see your build Pat! Fingers crossed my workbench will be clear and NMF enthusiasm will be peaking just before this GB potentially starts! Cheers.. Dave 1
LorenSharp Posted September 17, 2023 Author Posted September 17, 2023 And with the total at 11.... 14 more to go....Nomination seconded and motion passed... welcome to our Merrie band of Pirates Dave aka @Rabbit Leader. Keep your head on a bloody swivel and attakattakattakattaka 4
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