folks this build has been ongoing for a little while but i want to update you. this is the minicraft b-24j in 1/72. the kit decals although nice are not what i want for this one. i am going to do a custom build on this. but i jump too far ahead. first let me bring you up to date a bit.
first off i scratchbuilt some seats.
then i added some interior wiring. not operational though.
then i wanted to make a good paint job on the fins so i tackled them next.
Hey joe
I’m currently constructing minicrafts 1/72 B24D variant, which I to have revamped except I used Eduards parts from the Eduard detail set for the B24J as well as a Squadron canopy.
I also did a little scratchbuilding in the bomb bay by adding some new ribbing and wiring, I also added a bit more detail in the waist gunners compartment.
Just a WARNING make sure you add lots of wait to the nose as I added about 30g and it is still very tail heavy so be carefull, and I can’t wait to see your finished Libby.
Maybe I’ll post a pic or two of my libby for you to see!??
Hey Joe,
Great start my friend. Is this going to be a “What If” build or will it be attached to a certain Squadron??
Is there going to be nose art??[;)] Looking forward to seeing the finished build. Take care.
Flaps up, Mike
many many thanks to all for the kind words. sorry for the delay in response. had a bit of a computer hiccup.
jinithith2 i use both superglue and ambroid proweld. the shiny spots you see will either be covered by the fuse being glued or caught when i paint. stuka i used a ton of wieght in the nose. kind of concerned about the stress on the landing gear. we shall see. cant wait to see yours. mike this will most definitely be a tribute build. i am not going to reveal the name or number just yet. there is a story and i dont want to spoil it. and yes there will be nose art. mucker the minicraft seem pretty good, read this is the first one i have tried. there is a decent amount of detail and decent lines.
again many many thanks to all of you for the kind words.
Joe, I can’t comment on the Minicraft B-24 in 1/72, though I’ve heard nice things about the kit, and yours certainly is getting off to a nice build. I look forward to seeing it. What decals are you using? Just curious.
Oh, the comment I can’t make: I CAN comment on the Monogram B-24’s. I built the D as an assembly ship years ago. For its age, this is still a nice kit, especially when dressed up with PE, and I enjoyed painting all those multi-colored polka dots on it (using frisket film and a 1/4" hole puncher from the office supply store. Worked like a charm and made the job fairly easy).
But as for the landing gear on the B-24, the front one is short and stubby, but the main gear, because this was a great big high-wing aircraft, are long and spindly, and scaling it down, they’re still long and spindly, so weight is going to be an issue. No more than is absolutely necessary.
As for decals, the Zotz/Albatross B-24’s are the best I’ve seen (though I haven’t seen that many for the B-24 lately), and come in both scales. I have them in 1/48, but don’t have time to build another Liberator for the next five years.
TOM
many many thanks for the kind words. the decals will be a custom job. my own making. this will be a tribute to an actual bird i just dont want to spoil the suprise.
wll shoot. posted and forgot to update. i have closed the fuse and added the wings.
after that dried i puttied and then sanded, scribed, resanded, scribed, well you get the point. after some time doing this i shot my first coat of paint. it is krylon krome.
