Help please ! B-24J Liberator...Need a replacement part please !

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Hi,
I am in desparate need of a replacement of the bomb aimer’s window (below the front turret)… on a Monogram B-24J Liberator.
My kit part has a huge crack running the full length and because it is a clear part I don’t think it’s reparable.
Does anyone do a replacement part…Squadron…Falcon, or anyone else ?
I do not think I will be able to get a part from Revell/Monogram as the kit has been discontinued for many years.
Failing that…has anyone got one lying around in a spares box ?
I am willing to pay shipping from anywhere.
Thanks

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I’ll check my parts graveyard this evening but you might want to check Squadron for a replacement. I know you can get a vac set from Koster through Great Models.

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Thanks Swanney, I had a look at Great Models…the Koster kit is far more than I need…has a look at Squadron and Falcon…unfortunately the site does not tell you exactly which clear vacuform parts are included.
I only need the one small part, so if you find one in your parts graveyard i’ll be ever in your debt.
I am planning to build the kit with the ‘Dragon and His Tail’ decals and the Flightpath detail set (I have both)…big project whilst in the garden enjoying the sun.
I can’t let a great project like this go by the wayside due to one fauly part.

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could you just vacuform a replacement from the part you have?

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Hi Eagle,
If I knew how to vacuform a part, I would give it a go…advise would be appreciated please

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Don’t overlook the Koster kit though, as it has a lot of other bits of greenhouse glass that would improve on the Revell parts and is well worth the money. It’s as good a fall-back as any if you can’t find the part, and the other truly clear turret parts will look great![;)]

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Mikeiw,
Do you or anyone else know if the Koster kit include ALL the clear parts including the Bomb Aimer’s window please ?
That’s the window below the front turret on the ‘J’ model

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If memory serves, the only bit missing is the pilot’s glass. I could be wrong on that though, but if you email me I’ll take a digital pic of the Koster kit & the Squadron glass I got and mail you back with it. I know what it’s like ordering blind! [;)]

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Thanks Mike, I have sent you an e-mail.
I bet you can still get parts for the real B-24’s even though they almost 70 years old !

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This is the Koster kit, with the bit you’re after circled in red:

And this, you lucky fella is the Squadron canopy that also includes the bomb-aimer’s window that you’ve broken!

Hope that helps! [;)]

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Great Mike !
I am off to buy the squadron set now !
Many thanks
Ian

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You’re welcome mate. Always glad to help [;)]