Thanks for filling gaps in the showcase and in our knowledge base Kevin !
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Yet another work of art.
Well worth rep.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
B-24 are always nice Kevin! A pleasure to look at it.
Thanks
Nick
This is really nicely done, Peter! So it is not from AIM? Who makes it?
I look forward to hearing how it 'flies in anger' some day!
All the best,
Matt
It's made by Maisto. I got a bunch for $6-$7 each. They are metal with ugly plastic wheels that have to be cut off. I hope to add the mgs, maybe the next ones that I do.
One of those that got my vote, nice model Peter.
See you on the Dark Side......
Very nice finish Peter.
Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!
Beautiful B-24s, Kevin and Peter!
Good work, Kevin and Peter!
I have mixed feelings on how these turned out. Thought I would share a couple of things I learned. First, was not to use super glue on the clear prop discs . I see someone else on the board recently found out too. It's also helpful when mixing paints to obtain a certain color for a project to mix them in a jar for later touch-ups. Speaking of mixing, I used Model Master paints: 10:1 Sand ANA 616 to Skin Tone Warm Tint and a couple drops of thinner. I was very pleased with the resulting color. If you are adding small ID numbers, I would also recommend making your own decals using Word. I did that with "Snow White" on the tail fins and it was much much easier than one digit at a time like I did on "Strawberry."
I love the 'Libbies', I have two in RAAF colours - must get them on the table one of these days - http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...rs-21-Sqn-RAAF
Nice job, those look great.
Beautiful B-24's Peter. Did you free-hand the skull and crossbones?
Those are works of art!
I especially like the first two, with #1 having a slight edge.
Exquisite Peter.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Especially the checkertails of the 459th - simply magical work, Peter! Your panel line work really sets your planes apart - I love it.
All the best,
Matt
Thanks all.
The checkers you can get decals in different colors from I-94 Enterprises. Unfortunately for me they were not the size I wanted so I ended up making my own checkered decals.
Doing the panel lines is quite time consuming but I think worth it. I like them much better then the shiny clean/new looking planes but I was panel lined out!
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Classy Peter - Beautiful work indeed
That looks very good Cedric.
Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!
Great job, Cedric.
High painting skills on your model.
Solid work Cedric, that would look really nice with some spinning props.
Great job Cedric. Let us know how she fares on the table.
Great job!
Very nice, Cedric!
Sorry lads, I have to chuckle a bit. I've heard the B24 referred to as "the crate the Fortress was shipped in."
But seriously now, no disrespect to the model builders, beautiful models, and much better than anything I could do!
Hi, thanks for your comments.
I've found my notes on this plane. This was the gunner's "ace" Arthurs J Benko one.
B24 The Goon 308 Bombardment Group
Lost 1 Feb 45 mission to bomb/mine the harbor at Hong Kong - MACR 12413. While heading to target, the aircraft developed engine trouble severe enough to force most of the crew to bail out. Three of the crew stayed with the plane and managed to get it to the base at Kweilin, China. Five of the seven who bailed out were returned to duty and two were listed as MIA (later KIA).Capt. Samuel J. Skousen - Pilot (stayed with plane, RTD)1st Lt. Ralph E. Bowers, Jr. - Co-Pilot (bailed out, RTD)1st Lt. Daniel J. Palmer - Navigator (bailed out, RTD)1st Lt. Malcolm S. Sanders - Bombardier (bailed out, KIA)T/Sgt. Archie L. Fleharty - Engineer/Gunner (stayed with plane, RTD)T/Sgt. William J. Novak - Radio Operator (stayed with plane, RTD)T/Sgt. Arthur J. Benko - Top Turret Gunner/Asst. Eng. (bailed out, KIA)S/Sgt. Casper J. Chirieleison - Gunner/Asst. Radio Operator (bailed out, RTD)T/Sgt. Robert M. Kirk - Gunner (bailed out, RTD)Capt. James S. Edney - Observer (bailed out, RTD)
I read somewhere he was a famous turret gunner.
Cédric
Nice paint job. Really nice decal for the nose art, too.
I can't find a version of a B-24D with the ventral ball turret removed. I do have a card template for the B-24D, and I can remove the firing arc for the ventral turret, if that was how the "Goon" was configured?
B24D, 41-24183, "The Goon", 374th Bomb Squadron, 308th Bombardment Group. There may need to be an Ace Skill card for this crewman: Technical Sergeant Arthur Benko, Dorsal Turret Gunner (18 confirmed kills).
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Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
Salut Cédric:
Super ton B-24; bien au 1/200e? si oui quelle marque et ou en trouver? (la question a déjŕ été posée?) J'attends celui de ARES mais quand la sortie?
Super your B-24; well at 1 / 200th? if so which brand and where to find? (the question has already been asked?) I'm waiting for the one from ARES but when will the release be?
Very nicely done, Cedric!
The B-24 ball turret was fully retractable, to allow sufficient ground clearance during take-off & landing.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?sour...w=1251&bih=624
Perhaps the model is in "tarmac" configuration?
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
B24 1/144 scale ,décal from Kits world
All from the Zodiac group
Use them for my combat box mission
https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...ion-combat-Box
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They certainly make an impressive display Fox.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
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Use them for my combat box mission( wich is in the wrong place ,If someone can move it?)
https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...ion-combat-Box
I will see what I can do Fox. To where do you want it moved?
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Seriously impressive Fox
Never Knowingly Undergunned !!
Thanks Dave.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Fox - great job! Also, your message box is full.
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Thank you Craig ,I will fix my box
Bien vu redfox.... Pas une situation d'avenir le Liberator
Good point redfox.... The Liberator is not the way forward
Terrible pictures.
The fate of many of them unfortunately.
First aid rep sent.
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