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I find myself pretty excited to try this so here we go. To set the scope, I'm looking at doing a largely external conversion for the upcoming Hobbyboss B-24D kit. I'm not planning (yet) on attempting many of the interior changes like the re-arrangement of the flight deck. That said, the following is my initial list of things that need to happen to convert a model of a B-24D into a model of a PB4Y-2 Privateer. Note that this list is what I consider to be relevant to a modeler, not necessarily an exhaustive list of airframe changes. Most of this is from the Ginter book which has been an invaluable resource. In rough order of importance to visual impact: 1. New tail unit - 15% 2. ERCO spherical nose turret - 45% 3. ERCO waist blisters 4. Second Martin top turret 5. New engine nacelles (not just a simple 90 degree rotation) - 10% 6. Forward fuselage extension 7. Retractable search radar under fwd fuselage 8. Large number of antennas all over the airframe 9. Astrodome moved 10. Air-scoop on upper fuselage 11. Needle blade props 12. A large number of panel line changes especially escape hatches and the whole rear fuselage 13. New aileron tabs 14. New instrument panel The ultimate goal here is a comprehensive, external, and marketable conversion set for the Hobbyboss B-24D kit (yes the D kit though the J might also work) using 3D printed parts. I like going the 3D printed route because I can be very precise, detailed, and accurate without having to be very skilled at actually crafting anything. Now, the great disclaimer: I work very slowly and am easily distracted. I need some level of accountability here. I'll try to post something here weekly but I'm not great at this. Don't let me get away with it if I'm not keeping this moving. I've only got 14 things to do. Shouldn't be that difficult to stay on task. First update is due tonight. Should have the ERCO nose turret exterior ready to go.