Iain Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 Don't worry - have it covered... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 If there's anyone in the UK that's after one of these kits - the Model Kits For Less Facebook page has a batch available for only £90 - including postage: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2779750995372694&set=gm.1253066511539299&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Iain monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Thanks Iain, B-24 incoming, also what a great fb page!! Regards.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 3:40 PM, Iain (32SIG) said: If there's anyone in the UK that's after one of these kits - the Model Kits For Less Facebook page has a batch available for only £90 - including postage: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2779750995372694&set=gm.1253066511539299&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Iain Wow that’s cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATCplSlade Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) On 7/26/2019 at 11:04 AM, Ryan said: We are not all bad in Florida. Yeah, but you're North Florida. I've run into people that think Pensacola is in Alabama. One of those people was from Alabama! I grew up in Gulf Breeze, which sounds too much like Gulf Shores to outsiders. Miami, Orlando, and the Keys are all anyone really cares about. Edited August 10, 2019 by CATCplSlade Ryan and Paul in Napier 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Hi Ian, How do I get hold of you re the 1/32nd SIG? You don't seem to accept PM's via LSP? Thanks Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 Shouldn't be any issues with PM's Simon? Email: iain@aeronut.co.uk Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 With all of your work on the wings coming along very nicely Iain, will you be attaching them to the fuselage as per the kit instructions or do you think removing the locating pins and relying on sliding the completed wing on to the wing spar will be good enough? Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 Hi Andy, My plan is to slide them onto the modified central spar after I've assembled and cleaned up the fuselage. Hopefully get some time to play with the wing formers over the weekend. Will update here as/when... Iain patricksparks, Phartycr0c and Ryan 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanderman Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Dead, but not forgotten..... nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 Thanks for your interest, how's your build going? Meanwhile, a quick update on my build... I *think* I'm happy with the profiles - so two sets cut from 60 thou (1.5mm) sheet styrene - hopefully get a chance to trial fit later today. A start made on the interior components - wanted to test fit and work out what needed doing. A few ejector pin marks to address - but on the plus side I think I can add some wheel weights in the false gap between the cockpit floor - and top of the front gear bay. More later today (perhaps). Iain BradG, jgrease, nmayhew and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Slightly annoying that HB decided not to add any internal rib detail in to the nose section isn't it. Realised this the other day while working on my fuselage interior. Easy to fix but annoying non the less. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorG Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Although I am not an expert on the B-24 interior, and I agree that framing is missing, might that be because there would be visible insulation padding there and the ribs really wouldn't show? Perhaps HB was expecting the aftermarket companies to offer detail in this very visible area? What IS missing is the various interiors offered by Eduard and etc. as they were for the HKM B-17s. I have been waiting to start my build until the wing gets sorted out and there is (if ever) an aftermarket waist interior detail set. I think Iain has done a magnificent job of sorting the wing and such, if it weren't for his efforts, I would have shelved any idea of building this model long ago. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Home alone this weekend (Anne and Cameron off to Scout Camp) - so plan is to try and get formers glued in place - with relevant cut-outs sorted for the spar - along with modified kit spar - and new sheet plastic outer spars. My thoughts will hopefully make sense when you see the photos... Another thought - and wondering what you lot think: Cockpit rear bulkhead - was about to start removing ejector pin marks and looking for ref. photos - I'm now not convinced this was a solid panel as moulded... This appears to be backed up on the 360deg interior view of the B-24D in the USAF Museum - or has this one just had panels removed? http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/cockpits/WWII_tour/WWII-1.html Anyone? Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Iain said: Cockpit rear bulkhead - was about to start removing ejector pin marks and looking for ref. photos - I'm now not convinced this was a solid panel as moulded... You are correct Iain, it is incorrect in the kit. Your reference photo is accurate... it was merely a frame, with some plywood panels added that radio equipment was affixed to. It should be mostly open into the engineer's station behind the cockpit. - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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