nmayhew Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Hi, I have had confirmation from HpH (they of the Ar196 replacement canopy) that they are not interested in making turrets for the Hobbyboss B-24. this is disappointing as they clearly have the expertise and the projects would have been well within their capabilities. i am therefore very pessimistic as to this problem ever being resolved - no other aftermarket company has said they are looking at this (please prove me wrong). Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Wait and see. The kit has just been released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackyracer Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 We'll have to employ some 'modelling' skills then. Dave T Brown and Shawn M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin H. Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 What is wrong with casting your own? I'm sorry if that retort is stark but I learned to cast parts I made up back in the bad old 70's. I will just build my b-24 with wheels up and hang it from the garage ceiling. williamj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 3 hours ago, thierry laurent said: Wait and see. The kit has just been released. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I think i will try and cut the clear part away and vac or plunge nold a new one. Looks fairly easy in theory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, gunpowder said: I think i will try and cut the clear part away and vac or plunge nold a new one. Looks fairly easy in theory! I'd wait awhile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Cryptic! I did read somewhere that Brassin maybe working on some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The following may be irritating to some folks but if you just have to get started- build a colorful formation bird. I am no expert at all but maybe depict an aircraft where the accuracy of the turret(s) do not matter (e.g., removed, altered, painted over) or the color scheme wows the viewer that no one notices. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Kevin H. said: What is wrong with casting your own? I'm sorry if that retort is stark but I learned to cast parts I made up back in the bad old 70's. I will just build my b-24 with wheels up and hang it from the garage ceiling. Casting normal parts is one thing that is not that difficult, casting large clear parts such as 1/32 scale turrets is something completely different...! Out2gtcha and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 With the overall popularity of the Mess, and the apparent selling out of the B-24 at various places seems to indicated a better than not chance we will see a turret set from someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup7309 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Really hope so. And some side windows to make L,M,N conversions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Hell, Ive even thought about engaging Tigger to see if hed be willing to make up some clear parts sets from his vac B-24. I know a lot dont like vac, and Im not super partial to it for all things, but I think for me it would be a better option than the kit parts by a long stretch. However, I think we will at some point see a turret set from someone. Jan_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Out2gtcha said: Hell, Ive even thought about engaging Tigger to see if hed be willing to make up some clear parts sets from his vac B-24. I know a lot dont like vac, and Im not super partial to it for all things, but I think for me it would be a better option than the kit parts by a long stretch. Funny, as I had the same idea in spite of the fact I am not fond of clear vacform parts! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markjames1968 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Problem these days is that most in the hobby are just kit assemblers and painters and not modelmakers , the clear parts are an easy fix with a little milliput to take casts, polishing of said cast and vac or plug molding, trimming and assembling said parts to whats left of the trimmed off part is tricky but good results can be had . Its not just modelmaking though, these days everyone wants an instant fix with no effort... patience for others to produce whats needed or effort yourself is the only answer, bemoaning the fact that others havent done what you wont or cant but need is a strange show indeed.. Trak-Tor, Bob MDC, Kagemusha and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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