TimW Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, 109ace said: You select on the ebay listing the quanity you want. By selling individually the buyer can tailor their order to their needs. I don;t have to carry a Emerson/Consolidated paired set, and a dual Consolidated set. I produce to order. Selling individually is a benifit to the buyer. There would be no price difference between paired sets and two sales. Who knows? Maybe Hobby Boss plans a "D" model where one only needes a single Consolidated turret. Maybe somebody will produce a D conversion? I gotcha--thanks, I'll be watching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, 109ace said: Maybe Hobby Boss plans a "D" model where one only needes a single Consolidated turret. They are: Depending on how its laid out, with seams and guide pins, may need a new nose glazing. Jan_G and Smokey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109ace Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: They are: Depending on how its laid out, with seams and guide pins, may need a new nose glazing. very sweet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109ace Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) I have a feeling the Emerson turret is hosed up way worse then just the frosted plastic. I think the damn thing is grossly undersized in comparison with the Consolidate A6 unit. Correct me if I'm wrong. But isn't the Emerson supposed to be taller then the Consolidated? The Emerson that sits in front of the plane and sits proud of the area in front of the windscreen? Picture provided of the Consolidated on the left and Emerson on the right. Thoughts? The Emerson in the 1/48 Monogram is taller then the Consolidated. Edited March 12, 2019 by 109ace Smokey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Howie Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Dave Williams said: You realize that the Aerocraft brass gear are just the inserts to replace the kit plastic inserts, correct? The kit has plastic struts that surround the inserts to make the full MLG leg. What i was referring to was the lower section of the leg which is not internal but external and blends with the plastic main leg. In the first review it looked somewhat undersize in the blend with the upper leg section. So the lower leg looked telescoped where the lower brass meets plastic. In another it almost looked identical radius at the join so was wondering if the shrikage was widespread or was it simulating the shock strut? In another it looked similar in diameter at the lower plastic to brass meet point.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonGUSA Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 They fit perfectly, I'd post a picture but I can't post them here. Go to LSM and you can see pictures of the front and main legs. Ron G (Crankycrafstman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109ace Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I think I have the two turrets correctly proportioned. Consolidated on left, and Emerson on right and in first cast resin. I will fill in the seam between the new top and the turret bottom. Then make a new mold. from there I will cut, chop, and grind the upper and lower dies, then make molds. I hope to have the Emerson done tomorrow. Then on to the Consolidated. That should not be too difficult to get into production. This weekend is looking better for release. Out2gtcha, Smokey, jgrease and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Speedy progress. Will you be just replicating the kit shapes or making them to a specification that you believe to be accurate? I’m not trying to be smart, just a genuine question since others have expressed doubts about the accuracy of the kit shapes. Next question: will you be including panel line / rivet and other surface detail, or will they be cast as ‘smooth’ forms and we have to add the detail ourselves? Orhers may have different opinions, but I would prefer not to have to add this myself. Kind regards Nick jgrease 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109ace Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 5 hours ago, nmayhew said: Speedy progress. Will you be just replicating the kit shapes or making them to a specification that you believe to be accurate? I’m not trying to be smart, just a genuine question since others have expressed doubts about the accuracy of the kit shapes. Next question: will you be including panel line / rivet and other surface detail, or will they be cast as ‘smooth’ forms and we have to add the detail ourselves? Orhers may have different opinions, but I would prefer not to have to add this myself. Kind regards Nick I'm not making changes to the Consolidated turret. I am reworking the completely bogus Emerson turret to look as close to the original as possible. Will it be perfect? Doubt it. Not even the Tamiya 1/48 Wildcat pleased everybody. But for $15 a piece, most will get a dinner and a show, and go home happy. I will keep all of the non clear details. The wind covers over the machine guns are wrong sized, That's the only real change to the Emerson you'll see.I am not doing any interior work. My mission is to eliminate the stupid seams, incorrect size of the Emerson, and make these two sets affordable. phantom, Ryan, Dennis7423 and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Hannants is showing several upcoming sets for this kit: ED32944 B-24D/B-24J Cockpit Set ED32945 B-24D/B-24J Seatbelts EDJX230 B-24J Window Masks Here's to hoping their cockpit set is better than their recent disappointing set for the Lancaster. Looks like they are set for release at the end of April. - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Looks like Meng has figured out how to make seamless turrets. https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10598710/30/1 alanash1963 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, Dave Williams said: Looks like Meng has figured out how to make seamless turrets. https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10598710/30/1 Something looks off a bit with dimensions there................cant quite put my finger on it. TimW and phantom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109ace Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 The first pressing of the replacement Emerson Turret for the Hobby Boss 1/32 B-24 Liberator is a success. Next up I will continue work on the Consolidated turret. I am working on the Consolidated unit and will have it ready tomorrow 3/16 and available for sale om Sunday 3/17. They are being sold individually for $15 each. Lee White, Big Tony, Dennis7423 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Looking Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109ace Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 The vac top for the Hobby Boss 1/32 B-24 Liberator Consolidated turret is real close to where I am happy with it. I need to polish the resin die a little more. Outside of that, I'm really happy with the fit to the bottom. I have to grind out the inside of the bottom to allow fitment of the kit interior. LSP_Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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