Popular Post RAF Liberators 144 Posted May 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2019 Hey folks, I'm normally a lurker here, I don't tend to post outside of my regular sites just read other peoples stuff. But I've been told I should post this over here so here I am, cap in hand showing you my finished bird. It's out the box and yes I'm fully aware of all the shortcomings of the kit, Davis Wing, Turrets yardy yar etc etc I've put Master Model Barrels on it and some RB belts, not that you can see them, but other than that she's El Naturel Finished in Alclad, Gunze and Ushchi metal powders, weathered with Mig products. Thanks for looking and be gentle......... Gary johncrow, pouikpouik, scvrobeson and 55 others 57 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 29,720 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 That's a really terrific build, Gary! You should post your stuff here more often! Kev Out2gtcha, scvrobeson, red baron and 1 other 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RAF Liberators 144 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: That's a really terrific build, Gary! You should post your stuff here more often! Kev I'm a coward when it comes to sharing my stuff, I model mostly for the art ,accuracy plays 2nd place and I see too many trolls on the various forums who will spend more time belittling a kit for it's shortcomings than they do actually building it, this puts me off posting outside of my comfort zone. I have people tell me my stuff is good but to be honest I still lack confidence, this is my 1st push and you'll probably see it posted over Facebook a lot. At least I've got my 5 minutes of fame, it's all downhill from here I've posted the build log on Facebook and a couple forums, someone said I should post over here as well. So I went to what I thought was LSP only to realise after I'd post that I'd posted on the other Large Scale site, I'm member of both and Chrome just logged me in, so if you see the same post over there it's not because I'm a posting whore lol Grant_T, PhilB, nmayhew and 11 others 14 Link to post Share on other sites
Lothar 2,276 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 That's a remarkable model, the finish is stunning - hats off And yes, you should post here more often! Lothar RAF Liberators 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Collin 878 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Agree with LSP Kevin, you should post your builds. That if one fine B-24. Nice to see what is possible OOB and this build really shows that. Cheers Collin RAF Liberators 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kkarlsen 6,203 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Welcome aboard Gary! It's definitely a very nice looking B-24 Liberator! Thumbs up! How was the build? Fit etc? Maybe the OOB approach of this kit is the best way to go... Cheers: Kent RAF Liberators 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RAF Liberators 144 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 It was an absolute doosey to build it literally fell together, most of the kit was almost push fit, it went together that well. I was able to build the whole cockpit area and all the interior as dry fit then take it apart and paint it. I'm definitely going to be getting at least one more of these and the D, the D I'll do as a Mk. III in RAF use, either as Coastal Command or 205 Group. kkarlsen, cib2265, nmayhew and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
PhilB 1,546 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Thanks for posting. Just a superb build and great finish. I guess it builds up pretty nicely after all despite what some have said. First one I've seen completed and that sets a very high standard for the rest. Well done! Out2gtcha, Dave Morrissette, RAF Liberators and 1 other 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
easixpedro 500 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Beautiful...thanks for sharing! RAF Liberators 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Archer Fine Transfers 771 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 SWEET! IMO, building OTB is the biggest challenge for model builders because it all boils down to basics: perfect seams, perfect decals and building plumb and square. If you don't score 10s on the basics you can spend a kings ransom on aftermarket and you fail. D.B. Andrus, nmayhew, RAF Liberators and 1 other 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 33,189 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Wow! That is a super impressive build! Yes, there are a lot of na-sayers on this kit, but generally LSP is about the journey, and since we dont allow trolls or trolling, LSP is a bastion of helpful modelers all interested in helping each other, and looking at gorgeous models like this one! And it is too..... Kev is right, please do post your stuff here as I think you'd fit right in. Cheers, and very well done indeed! Lothar and RAF Liberators 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
nmayhew 1,464 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 looks wonderful Gary yes have seen this on FB but who cares? thanks for sharing and as said above, you should definitely share stuff on here in future - we'd love to see it Nick Out2gtcha and RAF Liberators 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Lund 1,582 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Can only repeat the others - excellent build, I love the finish. Well done, and please do post some more work of yours Out2gtcha and RAF Liberators 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 33,189 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Is that belly turret positionable Gary (as in able to be posed up or down after installation)? I see a few pics of it down, and at least 1 with it up.................would be nice to be able to pose it. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 1,104 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Looks great Gary, what will you be posting next! Ryan RAF Liberators 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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