RAF Liberators 86 Posted May 8 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 57 1 Jan_G, discus, Anthony in NZ and 55 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 26,775 Posted May 8 That's a really terrific build, Gary! You should post your stuff here more often! Kev 3 1 Out2gtcha, RAF Liberators, red baron and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF Liberators 86 Posted May 8 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 14 Sepp, Stevepd, LSP_Kevin and 11 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lothar 1,565 Posted May 8 That's a remarkable model, the finish is stunning - hats off And yes, you should post here more often! Lothar 1 RAF Liberators reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collin 749 Posted May 8 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 1 RAF Liberators reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkarlsen 4,940 Posted May 8 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 1 RAF Liberators reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF Liberators 86 Posted May 8 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. 4 Out2gtcha, nmayhew, cib2265 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilB 1,345 Posted May 8 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! 3 1 Dave Morrissette, Out2gtcha, Lothar and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easixpedro 163 Posted May 8 Beautiful...thanks for sharing! 1 RAF Liberators reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archer Fine Transfers 411 Posted May 8 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. 3 1 RAF Liberators, D.B. Andrus, nmayhew and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 30,171 Posted May 8 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! 1 1 RAF Liberators and Lothar reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nmayhew 975 Posted May 8 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 1 1 Out2gtcha and RAF Liberators reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Lund 1,343 Posted May 8 Can only repeat the others - excellent build, I love the finish. Well done, and please do post some more work of yours 1 1 RAF Liberators and Out2gtcha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 30,171 Posted May 8 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, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 924 Posted May 8 Looks great Gary, what will you be posting next! Ryan 1 RAF Liberators reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
