Propwash Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Just got the latest Squadron catalog in the mail. HobbyBoss 1/32 B-24D is listed in it for US$200.99. This is the version I really wanted, but in view of the fact that the J was such a disappointment ---and the buzz is that the D isn't any improvement-- I'm on the fence about placing an order. But, then, it's unlikely there will be another 1/32 B-24 in the foreseeable future, so I may just swallow my pride and go for it. Have to give the matter some thought. Incidentally, the reason I'm especially interested in the D is because I used to know a guy who piloted one on the Ploesti raid. Gazzas, Kagemusha and Jack 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I really wanted a 1/72 ATR kit nothing in mainstream, nothing in resin...vacuform only, so I got one and I'm making the best of it. I'll grab up that D model and count my blessings! Darren Howie and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Nothing to do with swallowing your pride, it's the best injected plastic B-24D in 1/32 ever seen, or ever likely to be seen for the foreseeable future. For the money, I think it's a good buy. Sure, it has its faults, but then again how many other 1/32 4-engined bombers even come close in price? It's not aimed at us at the top of the market, it's been designed to sell in volume, and for that to happen it has to be designed to a lowish price. Don't let perfection be the enemy of good, especially at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Check out Iain Ogilvies correction program, it is a lot of work because it is big, but that makes it a lot less fiddly than some, and having seen the plastic in the flesh, so to speak, it makea a massive improvement! Alburymodeler and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32scalelover Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Propwash said: Just got the latest Squadron catalog in the mail. HobbyBoss 1/32 B-24D is listed in it for US$200.99. This is the version I really wanted, but in view of the fact that the J was such a disappointment ---and the buzz is that the D isn't any improvement-- I'm on the fence about placing an order. But, then, it's unlikely there will be another 1/32 B-24 in the foreseeable future, so I may just swallow my pride and go for it. Have to give the matter some thought. Incidentally, the reason I'm especially interested in the D is because I used to know a guy who piloted one on the Ploesti raid. I wonder if it is in stock? Good price though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propwash Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 No, I'm not familiar with it, but I'm definitely interested. Tell me more. Is there a site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propwash Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Just now, 32scalelover said: I wonder if it is in stock? Good price though..... I went ahead and placed an order. They told me it's not currently in stock, but they expect it by the end of the month or early August. That's okay. I have The Airfix Hellcat to keep me busy in the meantime. Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Am I missing something? I’m not seeing the b24D on squadron’s site at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Hog Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Me neither.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 They don’t have it in stock yet, so it’s not on the website. It’s just listed in their latest flyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propwash Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 11 hours ago, Dave Williams said: They don’t have it in stock yet, so it’s not on the website. It’s just listed in their latest flyer. If you want to place a pre-order, you'll need to call their order desk (1-877-414-0434) and give them the stock number, HY83212. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks for the tip. Seems like an arse-backwards way of doing things when they run pre-orders for other things through their website... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 19 hours ago, DeanKB said: Nothing to do with swallowing your pride, it's the best injected plastic B-24D in 1/32 ever seen, or ever likely to be seen for the foreseeable future. For the money, I think it's a good buy. Sure, it has its faults, but then again how many other 1/32 4-engined bombers even come close in price? It's not aimed at us at the top of the market, it's been designed to sell in volume, and for that to happen it has to be designed to a lowish price. Don't let perfection be the enemy of good, especially at that price. Wiser words have never been written at this forum. Great advice! wunwinglow, Bill_S, chrish and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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