Vynce804 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I have already started the HK models b25 and I don’t generally build more than 1 kit at once. But I was sat in my modelling area and the big b24 box caught my eye! You know what it’s like, get the box down, study the artwork. Open the lid and look at all the plastic, maybe get a spruce or 2 out of their plastic bag. Perhaps snip a part or even 3 off to see how they fit and before you know it the Tamiya extra thin is out and you are building the kit! This though is going to be a long term build, the plan is to get as much of the major construction finished as possible and then rivet the whole airframe. I’ve never done this before but when compared to my b17. It really seems to be needed in such a big kit. Cheers matt Trak-Tor, Gazzas, tucohoward and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Cool. what scheme are you doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 22 minutes ago, nmayhew said: what scheme are you doing? Hi I was thinking of either one of these from the new profimodeller decal sheets. cheers matt Tommy Osvald sorensen, Kagemusha, Gazzas and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Nice project, See you are using Aerocraft Models brass gear set, which wheels are you going to use as the kit parts are way over size and will not fit? Nice subject choice by the way. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Hi Andy, I had heard wheels were an issue! I’m using a set of Eduard B17 resin wheels I have spare which I believe are ok. And I got the true details resin wheel set for the B25 which has 2 nose wheels one of which I will use for the B24. I’ve not tried it yet but I’m hopeful it will work. cheers matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonGUSA Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) Hey Vynce804 Sorry but its the wrong size. B-25 = 30" SC - 30.0" dia./10.62" wide. B-24 = 36" SC - 36.5" dia./20.11" wide. I used the main wheel from a P-38 its a 36" SC Ron G Edited October 26, 2019 by RonGUSA Martinnfb and nmayhew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 re cocktail hour, there seem to be quite a few images on the net, but this might be helpful? apparently no ventral turret... http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2008/05/b24j-cocktail-hour.htm monthebiff, phantom and Uncarina 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Matt, This will be great to watch, and as usual I will be taking notes! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 7 hours ago, RonGUSA said: Hey Vynce804 Sorry but its the wrong size. B-25 = 30" SC - 30.0" dia./10.62" wide. B-24 = 36" SC - 36.5" dia./20.11" wide. I used the main wheel from a P-38 its a 36" SC Ron G Hi Ron, thanks for the info... I knew it was too good to be true! Looks like I will be getting a set of True details resin wheels for this kit! cheers. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 7 hours ago, nmayhew said: re cocktail hour, there seem to be quite a few images on the net, but this might be helpful? apparently no ventral turret... http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2008/05/b24j-cocktail-hour.htm Thank you for the link, great info. I really like the cocktail hour artwork and is probably my first choice at the moment. Though the different nose turret and lack of a ball turret may be a deal breaker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 7 hours ago, Uncarina said: Matt, This will be great to watch, and as usual I will be taking notes! Cheers, Tom Hi Tom, good to hear from you and glad to have you along for this one! Cheers. Matt Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Quick update as I have managed to get some paint on the cockpit. I’ve included some seat belts from my spares box and I’ve have used the Eduard pe set which looks ok but think the green is a little light, but as the cockpit will be quite dark with the canopy on I think this will be an advantage! cheers. Matt Rocat, scvrobeson, Trak-Tor and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Beautiful work mate! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynce804 Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 The interior is done with the exception of the windows which are still to go in. I’ve only really painted what will be seen and even then I think that is wishful thinking in the nose and waist Gun position! Fuselage join next and then onto the wings. cheers matt sims, Pup7309, D.B. Andrus and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Wow, that’s looking great! Keep them coming! THOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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