dmk wrote:

What is normally included in a Monogram Promodeler kit?  I know they usually come with some PE stuff, are resin pieces and masks normally included as well?    I just picked up a Monogram B-24 and it included resin pieces for the guns, resin engines, resin wheels, a huge PE details sheet, as well as a full set of masks. Was that all added by the seller?

Yes..all that was added by the seller. I've never seen a Pro-modeller B-24, I could be wrong but I dont think there was one. The only pro-mode heavy bomber I know was the B-17G. That included PE parts and crew figures. No resin, or masks came in any of those kits.

I have had several different "Pro Modeler" kits The BF -109 came with resin wheels and upgraded decals, thr Fw -190 just had upgraded decals, a 69 Dodge Daytona had PE and Again U/G Decals.

I think Hans has several of the B-24's maybe he will see this and pipe in.

Summit wrote:

I think Hans has several of the B-24's maybe he will see this and pipe in.

So they did do a pro-mod B-24? I've never seen that but I'd love to.

B-17 Guy wrote:

Summit wrote: I think Hans has several of the B-24's maybe he will see this and pipe in. So they did do a pro-mod B-24? I've never seen that but I'd love to.

Yeah, it's a B-24D... The Pro Modeler has PE ammo chutes, ignition harnesses, belts, ring sights for the .50 cals in the waist, and a few other odds & ends, no resin or masks... It also comes with crewmembers in flight gear... The decals are representing two of the Ploesti Raiders.. 

Some of them even include a kit from Hasegawa!!!!!!

Hans von Hammer wrote:

B-17 Guy wrote: So they did do a pro-mod B-24? I've never seen that but I'd love to. Yeah, it's a B-24D... The Pro Modeler has PE ammo chutes, ignition harnesses, belts, ring sights for the .50 cals in the waist, and a few other odds & ends, no resin or masks... It also comes with crewmembers in flight gear... The decals are representing two of the Ploesti Raiders..

 This is the -D model, but the decals are for "Strawberry -female dog-" and "Moby Dick".

 A Promodeler would say on the box wouldn't it? The box on this kit just says "Monogram Classics".

 I guess all that resin and PE stuff would add up quick wouldn't it?  I got the kit with all that included for $60 shipped to my door. I new it had some resin and PE pieces in it, but I didn't realize it had as much as it does.

dmk wrote:

This is the -D model, but the decals are for "Strawberry -female dog-" and "Moby Dick".  A Promodeler would say on the box wouldn't it? The box on this kit just says "Monogram Classics".  I guess all that resin and PE stuff would add up quick wouldn't it?  I got the kit with all that included for $60 shipped to my door. I new it had some resin and PE pieces in it, but I didn't realize it had as much as it does.

The pro-modeler kits say so on the box. The monogram classics are great kits though.

All that aftermarket stuff would add up pretty quick, but sometimes you get lucky. I'd say you made out pretty well for all you got. Have fun with it. And dont let it own you! The fuselage halves can be a pain you know where as well as the wing to fuselage joint.

Hans.....thanks for that info.

DcaponeII...thanks for the wise *** comment, not really needed though.

I have the PM A-26B Invader which does not come with anything

The F-84G comes with PE

2 of the JU88C-6 Nightfighters with nothing

B-17 Guy wrote:

The pro-modeler kits say so on the box. The monogram classics are great kits though. All that aftermarket stuff would add up pretty quick, but sometimes you get lucky. I'd say you made out pretty well for all you got. Have fun with it. And dont let it own you! The fuselage halves can be a pain you know where as well as the wing to fuselage joint.

  I vaguely remember building the 1/48 -J many years ago. I remember it being a challenge. This one here looks like a pretty long term project requiring more than a little patience. I'm going to have to work up some nerve before I tackle it. I may have to read "The Wild Blue" again for inspiration.

 Thanks for the pic of the box top and all the comments guys!

FeldMarSchall Model wrote:

Theres a 1/48 Pro Modeler B-24 D Liberator on ebay right now.

It'll probably go for a pretty good chunk of coin. I've seen a few of the older revell B-17F kits go for a few hundred dollars last year when I was trying to get one, I gave up, I'm not paying anywhere near that for plastic. I'm curious to see how much this one goes for.

EDIT: Found it, 0 bids price is $69.98 with $19.98 shipping. Here's a link if anyones interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PRO-MODELER-B-24D-LIBERATOR-1-48-WWII-HEAVY-BOMBER_W0QQitemZ150319098628QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item150319098628&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

B-17 Guy wrote:

FeldMarSchall Model wrote: Theres a 1/48 Pro Modeler B-24 D Liberator on ebay right now. It'll probably go for a pretty good chunk of coin. I've seen a few of the older revell B-17F kits go for a few hundred dollars last year when I was trying to get one, I gave up, I'm not paying anywhere near that for plastic. I'm curious to see how much this one goes for.

 There are actually two ProModeler Libbys for sale right now. One's $40 shipped with two days left on bidding and thee other is $90 shipped with 5 days left on bidding. I never understand why folks even bid on stuff with that much time left. Someone is always going to try to beat you, just jacking the price up and up.

  It usually pays to look for alternatives when bidding on something. I've seen folks bid up crazy prices for something when a quick search shows two or three more of the exact same thing for less than half the price.

Here's the search I used to find the Libs:  (1:48, 1/48, 1-48) (b-24*, b24*, liberator)