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  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: A Computer in Adrian, (SE) Michigan.
Aftermarket turrets
Posted by Lucien Harpress on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 3:36 PM
Do any of you know if anybody makes Spery ball turrets (the ones used on the B-17; ventral position) and/or the dorsal turrets used on the B-17 (also) in 1:72? It's for a possible future conversion, and I don't really want to buy two B-17 kits just for the turrets!
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  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Manila, Philippines
Posted by shrikes on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 12:05 PM
Hey, Lucien! I know this isn't exactly what you're looking for, but it might get you on the right path...

I don't know if anyone makes aftermarket kits of just the turrets in 1/72 but i think swanny converted a B-24 (or was it a PB4Y?) into one with a ballturret in the nose position (I think). you might shoot him an e-mail to ask. Also, one of the first questions i asked in this forum is if anyone made aftermarket parts for 1/72 50 Cal guns... here's what i the guys/girls here gave me:
http://www.kitreview.com/reviews/karayabarrelsreviewbg_1.htm
Shame they don't make it in 1/72... yet.

Hope this helped! Big Smile [:D]
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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Lyons Colorado, USA
Posted by Ray Marotta on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 12:50 PM
If I remember right, Koster Aero Enterprises makes a B-24J/PB4Y conversion kit
that has a sperry ball turret. It's the same turret that was used on the B-17.
Ray

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  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Lafayette, LA
Posted by Melgyver on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 5:39 PM
That sounds like a good "home" vacuform (heat the clear sheet over a candle and stretch it over the part) project using the originals as molds.

Clear Left!

Mel

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