1/48 Revell B-24D Fuselage Closed

Wow. That is absolutely stunning work.

Ok how about another overview as the work continues for the B-24D by Revell.  Again remembering that the kit parts are in gray and the rest are my additions from styrene bits and bobs.

As I move forward on this something that has really caught me is how it seems to be coming together.  For this update some small parts such as the inter plane communication boxes and the heaters to larger things like the plumbing and wiring.  For this update I again mocked up much of what I have minus the O2 bottles, some of the walkway, and some of the plumbing.  

I am sharing two sets of images.  One is showing what will be seen through the cuts and the other just focuses on the detail itself.

I still have work to do on the interior.  More walkways, plumbing, and some smaller details however it is coming together.

Many thanks for all the kindness shown to this build and your very kind comments.  I am both honored and humbled.

Please all comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

Thank you sir.  You are always so kind in your comments.

Joe

Fine work, Joe.

Humbled sir, you are very kind.  Thank you.

Joe

Boy, that is some amazing work!!!

You are all very kind.  Many thanks.

Joe

The electrical components look great!

mustang1989

There's not one here so I'll make my own.

 

 

this...

Outstanding work...

Very impressive work Joe. I see basic materials and techniques used to make very advanced results.

Ok just a brief update to show some of what has been occupying my time.

A great deal of time seems to have been spent trying to get the SCR 274 as close as I can to what I have found in pictures.  To that end it has been worked and reworked a number of times.

Lets take a look at what may be the final layout of the equipment.  Now remember there is still the wiring to add as well as painting and permanent installation.

And a quick glimpse of the main radio for the aircraft, the Bomb release panel from the Bombardier station, and finally part of the IFF system that sits under the Navigator station.  (Left to right)

For now that is it.  

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

You are  very kind.  Many thanks.

Joe

When you opened up the fueselage it all made sense.  What a fantastic Job you’ve done.  Just crazy yet amazing.

Your friend, Toshi

You are all very kind.  Many thanks.

Johnny that is a great idea.

Joe

Hi,

Your build looks great.  It's really interesting and informative to see alot of the stuff inside a fuselage that you might not be normally aware of, and the the level of detail that you have adding is incredible

Pat

There's not one here so I'll make my own.

This is absolutely stunning! Amazing work!

If you're putting the model on a base, you can bolt it to the base by trapping a small machine bolt in the nose wheel halves, too.

OMG, why didn't I think of that!  Of course I have the ladder (I save everything), but wasn't going to use it.  I closed the crew hatch but that's easily opened.  Thanks a million!

djs

djs

Thank you Joe.  I have a Dremmel, but it's too late for your solution.  I didn't know I would have the nose-weight problem until too late.  I removed the nose gunner "greenhouse" today and tried to poke more lead in, but there just isn't room.  I'm ready for decals so will probably build a support from clear spure for forward of the tail skid to rest the tail on, and live with it!  I'll send you a pic with it's done.

djs

 

stikpusher

A cutaway build! Now all this interior detail addition makes sense.

 

..........simply amazing work..

Thank you Joe.  I have a Dremmel, but it's too late for your solution.  I didn't know I would have the nose-weight problem until too late.  I removed the nose gunner "greenhouse" today and tried to poke more lead in, but there just isn't room.  I'm ready for decals so will probably build a support from clear spure for forward of the tail skid to rest the tail on, and live with it!  I'll send you a pic with it's done.

djs

A cutaway build! Now all this interior detail addition makes sense.

And an update on the 1/48 Revell B-24D.

I had to make a decision about the nose gear assembly.  The kit part looked more like a blob of plastic that held the actual gear.  It just didnt look right compared to the pictures and drawings that I have found.  Out came the spare stuff and this is the result.

Also the time has come to bring out the Dremmel and begin to make some rather large holes.

Most has been cleaned up and you can see just what the holes show now.  Pretty satisfied for sure.  Next is to try to get myself to focus on working on the details.  To be honest this has been a struggle as of late.

All comments, critique, and criticism is encouraged.

Joe

djs

Hi Joe, I'm having trouble weighting the nose of my B24D.  4 oz are not enough--running out of room.   How did you do it?

 

Sorry for the delay.  I haven't gotten to the nose weight yet so to be honest just not sure.  

Joe

This is how I added weight to my B-24J.

The tail wing makes this plane very tail heavy.  I added Pinewood Derby weights in the  bombardier's space. I also added a bag of lead shot to the space behind the landing gear bulkhead. None of these areas will be visible when the fuselage is glued together. I am not sure if this works with a B-24D because of the big nose greenhouse.

Hi Joe, I'm having trouble weighting the nose of my B24D.  4 oz are not enough--running out of room.   How did you do it?

Very kind, many thanks.

Joe

Many many thanks.  Much appreciated.

Joe