B-24's: J or D -which would you prefer to build?

Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

B-24's: J or D -which would you prefer to build?

Posted by Aurora-7 on Monday, August 18, 2003 12:18 PM

In all praticality, I'll probably only build on of my 1/48 Monogram kits and sell the other. But which should I keep? I like the J with all it's guns but I also like that big glazed nose look of the D model.

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, August 18, 2003 12:27 PM

I like the J with the nose turret. Maybe it's a "grass is greener" thing, since I've only built the D!

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 12:30 PM

I recommend building the D and selling the J to me, I have been wanting one for a year or two. Joking aside, I prefer to build the D. I love the looks of the smooth nose. Either one is a good choice.

Even though I would build the D, I wouldn't let go of the J. Who knows when it will be re-released. The D is being re-released this month by Revell Germany. It probably wouldn't do you much good to try and sell the D now.

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Monday, August 18, 2003 9:50 PM

I like the the "D" as well. Something about the glass nose on that plane....

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:10 AM

If I read correctly, the "J" was made at Willow Run outside of Detroit. I hope it is true because my gramdma worked on the line during WWII making aircraft. Just been thinkg about my family lately. Only sis and bro still with me here.Great memories of all tho.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:38 AM

I personally would do the J, just because my great uncle was the bombadier in one during WWII. And the guns are cool, too.

demono69

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BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 4:25 AM

Toss a coin.

Then, if you don't like the result...

Toss it again.

Then, if you don't like the result...

Toss it again.

Then, if you don't like the result...

Toss it again.

Then, if you don't like the result...

Take up macrame...

Fade to Black...

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Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 6:59 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by blackwolfscd

Toss a coin.

Then, if you don't like the result...

Toss it again.

I want to read opinions. Also, I just felt like posting something.

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72cuda

Member since
July 2003
From: USA

Posted by 72cuda on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:01 AM

personally I'd build both, the Libby is my favorate "Heavy" of WWII over the Fort, and there are more types of schemes then the Fort to paint her too, she fought on more front then to ole Fort too. Not to boast the ole Libby but she carried more load, faster, farther then the ole Fort and was inroled to do more thing then the Fort too, she built as a transport, bomber, patrol bomber (Navy's), flying tanker (over the Hump for CBTO), and was moded for special transport for FDR Big Smile [:D]

so I'd build both and maybe get a few more for all fronts of the war and all roles too Tongue [:P]

84 of 795 1/72 Aircraft Competed for Lackland's Airman Heritage Museum

Was a Hawg Jet Fixer, now I'm a FRED Fixer

'Cuda

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Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:04 AM

Cuda,

Who makes good B-24s in 1/72?

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:04 AM

Yup, Libby's a good 'un, but I don't think she could take a punch quite like Ye Olde Forte!

~Brian

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BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 11:01 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Aurora-7

I want to read opinions. Also, I just felt like posting something.

I like to be goofy sometimes. Also, I just felt like posting something. Evil [}:)]

It's called a sense of humor...

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Aurora-7

Member since
December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 12:24 PM

QUOTE:
It's called a sense of humor...

Ha! I call it the results of too much airbrushing without proper ventilation Evil [}:)]

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BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 2:28 PM

Sounds like someone needs to buy a ticket for a ride on the cluetrain. Tongue [:P]

Sheesh, such hostility in the world these days...

Anyhoo, since you don't want humor and only opinions, my choice would be to keep the 'J'. But then I'd probably do something different than most folks and convert it to a carpetbagger...

There, I gave you an opinion.

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72cuda

Member since
July 2003
From: USA

Posted by 72cuda on Thursday, August 21, 2003 7:57 AM

The only good Libby's I've seen are the ones from Academy they have D's, H's & J's and they are just like the ole Monograms but smaller and have recessed lines and look great when finished

84 of 795 1/72 Aircraft Competed for Lackland's Airman Heritage Museum

Was a Hawg Jet Fixer, now I'm a FRED Fixer

'Cuda

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klem

Member since
May 2003
From: Fall River, MA

Posted by klem on Saturday, August 30, 2003 11:08 PM

The D, and when I finally post my diorama you'll understand why...

"We the unwilling, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. We've been doing so much for so long with so little we are now capable of doing anything with nothing." Unknown

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 31, 2003 12:32 AM

Auroar &..I've got an old 1/72 B-24 by Revell. I got it by mistake,because I onle like to buile 1/48. The box is still wrapped but has a hole in the top.It's the "Convair B-24 Liberator"n the warbird box kit #H-203. If you want to contact me through e-mail we could talk about a price if you want to buy it.

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mandrake

Member since
April 2003
From: Mexico

Posted by mandrake on Sunday, August 31, 2003 1:15 AM

i´d do the B, (i have the J, jeje that might be the reason) i want the B and also think the B looks better, i like the way the nose looks, is i think a nicer model...

Saludos
Hector

Thanks! My Best Regards Hector Reymundo

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 31, 2003 11:20 AM

I prefer the D myself, mainly because my grandfather was a tail gunner on one. Flew to Ploesti in August 43. But, thats just my opinion.

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