Completed Revell 1:48 Consolidated B-24D Liberator

ikar01

I don't know what markings you plan to use, but here's a couple ideas for a paint job:

Never have figured out how the gunner could see what to shoot but you know he had to be glad he put that armor there.

You could always make the next one a transport:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toshi 

roger_wilco

Happy Anniversary Toshi! Your presence on the forum has made it a richer place to visit. Looking forward to seeing your progress on this bird once again.

 

Toshi

To Allan,

LOL!  The bigger they are the harder to fall.  This kit is a older mold hence, lots of gaps with off centered seams.  This project is taking longer than you think.  Thanks for the visit!

Toshi

I don't know what markings you plan to use, but here's a couple ideas for a paint job:

Never have figured out how the gunner could see what to shoot but you know he had to be glad he put that armor there.

I had initially thought of browsing and backreading the forums to check the number of kits you finished in that one year.  But then I thought, why put myself to shame?  lol!!

Looks like the bigger the plane, the faster you get at it, Toshi! 

tempestjohnny

Wow first post 20 hours ago. And you're already buttoning it all up. Great stuff

 

Toshi

Greatmaker

Great Job Toshi!  I'm currently woking on the Revell 1:48 B-17 and it's a monster.  I too have painting it in pieces because it's too big for my paint booth.  Plus I'm hoping that will help prevent me from having to do as much masking of all those little windows.  This one I'm trying to follow the pictures of it as much as possible for the weathering so we'll see how it turns out.  I also have the B-24 in my stash as well so I'll be following this build with interest

 

Toshi

scottrc

One year already?  Time flies when your having fun

This is one of my most favorite kits that I have built a number of times in my life.  Round two should be fun for you too.

Colors?  Have you loooked at making it an Assembly Ship?  These were older models of B-24 and B-17 used to help the squadrons assemble into large formations and were painted some of craziest colors and schemes ever.  The B-24 is a good one because of its large, flat, and square features makes it easier to mask and paint stripes or polka dots.

Shep Pain's version of this model was an assembly ship as they were stripping the plane of its guns and overpainting it with the crazy polka dot paint job.

The B-24 has soo much potential.  I am waiting to see how far you go with this one Toshi.

Scott

 

I fondly remember as a child the white and polka dot B-24.  Thank you for the memory as well as the information regarding lead aircraft.

Toshi

Bish

Not messing about with this one, its going to be a beast, nice start.

 

Toshi

Great Job Toshi!  I'm currently woking on the Revell 1:48 B-17 and it's a monster.  I too have painting it in pieces because it's too big for my paint booth.  Plus I'm hoping that will help prevent me from having to do as much masking of all those little windows.  This one I'm trying to follow the pictures of it as much as possible for the weathering so we'll see how it turns out.  I also have the B-24 in my stash as well so I'll be following this build with interest

One year already?  Time flies when your having fun

This is one of my most favorite kits that I have built a number of times in my life.  Round two should be fun for you too.

Colors?  Have you loooked at making it an Assembly Ship?  These were older models of B-24 and B-17 used to help the squadrons assemble into large formations and were painted some of craziest colors and schemes ever.  The B-24 is a good one because of its large, flat, and square features makes it easier to mask and paint stripes or polka dots.

Shep Pain's version of this model was an assembly ship as they were stripping the plane of its guns and overpainting it with the crazy polka dot paint job.

The B-24 has soo much potential.  I am waiting to see how far you go with this one Toshi.

Scott

Not messing about with this one, its going to be a beast, nice start.

This is the progress made this afternoon, there's still a lot more work needed to be done but I'm happy with the direction this build is going.  

Toshi

goldhammer

It seems that kit has gotten more popular after the movie "Unbroken".  Glad to see you are re-adding her to the lineup after the generous gifting of the previous bird.

 

Save the trying out a NMF for a smaller project to get your feet wet on that.  Though I have no doubts at all you could pull off a first time attempt on a kit the size of this one.

 

I still am not sure of the paint scheme at this time.  I'm still thinking OD with a light grey underside.  I'll just wait and see how I feel.  Thanks for the visit!

Toshi

BrandonK

Nice to see a bomber come up in your rapid fire builds. I have this kit also, but it's not slated for assembly any time soon. I'll be watching as usual.

BK

 

Toshi

It seems that kit has gotten more popular after the movie "Unbroken".  Glad to see you are re-adding her to the lineup after the generous gifting of the previous bird.

Save the trying out a NMF for a smaller project to get your feet wet on that.  Though I have no doubts at all you could pull off a first time attempt on a kit the size of this one.

Nice to see a bomber come up in your rapid fire builds. I have this kit also, but it's not slated for assembly any time soon. I'll be watching as usual.

BK

Here is is what was done last night.  I did a dry fit attachment of the wings to the fuesalage and it literally clicked together.  It almost needs no glue, but of course I will attach it as such with glue.  

The rest of my job today is putty and sanding, there's a lot TLC needed in this build but that's ok.  This time around I'm going to attempt to paint the Liberator in sections and then assemble the bomber.  Last year I assembled the B-24D whole and AB it in the living room.  That was not a good idea, I luckily did not ruin anything, and of course you members stepped in and described the hazards in doing so.  I learned my lesson then and continue to do so now.  Thank you everyone for you support, read, and replies.

Toshi

crown r n7

ok so far so good what  camouflage od/gray or desert pink? 

 

Toshi

Jay Jay

Happy Anniversary Toshi,

I'm so glad you're here and using modeling as your therapy because it benefits us all through your excellent WIP's.

 

 

Toshi

ok so far so good what  camouflage od/gray or desert pink? 

Happy Anniversary Toshi,

I'm so glad you're here and using modeling as your therapy because it benefits us all through your excellent WIP's.

40.mm

Keep it up Toshi, i know full well that model building has helped me recover 

from a sickness that had me down for the count for a couple of years.

i just resently started building agine, trying to get back into the swing of things.

Your builds look great keep them coming !

 

                     The Original Mike Oscar Juliet Oscar Outcast !

 

Toshi

patrick206

Friend Toshi

The pleasure has been mine, your membership has brought many hours of solid enjoyment, as we watch your builds progress and your skills make such great advancements. In such a short time you have indeed become a really good model builder and painter, quite an accomplishment.

The attention and discipline needed to build and finish, really is of benefit to you as therapy in your recovery. It shows clearly in your models and your detailed writing. 

Thanks for sharing so much about your personal journey, and please keep the fine models coming. Big thanks to Mrs. Toshi as well, she is certainly a big part of your hobby and recovery. You struck gold when you found her.

Best regards

Patrick

 

Toshi

Keep it up Toshi, i know full well that model building has helped me recover 

from a sickness that had me down for the count for a couple of years.

i just resently started building agine, trying to get back into the swing of things.

Your builds look great keep them coming !

                     The Original Mike Oscar Juliet Oscar Outcast !

Friend Toshi

The pleasure has been mine, your membership has brought many hours of solid enjoyment, as we watch your builds progress and your skills make such great advancements. In such a short time you have indeed become a really good model builder and painter, quite an accomplishment.

The attention and discipline needed to build and finish, really is of benefit to you as therapy in your recovery. It shows clearly in your models and your detailed writing. 

Thanks for sharing so much about your personal journey, and please keep the fine models coming. Big thanks to Mrs. Toshi as well, she is certainly a big part of your hobby and recovery. You struck gold when you found her.

Best regards

Patrick

richs26

For a look at an almost "unrestored" B-24D, go see the Strawberry B at the USAF Museum.  You can use the 360 degree interior view.  The bombbay is in yellow zinc chromate.

 

Toshi