COMPLETED Atlantis B-24J Liberator build with Ezra

Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 8:29 PM

snapdragonxxx

great to see you around, Toshi.

Ezra and you make a formidable team.

Let me know when you and Mrs Toshi want to come over the pond to spend time in Gods Own Country where there is heart lifting scenery, good food, a trip around my spirits cabinet and you can do as much or as little as you wish.

just a return flight is all you need!

Once again, thank you for the invite. I Definately want to head out your way and see my ole stomping grounds. As soon as I get my physical therapy lined up, it's just a matter of time!

Master Ezra is occupied with other things and it's hard to get his attention at times. But I keep him focused and true so that this project can be completed. You're a great man, thank you sir.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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Mopar Madness

Member since
April 2015

Posted by Mopar Madness on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:37 PM

That's a great metallic finish!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

Posted by M. Brindos on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 10:28 PM

Glad to see you're still at it Toshi!

That's a nice looking bomber.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 11:17 PM

Mopar Madness

That's a great metallic finish!

Thank you sir! It's shiny like polished aluminum at best!

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra!

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 11:23 PM

M. Brindos

Glad to see you're still at it Toshi!

That's a nice looking bomber.

It's great to hear from you as well. On my first build here on FSM Forum, it was GMorrison as well as yourself that welcomed me here. For that, I am ever greatful to you both. Thank you for the tips and supporting my WIP over these many years!

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Saturday, August 29, 2020 1:28 PM

More from Ezra and I. He does go home today, so I wanted to add a few more photos of the Liberator build.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 7:36 AM

Awesome job Ezra!

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mustang1989

Member since
March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:15 AM

Can't see it here at work but rest assured I'll be looking at this later on tonight after I get home. Hey....at least I found it! lol.

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 10:37 AM

scottrc

Awesome job Ezra!

He's very innovative and can understand what the next step will be. Of course, there are times that he'll want to watch one of his favorite cartoons; "Masha and the Bear". Lol!

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 10:41 AM

mustang1989

Can't see it here at work but rest assured I'll be looking at this later on tonight after I get home. Hey....at least I found it! lol.

It's a great feeling in that someone like you of whom has a exceptional skills in modeling, would find the time to seek Ezra and I out. Thank you mustang1989.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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mustang1989

Member since
March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 10:45 AM

Tosh

mustang1989

Can't see it here at work but rest assured I'll be looking at this later on tonight after I get home. Hey....at least I found it! lol.

It's a great feeling in that someone like you of whom has a exceptional skills in modeling, would find the time to seek Ezra and I out. Thank you mustang1989.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Hey....when it's good it's good. Looking forward to catching up Toshi.

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Thursday, September 3, 2020 6:41 PM

mustang1989

Tosh

mustang1989

Can't see it here at work but rest assured I'll be looking at this later on tonight after I get home. Hey....at least I found it! lol.

It's a great feeling in that someone like you of whom has a exceptional skills in modeling, would find the time to seek Ezra and I out. Thank you mustang1989.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Hey....when it's good it's good. Looking forward to catching up Toshi.

Thank you very much sir, I am most humbled by your presence!

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Sunday, September 6, 2020 6:41 AM

It’s so much fun doing stuff with the grandkids. We go bike riding around the block and both of mine love it, unfortunately it’s too freaking hot and they want to come back inside. Can’t blame them for wanting to get out of the heat.

Looks like Ezra is on his way on becoming a great modeler like his grandpa. Stay safe and keep posting.

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Sunday, September 6, 2020 6:55 AM

Looks great, a good size for a young boy to enjoy.

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Monday, September 7, 2020 12:13 PM

plasticjunkie

It’s so much fun doing stuff with the grandkids. We go bike riding around the block and both of mine love it, unfortunately it’s too freaking hot and they want to come back inside. Can’t blame them for wanting to get out of the heat.

Looks like Ezra is on his way on becoming a great modeler like his grandpa. Stay safe and keep posting.

Thank you so very much plasticjunkie! Your very kind words touches my heart! Ezra, Mrs. Toshi, and I try to take him to the pool, shopping for toys, playing video games, and fishing. Ezra just got a Spiderman bike. If I can find a photo of it, I'll post it here.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Monday, September 7, 2020 12:20 PM

Tojo72
Looks great, a good size for a young boy to enjoy.

Thank you Tojo72, it is Definately a fun kit and keeping it simple and fun for Ezra, it gets a totally different treatment of the build than if it was just my own project.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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wpwar11

Member since
January 2020
From: Maryland

Posted by wpwar11 on Monday, September 7, 2020 2:49 PM

You two are a tremendous team. Nice work.

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Monday, September 7, 2020 4:09 PM

wpwar11

You two are a tremendous team. Nice work.

Thank you wpwar11! Your kind words are an inspiration to Ezra and I.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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mustang1989

Member since
March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, September 7, 2020 5:13 PM

Ok Toshi. I just got caught up with this build and have to say that you and Ezra are progressing very well with it. There's certainly not a whole lot in the way of parts count to this one and for Ezra that's a good thing. Coming along nicely friend.

Will be lifting prayers for "Grandma" buddy.

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crown r n7

Member since
August 2015
From: the redlands Fl

Posted by crown r n7 on Monday, September 7, 2020 5:29 PM

Yes very thing is coming together very well !

Nick.

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 6:47 AM

mustang1989

Ok Toshi. I just got caught up with this build and have to say that you and Ezra are progressing very well with it. There's certainly not a whole lot in the way of parts count to this one and for Ezra that's a good thing. Coming along nicely friend.

Will be lifting prayers for "Grandma" buddy.

Thank you so very much mustang1989! Also, Mrs. Toshi says thank you. And I thank you for your love and support as well.

As for this build, yes the parts count as you mentioned earlier is minimal at best and the detail is as such. A very simple kit. This is definately not a Zoukei Mura/Tamiya Kit with PE.

Although I haven't built one in a very long time, I'm just keeping it simple for now for Ezra! If mistakes happen then it's not something I need to freak out about. We just make simple adjustments and keep moving forward. I'll most likely will be having Ezra back here by the end of this week. My game plan is to complete this project by then.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 7:00 AM

crown r n7

Yes very thing is coming together very well !

Thank you crown r n7! I think Ezra is now more capable then ever to start making the calls for what steps to take in a build, if things get weird then I'll step in. Other than that, it's a matter of his mistakes and learning curve that'll be s obvious in the final product. But the number one most important thing is that we can all have fun in this build!

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 8:49 AM

Hows the fit on that thing? I was looking at it the other day in HL.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 9:42 AM

modelcrazy

Hows the fit on that thing? I was looking at it the other day in HL.

Hi, modelcrazy! How've you been doing. I hope all is well! As for this kit for what it is, the build, instructions, fit, and raised panel lines are all exceptable. It's not for some modelers that are looking into something of a challenge. But it is Definately an exceptable product and does serves its purpose well. Do I recommended it? Yes, for a simple and quick build it's excellent and for Ezra, it's a great learning tool for him as well as myself and we've both been enjoying ourselves in this build and that is what makes this hobby so fantastic. Thank you modelcrazy for your support and being a great friend and follower to Ezra and I builds!

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

P.S. I can't wait to put it on it's globe shaped display stand, I'm still contemplating to paint it or leave the stand clear. We will figure it out when we get there.

Your friend's, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

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Tosh

Member since
December 2018

Posted by Tosh on Saturday, September 19, 2020 4:48 PM

To my fellow FSM Forum Members,

This kit was a first for me, not only did it take 11 months to build, the parts count was minimal. But for the cost, it was very fun and understanding that Ezra made a lot of the assembly process by himself. It took a while as you all know by now I had pneumonia that was followed by Covid19 staycations at University Hospital in Portage county.

Thanks to all of you, I want to thank you for your support and help you've given the Toshi family. Today I'd like to share our completed build. I was ready to AB this kit with a NEO by Iwata, but Ezra wanted to utilize the Iwata Eclipse. So he chose the Vallejo Chrome as the fueselauge color 77.707. He then decided to brush paint with a old school Testors nylon brush with Testors Silver Enamel from the square bottles. It was finished with Vallejo Acrylics.

To my surprise, the decals did not want to adhere after it dried so a little Tamiya liquid cement and Testors Spray Clear Lacquer was utilized to fuse the decals on. In between a break with cartoons (Masha and the Bear, Paw Patrol) this kit was finally completed today, it now is proudly displayed right underneath the flat screen TV. Once again, thank you all!!!

Your friend's, Toshi and Ezra

P.S. I submitted this build for the FSM digital readers gallery, I hope it will be chosen as an addition by the editors.

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio