Airfix 1/72 Consolidated B-24 Liberator B.VI

[Narayan]

It doesn't look as big as I was imaging it.

It has quite a wing span, bigger than I was expecting for some reason.

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Narayan

More effort, more aluminium and more aircrew went into the Liberator than into any other flying machine ever built.

A:B
2012 03:00 2009 19:16
2011 11:10 2008 16:03
2010 44:12

Overall 176:46

[JohnRatzenberger]

Looking very good with that first coat on. Way to solve that wing join problem !!

[bromo]

Looking good with some silver paint on,what paint have you used?

[Narayan]

The Silver is Humbrol 11 Bromo. Painting is finished. I shall apply some klear on Friday and decal her up on Saturday.

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Narayan

More effort, more aluminium and more aircrew went into the Liberator than into any other flying machine ever built.

A:B
2012 03:00 2009 19:16
2011 11:10 2008 16:03
2010 44:12

Overall 176:46

[bromo]

Cheers Narayan, i remembered the other day Airfix used this in a TV advert many moons ago.

[Narayan]

Decal Application begins today.



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Narayan

More effort, more aluminium and more aircrew went into the Liberator than into any other flying machine ever built.

A:B
2012 03:00 2009 19:16
2011 11:10 2008 16:03
2010 44:12

Overall 176:46

[Narayan]

Er...



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Narayan

More effort, more aluminium and more aircrew went into the Liberator than into any other flying machine ever built.

A:B
2012 03:00 2009 19:16
2011 11:10 2008 16:03
2010 44:12

Overall 176:46

[Dirkpitt289]

Er...

Now it will really start to come to life. You should be able to fix that decal for the tail fin easily.

[Narayan]

Now it will really start to come to life. You should be able to fix that decal for the tail fin easily.

This is the part I have a love / hate relationship with. I love 'bringing it to life' but some of the very small fiddly decals can be a real pain in the wotsit.

The tailfin was an easy fix. I do like propellor decals. They bring out what can be an otherwise boring looking part of an aircraft.



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Narayan

More effort, more aluminium and more aircrew went into the Liberator than into any other flying machine ever built.

A:B
2012 03:00 2009 19:16
2011 11:10 2008 16:03
2010 44:12

Overall 176:46

[Softscience]

I really like what I'm seeing Narayan. Its threads like this that are tempting me to go hunt down some classic Airfix. Its been some time...

[SJPONeill]

I really like what I'm seeing Narayan. Its threads like this that are tempting me to go hunt down some classic Airfix. Its been some time...

Aaaah...yep...me too....

[bromo]

Really coming to life now Narayan, are the new Airfix decals up to scratch?

[Narayan]

Thanks very much guys. I would certainly recommend this kit. It mostly went together quite easily and the decals were good. I could have done a slightly better job with the join on the top but I didn't notice this until late.

I've thoroughly enjoyed this and I would like to do another Liberator or two in the future.























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Narayan

More effort, more aluminium and more aircrew went into the Liberator than into any other flying machine ever built.

A:B
2012 03:01 2009 19:16
2011 11:10 2008 16:03
2010 44:12

Overall 176:47

[Dirkpitt289]

Bravo, As I think I said early on in this build there is one of these at my LHS that I've been kicking the tires on. Now I might have to go get it. I was afraid this was going to happen.

[JamesPerrin]

Great effort with this.