JohnB Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 10 hours ago, Drifter said: That's superb. This is on my to do list, but much much later. Thanks! I'm glad you like it. Not a bad kit even if it is fairly old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 9 hours ago, GazzaS said: Well done, John! Thanks Gaz! I like the way it turned out. Something about the Lib in sand camo! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Jeff said: Beautiful.................. I always wonder what the real aircrew would think about the attention to detail we model guys go to replicate their rides so accurately...... I be they would be excited and proud to see such accurate replicas..... gorgeous as always , John................ Thanks Jeff. I would expect they would blown away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 hour ago, JohnB said: Thanks Jeff. I would expect they would blown away. Yeah, that was my thought too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 If any of you are interested in reading about the Ploesti raid (Operation Tidal Wave) here are some good books on the subject. The 2 best in my opinion are Ploesti" by Dugan and Stewart and "Burning Hitler's Black Gold" by Robert Sternfels (pilot of The Sandman) and Frank Way. "Burning Hitler's Black Gold" is a bit rare and pricey when you can find it. I got lucky and was able to pick up a signed copy for $49.00. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 John, this one slipped past me, absolutely beautiful, congrats. This had made me think about four engined planes are good size at this scale......hmmmmm 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 5 hours ago, Bomber_County said: John, this one slipped past me, absolutely beautiful, congrats. This had made me think about four engined planes are good size at this scale......hmmmmm Thanks Phil. I have about decided 1/72 is the best way to go with 4 engine a/c although 1/48 is a fairly close 2nd. 1/48 is best for twins I think. Depends on the subject. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justbob Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Greetings That is a beautiful build. My father, Frank Just, was radio operator and gunner on the Sandman for the Ploiesti mission. He is long gone now but I am sure he would appreciate the model. In the image of the flight crew he is on the bottom left. Jeff asked why the Sandman. Well probably because it is the most famous of the B24's due to the photos taken of it coming out of the smoke bank during the Ploiesti raid. The photo is one of the most iconic of WWII. Frank made it through WWII and led a pretty good life afterwards. He spent 20 years in the Air Force. He got out of the service after the war but re-upped into the Air Force after finding life in Cleveland boring. I have his Distinguished Flying Cross and some other memorabilia from his WWII days. Thanks for building this model. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 11:10 AM, justbob said: Greetings That is a beautiful build. My father, Frank Just, was radio operator and gunner on the Sandman for the Ploiesti mission. He is long gone now but I am sure he would appreciate the model. In the image of the flight crew he is on the bottom left. Jeff asked why the Sandman. Well probably because it is the most famous of the B24's due to the photos taken of it coming out of the smoke bank during the Ploiesti raid. The photo is one of the most iconic of WWII. Frank made it through WWII and led a pretty good life afterwards. He spent 20 years in the Air Force. He got out of the service after the war but re-upped into the Air Force after finding life in Cleveland boring. I have his Distinguished Flying Cross and some other memorabilia from his WWII days. Thanks for building this model. Thank you Bob. There's some real history there. I'm pleased that you like the model and I hope it does your father's memory justice. 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 John Way to go ... completely agree and we're on the same page. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 12 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Way to go ... completely agree and we're on the same page. Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter! Glad you are back with us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Thanks John So glad myself and tickled pink almost all the reno work is done and over with. Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Thanks John So glad myself and tickled pink almost all the reno work is done and over with. Keep 'em comin Peter I know y'all are happy!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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