Administrators Fran Posted November 3, 2020 Administrators Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hi Guys. Ten years I saw a Hasegawa release of a B-24 D "Formation Monitor" and I just had to have it... The model represent the B-24 Liberator 42-40723 'The Little Gramper' 566th BS, 389th BG, 8th AF, flew on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid piloted by Lt Jack W Dieterle, returning safely to Libya. Transferred to the 491st Bomb Group 15 May 44. Noted as War Weary repainted in high visibility paint scheme and became Group's first assembly ship. The overall yellow with red polka dots and trim took many man hours, and replacement aircraft for this duty were less exotically decorated. The Little Gramper was the fisrt Assembly ship and it looks totaly different Well, its a great model, with a poorly research from Hasegewa. Anyway, I took a long time to makethis build, almost without decals (only the insignia) A full article will appear soon on a modelling magazine!! Fran 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Wow, well done !......harv 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 4 hours ago, harv said: Wow, well done !......harv X 2 !!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Lovely result Fran. The yellow looks nice and weathered. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted November 3, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted November 3, 2020 Thanks for your kind words! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Wonderful build. The paint looks like a job requiring a great amount of patience. Great detail on the cowlings. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Very nice work, Fran! Definitely an eye catcher. Gaz 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 That will certainly stand out in the display cabinet, congratulations on stunning build..... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 You could display a 1/32 B-52 beside your B-24 and it wouldn't be noticed . Indeed an eye catcher. The paintjob looks great and definitely unique, well done. Cheers Rob 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I hate working with Yellow, that is awesome! Cheers Kev 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockieYarwood Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Beautiful! You've done a terrific job with that finish. Love those formation ships. Rockie 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 That’s certainly something else than stick and strings Fran. What a wonderful model. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now