B23.9
wanted to make this
bought this but
missing part 35
nice wing in kit
otherone is even better
solving the wing issue
solving wing issue
need to find the right colour for the top cammo
thought I had it
on the right track
almost
looking good
to solve the nose issue
4 nice props ready
time for the ball turret
nice little ball turret
testing the wing
there are two of those
looking if its going okay
looking good but needs improvements
idea getting better
part of the nose sollution
needed some filler
current stage still working on it
just bought privateer gave me an extra nose cone to use, although its not clear still usable
found a spare nose (not clear plastic) but still will fit the kit
donor nose fits good enough, privateer donor is doing good
keeping the nose down to let the cement go into the gaps
not too bad of a nose job, some paint, then some windows painting, DM me if you have a good advise for window colour!
someone got a nice new painted nose 🙂
still need loads of work to look good
added some bits
Kommentit
21 4 April 2021, 19:49
Johan van Meerloo
yeah nightmarreish but finally got a nose, still due to it not being clear need to modify it somewhat to fit the diorama im planning
yeah nightmarreish but finally got a nose, still due to it not being clear need to modify it somewhat to fit the diorama im planning
7 April 2021, 09:11
Johan van Meerloo
not done yet, just took a big leap with finding a nose. now need to work on getting the nose fit
not done yet, just took a big leap with finding a nose. now need to work on getting the nose fit
7 April 2021, 20:42
Gary Kitchen
Hi Johan. You seem to have mastered this old kit. How did you find the plastic? I recently added its PBY stablemate to my stash and it all seems very brittle, all the blades have snapped off the hubs for eg. Not sure if mine is the 1965 or 1997 one though.
Hi Johan. You seem to have mastered this old kit. How did you find the plastic? I recently added its PBY stablemate to my stash and it all seems very brittle, all the blades have snapped off the hubs for eg. Not sure if mine is the 1965 or 1997 one though.
8 April 2021, 21:16
Johan van Meerloo
The nose is from my now donor revell privateer
The kit itself is from 1969ish was in warped condition though not brittle. Only some small parts and nosecone were missing.
Not finished yet, anyone got a good idea for colour of nose to make it look like glass???
The nose is from my now donor revell privateer
The kit itself is from 1969ish was in warped condition though not brittle. Only some small parts and nosecone were missing.
Not finished yet, anyone got a good idea for colour of nose to make it look like glass???
9 April 2021, 11:35
Johan van Meerloo
this is satin, dont have gloss grey, can I use gloss varnish aswell to get more effect?
this is satin, dont have gloss grey, can I use gloss varnish aswell to get more effect?
13 April 2021, 18:32
Robbie
Been watching your turmoil. I have the 'Navy' version of your kit. Same thing but the plastic is blue.
U.S. Navy PB4Y-1 Patrol Bomber (Revell H-205:200, 1:72)
I found some old Squadron Vac-U- form canopies that I will use if I get up the nerve to build it
Boeing B-24D Canopy Set (Squadron 9143, 1:72)
I did see it on sale on ebay - if it is not too late for you
Ebay.com Item - B 24 D Liberator Vacuform Canopy Set for Minicraft Academy 1 72 Squadron 9143
Maybe a little late but there is always hope 😛
Been watching your turmoil. I have the 'Navy' version of your kit. Same thing but the plastic is blue.
U.S. Navy PB4Y-1 Patrol Bomber (Revell H-205:200, 1:72)
I found some old Squadron Vac-U- form canopies that I will use if I get up the nerve to build it
Boeing B-24D Canopy Set (Squadron 9143, 1:72)
I did see it on sale on ebay - if it is not too late for you
Ebay.com Item - B 24 D Liberator Vacuform Canopy Set for Minicraft Academy 1 72 Squadron 9143
Maybe a little late but there is always hope 😛
18 April 2021, 21:25
Johan van Meerloo
its already too late for this one 🙂 needed to buy a "privateer" kit to get the nose cone 🙂
its on now and made it fit.
its already too late for this one 🙂 needed to buy a "privateer" kit to get the nose cone 🙂
its on now and made it fit.
18 April 2021, 21:45
Erik De Smet
Maybe you should add some waves in the water or present the Kingsfisher in flying/landing position ?
Maybe you should add some waves in the water or present the Kingsfisher in flying/landing position ?
7 May 2021, 18:17
Johan van Meerloo
kingfisher not done yet, and will improve my diorama, this is my first one!
kingfisher not done yet, and will improve my diorama, this is my first one!
7 May 2021, 18:32