****DONE: 1/48 B-24D Liberator 'Fightin' Sam' Heavy Hitters Group Build

[Maglar]

Name: Maglar
Kit Manufacturer: Revell
Scale: 1/48
Category: 3
Info: 65-CO, 42-51457, 389TH Bomb Group, 566TH Bomb Squadron, Hethel, Norfolk, England, 1943-44.


Well I had several models to choose from given the category for the build but Harry had the Do217 locked down and dirk / alex / daniel were doing their thing with the B17 so I thought I would build something else to keep the variety fresh. This kit has a lot to offer and i'm going to capitalize.. possible dio with the crew and tractor? Oh yes! [Ive been quoted for saying that before, but trust me it will happen this time ]

Well lets get the meal started with some pics -

[B-17engineer]

Wonderful choice! Can't wait!

After I buy the B-26 this was next on my list than I'll have all of them (B-17, B-24, B-25, B-26) except the B-29 now I just need some room....

[Micdrow]

Should be a great one Maglar!!

[Maglar]

Don't forget the B-52!

[Wayne Little]

Good choice Corey, look forward to it!

[Maglar]

Before we continue.. what the heck are 'rubber shoes' in regards to the tow tractor?

[vikingBerserker]

Nice choice Corey!

[Vic Balshaw]

Nice choice Corey, this should make life interesting for the judges.

[Heinz]

Great stuff mate, damn I really really want a Lib myself now!

Can't wait its going to be sweet

[Micdrow]

Interesting serial number there Corey as I think the serial number for the model is wrong. I think its 42-40506. Picture below is of Lt Masons crew in early fall of 1943. Picture source is here. Sorry for large picture but has great detail.

389thbg.net

[Micdrow]

Co pilot and history of co pilot here.

Chester County Hall of Heroes - Thomas Baum

[Micdrow]

Not to may get this chance, a color pictures of there aircraft. source of picture.

B24D 42-40506 Fightin' Sam

[Maglar]

Beautiful paul! Got a nice picture of the airfield and found out that Fightin' Sam wasn't lost.

[Heinz]

Wow great info Paul!!

[Micdrow]

Beautiful paul! Got a nice picture of the airfield and found out that Fightin' Sam wasn't lost.

Very true was converted to a carpet bagger aircraft. Though to two pictures I posted are different so you have two different schemes to choose from as this decal sheet shows.