kpatterson Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) I built this B-24H on commission for an old friend of my Dad's who recently turned 90. He was a navigator with the 446th BG (Heavy). This was one of the aircraft he flew some missions in. This model was presented to him at his surprise birthday party. He was over joyed to say the least. The kit is 1/72 Hasegawa. I used CMK resin wheels and cockpit enhancement set (instrument panel and seats) I fabricated all of the throttle and mixture levers with tiny strips of extra brass from a photo-etch fret and small drops of white glue. The engines were wired with fine 0.012" wire. Kieth Davidson from Red Pegasus Decals did the amazing nose art and tail codes and serial numbers from pictures provided to him. If you ever need a custom decal for a project for aircraft, car, ship or whatever, he is the man. He is reasonably priced and delivers in a timely fashion. The finish was done with various shades of Alclad II and model master enamels. All staining and streaks were done with a thin mix of black, gray and tan through my Iwata Custom Micron. The display base is just a pre-made wooden plaque from hobby lobby stained black. The tarmac section is scribed 0.060" sheet styrene. The name plate was laser engraved by my buddy at Pittsburgh Engravers (www.pittsburghengravers.com). Enjoy the pics... Ken Edited August 29, 2015 by kpatterson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Dang Ken!! What a nice job on that small scale beauty! I just don't know how you guys do all this detailed work on these 72nd scale projects. Totally mind blowing work here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aAzZ09 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Nice work, Ken! I'm working on a B-24 myself. Happy Modeling, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewahl Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 It may have been a long time coming to a 90 year old member of "the greatest generation," but the work on and presentation of the B-24H model are outstanding. One of my friends is 96 and a Navy veteran of WWII and Korea. His ships have no model kits, unfortunately. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Stunning work! I wish I could make mine look half that good! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit801 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Good on ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareWentzel Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Great job. Love the cockpit. Realistic natural metal scheme plus, very nice but not overdone exhaust staining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Beautiful! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66Foxtrot Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Beautiful work as always Ken. I bet the ol' boy was thrilled. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmorrissette Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Stunning and for a GREAT cause Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roktman Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 An outstanding build. I'm sure he loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpatterson Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys for the kind words. Joseph, it is 1/72 but this thing still has an 18 inch wingspan! Kevin, when we presented it to him he was overwhelmed with emotion he broke into tears. Ken Edited September 11, 2015 by kpatterson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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