I grew up making Airfix kits in the 1960’s. It’s great to see Airfix bringing out such wonderful quality kits and still here in 2024. Excellent video and a really nice kit. 👍🇬🇧♥️🌈
The Clear molded guns are to keep scale size and accuracy to the real gun position - almost very kit of that turret is overscale because the thickness of the clear plastic and then the opaque plastic of the gun mount has to be accounted for - By molding it in 1 piece clear they utilise that Plastic thickness to keep proper accuracy - A Single thickness (in scale) instead of a double thickness. Also, once assembled, the area in front of the Instrument panel will be invisible to the ouitside. For that matter the Rudder pedals should also be vitually invisible, hidden by the coaming and fwd Fuselage. (I have built the 1/48 Monogram kit and that area is unseen on that.)
Absolutely. Airfix should be commended for this approach. They've also achieved the 'seamless' look of the turrets, too. Whilst the real items did indeed have seams, they ran longitudinally and not in a transverse fashion as depicted by many models of this a/c. This has been a real 'spoiler' for many Liberator models in the past in all the accepted scales. (Not sure how Hasegawa approached this issue, though.)
If the part is moulded with flat joining surfaces, then it should all be parallel. The issue is alignment. Get the parts slightly out of alignment and you introduce a warp. I guess they don't have a symbol for that!
Hi Gary. Thanks for the review. I wonder if it's possible to attach the nose half to the fuselage half at the start like you do with the tail end of ICM's Sally. We will have to wait for the build. Again, thanks for the effort you put into the channel. Cardinal Biggles!, Cardinal Fang! Take him to the Comfy Chair! 🦘🦘🦘
Hi Gary I just ordered it with my birthday money so will have it soon, It's nice to see that they have done one from Old Buckenham where James Stewart was stationed and piloting B24 being the commanding officer of the 703d Bombardment Squadron, looks very detailed will enjoy doing this one and will be my first four engine kit 👍
I’m completely understanding of, and sympathise with your comment. I’m not completely disabled yet but getting there. I’m trying to get my young grandson interested in making kits. Long way to go he’s only four 😮👍♥️🇬🇧
Re scale; I remember watching James May's Toy Stories when he made a full size Spitfire by increasing the size of a 1:72 Airfix kit. Obviously any fit issues were magnified 72 times, so in that case the wings being a millimetre off from the fuselage translated to 72mm.. almost 3"... oopsie.. In general though I think model manufacturers want to convey the right /impression/ so for example rivets that would be too small to see at 1:72 scale are 'super sized'. Just a thought regarding the extra armour plate. Maybe a slightly different shade so it's slightly obvious it's not original. Three things I like about Cartograph... rich accurate colour, registration, thickness of decal so they don't fall apart but /do/ sink into surface detail. Four thi... I'll come in again! *lol* [Isn't COCKTAILS the correct spelling, or was the original wrong too?] A thought about the instructions. Maybe Airfix could include a QR code on the printed instructions to a PDF so you could view the instructions online, and then zoom in so each stage is as large as the modeller needs? Ref the wing.... I'm guessing the 'II' is a (very poor IMHO) advisement that the wing angle should be 2 degrees. Surely if they were designed properly they'd be at the correct angle automatically when fitted?
@@garys_stuffIt confused me at first, but it’s actually a parallel line sign. The point is that the datum line they draw above the wing should be parallel to the wing (i.e. the wing should be flat). The bottom diagram with the bowed wing has a ‘non-parallel’ sign next to it. It’s the opposite of obvious, but I suppose that it’s hard to explain using only diagrams.
@@grimjimc that's very nice, but I don't have a datum line in my office. If they want to say "make sure the upper surface is flat" then maybe there's a better way of saying it. Just use one line. Upper surface sits on the straight line, good. Upper surface droops below straight line, bad. Could apply to the Chipmunk as well...
I thought that you couldn’t copywrite single words, only phrases. Am I in danger of being sued for infringing the use of the word liberator, I don’t use it often but it is possible in normal conversation, I’m sure.
Trademark and copyright are different things. Trademark infringement implies an intention on the part of the infringer to exploit the name or reputation of a company or product by presenting something that, to a reasonable person, might be confused with the original.
I'm surprised that they got away with trademarking B-24 as it was generated by the government as a designation for the aircraft, pretty much anything federal is not accepted for trademark registration.
You could add weight behind the engines, it looks like you have space in the nacelles, I've done this on the b26 marauder and b25....just a thought
I grew up making Airfix kits in the 1960’s. It’s great to see Airfix bringing out such wonderful quality kits and still here in 2024. Excellent video and a really nice kit. 👍🇬🇧♥️🌈
Looks like an RAF coastal command version may be on the way.
Yes, I think I’m going to hang on for one of those!
The Clear molded guns are to keep scale size and accuracy to the real gun position - almost very kit of that turret is overscale because the thickness of the clear plastic and then the opaque plastic of the gun mount has to be accounted for - By molding it in 1 piece clear they utilise that Plastic thickness to keep proper accuracy - A Single thickness (in scale) instead of a double thickness.
Also, once assembled, the area in front of the Instrument panel will be invisible to the ouitside. For that matter the Rudder pedals should also be vitually invisible, hidden by the coaming and fwd Fuselage. (I have built the 1/48 Monogram kit and that area is unseen on that.)
Absolutely. Airfix should be commended for this approach. They've also achieved the 'seamless' look of the turrets, too. Whilst the real items did indeed have seams, they ran longitudinally and not in a transverse fashion as depicted by many models of this a/c. This has been a real 'spoiler' for many Liberator models in the past in all the accepted scales.
(Not sure how Hasegawa approached this issue, though.)
Regarding the wing positioning you where questioning, it's just about being parallel. The II symbol means parallel, the I\I symbol means not parallel.
Yes, I understand the symbols. But parallel to what? The line in the instructions is much smaller than the actual part.
If the part is moulded with flat joining surfaces, then it should all be parallel. The issue is alignment. Get the parts slightly out of alignment and you introduce a warp. I guess they don't have a symbol for that!
Just a suggestion, find a friendly tyre centre and ask for some of the removed balance weights 👍
Great review as usual. I remember the extra sheet that came with the Monogram kits describing Sheperd Paines battle damaged B-17/B-24. Memories
Hi Gary. Thanks for the review. I wonder if it's possible to attach the nose half to the fuselage half at the start like you do with the tail end of ICM's Sally.
We will have to wait for the build. Again, thanks for the effort you put into the channel.
Cardinal Biggles!, Cardinal Fang! Take him to the Comfy Chair!
🦘🦘🦘
Nice review (as usual). I hope they do a Coastal Command version in the future that will go with my Shack, Whitely and Wellington.
I think I'll wait for you to build it Gary before I make an attempt at it.
Excellent review as always, cheers.
Hi Gary I just ordered it with my birthday money so will have it soon, It's nice to see that they have done one from Old Buckenham where James Stewart was stationed and piloting B24 being the commanding officer of the 703d Bombardment Squadron, looks very detailed will enjoy doing this one and will be my first four engine kit 👍
Excellent review. Look forward to the build.
A good review and it looks a lot of kit for the money. If it goes together well and gets good build reviews it should be a winner.
Great review on the Airfix B-24H I buy that and I happened to got the DP Casper decals bombing of the Brno 1/72.
I built the Academy 1/72 B-24 and added additional weight behind the engines and that helped to get the model to sit on its nose wheel.
Nice review Gary, but I'm torn between buying this kit and waiting to see if a Coastal Command variant appears.
Thanks for the review Gary. Cheers.
Waiting for aftermarket decals for SEAC aircraft before I start my build plus I want to see how you deal with the nose weight
Another great review 👏
I've got mine coming soon.
Keep up the great work 👍
Nigel says the wheels are off center . The axle space is not straight. Does your kit have this issue?
Got mine today looks fab can't wait to get started
Cool model and review.
465mm wingspan. Gulp, I'm gonna need a bigger cabinet.
Nice looking kit. Unfortunately too small for my tired old eyes and arthritic fingers. Looking forward to the build.
I’m completely understanding of, and sympathise with your comment. I’m not completely disabled yet but getting there. I’m trying to get my young grandson interested in making kits. Long way to go he’s only four 😮👍♥️🇬🇧
Very British kit. Manufacture it then a huge document on getting things to fit right. Surprised there isn't a shim kit for fettling!
The aftermarket will provide 😂
Looks good Gary. How were the wheels in your kit? So far I've seen so many where the wheels are off centre/biased to the 1300hrs position.
Haven't checked yet...
Re scale;
I remember watching James May's Toy Stories when he made a full size Spitfire by increasing the size of a 1:72 Airfix kit. Obviously any fit issues were magnified 72 times, so in that case the wings being a millimetre off from the fuselage translated to 72mm.. almost 3"... oopsie..
In general though I think model manufacturers want to convey the right /impression/ so for example rivets that would be too small to see at 1:72 scale are 'super sized'.
Just a thought regarding the extra armour plate. Maybe a slightly different shade so it's slightly obvious it's not original.
Three things I like about Cartograph... rich accurate colour, registration, thickness of decal so they don't fall apart but /do/ sink into surface detail.
Four thi... I'll come in again! *lol*
[Isn't COCKTAILS the correct spelling, or was the original wrong too?]
A thought about the instructions. Maybe Airfix could include a QR code on the printed instructions to a PDF so you could view the instructions online, and then zoom in so each stage is as large as the modeller needs?
Ref the wing.... I'm guessing the 'II' is a (very poor IMHO) advisement that the wing angle should be 2 degrees. Surely if they were designed properly they'd be at the correct angle automatically when fitted?
Looks like a lovely kit. Just...I don;t like this variant! I will wait for the glass nosed B24-D
II = parallel / parallel to what?, you could say rectilinear
Confuses me mate, hoping to get an answer soon!
@@garys_stuffIt confused me at first, but it’s actually a parallel line sign. The point is that the datum line they draw above the wing should be parallel to the wing (i.e. the wing should be flat). The bottom diagram with the bowed wing has a ‘non-parallel’ sign next to it. It’s the opposite of obvious, but I suppose that it’s hard to explain using only diagrams.
@@grimjimc that's very nice, but I don't have a datum line in my office. If they want to say "make sure the upper surface is flat" then maybe there's a better way of saying it. Just use one line. Upper surface sits on the straight line, good. Upper surface droops below straight line, bad. Could apply to the Chipmunk as well...
@@garys_stuffYeah, that’s my thought also. I started a Chipmunk yesterday. Simply couldn’t wait any longer.
I’ll certainly be buying one.
Why not a paper bag like Lego is doing?
B24 and Liberator are registered trademarks? Blake's Seven better watch out.
I thought that you couldn’t copywrite single words, only phrases. Am I in danger of being sued for infringing the use of the word liberator, I don’t use it often but it is possible in normal conversation, I’m sure.
@@ianallan8005 I thought that too. Maybe the inventors of the WW2 last gasp one shot pistol are in trouble too!
Trademark and copyright are different things. Trademark infringement implies an intention on the part of the infringer to exploit the name or reputation of a company or product by presenting something that, to a reasonable person, might be confused with the original.
I'm surprised that they got away with trademarking B-24 as it was generated by the government as a designation for the aircraft, pretty much anything federal is not accepted for trademark registration.
@@ianallan8005 Oh yeah, and Spear of Destiny better check their inbox too!
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