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Title: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V...............(Completed 6 Jun 2017)
Post by: lastvautour on February 28, 2017, 08:16:29 PM
The Liberators were started as a dual project, however time constrains necessitated leaving number 2 on the shelf until now.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1370.0;attach=8493;image)

The project will continue as a new build although there will be much similarities between the two. This will also be painted in RAF Coastal Command colours as I find those most pleasing.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk V - part two
Post by: lastvautour on March 18, 2017, 06:04:34 PM
A poor attempt at joining the nacelles to the wing required much wood filler.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk V - part two
Post by: lastvautour on March 18, 2017, 09:19:36 PM
My previous post should have read a poor attempt at using Ken N's approach.  I had hope to be able to duplicate his talent but alas my skill failed me.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk V - part two
Post by: lastvautour on March 21, 2017, 07:31:28 PM
Mating of the major components. The turret is a bit high!! Pins and wooden pegs are currently holding things together.

Lou

Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk V - part two
Post by: Boomerang on March 21, 2017, 08:07:36 PM

Looks good Lou.

It is good feeling  to get to the "pinned and taped" together stage.

Gordon
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk V - part two
Post by: lastvautour on March 21, 2017, 10:08:26 PM
Thank you Gordon and yes it feel good to see this stage.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk V - part two
Post by: Model Maker on March 21, 2017, 11:37:03 PM
Looking good Lou.

I'm not sure the nacelles on my Halifax fit any better than yours. Yours seem to have turned out well. I'll be adding some wood filler to mine once I get back to work on the wings.

-ken
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk V - part two
Post by: lastvautour on March 22, 2017, 11:12:48 AM
Thanks Ken. You seem to have a better skill with the cutting. 

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V
Post by: lastvautour on April 01, 2017, 09:11:18 PM
Note the change in tittle to Mk III/V which was an RCAF aircraft. Details at http://www.rwrwalker.ca/RCAF_551_600_detailed.htm

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V
Post by: lastvautour on April 28, 2017, 10:47:55 PM
Progress shot. Started spraying white bottom.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V
Post by: lastvautour on May 21, 2017, 06:41:10 PM
Coastal paint scheme applied. Next framing the many panes of glass, top turret and decals.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V
Post by: lastvautour on June 06, 2017, 11:25:04 AM
Roll out 6 June 2017.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V...............(Completed 6 Jun 2017)
Post by: Peter on June 06, 2017, 04:06:13 PM
She looks amazing Lou!

Peter
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V...............(Completed 6 Jun 2017)
Post by: lastvautour on June 06, 2017, 09:20:26 PM
Thank you Peter.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V...............(Completed 6 Jun 2017)
Post by: Model Maker on June 07, 2017, 01:14:06 AM
Looks great Lou!! Another example of your fine craftsmanship.
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V...............(Completed 6 Jun 2017)
Post by: Boomerang on June 07, 2017, 08:01:03 AM

  Excellent result!

  Gordon
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V...............(Completed 6 Jun 2017)
Post by: buccfan on June 07, 2017, 08:55:23 AM
Excellent workmanship as usual Lou, and the colour scheme shows it off really well. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V...............(Completed 6 Jun 2017)
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2017, 11:21:06 AM
Thank you Ken.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V...............(Completed 6 Jun 2017)
Post by: johnnytodd on June 07, 2017, 12:36:04 PM
Looks great Lou!
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V...............(Completed 6 Jun 2017)
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2017, 04:21:28 PM
Thank you Gordon, Paul and John.

Lou
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V...............(Completed 6 Jun 2017)
Post by: Mark Braunlich on June 08, 2017, 01:32:08 PM
Lovely Liberator Lou.  Much admired here.
Title: Re: 1/72 Consolidated Liberator Mk III/V...............(Completed 6 Jun 2017)
Post by: lastvautour on June 08, 2017, 10:16:51 PM
Thank you Mark.

Lou