FGMM B-24 Princess

[KCStephens]

I plan to build the "Princess" version of the B-24 with a few little extras added here and there. I hope to get started later today. This is gong to be a lot of fun.

[jagolden01]

Originally Posted by KCStephens

I plan to build the "Princess" version of the B-24 with a few little extras added here and there. I hope to get started later today. This is gong to be a lot of fun.

Nice version pick, Kevin.

[KCStephens]

Here is the official start to this build. I printed out all 13 sheets and am ready to begin cutting. I'll keep you posted as things progress.

[cjwalas]

You're a brave man, Kevin. Can't wait to see you work your magic on this one! Good luck!
Chris

[Paperwarrior]

Kevin, I'm looking forward to seeing this thread. That is a hefty bomber.
13 sheets, eh? Sounds like we are going to be doing as much for paper and ink manufacturers, too.

[Bill Poe]

I have been looking at the B 24 for a year. Just haven't gotten up the nerve. Look forward to your build with great anticipation . Bill

[willygoat]

This will be a great one Kevin. The image quality on that model is just amazing. John Dell is the man when it comes to textures.

[KCStephens]

Thanks guys...

Paperwarrior, there are 13 sheets but most of the parts a really big and easy to cut out so it's not really as bad as it sounds.

So far so good...Construction is under way.

I already made my first mistake and had to reprint sheet 1 ...at first, I cut off the glue tabs and was going to make them into joining strips so that I could get flush joints ...what a mistake... I realized quickly that this was not the way to go for this model. However, I was able to replace the bottom glue tab along the center line with a joining strip making a smooth seam along the length of the aircraft. Maybe if there was more internal support this approach would work better, but not for this model.

I made my first little modification by adding a wheel well for the front landing gear. This was pretty strait forward. I used a bit of foam core and some left over scrap grey pieces from my goofed up first attempt at sheet one.

I think if I had it to do over again... I would print this on heavier card stock...I used 67# vellum bristol. I think 110# index would have been a better choice. I'd re-do it, but I don't want to use up all of my printer ink...so unless it really becomes a problem, I'm going to keep moving forward as is.

[KCStephens]

Almost forgot....Quick question for 'ya...
The instructions tell you to add ballast to the nose so that it will set properly on it landing gear. Any ideas on how much is enough?

[rickstef]

a penny or two should be good, or if you have shot or fishing weights, about 5 to 10 should help