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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 6/1/2005 9:15:02 PM

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Hate to sat but not alot. Iam still working on the house. I have gotten some things done but small things that don't make alot of major change. I will try to put together some new pics and get them posted.

Wes

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 7/17/2005 5:52:54 AM

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Hey memphis, you are really doing a great job building this bomber..I have the kit but cant find anyone here in CA to build it...its a shame..I really look forward in seeing some progress pics of this beauty! All the luck! ..By the way, thet nose gear really looks great!
All the best, Bobby.

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 9/20/2005 3:29:57 AM

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Well guys I am back. I had a long summer working on the house. I stripped the aluminum siding, the original wood lap siding. I then installed 24 new construction windows with headers over the windows on the inside. Then installed 22 squares of siding. Yes one more thing 18 squares of shingles along with a new back porch. That's enough about the house. I am back working on the lib. I finished planking the nacelles. I ordered a saito .91 to drill the mounts install the throttle servos and mount the cowls. I have finished all the air lines for the retracts turret and tail skid. I am now working on the astro dome cockpit and turrets. I am planning on glass work in the next few weeks. I will post more pics later.

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 9/20/2005 3:59:58 AM

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Awesome!

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 9/20/2005 6:43:33 PM

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Glad too see your back to work on the Liberator.
Any idea what the final paint scheme will look like?

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 9/20/2005 7:11:32 PM

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I am going for an easy one this time. Castle AFB. in California has a Liberator that I will be replicating. I have documentation from Bob Banka and It thas no nose art (nice and simple). You can see pics if you search on google for Castle AFB.

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 9/21/2005 12:46:39 AM

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I have a bunch of photos of "Bungay Buckaroo", from my trip to Tucson. Lemme know if you want them.

Dave

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 9/21/2005 1:53:25 AM

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I sure would like to see the pics. I will call you and we can get together. Do you know if it is a J or M model.

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 9/21/2005 5:20:06 AM

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Wes,

I zoomed in on the pic I posted, it says on the side
"U. S. Army B-24J-90-CFW"
"Air Force Ser. No. 44 44175"
and the crew wt.

Dave

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 9/21/2005 1:45:33 PM

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How about looking to see if the nose and tail turret look the same. If they are not I would like to see all the pics.

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 9/21/2005 3:25:05 PM

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You could always paint it as a Naval PB4Y-1

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 9/21/2005 6:21:09 PM

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I don't have much interest in PB4Y-1's but thanks for the reply.

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 9/22/2005 1:15:28 PM

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Turns out I have a pictures of front and rear turret, and to my eye they look identical. I'll burn a CD & drop it off. You might like to see the other pic's from Pima Air Museum, I'll include the whole works.

Dave Olson

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 11/27/2005 2:27:04 AM

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Once again I have made it back to the building board. I have finished the nacelle planking and mounted all four engines. I cut all cowl flaps away from the cowl and remounted them in an open position. Ihave covered one aliron in sig coverall. I did finish the cockpit interior. I have the other aliron to cover and some sanding todo and fit the fuse top on the wing. I hope to be glassing by the end of december.

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 11/27/2005 2:39:48 AM

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Beautiful, simply beautiful.

This may be a little late, but here is a cockpit photo of my Grandad's 24.

Keep up the good work,

Jason

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RE: Don Smith B-24 build pics - 1/5/2006 11:22:17 PM

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I intend to order my Don Smith plans tomorrow mostly because of my love for B-24s but partially because of this forun. I hope I can count on all guys for help. You cam start by recommending a kit cutter. I have looked at AAKC and Precison Cut and wonder if either of these is preferred over the other.

What about RCV 90s for the power plant? I have had very good luck in the past.

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