B 24 J LIBERATOR .31° st. sq. SAAF
The model is an Airfix ,assembled from the box,only signs and serial numbers are self - produced.
The model represent a SAAF aircraft used to launch supplies to the partisan formation operating in the medium -high piedmont...in october 1944 ,precisely between the night of 12/13 .
The weather was overcast after having circled unexpectedly for a clear spell for a long time,no one knows why the plane crashed over the mountains of Rora' ( Luserna San Giovanni) in the province of Turin,upper pinerolese.
That night.out of 16 liberator sent,10 returned...5 crashed into the mountains,and one probabily fell into the ligurian sea ( of wich no traces were ever found)
to build the model it took me at 50 hours,half which only dedicated to painting.
Superb result, Valter!
Excellent work on a really old kit!
Great job on everything. The model and display are well done.
This is really good!
A very well painted model in a nice diorama and a pill of history.
Bravo Valter, thank you for sharing!
excellent result! Paintwork came out great. Love seeing US aircraft in the livery of other allies
Stunning. The paint job is indeed phenomenal. Are the panel lines raised? Hard to tell. I really like the ribbing visible on the fuselage. Thanks for sharing!
Some sophisticated painting on a Airfix classic that can really bring out the best in kit.
Two thumgs up.
Excellent - paintwork and weathering is very nice. Well done!
Nicely done!
A truly wonderful result, Valter @zagorten27. The paintwork and weathering is really amazing.
Man, I forgot how ancient that kit is till I looked at this. Great result with this old chestnut. the painting and weathering really "makes it."
Great result Valter.
Great result! I like 31 squadron! What decals did you use?
The insigna are made from generic english decals to which the orange roundel painted.
The individual letter is painted and the serial number was draw by a friend and printed with a laser for me.
You made great work!
I love to see a really REALLY old kit turned into a masterpiece like this , double kudos to you on this beauty Valter
Excellent build Valter, this is the best Airfix B-24 I have seen built. Great job on the overall finish and how it was displayed.