I am armor modeler who is taking a break from his beloved Sherman building. I finally secured the Monogram 1/48 B-24J. She is in good shape. My one challenge in putting aircraft together has been the cemeting of the two fuselage together without creating a noticeable seam. I recall FSM ran an article recommending ways to avoid this tragic event. Can I ask if anyone can either provide me the information on how best to attain this end or direct me to the specific FSM article.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
thanks
DJ
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Assemblying the Monogram B-24J

210cav

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Posted: Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 08:34 AM UTC

redcobra04

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Posted: Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 10:23 AM UTC
I would recomend trying here at. www.swannysmodels.com. In his build logs he did a B-24J. Also in tools and tips ther is a article on seam repairs. Lots of good info on planes and technigues. Hope this helps. . Forgot about this one. www.hawkeyeshobbies.com. Go to Hawkeyes squak box, then scroll down to tips and technigues. Great article on fixing seams.

210cav

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Posted: Friday, December 12, 2008 - 01:12 AM UTC
Andy-- many thanks
DJ
DJ

Posted: Friday, December 12, 2008 - 02:08 AM UTC

210cav

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Posted: Friday, December 12, 2008 - 08:45 AM UTC
Rowan-- thank you for the information. Very helpful
thanks again
DJ
thanks again
DJ
CaptainA

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Posted: Friday, December 12, 2008 - 10:19 AM UTC
DJ, Welcome to the fly-thingie side of the universe. Where did you find the kit? I have been on the lookout for one myself.

210cav

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Posted: Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 12:05 AM UTC
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DJ, Welcome to the fly-thingie side of the universe. Where did you find the kit? I have been on the lookout for one myself.
Carl- it is a LHS in New Jersey. F&M Hobbies. They were the only ones that had it. Their phone number is : 973.361.0042. It cost $36.99 for the kit and $15 for S/H.
DJ
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