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Italeri Do 24T in 1/72

RichB

RichB

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The latest release of the Do 24 by Italeri. This includes a small PE fret and decals for 3 Luftwaffe, 1 French Navy and 1 Spanish Air Force aircraft.

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:pilot

Cheers,
Rich
 
Will be :popcorn with interest. I started one of these years ago as part of a group build on another site and quit because of some snide remarks. I got bogged down trying to improve the the interior detail and so it sits.
 
There has been much discussion about what Italeri means by "Improved Moulds". I haven't seen the original release but it is said that the cockpit detail has been improved along with the engines. Some of the panel lines may need a bit extra definition so they don't disappear under the paint. Reviews of the earlier release noted that the canopy is oversized, I haven't done a dry fit on mine yet.

The flight deck, tail surfaces and sponsons went together pretty well last night. Hopefully I will get some pics taken tonight.

:soldier

Cheers,
Rich
 
Well I had the Testors release, it had several endearing features I hope yours does not, for one thing the surface looked as if it had been sand blasted

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Had major sink marks every where

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And yes the canopy was a bit over sized

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I do remember getting a Squadron vacuform set to replace it, I don't remember it was the right size or not, I'd need to dig it out and check.
 
Mine has the same look to the surface. It doesn't feel too rough, hopefully it will disappear under some primer. It now has some raised rivets along most of the panel lines and a raised frame around the lower edge of the canopy opening. There aren't many sink marks either, especially ones as bad as on yours. The width of the canopy hasn't changed.

Cheers,
Rich
 
Interesting, I'm not sure I would consider adding raised rivets an improvement. One would have thought they could have polished the molds while they were at it. If you haven't found it here is a walk around of a museum aircraft plus some links to other sites and images.

Do 24 walkaround
 
I had this kit (Testors box original, not improved) plus a Goffy Models interior.

EDIT - this isn't my build! It is from Goffy Models and clicking the photo will take you to UMM-USA where you can buy it.

I used the Squadron replacement canopy as provided to them by Falcon and it was the right size. Actually, this kit is with someone else but I don't recall cutting the vac canopy to make it fit.

Regards,
 
Old Dog said:
Interesting, I'm not sure I would consider adding raised rivets an improvement. One would have thought they could have polished the molds while they were at it. If you haven't found it here is a walk around of a museum aircraft plus some links to other sites and images.

Do 24 walkaround
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Thanks for those.

Cheers,
Rich
 
sharkmouth said:
I had this kit (Testors box original, not improved) plus a Goffy Models interior.

EDIT - this isn't my build! It is from Goffy Models and clicking the photo will take you to UMM-USA where you can buy it.

I used the Squadron replacement canopy as provided to them by Falcon and it was the right size. Actually, this kit is with someone else but I don't recall cutting the vac canopy to make it fit.

Regards,
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Thanks for that. Checking some references, the kit cockpit looks more representative of a Do 24K, especially the radio operators station.

Cheers,
Rich
 
The flight deck. As I said earlier, the radio operator/navigator station looks like a Do 24K (the Dutch version) when compared to the Goffy interior and a couple of pics I found of the Do 24T. I'll try to modify that and add a few details. The instrument panel is from the kit PE fret. There are also seat belts for the pilot and co-pilot seats on the fret. There is a door that can be positioned as you wish that fits the opening in the centre bulkhead.

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The two fuselage halves. There is a lump on the upper aft fuselage (black marked area) between the mid-upper turret and tail that has to go. On the left fuselage half, the three portholes on the cargo doors (black marks) can be filled in on the version I'm building. According to some reviews, the portholes need to be relocated 2mm higher. I'm not going there.

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These show some of the raised rivets that I don't believe were on the original release. A little sanding will make them disappear. Also new, the raised reinforcing frame along the lower canopy opening, again with raised rivets.

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Moving on. :soldier

Cheers,
Rich
 
RichB said:
sharkmouth said:
I had this kit (Testors box original, not improved) plus a Goffy Models interior.

EDIT - this isn't my build! It is from Goffy Models and clicking the photo will take you to UMM-USA where you can buy it.

I used the Squadron replacement canopy as provided to them by Falcon and it was the right size. Actually, this kit is with someone else but I don't recall cutting the vac canopy to make it fit.

Regards,
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Thanks for that. Checking some references, the kit cockpit looks more representative of a Do 24K, especially the radio operators station.

Cheers,
Rich
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Well Rich, post some good interior shot. I'll have to build my own interior since Goffi is no longer in production.

Cheers, Christian B)
 
You could always check this out :D AIMS If you can find one, get the original Italeri release with the green plastic, much nicer to work, built one of those when I was a younger man :drinks
 
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