1:48 Consolidated B-24J Liberator

The real subject

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was one of the most numerous American heavy bombers of the Second World War. You can tell it at a glance by its slender wing carried high above the fuselage, its twin vertical tail surfaces and its nose landing gear. The B-24J version was built in the largest numbers of the whole family and flew over Europe and in the Pacific. A model of that span takes up a fair piece of shelf in 1:48 scale, and the markings on it play a large part.

What the set contains

This is a separate decal accessory for the modeler who wants to take his Liberator further than the equipment of the kit reaches. The particular list of motifs and of the aircraft the sheets belong to is given on the box and in the instructions supplied with it.

How to work with the decals

• Before applying them, check in the instructions whether the elements are self-adhesive or applied by the wet method; the procedure differs between decal sets, and soaking damages a self-adhesive film beyond repair.
• Keep the area under the decal smooth and preferably glossy; on a matte and rougher surface air is caught under the edge.
• Press the decal down with a soft cloth or a cotton swab, from the center out to the edges.
• Even the finished markings out with a final varnish in the sheen the rest of the model has.

Terms of supply

A decal set is supplied. The kit, the paints, the varnishes and the glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.