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1/72 & 1/48 ASW Liberators Part 1: Canadian Sub-hunters For the B-24D in 1/72 and 1/48 scale

Stock Number: AOD72001 & AOD48001

Reviewed By  Paul Bradley, IPMS# 35554

MSRP: $7.89 for 1/72, $9.89 for 1/48 Website: www.aviaeology.com The B-24 was used extensively by Commonwealth forces in the anti-submarine role, and this sheet form Aviaeology, a Canadian company, provides decals and extensive details for the specially-modified Liberators used by the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII. The sheet is intended to be used in conjunction with Belcher Bits Liberator GR.V conversion sets for your B-24D models in either 1/72 or 1/48 scales. It is obvious that extensive research has gone into this project, and full details of each featured aircraft are included. These options are: Liberator GR.V 586/A, 10 (BR) Squadron RCAF, Gander, 1943. Liberator GR.V 595/X, 10 (BR) Squadron RCAF, Gander, 1943. Liberator GR.V 600/N, 10 (BR) Squadron RCAF, Gander, 1943. Liberator GR.V 600/N, 10 (BR) Squadron RCAF, Gander, 1945 - this option features some nice nose art. Liberator GR.V BZ792/G, 224 Squadron RAF, St. Eval, 1944. The decals are very well printed and feature a minimum of varnish, so there is no trimming involved. The fuselage roundels have separate red centers to aid in alignment. A full set of stenciling is included in both scales. According to Aviaeology, these decals are compatible with the Micro/SuperScale systems and also with Solvaset, though I would advise testing first, as Solvaset is much stronger than the others. For anyone contemplating a non-US Liberator, these decals will provide great inspiration, and at a very reasonable price. On that basis, I can recommend them. Many thanks to the good folks at Aviaeology for the review samples.