Big Liberator

[Guest]

I've heard some talk of Hobbyboss releasing a couple of 1:32 liberators. Are they available yet, as they seem to be in the US

[Guest]

Hannants shows it as Future Release, none in stock, so perhaps not yet?

[BarryW]

Due soon...

It has received a lot of critisism for a lack of detail but I actually think Hobbyboss have been sensible by taking the Hasegawa approach to the kit rather than the Tamiya approach.

There are two barriers to the sale of these 1/32 4 engined heavies, size and price. HKM and Wingnut have taken the full comprehensive detailed approach so the kits are north of £300.

Hobbyboss in going the more basic route have produced a price south of £200 and in so doing reduced the price barrier to sales and logically increase the potential sales volume.

No doubt the the aftermarket will go to town producing sets to add the missing detail so you can have a choice, get the kit and enjoy building it out of the box or spend more dosh to 'tart it up' with added detail. You could then spend up to whatever budget you have to improve those aspects important to you.

To my mind the only real problem is how they have molded the turrets with that seam through what should be clear glass. That is one thing the a.m. will need to fix....

Here is a review

[boatman]

Hi talking of these big kits I wonder if they will bring out a 1/32 B29 or even more wonderfull a 1/32 kit B36 peacemamaker an wow what they would cost ?

[Peter Gillson]

This size of bomber weem to be getting popular, I'm surprised that nobody does any crew figures for them, especially a B-17 which would look great with a crew.

Peter

[Mini Me]

I'm surprised nobody does any of these in 1/87 scale!!! I'd practically kill to get any one of the above mentioned kits.
Cheers Rick H.

[minitnkr]

I agree. Been searching for a 1/87 P-38. I know someone made it some years ago, but can't find one now. PaulE

[AlanG]

Hi talking of these big kits I wonder if they will bring out a 1/32 B29 or even more wonderfull a 1/32 kit B36 peacemamaker an wow what they would cost ?

There has just been a discussion regarding this very question over on LSP. The dimensions that would be involved and the amount of plastic was mind boggling.

[BarryW]

Hi talking of these big kits I wonder if they will bring out a 1/32 B29 or even more wonderfull a 1/32 kit B36 peacemamaker an wow what they would cost ?

Not before a 1/32 Halifax I hope!!

[AlanG]

I've heard some talk of Hobbyboss releasing a couple of 1:32 liberators. Are they available yet, as they seem to be in the US

Not before a 1/32 Halifax I hope!!

And Wellington..... and Sterling

[yak face]

Ive seen plenty of them on e bay david , round about the £130-£140 mark . Lot of plastic for the money but youll need a BIG shelf, cheers tony

[Dave W]

And you will need a lot of lead in the nose to stop it tail sitting!. I put loads in my 1/48 B24D