That's how it all started. The Swiss modeller Ueli Hebeisen intended to build a model of a US bomber that has a connection to its homeland. The choice fell on the B-24 Liberator that crashed at Wyden Castle on July 19, 1944, as this event is well documented in various sources. The only, but important, detail that was missing was the color of the nose art, because there were only black and white photos available. The search for information about it began ...
B-24H Jackpine Joe model in 1:72
There is currently no kit of exactly this model. However, the Hasegawa kit is the best starting point for a 1:72 scale model. Although it is a kit for the B-24 J version, an H version can be built from it with a few additional parts and modifications. All available addon parts have been purchased to ensure that the replica is as accurate as possible.
Photo of all the parts used to build the Jackpine Joe model in 1:72
The typical Ford nose, which a Czech modeller offered on ebay, is very unique. There are only a few of it on the market. The decals are self-drawn and then produced by a printing service.
Here are a few photos of the completed model and the construction of this now famous bomber.
