Who wants to go on an Adventure?

[Warbird Kid]

Sorry if we have already gone through this, and this is a repost but since all the B-24 chatter that seems to go on here i was surfing the registry and was wondering about these three examples.

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/b24regis ... 44262.html

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/b24regis ... 44263.html

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/b24regis ... china.html

I also hit Pacific Wrecks to find some very interesting results.

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/walkabout/ ... a/b24.html

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b ... 23752.html

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/douglas/wrecks/b24.html

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b ... 40387.html

What I wouldn’t give to have the means to be able to bring these wrecks home. Anyone have any news about the possible recovery of any of these aircraft? Im especially interested in this one:

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b ... 23762.html

Though what if some of the wrecks had human remains aboard that were recovered. I mean what if lets say one of these B-24's had the entire crew exhumed, would it still be a gravesite and therefore taboo?

[Xrayist]

IN the last Warbird Digest there was an article on surviving B-24 aircraft. According to the article, there is only one in India, and it is on display at a museum there. Nice photo of the plane as well. It is:
B-24J-90-CF 44-44213

[mustangdriver]

Heck yeah man, when do we go?

[Former Member]

I'd volunteer to go but I'm afraid Mrs. Peters would cut my balls off! Yeah I know...I'm whipped...lol!

John

[N3Njeff]

you could always start by recovering the B-24J that is in VT.

The gear and some wing parts can be used.

[Warbird Kid]

Id' call it "The Frankenator"

The Dream: To collect as many downed 24 wrecks as I can until I am able to look back and say "I've got a Surplus Yard". Using Privateer wrecks where I need to, and the end result.

Being able to call a fully flyable B-24 my own. I'd like it to be a J model, but if i recovered a substantial D model, lets say.

Well i wouldnt mind that either.




I know, my ideas must get really annoying after so many posts.

But my passion, this I cannot deny!

[bdk]

I'd sure like to see more info on this one!

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/b24registry/b24-china.html

[B29Gunner]

Hey Warbird Kid,

If you're really serious about going after a B-24, why not stop talking about it, and start DOING it? You can start buying parts now that suit your budget. Even something as simple as acquiring all the necessary gauges would be a good start, or you could buy a repro panel and start filling holes that way. But my point is if you're REALLY serious about doing a B-24, start building up a parts inventory NOW! The longer you wait, the more expensive it's going to be. Start now!

My best suggestion would be to first buy a set of manuals, especially a parts catalog. That is one item that will more than pay for itself, once you get heavy into the "parts aspect" of it all, you'll see what I mean. I would also highly recommend an Interchangeability & Cross Reference manual, these can be had for under $20. This is a very handy thing to have, especially if you're buying gauges, as it shows which types were correct for the various models of A/C. It covers lots of other things as well, again a very handy item to have on hand.

After you have all the manuals squared away, then you can decide what you'd like to focus on, since you don't have an actual airframe to work with. I would suggest looking into gun turrets. 250CE projects & parts are still attainable, and the methods and techniques needed to restore one would give you an idea of what a full blown project would require, albeit on a much smaller scale. But a turret would nonetheless be a very good project to hone your skills on!

I'll even kick your B-24 project off for you. PM me your address, and I'll send you a scrap piece off an Emerson nose turret. It might be completely useless, but it IS off a B-24...what more could a person want??