FSX PB4Y model

**tankerguy72** · February 17th, 2012, 20:30

Im going to start working on a gmax model of the PB4Y-2 Privateer. My main focus will be on the Hawkins and Powers fire bombing 4Ys. I would appreciate any help on finding info, 3-views, pictures, ect. on the privateer military or airtanker version.

Thanks,

Jeremy

**Gibbage** · February 17th, 2012, 22:28

For 3 views, check out http://www.bobsairdoc.com/ I have used them MANY MANY times.

Reading the catalog, they do have a photoset of the PB4Y-2 Firebomber. Looks like its only 1 photo for 3.00. Another polished alu photo x5 for 14.50. The problem is you dont know what the photo's are of.

The 3 views are better. They have 4 sets. 3 sets of the -2, and 1 set of the -1.

PB4Y-1 ‘Liberator’ 4 eng anti-sub (2) Sa 72770 OXF 5.00
PB4Y-2 ‘Privateer’ 4 eng anti-sub (2) Sa 72771 OXF 5.00
PB4Y-2 'Privateer' 4 eng patrol bomber Sb 11031 OD 3.00
PB4Y-2 Privateer 4 engine bomber SKF 15002 OD 3.00

OX Stands for exter detail with cross sections. That would be best. F is just a fact sheet. OD is just outline with detail. If it was me, I would just order all 4. They come on a big 11x17 sheet, so you can have them as wall hangers once your done. I have a few hanging on my wall from past projects =) The mimimum order is $20 anyways.

That should help you get started.

Here are some really nice shots of the bomber PB4Y-2 thats undergoing restoration.

http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/bi...2/pb4y2_59819/

Nice engine shots!

I wish you the best of luck in this BEASTLY project. Doing big bombers like this is no easy task. Hope this was helpfull and I really look forward to seeing it flying!

**tankerguy72** · February 17th, 2012, 22:58

Thanks!!! That was alot of help! Ill definitely order from them. As for that last link im not too happy about them changing c30 back to military style. They need to have fire bombing history preserved out there in museums also.

***Roger*** · February 18th, 2012, 05:00

This is great news Jeremy!:ernae:

**tankerguy72** · March 20th, 2012, 08:51

Here is a look at how its coming along. This is my first time modelling.

**stiz** · March 20th, 2012, 09:11

now that aint bad at all

**BillgjCook** · March 20th, 2012, 10:34

Wow That's looking good keep up the awesome work tankerguy72.

**roger-wilco-66** · March 20th, 2012, 11:25

:ernae::ernae:

**TuFun** · March 20th, 2012, 18:24

Looking good! The more I'm understanding how to skin aircraft (my first attempt...B-58), then the more I'm looking to create models myself. After seeing this, you've inspired me to check this out even more! -TF

**Cirrus N210MS** · March 20th, 2012, 22:04

here is some photos i took of the fire bomber Version of the PB4Y

**Cirrus N210MS** · March 20th, 2012, 22:08

**strikehawk** · March 20th, 2012, 22:48

Quick question, did you take the first set of pics at the CoNA opening at NASNI? I was there also but didn't get any shots of the 4Y, too busy with buds from my HCS-5 days, and trying to look at the ladies without getting caught by the wife.

**airattackimages** · March 21st, 2012, 02:17

Yep those shots are definitely CoNA at NASNI. I was there on media day.

Tankerguy actually arranged for 121 to fly into Hemet (it used to fly out of here on fires.) Then he flew back to AZ with them. Since he does have his license, they let him fly her for part of the trip. Pretty badass.

**tankerguy72** · March 21st, 2012, 19:48

Originally Posted by airattackimages

Yep those shots are definitely CoNA at NASNI. I was there on media day.

Tankerguy actually arranged for 121 to fly into Hemet (it used to fly out of here on fires.) Then he flew back to AZ with them. Since he does have his license, they let him fly her for part of the trip. Pretty badass.

Yeah I might have to say that was the best day of my life

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**tankerguy72** · March 25th, 2012, 11:39

Some more work done

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**crashaz** · March 25th, 2012, 12:50

Looking good!! BTW the pic of the open pit mine.... that is of the mine out near Casa Grande right?

**Bone** · March 25th, 2012, 13:08

Originally Posted by tankerguy72

Yeah I might have to say that was the best day of my life

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Oh yeah, very cool.

**tankerguy72** · March 25th, 2012, 13:45

Originally Posted by crashaz

Looking good!! BTW the pic of the open pit mine.... that is of the mine out near Casa Grande right?

Yeah that was by Casa Grande. we did a go around and flew over that on the left downwind to base.

**Milton Shupe** · March 25th, 2012, 15:28

That's looking great TG! Keep after it

**Cag40Navy** · March 25th, 2012, 18:24

Awesome job! Cant wait to see how this beauty and do some runs down the 9 Mile!

**crashaz** · March 25th, 2012, 19:32

The plane is based out of CG or just a stop on the way? Had no idea they had planes based out of there. I heard about Coolidge.

When I was a kid they had all these Privateers sitting over at an old airfield just north of Riggs Road.... you could see the tails from the freeway.

Aha! Found it.

http://www.airfields-freeman.com/AZ/...E.htm#memorial

**tankerguy72** · March 25th, 2012, 20:50

Yeah its based there now. The group that bought it from Hawkins and Powers during the auction keep it there. Ive visited Coolidge, pretty cool they have 7 C-130 hercules there and a DC-7.

**fliger747** · March 26th, 2012, 10:34

The one you have in your Avitar is probably the same one that used to fly (low) over my house north bound almost every day during fire season. Fairbanks Alaska.

Great sound, like a pack of Harley's going over! T