Hobby Boss 81774 Consolidated B-24J Liberator 1/48 – plastic model kit

Hobby Boss 81774 Consolidated B-24J Liberator is a highly detailed plastic model airplane kit in 1/48 scale, representing the American heavy bomber from World War II. The B-24J Liberator was designed by the American company Consolidated Aircraft and, from 1943 onwards, played a key role in Allied operations, both in Europe and in the Pacific. The aircraft became famous as one of the most produced bombers in aviation history – with over 18,000 units built and operated by, among others, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), Royal Air Force, and other Allied air forces.

The B-24J was used in many strategic bombing operations, such as raids on German enemy factories, supply missions, long-range patrols over the Atlantic, and rescue missions. Characteristic for this version were its four Pratt & Whitney R-1830 radial engines, large high-mounted rectangular wings, and a glassed-in nose with a gun turret. Thanks to its advanced design, this bomber could carry up to 3,600 kg of bombs and had a range enabling long-range combat missions.

Hobby Boss 81774 Model Details

• Scale: 1/48 (approx. 44 cm length assembled, wingspan approx. 68 cm)
• Assembly version – high-quality plastic model kit
• Includes: precision-replicated fuselage details, cockpit interior, gun stations, bomb bay, and landing gear
• Large number of detailed parts (over 400 sprue parts)
• Clear panel lines and surface details
• Complete set of decals dedicated for various B-24J paint schemes
• Clear, illustrated assembly instructions

The kit is intended for modelers with intermediate to advanced experience – difficulty level 4/5 – due to the number of parts, the size of the model, and the interior detailing. The kit does not include photo-etched parts, metal barrels, or resin accessories but still faithfully reproduces the original aircraft in plastic.

We recommend this kit to all military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of World War II aircraft models. Building the model not only allows you to recreate a unique bomber in miniature, but also expand your knowledge of historic machines that played a fundamental role in the outcome of the conflict.

Category: Plastic military aircraft model kit.