Project Warbird's LB-30

[Cvairwerks]

Looks like Eric Miller has most, if not all of his LB-30, AL557, home in South Carolina now. The wings were transported from Colorado to SC over the last couple of days. Go Eric Go...

[DH82EH]

Amazing project

[JohnB]

With all due respect to the owner and any volunteers...

Anyone have a good assessment on how viable of project this is?
In other words, is it something that might be completed in the near future?
Or is it something that can only be done with a "Doc" level of community support or "Champaign. Lady" / "Desert Rat" degree of fabrication?

[tulsaboy]

I've been following it on Facebook, where they post pretty regularly about it. They have a fairly complete airplane, with (it looks like) almost all of the major airframe components. They have been gathering smaller bits, identifying exactly what they need and then posting as they acquire them. It's pretty neat to watch, actually. They have already started replacing skins on the nose section. Should be neat to watch, especially if it does result in another flying B-24. Given the uncertain future of the Collings' B-24, it's nice that there is hope for another example to get in the air, even if it takes a decade or so.
kevin

[Cvairwerks]

I haven't seen her in person, but from the photos that I have seen, I would say somewhere between having a complete but disassembled project and the level of Desert Rat. He's certainly got more to start with than I have with my Fairchild.

[Pogmusic]

I tried searching for their FB page. Can someone post the link?

[Warbird Kid]

I tried searching for their FB page. Can someone post the link?

https://www.facebook.com/ProjectWarbirdSalvage

http://www.projectwarbird.com

[DH82EH]

Thanks for posting that link Chris.

Andy

[quemerford]

I'm hoping this will be a static restoration, keeping as much original material as possible. Anyone know either way?

[Pogmusic]

Thanks!

[Cvairwerks]

I'm hoping this will be a static restoration, keeping as much original material as possible. Anyone know either way?

Believe the intent is to make her a flyer, keeping as much original as possible.

[menards]

Are many PB4Y parts compatible with the B-24/LB30?

[JimH]

This is a monumental project. The B-24 is a highly complex airframe to rebuild, particulary the wing structure. It's the P-47 of bombers. I'd say 15 years...and I would happily eat crow if I'm wrong. The Urbana Ohio B-17 made huge strides early on, with a solid work force, but work slowed to a crawl when they started the wings. It'll be awesome to watch it finally get rebuilt. When we were giving rides out of Ft. Love in Colorado I'd always route Witchcraft over Ft. Collins to see if it was still there...then one year, it was gone...I'm glad it went to a good home.

Jim

[JohnH]

Are many PB4Y parts compatible with the B-24/LB30?

I asked an expert , answer is yes to PB4Y/B24, not sure on LB30.

[menards]

Are many PB4Y parts compatible with the B-24/LB30?

I asked an expert , answer is yes to PB4Y/B24, not sure on LB30.

It appears that the LB-30 Mark II is a little different that Diamond Lil, with some design changes. but its still earlier design that a B-24D. Pictures of this bird when a wreck showed it more together than it is now. Was it cut up for recovery?