In any case the B-24 was immediately slashed from inventory as soon as the war ended, while the B-17 soldiered on in secondary roles. I can't place a source now, but I'm given to understand the B-24 was rather difficult to pilot.
In any case, if building a flying model I'd go for the B-24 :- )
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