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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #45 on: January 27, 2012, 11:58:59 AM »
I like builds like this one- relaxed and with absolute pleasure to build ;)

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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #46 on: January 27, 2012, 05:41:34 PM »
:-ok

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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #47 on: January 28, 2012, 03:55:05 AM »
I like builds like this one- relaxed and with absolute pleasure to build ;)

Yes, this has been a really relaxing model to put together, even though I started it in 1981! :-roll :-eek No deadlines, no need for lots of research, just a cup of coffee now and then.

All of the decals are on and I'm finishing up the weathering tonight. Perhaps this will be ready for photos sometime during the weekend.

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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #48 on: January 28, 2012, 03:51:11 PM »
Can't wait for photos mate! :-jump

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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #49 on: January 28, 2012, 04:15:21 PM »
Maybe on Sunday, Sall--it's almost finished now! :-ok

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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #50 on: January 28, 2012, 05:52:54 PM »
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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #51 on: January 28, 2012, 11:19:13 PM »
Very near the finish line so here is a pic of the bottom. Still some dirt and dust to add before flipping it over for the final time.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_9204.jpg
Monogram B-25J--Completed

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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #52 on: January 29, 2012, 03:34:04 AM »
Exhaust gases look nice, is there any oil leaks? Can't remember that I see them

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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #53 on: January 29, 2012, 03:49:37 AM »
I like this US green paint for bomb bays. ;)
Looking very nice! :-clap

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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #54 on: January 29, 2012, 05:53:17 AM »
Thanks, all. Photos tomorrow.

Sall, I don't remember the manufacturer of that bomb bay green as it was painted in the early eighties when I started this kit. :-wise Most of the interior had been sprayed then and I didn't change anything when I re-started the build last year.

No.1, it must have oil leaking somewhere--there are two Wright radials on it! :-eek I did a light wash of oil staining around the cowl flaps and underside of the cowlings after this picture was taken. Actually, the R-2600s didn't seem to leak nearly as badly as some of the other Wright engines of WWII. I have a great book here with loads of photos of 345th Bomb Group Mitchells and oil staining isn't too pronounced on most of the airplanes.
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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #55 on: January 29, 2012, 05:57:14 AM »
I know that you take attention on all details mate :-ok

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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #56 on: January 29, 2012, 07:53:42 PM »
Here are a few photos of the B-25J:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_9213.jpg
Monogram B-25J--Completed

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_9215.jpg
Monogram B-25J--Completed

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_9216.jpg
Monogram B-25J--Completed

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_9218.jpg
Monogram B-25J--Completed

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_9222.jpg
Monogram B-25J--Completed

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_9224.jpg
Monogram B-25J--Completed


This airplane, 43-36199, was a B-25J-11 and served with the 345th Bomb Group, 501st Squadron. She had the eight-gun nose installed as a field modification, hence the lack of camouflage on the nose section. This mod made the airplane roughly equivalent to a B-25J-22. Notice, too, that the fuselage side gun packs have been removed and that the fuselage was unpainted where the fairings had been. These packs were usually removed when the gun noses were installed. The right rudder had been replaced (see next paragraph for a possible explanation) and the Group insignia was not repainted. The model depicts the machine shortly before its final mission.

On the mission of 28 April, 1945 this airplane was attacking shipping near Saigon and hit the mast of one of the target ships. Seven feet of the mast stuck in the horizontal stabilizer before finally coming loose. 1/Lt. Ralph E. Blount and his crew limped the airplane back home 700 miles with damage to the tail and one nacelle and the airplane was repaired to fight again. On 11 July the airplane was damaged by flak off the coast of Formosa. The crew got her home to Clark Field for a successful belly landing. The damage was considered severe enough that the airplane was written off.

It took me three decades to finish this, but I hope y'all find it of interest. Just for "old time's sake" I used the top turret from a long-gone B-25H that was scrapped and the nose is from a different J that's also broken up.
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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #57 on: January 29, 2012, 08:38:36 PM »
Very well done mate, I like it!!! :-ok

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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #58 on: January 29, 2012, 08:43:35 PM »
Top work and your explanation is so nice regarding to the specific subjects on this kit :-ok

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Re: Monogram B-25J
« Reply #59 on: January 29, 2012, 11:03:00 PM »
Nice work, subtle :)