PlaStix Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Excellent progress Steve. Glad you were able to get a reasonable fit of most of the fuselage. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Morning folks a quick update of yesterdays work,the poor lower fuselage join has been dealt with and sanded and this morning after a little tweaking the forward nose was fixed in place and a dry run of the glazing revealed an acceptable if not perfect fit.Last job of the day was to fix the tail and wings in place and she will be left to dry until tomorrow,day off today so any modelling time will go to the Phantom for the NATO GB. Edited May 16, 2016 by stevej60 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Agree John, they must have impressed modellers when they hit the shelves back in the seventies, Sure did! I got the B-17, I'm pretty sure as a birthday or Christmas gift, and I remember it as a turning point. I think I'd already built the 1/24 Airfix Stuka (which was a downer because I'd shown dad the Mustang and said, "I'd love something like this..." and then I get this ugly thing instead! But I still built it, and cannot now remember the details, such as how I painted all that surface area! But the B-17 made me appreciate 1/48. I also built the B-25H, and remember it as a fine kit. I think the weighted tires are a modern refinement, by the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Nice work on this! Following intently as I wish to do a Catch 22 Mitchell and was wondering whether to use the Monogram kit, am a fan of their stuff over quite a large era. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Nice work on this! Following intently as I wish to do a Catch 22 Mitchell and was wondering whether to use the Monogram kit, am a fan of their stuff over quite a large era. Thank's James,Hmmm difficult to give you an answer,as you can see it's a child of the seventies and suffers the limitations of the day if you want a Monogram kit and won't miss the decals try an old boxing from the early releases as I assume you will use the Catch 22 decals available,Accurate minutures I believe is the best kit in this scale which has also appeared in Academy boxes I'm not sure the versions produced and prepare to pay double the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Sure did! I got the B-17, I'm pretty sure as a birthday or Christmas gift, and I remember it as a turning point. I think I'd already built the 1/24 Airfix Stuka (which was a downer because I'd shown dad the Mustang and said, "I'd love something like this..." and then I get this ugly thing instead! But I still built it, and cannot now remember the details, such as how I painted all that surface area! But the B-17 made me appreciate 1/48. I also built the B-25H, and remember it as a fine kit. I think the weighted tires are a modern refinement, by the way. I notice my LMS has the 1/48 Superfortress in stock what a kit that must be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Think I would be happy to use the Monogram offerings, they look right overall and the surface detail (even subtly raised) suits a beaten up and weathered Mitchell to my eyes. I always liked their stuff, I remember the B-36 as a kid and had one as a teenager, struck me as not only highly enjoyable to put together, but just nicely detailed and looked right when complete. Anyway, will carry on watching and admiring... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 The Acc Min is a B/C/D/G, while the Monogram is H or J. Both decent kits at the least, but I don't think it is worth the conversion required to get from one generation to the other. (Most significant difference is a deeper rear fuselage on the later types, to accommodate tail gunner.) Monogram has raised panel lines (shock! horror!) but it is a perfectly respectable kit. bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Nice work on this! Following intently as I wish to do a Catch 22 Mitchell and was wondering whether to use the Monogram kit, am a fan of their stuff over quite a large era. My introduction to the Mitchell was "Hanover Street" with Harrison Ford, and the documentary about how Jeff Hawke flew Mitchells across the Atlantic for the filming. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hello,Steve - You're doing a fine job on this build and she's coming together very well indeed. Far be it from me to encourage you to divert valuable Fettling time to a 'Phantom' ask well!? Great work. All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Looking good Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan76 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 How do you replace the raised panel lines lost to sanding? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 <Sigh>Another 1:48 build tempting me to go up a scale. Late to the party Steve but erecting a bench to watch the rest of this one. Good stuff, with just the right hint of nostalgia! Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaterous Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) You're tempting me the pull out the one I started a couple years back-didnt get as far as you have, but I've gotten most of the interior done, just not put together. Yours is looking good. K Edited May 16, 2016 by kwaterous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Nice one Steve! You're making good progress, I've not built the B.25 but the other "Heavies" were good fun and a fine looking model when finished and the way it's looking this build will be the same! John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BushBrit66 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 The Monogram Mitchells are great detailed and accirate as are all their medium and heavy WW2 bombers. THe AM are so alo but of different versins and the odd error not shared by Monogram. The monogram H is really heavy on the detail. Nice job keep it up! Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 How do you replace the raised panel lines lost to sanding? Hi Texan,to be honest the kit doesn't have many to loose on the upper and lower fuselage I simply re-scribed the few lost with a sharp blade,the wings have no lines on the areas that need sanding. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Morning all,she has dried thoroughly and I,ve filled a few little areas ready for painting including the trenches around the nacelles,engines painted and next job is to clean up and fit the cowling's. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Nice build! i really like these old 1/48 bombers. Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Just spotted this! Great work so far Steve Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Thank's folks,table packed away for the day but got the intakes assembled and added,just popped the props on and dropped onthe glazing to show the fit which just needs a little tweak here and there,also wheels painted just waiting for a wash,sadly she still tail sit,s so I need to squeeze more lead in the little room I have left. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Evening folk's got the U/C fitted and dried tweaked the glazing for one last dry run so time permitting tomorrow she will go into the primer stage,I may have to mask and fix glazing for the painting which I never do normally we'll see. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 HI Steve check which one you are modelling, some B-25 top turrets looks to have framing, but are infact clear and what you are seeing is join joins for the clear perspex.. note the sides see this regarding armour, http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1196615682 and Don McIntyre's excellent walkaround http://s20.photobucket.com/user/DDonSS3/library/B-25J%20Walkaround?sort=3&page=1 HTH T PS Hi, Steve! Will be followin' this build, too. I was wonderin,' 'cause I've heard that the engine cowls were inaccurate on this kit, if the DMold resin replacement would fit. http://dmold-modelworks.com/contents/media/B-25DHG_page.JPG Whut d'ya think, matey? Thanks, S. Hi Unc I now there is alot of whining about the AM kits cowling, and the ineveitable resin, though Scott Van Aken just sanded them .. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234970880-b-25-cowlings-3-types/ I've not seen a load of wailing about the Mono J cowlings, a quick look at hyperscale gets this http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1463628349 Paul Budzik has a build where he talks about the cowlings http://paulbudzik.com/models/b25.pdf backdating a J to a D, but misses that the D has shallower rear fuselage... it's a detail I'll have a look at, but bear in mind there are 3 types of cowl, BM link, which may vary. HTH T Hi, Steve! Will be followin' this build, too. I was wonderin,' 'cause I've heard that the engine cowls were inaccurate on this kit, if the DMold resin replacement would fit. http://dmold-modelworks.com/contents/media/B-25DHG_page.JPG Whut d'ya think, matey? Thanks, S. Hi Unc I now there is alot of whinig about the AM kits cowling, and the ineveitable resin, though Scott Van Aken just sanded them .. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234970880-b-25-cowlings-3-types/ I've not seen a load of wailing, a quick look at hyperscale gets this http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1463628349 Paul Budzik has a build where he talks about the cowlings http://paulbudzik.com/models/b25.pdf backdating a J to a D, but misses that the D has shallower rear fuselage. Apparently the AM B-25B/C/D has problem with the nose as well http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1452088195/1/B-25+question but no photos to show problem... HTH T 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thank's for the info Troy,putting the kettle on and I,ll take the time to read through it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Morning folk's I primed in gray first thing this morning and a touch of filler was used on one or two small areas but the fuselage halves look fine which was the area that worried me,I have given her a first coat of Vallejo olive and plan to lighten up a couple of thin coats after it dries to fade the overall look,before the final coat I plan to add the now masked glazing. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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