tonyot Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) Hiya Folks, Another model that I have been wanting to built for some time now was this 1/72nd Hasegawa B-25J Mitchell in the markings of 2 Sqn RAAF, using decals from DK Decals. The model was brush painted and reference photos were found in a couple of books including the excellent Allied Wings No.9 `The North American B-25 in RAAF Service' by Phil H Listermann. I`m building a 1/48th scale Monogram B-25 kit alongside this one and was amazed at how similar the kits are in breakdown,......even when it comes to interior detail,..... almost as if the Hasegawa kit was an updated and reduced version of the older, larger kit. DSCF2502 by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF2503_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF2507 by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF2504 by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF2475_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF2469_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF2509_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr Here is the Allied Wings book; And the DK Decals; Cheers Tony Edited February 27, 2018 by tonyot 74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Very nice one, Tony! What paint did you use for the uppersurface, if you don't mind? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Very nice build, weathering looks good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, 72modeler said: Very nice one, Tony! What paint did you use for the uppersurface, if you don't mind? Mike Cheers Mike,....I used Tamiya Acrylic Olive Drab,.......thinned with Vallejo Thinner Medium which makes it so much easier to apply with a brush,..... a tip passed on to me by the owner of my local model shop! Cheers Tony 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Great looking Aussie Mitchell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Another stunner mate, you’re on a roll! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 that's a beaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 One of my many ‘proposed’ future subject choices Tony, so it’s nice to see these decals applied to such a great build. Always happy to see you pay homage to us ‘Colonial’s’ every now and again. Cheers mate.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Sweet! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Very nice indeed Tony, as always. It 'll be a tailsitter, then! Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Lovely job. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Another jewel Tony. Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelbarnes Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Another excellent job Tony. Love the B25 in RAAF markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Brilliant! Love those DK decals - a lot of great options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenden S Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Top job painting by brush that is for sure. I would be interested in a video on how you did it, as I just don't have the spare $$ for an airbrush kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Brenden S said: Top job painting by brush that is for sure. I would be interested in a video on how you did it, as I just don't have the spare $$ for an airbrush kit. Hello Brenden, thanks, glad you like the model.....but sorry I don`t do video`s! I just use a nice wide, flat brush for larger areas and apply the paint as thinly as possible,.... building up the coats and sanding in between each one where required. I usually take 3-4 coats,....with the last one applied more like a dry brushing technique,...the scrubbing of which helps to flatten any lumps or bumps. Hope that helps, Cheers Tony Edited February 27, 2018 by tonyot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Fantastic Mitchell there Tony, Love it. currently working on an Australian based B-25 myself, hope it comes out as nice as yours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Tony, A great rendition of the kit. The exhaust staining treatment is very finely done. Your brush technique on the overall scheme is quite remarkable. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Very interesting scheme and perfect realisation - both as usually for you! I must admit, that Hasegawa Mitchell has some perfecty of shapes - I think this is matter of how canopies fit to fuselage for instance. And the surface which is just right. This gives so realistic effect. I wonder if new Airfix can looks better... Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Really great B-25 there Tony. Love the subtle weathering and overall finish. I've been tempted to go for the new Airfix B-25, and this has certainly inspired me to do so although this Hasegawa Mitchell rendering looks really good, as J-W says. Cheers Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 That is a very nice job! I'm sure Mr Hase would have looked at the Monogram kit for inspiration. There are a few differences - like the cockpit windows. http://s15.zetaboards.com/72nd_Aircraft/topic/804669/1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 fantastic MODEL MATE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 very neat as usual Tony A question, any idea why the back part of the turret got painted? Added armour? glare? Not a detail I've seen before which is why I ask. cheers T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Pitcher Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Another beautiful build Tony, looks very nice. I'm about to start the same kit and my chosen subject is a Squadron mate. I'll be modelling KO-K from 2 Sqn. Love the way your's turned out. Cheers, Ash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 good scheme choice, lovely work and nice to see it in Aussie colours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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