Roman Schilhart Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Dear fellow Britmodellers, here's my 1/72 Hasegawa B-26B Marauder, built from the box, with the addition of Quickboost gun barrels (QB72088) and True Details wheels (TB72026). I chose to represent 'Flak Bait', a well-known and well-documented aircraft from 449th Bomb Squadron, 322nd Bomb Group, operating from an airfield in England, 1944/1945.. 'Flak Bait' flew 202 missions until the end of the war. There's a number of original photographs on the internet, depicting 'Flak Bait' in various stages of weathering and in different weapon configurations. I tried my best to replicate what I've seen. Hasegawa's gorgeous boxtop artwork was used as a guideline, too. I painted with colors from Tamiya (XF-17) and Gunze/Mr.Hobby (H52, H53). Photographs by Wolfgang Rabel, IGM Cars & Bikes. Thanks for your interest, greetings from Vienna Roman Quite a lot of nose weight was required to prevent a "tail-sitter": Assembly was easy, as the Hasegawa kit has a very decent fit. I started painting with the base color, Aluminium. Then I applied Olive Drab to the upper surfaces and Grey to the undersides. Paint chips were done using Vaseline creme. Edited September 27, 2017 by Roman Schilhart 67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdsvidioman Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 That is a very nice build !. Well done, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Great model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Man, that is some fine work. Superior craftsmanship, phenomenal weathering, excellent photos and in-progress to boot. Gets no better than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Excellent Marauder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 A very nice Marauder. Very well painted and weathered. Excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Very nice for a very tired aircraft. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 One of my all-time favourite aircraft and my next major aircraft project (the same boxing of this kit). Love this build and glad to read that it didn't fight you during the construction. Great model Roman, hope mine comes-out that well. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Been in the wars, that one! Superb job! Could you describe the vaseline process please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 great little work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Moore Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 So Vaseline cream what??? Removed the paint? Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hi My Friend Roman!!! Congratulations for that wonderful work here!!! As advertised,you have done a great job with this masterpiece!!! About what I liked more...I was not sure, as all that what I have watched here liked me!!! it will be a huge lot of words to say something properly about this bird, but can summarize to say SIMPLY WONDERFUL!!! Thank you very much for sharing!!! Cheers. Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Happy Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Wow you really captured the look of a war wearied B-26👍 How well did the kit fit❓ Great job 😎 Mr.Happy(In name only) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Very nicely. done., Roman. i haven't heard of the Vaseline method. Well done. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 What a nice model! Those Hasegawa 1:72 WW2 kits really make wonderful models. There's a lot that I like and some things that I'd do different. I'd put a gun in the nose - it looks more interesting. I wouldn't fade the Olive drab so much and I wouldn't go so far on chipping effect. I'd leave the upper turret unpainted as they were i reality. Otherwise its wonderful and more detailed than 1:48 Monogram kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 What a stunning looking model - great skill and attention to detail. Fantastic stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 4 hours ago, Josip said: Otherwise its wonderful and more detailed than 1:48 Monogram kit. Absolutely!!! Another great example of what can come in 1/72! Who need 1/48!!!! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 excellent chipping on a 1:72 good job rgds John(shortCummins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Superb job Roman,love the war weary look you've achieved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Congratulations Roman. She certainly looks war weary! Incredible build and finish. Underside detail is superb too. Top stuff Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 On 28.9.2017 at 12:29 AM, Les Moore said: So Vaseline cream what??? Removed the paint? Nice job. On 27.9.2017 at 10:54 PM, John D.C. Masters said: Been in the wars, that one! Superb job! Could you describe the vaseline process please? Yes! I can recommend this technique, as there is no risk of damage to the paint or the plastic. It is easy to obtain and easy to use (compared with more 'professional' weathering products). You might substitute Vaseline for Nivea Créme or even Marmite (that brown stuff from down under). First, spray the basecoat (Aluminum) all over. Next, apply the chosen créme on the surface with a brush. Vaseline is transparent, so the only problem is, you don't really see what you're doing. Concentrate on those areas which will receive the most tear & wear (leading edges, engine panels, etc.). Work step-by-step, do not cover the whole airframe with Vaseline - if you put your finger in it you'll end with prints (personalized modelling then!). Here's how I did, starting on the inside, and working my way to the outer edges: To remove the créme, you simply tack tape over the surface and pull off again: I repeated the same process on the fuselage, starting on the front side: On 28.9.2017 at 7:36 AM, Mr.Happy said: Wow you really captured the look of a war wearied B-26👍 How well did the kit fit❓ Great job 😎 Mr.Happy(In name only) The Hasegawa kit has a very good fit and engineering, the only areas needing a little attention was the fuselage spine that has some sink-marks. Easy enough to rectify. I reckon this kit will make you happy, Mr.Happy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thanks Roman. That was very helpful. it seems easy enough, barring fingerprints! I may try that someday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Brilliant work as always, Roman! That is one weathered bird! Best Regards, Jason P.S. I look forward to your ICM Tu-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Stunning Roman, a thing of beauty. Great lesson in weathering too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I'm always impressed by the quality of your work Roman and this is no exception. Superb! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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