tonyot Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) Hiya Folks, After previously building an ex Dutch Mitchell of 5/3 PRU in India wearing the earlier Dark Bosun Blue scheme,... here is another representing one of the later RAF serialled aircraft used by the unit,... these had been impounded by the USAAF before finally being re allocated to the RAF in India. These later Mitchell`s were fitted with a clear cupola in the dorsal position in place of the turret unlike the earlier aircraft which had the position plated over and they also wore a PRU Blue finish, as seen on this model. As usual, the model was brush painted,.... there is as WIP is here for anybody interested in the cupola and camera positions; Here are both models together; DSCF3360_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr And here is the new model; DSCF3355_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF3357_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF3354_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF3358_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF3350_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF3351_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF3353_NEW by Tony OToole, on Flickr Cheers, Tony Edited May 14, 2018 by tonyot 43 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Yet another beauty - and brush painted makes all the more remarkable! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Splendid, as usual, Tony. I recently took delivery of an Airfix B-25C/D and the DK Decals sheet so I'll be referring to your build when I get round to making it. I doubt it'll turn out as good as your one though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Love it!! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Beautiful models, as usual. Congratulations Tony you only create works of art. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Beautiful young sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Fabulous stuff as usual Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Another great build Tony. The Mitchell certainly suits the PRU Blue colour scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Wow I hadn't expected it but the Mitchell looks best in PRU blue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Congratulations Tony , another fantastic looking build , I wish I could match your output in both quality and quantity. Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Great work Tony. Looks lovely in blue! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Are there any aircraft types that don’t look good in PRU blue!?! Superb work on an obscure subject as always Tony 👍 Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Yep, just plain and simple awesome. What a fine pair you have there! (Ahem-hem) Does anyone else find it a little odd that Mitchells were used as PRU aircraft? I mean they aren't particularly fast, long ranged or high flying compared with other beasties in their class. I guess in the CBI you made do with what you had. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Thanks everybody for your very kind remarks,....I am just glad that you like it/them!! 17 hours ago, Beard said: I recently took delivery of an Airfix B-25C/D and the DK Decals sheet so I'll be referring to your build when I get round to making it. I doubt it'll turn out as good as your one though. I`m sure that it will look great,... don`t put yourself down! As long as you enjoy it, that s all that matters! 2 hours ago, Gazontipede said: Does anyone else find it a little odd that Mitchells were used as PRU aircraft? I mean they aren't particularly fast, long ranged or high flying compared with other beasties in their class. I guess in the CBI you made do with what you had. When the only option was the Blenheim, then I suppose that the Mitchell was ultra modern! For the long ranges involved,.... flying from India as far as Rangoon and beyond, the recently arrived Mitchell`s were manna from heaven to the RAF,..... WITH 2,000 Gal of extra fuel in the bomb bay and the turrets stripped out,.... flying at 30,000 feet it was about the only aircraft capable of doing the job,.... although there were losses. 2 hours ago, airbus320 said: Are there any aircraft types that don’t look good in PRU blue!?! A man after my own heart lol!! 3 hours ago, Neil.C said: Looks lovely in blue! As above,.... yes it does look rather nice! 11 hours ago, occa said: Wow I hadn't expected it but the Mitchell looks best in PRU blue. As above! Cheers everybody, Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Great build Tony Keep them coming Cheers Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Another splendid Mitchell Tony. Might have to get myself one of these as your builds have inspired me a lot. Cheers Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Great job on this one 👍 The 25 looks really good in that color. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 ToT, Another great Mitchell? Ho, hum. Seriously, she's a beaut! You got the unpainted leading edge of the flaps, too, my friend- I AM impressed! So, have you gotten to the bottom of that case of Airfix Mitchells, yet? I don't see how you can be so prolific, yet so good- at the same time! You da man! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Wonderful work, they both look great 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Another stunner Tony, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Just found your thread Tony, excellent work, she looks the biz. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Very nice B-25! The new Airfix kit is becoming prevalent on this forum, and the excellent builds are inspiration to acquire one (not that my efforts would necessarily be that good). Your PRU plane is a beautiful replica. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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