AaronKSJ Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 (edited) I'd like to stick this here for the time being. Will probably be a few weeks before I make a start as I'm part way through a P-38 build in the Lockheed GB I bought this kit at the beginning of last year when I got back into modelling again, and have been putting off the build for fear of making a mess of what looks to be an amazing kit. I think the time is right for me to give it a bash at long last! I've got the Eduard mask and zoom set. Mainly got the etch for the seatbelts, not sure if I'll use the IP or not. I had been thinking of leaving this kit in the stash and buying the Airfix P-40 to build instead. I'm really curious to see what the new Airfix kits are like, but there's a P-40 STGB later in the year, so here we are with the B-25G! Aaron Edited May 11, 2019 by AaronKSJ 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 A strafer-Mitchell! Excellent taste Aaron! I'll tag a long for the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Another classic type when it comes to Sharkmouth or other teeth on the nose. Being 1/48 scale, I would have a go and using the IP as it surely enhances the pit. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronKSJ Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Christer A said: Excellent taste Aaron! Anything from WWII America with twin engines in 1/48 scale makes me drool. I'm very excited to see ICM are releasing a B-26 at the end of the year 1 hour ago, Basilisk said: I would have a go and using the IP I'll need to have a proper look at the kit supplied IP - but I seem to recall it's quite nice. It's the clear sort that has a decal applied to the rear, and I think it will be more 3D. But I'll certainly consider the etch if it'll look better. I was having a bit of read over some previous builds / reviews of the kit and from what others have said the shark mouth version should be painted olive drab over white, and not OD over neutral grey 😖 Found a couple of B&W pictures which look to confirm the white belly. I have to admit that I have a certain amount of the FEAR at the prospect of painting so much white! Unless anyone has any picture evidence to show that it might have been painted OD/NG at a later point in it's life? 🤞 Aaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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