russ c Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Howdy Everyone, Just finished my attempt at building my second Dutch B-25 Strafer from Monogram`s 1/48 B-25J kit Finished in the markings of `Lienke` of the ML-KNIL/RNIEAAF, No 18 Squadron, Based at Batchelor Field, Australia, 1944-45...... ... to complement my earlier B-25C I built a little while ago. Incorporated a few modification to the kit, the main one being that Dutch `J`s only had two nose guns as opposed to the four guns fitted to US examples....... ......to make room for a bomb sight I believe. The only other mod`s were the position of the nose venturii, seat armour and an extra aerial. Added ignition harness, brake pipes and aerial wires. Decals are a mix of: Dutch Decals sheet DD48056, Flevo Decals sheet FV48002 and the kits Noticed from photo`s these were very weathered with lots of areas where the previous owners markings were painted out This was Lt Hagers second `Lienke` the first was a B-25D. Hope you enjoy the pic`s, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Very nice indeed, Russ. It is a mean looking machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I love it Russ! Great work on a Monogram classic, given a lot of TLC by a gifted builder. The B-25 has long held a place in my heart; one that was owned by a wealthy businessman in our county, H.H. Coffield, was parked at the Cameron airport for several years when I was a kid. His pilot, an ex-Luftwafe flyer, flew it into Cameron and for some reason, he was soon out of the picture and Coffield had to wait until someone else could pilot it out. I have that Monogram kit in my stash and have a "wild-eyed" plan to build it along with the Monogram B-26 and AMT A-20 simultaneously, in a sort of assembly-line process. Do you have any advice or suggestions regarding any pitfalls or problems to avoid with this kit Russ? Cheers, Gary. 🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Great build and finish, and beautifully photographed. Admiring Quack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 That's a lot of lead in the front office!As always a very impressive build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Gary Brantley said: I love it Russ! Great work on a Monogram classic, given a lot of TLC by a gifted builder. The B-25 has long held a place in my heart; one that was owned by a wealthy businessman in our county, H.H. Coffield, was parked at the Cameron airport for several years when I was a kid. His pilot, an ex-Luftwafe flyer, flew it into Cameron and for some reason, he was soon out of the picture and Coffield had to wait until someone else could pilot it out. I have that Monogram kit in my stash and have a "wild-eyed" plan to build it along with the Monogram B-26 and AMT A-20 simultaneously, in a sort of assembly-line process. Do you have any advice or suggestions regarding any pitfalls or problems to avoid with this kit Russ? Cheers, Gary. 🍻 Thanks Gary, re: the kit, there`s no real pitfalls that I can think of, bit of filling and sanding here and there. Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Awsome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Another cracking job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Another utterly superb build Russ. Always a pleasure to see your work. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 That’s just beautiful in every way Russ. The story of these Dutch pilots is truly amazing when you consider that both their European homeland and Far East colony had been overrun by the enemy. Assembling in Australia, they formed a formidable squadron and fought the entire war with some crewmen not knowing their families plight until well after the war. As always, wonderfully built, painted, dramatised and photographed. Cheers.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) Russ... this is a truly beautiful work with realism and markings that reflect an overlooked era. Postwar Pacific. I really like the subtle changes in olive drab which denote overspray of US markings. Bravo!! Edited September 27, 2019 by 28ZComeback 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 That's nice Russ, looks like a mean one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 12 hours ago, 28ZComeback said: Russ... this is a truly beautiful work with realism and markings that reflect an overlooked era. Postwar Pacific. I really like the subtle changes in olive drab which denote overspray of US markings. Bravo!! Thanks DJ, It is actually a wartime B-25, the Dutch Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force actually flew missions from Australia during WW2, see Dave`s ( Rabbit Leaders ) post above. They flew similar missions to the US Strafers, skip bombing shipping, attacking Ports and anchorages etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_K Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 That's a really nice paint job and a great looking build. I just started building the strafer with the solid nose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 23 hours ago, Johnny_K said: That's a really nice paint job and a great looking build. I just started building the strafer with the solid nose. Thanks Johnny, You don`t see many of those these days, look forward to seeing it done Cheers Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHaa Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Hallo Russ, A beautiful Mitchell and in Dutch colours ! Was it not restored recently ? Thank you for showing this old warhorse 👍. Reminded me of my old Dutch B-25. I made mine a straferversion with asolid nose, that plane flew on a later date in the Dutch Indies. I will show it in a new topic, also for some inspiration for Johnny K. :-) With kind greetings, JohnHaa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 38 minutes ago, JohnHaa said: Hallo Russ, A beautiful Mitchell and in Dutch colours ! Was it not restored recently ? Thank you for showing this old warhorse 👍. Reminded me of my old Dutch B-25. I made mine a straferversion with asolid nose, that plane flew on a later date in the Dutch Indies. I will show it in a new topic, also for some inspiration for Johnny K. 🙂 With kind greetings, JohnHaa Thanks Johnny, I don`t know if it was recently restored, I`ll have to look it up Cheers Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crane Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Nice build! Nice pictures! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 A wonderful job!! Looks almost like the real thing!! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Another beauty there Russ,....... and the photography is top notch as usual too, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 A superb build as we've come to expect Russ,great job on the Monogram classic they still build well after all these years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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