Popular Post Roman Schilhart Posted September 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2020 Dear fellow Britmodellers, here's my 1/72 Hasegawa B-25J in colors of the Soviet Air Force (VVS) in 1945. Built with addition of PART photo-etch and CMK resin parts. Painted with Gunze/Mr.Hobby acrylics. Photographs by Wolfgang Rabel. Thank you for your interest in this topic. Best greetings from Vienna, Roman 85 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I always like your models, and Wolfgang's excellent photography really shows them off properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkers Finest Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 A very unusual colour scheme,I like it. Regards Hawkers Finest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 It`s perfect ( as usual ) Roman!!!!!! I like the unique color scheme complimented with the Soviet markings. Wolfgang`s superb photography makes this outstanding subject even better. Congratulations Roman and Wolfgang!!!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Lovely job mate,........ I do like this camouflage scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 An excellent build and I too like the camouflage colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I didn't realize the VVS used the Mitchell, very interesting. Smashing job Roman, beautiful build and finish. Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) Perfect finish and weathering!! How did you weather the underside? It’s very impressive and makes me want to start my all black B-26. Edited September 18, 2020 by 28ZComeback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 55 minutes ago, 28ZComeback said: Perfect finish and weathering!! How did you weather the underside? It’s very impressive and makes me want to start my all black B-26. Thank you for feedback, Sir! I sprayed the undersides Gunze H77 Tire Black which I find more suitable for small-scale models than pure Black. The paint was applied over a pre-shaded basecoat. I washed the panel lines with White artist oils to accentuate details. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Beautiful work, great choice of scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Wow! This is so beautiful! The color scheme is perfect, and it's the first time I've ever seen it. I know the Soviets continued to use Lend-Lease B-25's as navigator trainers well into the 1950s. I met a former Blinder/Badger/Bull navigator who was extremely proud to have done his initial schooling on the "Meetchell." Excellent work on this--really does the aircraft justice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 That is truly beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Hi My Friend Roman!!! Congratulations for your wonderful Mitchell bird. I have never watched before one in this wonderful colors, and like a huge lot the way you have finished it. The color mix looks impressive and the weathering great. Watching the undersides, I was making memories about a color I had been using a long time ago from the now Old, defunct and Forgotten Pactra Brand named Hot Rod Primer that was at that time recommended for tires... But think you younger guys don't know about this paint. Anyway, your build liked a huge lot and is so nice that I was thinking in get one kit ti replicate, but it would be a little difficult as only have in my stash the B/C version, so will have to wait for a pair of H/J appeared, as was thinking in make a solid nose cannon armed version, a gunship, and one of this variety as yours. Thank you very much for sharing, Cheers, Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Superbly created and photographed Mitchell in a livery that is sure to encourage interesting discussions! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Interesting scheme, great build and painting, top tier pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Very cool,never knew Soviets used them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 22 hours ago, Sky Keg said: I like the unique color scheme On 18/09/2020 at 10:48, Hawkers Finest said: A very unusual colour scheme 22 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: I didn't realize the VVS used the Mitchell, 4 minutes ago, Tojo72 said: never knew Soviets used them The VVS made very extensive use of the B-25, it was one of their main medium bomber types. It is often forgotten they were also the biggest user of the A-20 Havoc/Boston There is a lengthy article on Soviet B-25 use here https://lend-lease.net/articles-en/b-25-mitchel-in-14-gvbad/ The colour scheme came about after the USA dropped camouflage, the VVS wanted planes painted, North American asked how would you like them, the scheme is based on standard VVS later war bomber colours and pattern this is one on a test flight in the US before delievery camo scheme note the pattern is similar to one of those specified for the Pe-2 18 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: The color scheme is perfect, and it's the first time I've ever seen it. I know the Soviets continued to use Lend-Lease B-25's as navigator trainers well into the 1950s. the VVS made use of a lot of lend Lease types for some time, they used P39 and P-63 into the 50's, their tricycle undercarriage made them very good as trainers for jet pilots. Great Model @Roman Schilhart 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 That's fantastic, always wanted to build the kit with this scheme too since it is even proven with an original color photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Very nice build! I really like it. Great finish and subtle weathering. That's a nicely photo-referenced one but not all B-25s in VVS service used that scheme. Some discussion here https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235076820-b-25-markingscheme-ideas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 What a great finish in a great scheme, you've done a lovely job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Superbly finished Roman a great scheme too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Roman, you always build beautiful models but I think this is your best one yet. The colour scheme is something rarely seen and looks excellent. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoD Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 What a lovely model and a scheme. Great modeling ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 That is a beautiful build, Roman! It's incredibly realistic looking. I really appreciate the VVS scheme too. I'm getting more and more interested in VVS lend-lease aircraft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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