theplasticsurgeon Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Joining you with this Special Hobby 1/72 Martin Baltimore, Martin Baltimore, first flew 14 June 1941. Twin engine medium bomber, with two Wright R-2600 engines. Operated with RAF and Fleet Air Arm, Australian, Canadian, South African Air Forces, Free French, Greek, Italian, and Turkey. Italian after they joined the Allies, and the Greek AF in exile. The modelled aircraft operated from Gambut, Libya with 13 squadron Royal Hellenic Air Force, alongside and looking just like RAF Coastal Command. The Baltimore was never operated by front-line US services. The narrow fuselage similar to that of the Maryland, Boston, and Hampden, was restrictive of movement, preventing crew-members assisting a wounded colleague - contributing to the aircraft being unpopular. 1575 aircraft were built, but none survive intact today. The kit cost me £13.50 from Hannants, in 2002. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Glad to see this! V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Parts, Decals. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Nice subject for this GB, a kit that has long eluded me so I'll be keen to see how it comes together. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Interesting subject, I’ve always been a little bit fascinated by the Baltimore so looking forward to this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Welcome along Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Nice choice, interesting subject. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Interior decoration, and parts removed and trimmed. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronKSJ Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I'm looking forward to following this, nice subject. Will look great in the Coastal Command scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Crew stations prepared, and installed into the fuselage. and getting ready to make it look like an aircraft. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Here's the airframe assembled. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 That is a big butt joint for the wings Tim, did you reinforce them in any way or do you have faith in your glue? It is all looking really good. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 34 minutes ago, stevehnz said: That is a big butt joint for the wings Tim, did you reinforce them in any way or do you have faith in your glue? It is all looking really good. Steve. I'm a believer Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) Many years ago I built both the Frog Baltimore and Maryland - both interesting planes with decent performance but not something you come across very often. I am sure your Baltimore will be somewhat better than mine and it should build up into a rather nice looking plane. Cheers Pete Edited March 2, 2021 by PeterB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 8 hours ago, PeterB said: Many years ago I built both the Frog Blatimore and Maryland - both interesting planes with decent performance but not something you come across very often. I am sure your Baltimore will be somewhat better than mine and it should build up into a rather nice looking plane. Cheers Pete There's something about those two machines that is attractive. They deserve more exposure ;). I particularly like the Maryland. Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Engines and glazing fitted. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) I seem to remember that one of the problems with the Frog kit was the rear upper turret - The Mk III had a Boulton and Paul Type A turret with 2x 0.303 and frames, whilst the Mk IIIA, IV and V (which Frog claim theirs is) had a frameless Martin 250 CE8 turret with 2 x 0.50 AFAIK. Pete Edited March 2, 2021 by PeterB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Airbrushed Humbrol gloss white yesterday. Then left in the shed drying all night. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Masked up ready to airbrush upper camo, later this morning That scalloped edge is Postit notes. The rest insulation tape, with a bit of WhiteTak on the tail. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 If I painted anything and then left it in my shed to dry, it would end up covered in spiders and insects! That is why I don't airbrush all that much. Oh for a decent "man cave". Pete 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 All the ANA paint, and fading excuses at the ready. Airbrushed Humbrol 125 grey over the upper surfaces, Masking ready for the camo pattern. Olive drab, Humbrol 155. and demasked, 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 I like those colours, well done Tim! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, vppelt68 said: I like those colours, well done Tim! That means a lot to me V-P, thanks so much for saying. Got to say, that I'm very pleased with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 That is looking quite good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 Decals, and starting the canopy frames. 13 Light Bomber Squadron, Royal Hellenic Air Force. Looking at photos of Baltimores, most of the nosecone isn't really frames that are painted. Rather, flanges that are turned in and bolted together. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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