theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 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 post Share on other sites
vppelt68 7,036 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Glad to see this! V-P Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Parts, Decals. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz 11,126 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 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 post Share on other sites
zebra 8,696 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Interesting subject, I’ve always been a little bit fascinated by the Baltimore so looking forward to this one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Col. 12,058 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Welcome along Tim 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TonyOD 3,085 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Nice choice, interesting subject. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 Interior decoration, and parts removed and trimmed. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
AaronKSJ 933 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 I'm looking forward to following this, nice subject. Will look great in the Coastal Command scheme 1 Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 Crew stations prepared, and installed into the fuselage. and getting ready to make it look like an aircraft. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 Here's the airframe assembled. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz 11,126 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 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 post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 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 post Share on other sites
PeterB 10,180 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (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 by PeterB 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RidgeRunner 8,322 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 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 post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 Engines and glazing fitted. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
PeterB 10,180 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (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 by PeterB 1 Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 Airbrushed Humbrol gloss white yesterday. Then left in the shed drying all night. 7 Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 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 post Share on other sites
PeterB 10,180 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 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 post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 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 post Share on other sites
vppelt68 7,036 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I like those colours, well done Tim! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 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 post Share on other sites
Corsairfoxfouruncle 25,031 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 That is looking quite good. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,133 Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 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 post Share on other sites
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