Popular Post pacificmustang Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 G'day All This was a thoroughly enjoyable build, the fit for the most part being excellent, although the fuselage centreline seam was quite stubborn to get rid of, followed by all the replacement of the lost detail, which would have needed doing regardless, the rivets tending too fade out towards the centreline. The only weaknesses of the model were the silly engineering that has you install the landing gear early on, and the exaggerated fabric effect on the ailerons, which I corrected by spraying several coats of primer, before sanding. Markings aside from the nose art were sprayed on through masks . The nose art came from ASK RAAF Mitchell's Part 2. For my money, the HKM Mitchell renders the old Monogram kit obsolete. I cant wait for them to released the solid nose versions in 48 scale. Eduard wheels and karaya metal gun barrels were used on the build. It represents a machine of 2 SQN Royal Australian Air Force 1944 Regards Bruce 82 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Well done! Nice to see one of these built. I have it waiting in the stash and have to agree on the note about it surpassing the Monogram J. It was a fun build in its day, the the HKM kit is now the best B-25 in 1/48. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karearea Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) Lovely 2 Sqn. B-25 Edited November 7, 2023 by Karearea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Superb build. These gun barrels from Karaya look fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Lovely subtle weathering. She's a beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 hours ago, BerndM said: Superb build. These gun barrels from Karaya look fantastic. As nice as they are though,I still prefer the Master Details ones Bernd . Thanks for taking the time to comment. Regards Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 A Beauty from down under! Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Stunning Mitchell there Bruce, really nice work 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I've built the Revell/Monogram B-25 several times and the Accurate Miniatures B-25 a couple of times. I have the larger 1/32 HK B-25, but have not touched it yet. I am very glad you gave your review of the build as it will assist me in what to look at during the 1/32 build. The looks of your Mitchell is just so good. Very detailed to a higher level than I have seen with the Revell/Monogram or AM kits. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Gorgeous result Bruce. It's the first I've seen finished and quite tempted to get one, certainly after seeing this for inspiration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Verrrrrry nice! 👌 Not my 'thing' but can't help but admire your work ... you've done a good kit justice! Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 25 minutes ago, woody37 said: Gorgeous result Bruce. It's the first I've seen finished and quite tempted to get one, certainly after seeing this for inspiration Thanks Woody. Surprisingly, it’s a kit I’ve not seen featured much online, at shows or on the social either. Regards Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Beautifully done. Very tempted to get one myself. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 12 hours ago, AliGauld said: Beautifully done. Very tempted to get one myself. Cheers, Alistair Do it Alistair !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Beautiful model - nicely weathered Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 What a beauty! Very well done! 👏👏👏👏 I suspect there’s a fair bit of weight keeping that nose wheel on the ground.😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle57 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Nice model, it looks very carefully crafted, very realistic. Great work on the signs. Compliments!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Magnificent Mitchell. The subtle weathering on the cowlings and the prop is very well done. Pete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Lovely work, that really is a great build, paint and weathering are spot on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Such an amazing build. I've always loved the Mitchell and you have done such a great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 ThankYou everybody for the very kind comments Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giampiero Piva Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Very nice ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 That's a beauty. Excellent build and paint. Most realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 (edited) I just found this. Truly excellent work and a fine tribute to the brave men of the 2nd Squadron of the RAAF. I am thinking of building an Australian B-25J. Do you happen to recall the brand of masks you used? The markings are very realistic. In addition, do you think aftermarket engines would improve the look of the engine? Thank you for posting this beautiful B-25J. Edited April 14 by 28ZComeback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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