Howard Moon Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Modelling has taken a back seat for the past few months but I have finally finished a project I started in April. Any enjoyment associated with this build was short lived as I tried to overcome fit issues with a badly warped nose and a fuselage seam that kept re-appearing! There were various other fit issues including the engine cowlings which all contrived to see this kit almost going in the bin. It is finished as MQ-A/FW130 of 226 Squadron in June 1944 and this aircraft took part in the bombing of Panzer Group West headquarters at Chateau de la Caine on 10th June, which for me was quite relevant as I visited the site in 2008 as part of a Staff Ride with the RAuxAF. Anyway enough of all that, onto the model. It was built OOB with the exception of an Eduard zoom set and paint masks and Quickboost gun barrels. The model was painted with Gunze/Mr. Colour neutral grey and olive drab after pre-shading. The OD was lightened and darkened to achieve the worn and patchy appearance this aircract had by that time. Messrs. Shores and Thomas's excellent series of books on 2nd Tactical Air Force were used as a reference, particularly the photos on page 148, (IWM CL106 and 107). National markings, codes and serials came from generic sets from Xtradecal and Modeldecal but the wing roundels were sprayed using my own masks as I wanted to replicate the faded and patchy appearance. And yes, they are supposed to be different sizes! Look forward to your comments, all the best Howard 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Lovely work as ever sir. I especially like the worn appearance of the paintwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Wow looks great, excellent finish. I built one of these and you get a lot of kit for your money, took a while to complete, but worth the effort. Thanks for sharing All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 beautiful looking model, really looks ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Really do like the look of this Mitchell.....very subtle work on the weathering ...excellent work.. just one thing ...is it the way it's lit ..or have you missed painting the framing on the turret ????? Regards Trevor ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 If you had problems, you sure beat them into submission. Great looking Mitchell, lovely painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trpsarge Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I like that, paint work is lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 That's a crackin build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob C Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Wow what an absolute beauty! Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 What a lovely model, well done sir! Not a subject that you see every day and nice to see an RAF Mitchell for a change. Re the `frame lines' on the turret mentioned earlier, it is correct not to paint them as they were perspex seam lines! Cheers for sharing your model with us, Tony O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Well worth the effort - it looks great. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 What a lovely model, well done sir! Not a subject that you see every day and nice to see an RAF Mitchell for a change.Re the `frame lines' on the turret mentioned earlier, it is correct not to paint them as they were perspex seam lines! Cheers for sharing your model with us, Tony O My mistake,and apologies to Howard... I was sure I had recently looked at photos of B-25s with some metal framing on the turret...must be the old grey cells getting muddled as usual! Regards Trevor ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo hermansen Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 (edited) What a Beauty May I ask what paints brand you used? Bo Modelling has taken a back seat for the past few months but I have finally finished a project I started in April. Any enjoyment associated with this build was short lived as I tried to overcome fit issues with a badly warped nose and a fuselage seam that kept re-appearing! There were various other fit issues including the engine cowlings which all contrived to see this kit almost going in the bin. It is finished as MQ-A/FW130 of 226 Squadron in June 1944 and this aircraft took part in the bombing of Panzer Group West headquarters at Chateau de la Caine on 10th June, which for me was quite relevant as I visited the site in 2008 as part of a Staff Ride with the RAuxAF. Anyway enough of all that, onto the model. It was built OOB with the exception of an Eduard zoom set and paint masks and Quickboost gun barrels. The model was painted with Gunze/Mr. Colour neutral grey and olive drab after pre-shading. The OD was lightened and darkened to achieve the worn and patchy appearance this aircract had by that time. Messrs. Shores and Thomas's excellent series of books on 2nd Tactical Air Force were used as a reference, particularly the photos on page 148, (IWM CL106 and 107). National markings, codes and serials came from generic sets from Xtradecal and Modeldecal but the wing roundels were sprayed using my own masks as I wanted to replicate the faded and patchy appearance. And yes, they are supposed to be different sizes! Look forward to your comments, all the best Howard Edited February 4, 2012 by Greg B Removing repeated photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 (edited) There were different types of turrets used on the B-25. Two types of Bendix turrets were used, one without metal frames and ones that had one central metal frame, the rest of the structural lines were perspex frame/join lines. There was also some variation on the use of metal plating and reinforcement. Difficult to say whether or not the frames on this very aircraft were metal or perspex. You'd have to see pictures or know detailed information on which type of turret was installed. If in doubt, I'd say, leave them unpainted as Howard did. I understand that most restored B-25 feature Martin turrets which are different again. But Howard - very very nice B-25 built! J Edited September 11, 2011 by JeffreyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Moon Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Well, I feel quite humbled. You have all been very generous with your comments, thankyou! Bo, the paints were all Gunze Sangyo Mr Colour. I used their neutral Grey H053 and the Olive drab is H304. There is another Olive Drab in the range specified for vehicles, (H078) and I used this to create some slight variation in the overall finish. In response to the turret question, the photo I have tends to suggest it was a Martin clearview turret. I am pretty sure it was the Bendix one fitted to B25-Js which had framing front to rear. Some also had an armour panel behind the gunner's head. There is a reference here: http://browningmgs.com/AirGunnery/04_top.htm Once again, many thanks for your comments best regards Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Its builds like this that have inspired me to have a go at aircraft modelling. I think some aircraft look better with a camo paint scheme over a NMF finish and this type is one of them. I'm glad it didn't end up in the bin as i'm sure you are now. You've made a mighty fine job of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 .In response to the turret question, the photo I have tends to suggest it was a Martin clearview turret. I am pretty sure it was the Bendix one fitted to B25-Js which had framing front to rear. Some also had an armour panel behind the gunner's head. There is a reference here:http://browningmgs.com/AirGunnery/04_top.htm Once again, many thanks for your comments best regards Howard Thanks for yours and JeffreyKs' responses on the turret...it looks like the B-25 I was looking at had the Bendix turret with some framing ...good to know the grey cells have not died completely ..must watch out for the details when I do a B-25 ....hopefully half as good as yours .. Regards Trevor .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harriermad Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 this my friend is a awsome build in a wartime dio setting it would be a show stopper very very well presented kit you must be a proud man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 That looks excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Very very nice, reminds me of Grumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Moon Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 this my friend is a awsome build in a wartime dio setting it would be a show stopper very very well presented kit you must be a proud man Thanks mate, you are too kind. Funnily enough a dio had crossed my mind but for my own sanity I am leaving it well alone for now. Very very nice, reminds me of Grumpy Cheers, at times it certainly made me f*****g grumpy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 She is just a beauty !!! Great Job !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inernutshell Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 so glad it didnt end up in the bin!!!!!! what a pearler!!!!!!! awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greased Lightning Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Despite the pain you've ended up with a superb model sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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