Greg Boeser
2nd Lieutenant
Inspired by the PTO group build topic, but too late to enter, I've decide to post here.
The Skinny: convert a Monogram B-26B "long wing" Marauder into a B-26 MA "straight using a resin and vacuform kit from Ace109, and decals from Red Gekko.
The Target: a detailed model of the early B-26, showcasing its unique features.
Most general references about the first production batch of 201 Martin B-26 Marauders state that the B-26 MA was only used for testing and training. In fact, over half of the production run went to war with the 22nd Bomb Group in the SW Pacific and the 28th Composite Group in Alaska. The 22nd flew the B-26's first offensive mission on April 6th, 1942, and operated them exclusively until January 1943, when three of its squadrons converted to B-25s. The 19th Bomb Squadron continued to fly overhauled B-26 MAs , now stripped of paint and nicknamed the "Silver Fleet" from July 1943 until January 1944, when the B-26 MAs were retired from combat. Two squadrons of the 28th Composite Group operated B-26 MAs in Alaska throughout 1942, until they were retired from combat in January 1943. The surviving aircraft were then returned to the States, where they joined the training establishment.
Red Gekko's decal sheet provides numerous schemes for 22nd BG B-26s both in OD and NMF. It also includes other schemes for the short winged Marauders.
Status: Kit ordered, conversion kit ordered, decal sheet ordered
The Skinny: convert a Monogram B-26B "long wing" Marauder into a B-26 MA "straight using a resin and vacuform kit from Ace109, and decals from Red Gekko.
The Target: a detailed model of the early B-26, showcasing its unique features.
Most general references about the first production batch of 201 Martin B-26 Marauders state that the B-26 MA was only used for testing and training. In fact, over half of the production run went to war with the 22nd Bomb Group in the SW Pacific and the 28th Composite Group in Alaska. The 22nd flew the B-26's first offensive mission on April 6th, 1942, and operated them exclusively until January 1943, when three of its squadrons converted to B-25s. The 19th Bomb Squadron continued to fly overhauled B-26 MAs , now stripped of paint and nicknamed the "Silver Fleet" from July 1943 until January 1944, when the B-26 MAs were retired from combat. Two squadrons of the 28th Composite Group operated B-26 MAs in Alaska throughout 1942, until they were retired from combat in January 1943. The surviving aircraft were then returned to the States, where they joined the training establishment.
Red Gekko's decal sheet provides numerous schemes for 22nd BG B-26s both in OD and NMF. It also includes other schemes for the short winged Marauders.
Status: Kit ordered, conversion kit ordered, decal sheet ordered
