**** DONE: GB-52 1:48 NA B-25 J/Mitchell III - Heavy Hitters IV

[rochie]

Username : rochie
First name : Karl
Category : intermediate
Scale : 1/48
Manufacturer / Model : Revell / B-25 J
Extras : Dutch Decal Dutchies in the RAF

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Mitchell Mk III "Margriet / Blasting Bastard !", No 320 (Dutch) Squadron, Royal Air Force, 1945 - Bravo Bravo Aviation

North American Mitchell Mk III KJ596 "Margriet / Blasting Bastard !", No 320 (Dutch) Squadron, Royal Air Force, 1945

www.bravobravoaviation.com

 

[rochie]

the kit

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

Nice one Karl, but note that there wasn't an antenna mast on the fuselage spine on the Mitchell III.
I've found that info regarding serial numbers lists etc for the Mitchell II, and I should have it all corelated and typed up, along with some info on the Mitchell III, by the time you arrive on Friday and, all being well, some other stuff for you too.

 

[Crimea_River]

Good one Karl.

 

[rochie]

thanks guys.

going to get the Tonka finished first while i have some days off before starting the new job, then get this one under way

 

[N4521U]

Good one.
I liked doing my Mitchell

 

[Wayne Little]

Beauty Karl...

 

[rochie]

thanks Bill / Wayne.

i'm looking forward to starting this one too, Bill

 

[Totalize]

Awesome Karl. I got these scale aircraft conversions weights for my Eduard/Hasegawa B-25J. Not sure if they would fit for the Revell kit but might be of interest to you.

 

[Wurger]

 

[CATCH 22]

Awesome Karl. I got these scale aircraft conversions weights for my Eduard/Hasegawa B-25J. Not sure if they would fit for the Revell kit but might be of interest to you.

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Different scale though...

 

[Totalize]

Different scale though...

You are right. I thought the Revell kit was 1/72.

 

[rochie]

Awesome Karl. I got these scale aircraft conversions weights for my Eduard/Hasegawa B-25J. Not sure if they would fit for the Revell kit but might be of interest to you.

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thanks for that but yeah mines 1/48.
i'll just stick a load of lead pellets wherever i can fit them !

 

[N4521U]

Plenty of room in the crawl space nose to centre section.

 

[Airframes]

On my old Revell B-25C/D kit, I was able to cram loads of weight into the nose wheel bay, as the inside of the bay can't be seen, with only the small auxuilliary door left open. I also got a bit of weight under the nose compartment floor.
This can be done on the newer Revell B-25J kit too, leaving the crawl space open and visible.

 

[fubar57]

Beauty Karl. Made one years ago as a ceiling dangler in my then four year old son. Hung there for a few months until it took a direct hit from a flak pillow....no chutes seen. I know, I know....old joke I've used before

 

[Crimea_River]

You hung your 4 year old son?

 

[SaparotRob]

Spare the noose and spoil the child!

 

[Wayne Little]