GB-52 1:48 Martin B-26 - Heavy Hitters IV

[Donivanp]

So here is the NMUSAF bird!!!
I don't really think it is correct BUTTTTTT!!!!!!!!

World War II Gallery Cockpits

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[Donivanp]

I'm not sure but either all the museum pieces are wrong, but most all later war aircraft I thought went to NMF inside and out per AAF instructions to save weight!

 

[Donivanp]

Started by studying the Eduard sets and scribing panel lines. Using embossing labeling tape to help guide and the reverse of a hobby knife.

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[Donivanp]

I put together some of the quick parts. Wings had large rings inside I had to file down.

 

[Crimea_River]

Good progress Don.

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far!

 

[Donivanp]

Well almost done with half a fuselage, etching panel lines is for sure one of my favorite things to do (sic)

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[nuuumannn]

Nice subject matter, Don. I built this as a kid and I can remember that typical of Monogram's big 48th scale kits it had issues. I found the nacelles, like the B-29 and B-24 kits didn't sit properly because of the lack of locating tabs, the intakes on top don't sit square either and need to be filed to size. It does look impressive once it's finished though. You'll also need lots of lead in the nacelles to prevent the tail sitting.

This model was my introduction to the B-26, which has a real slick look compared to its contemporaries.

Europe 160

 

[Wurger]

 

[Wayne Little]

panel Lines....Oh what fun......

 

[Crimea_River]

It will be worth it I think Don.

 

[Donivanp]

Thanks guys, If I were painting an OD/NG I probably would have not done it, but a NMF i feel requires it.

 

[Donivanp]

Mail call today!

Scribing goes on but is going well.

Worked on the engine cowls getting the (I think oil cooler cowls on.

Part ten is the (from the back) left and part 60 the rt. Doing part ten first and it was sunken in a bit. I used a bit if plastic strip to shim it up on both sides.

Next the issue of weight. I have this lead strips I bought back in the 90's while I was stationed in Georgia. I'm looking to use this. If I form it inside the radio compartment and cut the windows out of it I can get at least half the necessary weight. What I have at the moment is 58g. I need arounf 100 to keep it on it's nose.

 

[fubar57]

Lots of work there Don. If you recall my JM-1/B-26, lots of filler ahead, starting here... **** DONE: 1/48 JM-1 Marauder - Allied Manufactured Aircraft

 

[Donivanp]

Lots of work there Don. If you recall my JM-1/B-26, lots of filler ahead, starting here... **** DONE: 1/48 JM-1 Marauder - Allied Manufactured Aircraft

Cool I recalled someone had done it and that's the cat's meow. I can re read it and see.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice work so far!

 

[Donivanp]

Ok. Greg & Maty and all else who want to chime in. Take a look at my girlfriend, Not much of a girlfriend, I never seem to get a lot! Oh sorry went off there. Coming back home. Look at the nose. I only see a single cheek gun! supposed to be two each side. Looks to me to be the upper gun as well. 300 round gun. Commits!