Revell B-25J Build
Black Primer > Vallejo 71.094 Green Zinc Chromate > Rustoleum Clear Gloss > Oil Wash (1:2 lamp black & Burnt Umber) > Rustoleum Clear Satin
Added a few pieces of lead wire on the bulkhead (painted red or black).
Added a few pieces of lead wire on the bulkhead (painted red or black).
Saw pictures in a walkthrough that the instrument panel was green with only the dial faces black so tried to replicate.
Tamiya XF-16 dry brushed and then Testors red and yellow enamel for details.
Tamiya XF-16 dry brushed and then Testors red and yellow enamel for details.
Crankcase painted with a 50/50 mix of Model Masters Intermediate Blue (FS35164) and Testors Light Grey Flat.
Cylinder Heads Tamiya XF-16
Overall detail of the kit engines is pretty basic.
Cylinder Heads Tamiya XF-16
Overall detail of the kit engines is pretty basic.
Added a few pieces of 0.025 lead wire for interested on the cockpit sides.
Added a piece of .035 lead wire (painted red) and two pieces of 0.025 wire (painted black).
Added a few lengths of Lead wire (0.015 and 0.025") for interest
Bomb-bay internal (partial). added two lengths of 0.035" lead wire (painted black) and short length of 0.025 wire (painted red).
These were not tied to anything seen in a walk-through, just added for interest and skill development.
These were not tied to anything seen in a walk-through, just added for interest and skill development.
Cockpit and bomb-bay bulkheads in place (unglued)
Tail sitting test.
Have 3/4oz of lead shot in the bombardier tunnel under cockpit.
Have 3/4oz of lead shot in the bombardier tunnel under cockpit.
Have 5 x 1/8 lead shot in the baggie - enough to get the nose down (along with the 3/4 oz already inside)
Time for some figures.
I've watched some videos (uh-oh) I think I'll need to come back to these to improve...
So here's where I've hidden the weights - hopefully enough to keep the nose down.
Ready to glue-up
And it's sealed.
Looking like an airplane now.
I used a razor saw to separate all the cowling flaps. Then decided to see if i could open a few up. Steam from a kettle and boiling water didn't help too much and ended up breaking one so didn't push it any further.
Nastiest gap in the kit.
These engines could use some spark plug wires.
Upon further research i found out that each cylinder requires two wires (so port and starboard will be different).
Now with a bit of paint. To be more accurate I'd need to add 14 more wires as the 2nd bank of cylinders would have them too - but my hand was cramping so this'll do 😉.
Nose attached.
1st attempt at panel shading. I'm not drunk - just a novice airbrush user.
Tamiya XF-53 Neutral gray for the bottom colour. It has a slightly bluer tint than the spray primer i used.
Masking complete with tape and white 'poster-putty'.
Air-brushing the top complete with Vallejo Olive Drab. I'm very satisfied with how the masking turned out too, maybe not fully accurate but no seepage, runs or other issues.
I think i'm done with bomber for a while. Too much glazing to do when you don't have pre-made masks.
Gloss coat applied - next step decals.
Those gun-pod barrels look kinda puny. Lets see what some 1/16 brass tube will do.
Glued in some sprue chips to give some internal support.
Probably not to scale, but much more fearsome.
Some gaps on the decal sheet's insignias. Luckily doesn't show on the model.
Decals and gloss coat completed.
Gun package installed. Brass painted Testors 'Gunmetal'
Sun-bleaching oil wash. I tried to focus on the upwards facing surfaces.
Wiped and then a second application to higher faded areas.
After the light and dark washes were sealed in under gloss-coat I wanted to try my hand at adding some repaired battle damage.
0.010 styrene cut down, primed and the crazy glued to the wing.
0.010 styrene cut down, primed and the crazy glued to the wing.
Masked and ready for some Olive drab.
Kommentare
4 1 August 2020, 19:26
Count BuggulaReally nice work on that interior detail - the extra colors on the wires really go a long way. I don't know if it's just the way the camera shows it, but that gloss you're using might be too much - it leaves it looking very plastic. Maybe try a matte finish instead of satin, or find another gloss that doesn't go on so thick?
3 August 2020, 16:14
gorebugOnce i'm through with these cans I'll try to pick up some that I can use an airbrush with - should help to get some thinner coats. Also, i think the macro lens and flash in a soft box makes things look a little glossier than what the eye would notice.
4 August 2020, 05:18
Count BuggulaYeah, I wondered if that's the case. Either way, you're doing a great job - way more detail than I put into mine!
I really wish there was a better tooled 1:48 B-25J because I'd love to do it again, and while there's a good B model out there, I'm just not as interested in it for some reason.
4 August 2020, 14:57
Count BuggulaNice work with the putty. I tried that method on my Corsair and really didn't like how it turned out so I redid it holding a stencil 1/2" away from the model. My B-25 was just straight lined tape. Yours turned out really well.
7 August 2020, 17:53
gorebugThank you for the kind words! I'm pleased with how using the putty turned out, but on one side the line is a bit busier than it probably should be.
12 August 2020, 05:46
