From the archives... Eduard-egawa B-25 Batllin' Betty

[kyledehart5]

Skip below to get to the photos...I think I finished this one up about a year ago. It was my 4th ever airplane build. And the last one I have completed thus far. I actually have been thinking it's about time to crack into another one. I was re-arranging display cases and cleaning some stuff up and took the opportunity to take some better photos of this build. It is the 1/72 2003 Hasegawa tool of the B-25 boxed by Eduard with all the goodies included.

The kit, wasn't bad. The Hasegawa plastics for the most part did what they needed to. However, the nose assembly being a separate piece was sort of a pain, and there was always a gap I couldn't quite get rid of on top of the fuselage. You'll see what I mean in the photos. Got a little frustrated at one point on this one and just decided to finish it, so there are a few spots that didn't really get the attention of being sanded and filled smooth. I just wanted it finished. The Eduard extras that I added were nice, even though you can't see a lot of them. 

The livery I chose as it is one of the planes that Joseph Heller was on. I though that was cool. This was the special edition Angel of Mercy boxing so if anyone needs any B-25 liveries just let me know. I have several more. These are also Eduards "new" decals, which I have just found out about so I could've made this look a little better. Having said that, the decals were one of my issues. I didn't notice at first but some of the stenciling didn't have a carrier film at all so when I dipped them they just floated away into tiny pieces of 1/72 letters/numbers. Oh well. It actually didn't turn out completely horrible but it is a reminder that sometimes the kit wins. Lol. I still enjoyed it, and it was another learning experience for my aircraft modeling.  Like I said, maybe time to break into another one soon. If you read all that then thanks for your patience, here are the photos.

[406 Silverado]

Now wouldja just loogathat! I didn't know you built aircraft Kyle and that's a good-looking B-25. I didn't know that Eduard had put their spin on a B-25 but it looks to be a well detailed kit for the scale.


I see what you're saying about the gap and all but even still, the build turned out well.

[handiabled]

Hey! Great looking B-25 Kyle! I'll have to talk you into building more things with wings in the future

[406 Silverado]

Oct 14, 2023 10:09:45 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Hey! Great looking B-25 Kyle! I'll have to talk you into building more things with wings in the future

And this is just the guy that'll do just that.

[kyledehart5]

Oct 14, 2023 7:01:37 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Now wouldja just loogathat! I didn't know you built aircraft Kyle and that's a good-looking B-25. I didn't know that Eduard had put their spin on a B-25 but it looks to be a well detailed kit for the scale.


I see what you're saying about the gap and all but even still, the build turned out well.

I dabble, sir. That’s about as much as I can say. Lol. Lots to learn on that front but I do love airplanes too, most particularly the piston engined ones, I like them loud and dirty. I do have one jet in stash, the hobby boss A-10.

[kyledehart5]

Oct 14, 2023 10:09:45 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Hey! Great looking B-25 Kyle! I'll have to talk you into building more things with wings in the future

thank you! Every now and again I like to take flight. I’ve actually just dug out this tiny little 1/72 Arma Hobby PZL P.7 I may get into soon.

[ogrejohn]

Very nice looking bird and one of my favorites!

[floki]

Very nice B-25

[adt70hk]

That's turned out very nicely indeed!

Very well done.

Andrew

[jeaton01]

I am surprised to see the fit problem on the nose on a newer Hasegawa kit. Bummer! Still, a good effort.

[kyledehart5]

Oct 14, 2023 12:20:53 GMT -5 ogrejohn said:

Very nice looking bird and one of my favorites!

thank you!! I’m also a big Fan of the B-25

[kyledehart5]

Oct 14, 2023 12:22:51 GMT -5 floki said:

Very nice B-25

thank you!

[kyledehart5]

Oct 14, 2023 14:51:41 GMT -5 adt70hk said:

That's turned out very nicely indeed!

Very well done.

Andrew

thanks Andrew!!

[kyledehart5]

Oct 14, 2023 14:55:03 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

I am surprised to see the fit problem on the nose on a newer Hasegawa kit. Bummer! Still, a good effort.

I feel like it was molded in too many pieces. And the bit of separate extra armor there was the worst part. However I’m also aware that this could’ve been entirely a me issue and not the kit at all.

[stikpusher]

Gotta love the guy who wrote Catch-22. Excellent subject choice. Wow on the fit of the kit... just wow... Nice job of doing the best you can with what you've got.

[kyledehart5]

Oct 15, 2023 13:59:41 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Gotta love the guy who wrote Catch-22. Excellent subject choice. Wow on the fit of the kit... just wow... Nice job of doing the best you can with what you've got.

Maybe mine was just mismolded a bit or something. I don’t know. The top around the turret just didn’t want to close up even without interior and like I said, that side nose armor piece were the worst parts. I have it on top of a cabinet so no one sees the top of the fuselage. Looks better that way. Lol. Thanks for the kind words.

[TJ]

What others have said. You definitely need to build more wingy things. This looks great.

I just picked up a Hasegawa gun nose J on the clearance shelf at my LHS. The box had all kinds of extra goodies inside

[kyledehart5]

Oct 16, 2023 4:56:52 GMT -5 TJ said:

What others have said. You definitely need to build more wingy things. This looks great.

I just picked up a Hasegawa gun nose J on the clearance shelf at my LHS. The box had all kinds of extra goodies inside

Thank you very much. I do enjoy them. I just have to get into the mood or find a spot where they fit in with the auto builds. Because usually the airplane immediately becomes my stressful project. lol. Maybe after I finish the second half of my gift build for my Dad I'll break another one out. 

[Medicman71]

Very nice!

[kyledehart5]

Oct 17, 2023 11:26:20 GMT -5 Medicman71 said:

Very nice!

Thank you!

[deafpanzer]

NNICCCEEE!!! Ahhh, you do build cars and planes so I think I can lure you into the Dark Side to build a tank one day!

[Joe Rix]

Kyle, you turned out a very nice looking B-25 despite the obstacles the kit threw at you. I'm always leery of kits that have separate nose or tail sections. It's a recipe for an ill fit in my book. You have a future in aircraft modeling. Don't waste it  . All kidding aside, you did a great job there.

[kyledehart5]

Oct 18, 2023 18:54:10 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

NNICCCEEE!!! Ahhh, you do build cars and planes so I think I can lure you into the Dark Side to build a tank one day!

I bought a Sherman once…I still have it, safely sealed in its box. 😬😂 And thank you!

[kyledehart5]

Oct 18, 2023 21:37:47 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

Kyle, you turned out a very nice looking B-25 despite the obstacles the kit threw at you. I'm always leery of kits that have separate nose or tail sections. It's a recipe for an ill fit in my book. You have a future in aircraft modeling. Don't waste it  . All kidding aside, you did a great job there.

Thanks Joe! Really appreciate it. Don’t worry. There will be more aircraft in future. Lol

[M1Carbine]

Beautiful B-25.

-Bob

[brandonk]

I really like the B-25's and I need more in my stash. Very nice build. Love it!!

[atomicholiday]

Looks great Kyle. I’m digging the nose art.👍. Nice job.

I dabble in planes too, but I’ve never actually finished one. Maybe someday…

[kyledehart5]

Oct 19, 2023 8:24:44 GMT -5 M1Carbine said:

Beautiful B-25.

-Bob

Thank you Bob!

Oct 19, 2023 9:35:17 GMT -5 brandonk said:

I really like the B-25's and I need more in my stash. Very nice build. Love it!!

Thanks very much! the B-25 is a great plane for sure. 

Oct 19, 2023 10:08:18 GMT -5 atomicholiday said:

Looks great Kyle. I’m digging the nose art.👍. Nice job.

I dabble in planes too, but I’ve never actually finished one. Maybe someday…

Thank you! Dabble is a good word for my aircraft builds. Maybe finish 1 a year but I’ve yet to do one this year. Still time I suppose.