vlpbruce
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 15, 2015 11:40:59 GMT -5
Hello everybody, Here is my latest offering. I found the Accurate Miniatures B-25 C/D at the show in Indianapolis yesterday. My Uncle was a pilot in this squadron in World War Two. Sadly, he passed three years ago, so I want to make this as a tribute to him. Here is the box art:  Here is the sprue shot:  I hope to get a start on her this afternoon |
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Post by Leon on Mar 15, 2015 12:31:33 GMT -5
A fitting tribute to your Uncle Bruce  ! I'll be following along.  |
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Post by TRM on Mar 15, 2015 12:37:09 GMT -5
Very cool build!! The kit and the story!! Count me in!!
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 15, 2015 15:23:46 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
The kit looks like it is well engineered, so I don't expect many problems tiht it.
We'll see.
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Post by Tojo72 on Mar 15, 2015 16:48:44 GMT -5
Should be a nice one.Will you do much scratching on this one ?
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 15, 2015 18:08:29 GMT -5
Thankfully, no. I think I will only need to make the blast deflectors for the .50's. Then again, you never can tell  . |
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Post by JimD on Mar 15, 2015 18:33:54 GMT -5
I've had one of these kits in the stash for years. Very nice one. I look forward to seeing one built up finally. This will be a great tribute. Getting my popcorn.
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what to build, what to build . . . Ok THAT one!
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Post by Rick on Mar 15, 2015 19:36:38 GMT -5
This should prove interesting. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. A tribute always brings out the best.
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 15, 2015 21:38:33 GMT -5
Hell yeah!!!! You have my attention! I am going to build B-24J next month... perfect timing!
Great tribute by the way... great seeing you yesterday too!
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 16, 2015 7:08:43 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I should have something to show this afternoon.
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Post by mrt51 on Mar 16, 2015 7:11:19 GMT -5
I look forward to future updates!
Terry
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 16, 2015 10:53:49 GMT -5
Do 'im proud Bruce.
May not have a front row seat but I just bought my ticket.
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 16, 2015 14:02:14 GMT -5
Looking forward to it Bruce!
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 16, 2015 16:32:55 GMT -5
Thank you all. I did get a little bit of time in today. I got most of the interior assemblies built and even got some zinc chromate on. I'll be getting some of the shading and detail painting done tonight. I can't remember the last time I was painting two days after starting a model   Thanks for following |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 16, 2015 21:42:10 GMT -5
You are definitely on roll! Looking at those great wingy kits at the show really helped to get you inspired?
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Post by JimD on Mar 17, 2015 0:21:45 GMT -5
Wow...that was fast. You'll have this one done by the weekend at that pace Looks good. Can't wait for more. Really looking forward to see how the fit on this one compares to the AM kits I've built in the past. They've all been great. You are definitely on roll! Looking at those great wingy kits at the show really helped to get you inspired? You can only resist the wingy side for so long...feel the kerosene flow through you...bwaaahaahaa... |
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 17, 2015 9:45:07 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
I have been wanting to build one of these kits for quite a while. When I was ready, the kit had been discontinued (of course). When I saw it Saturday, and at the price ($35), I had to do it.
Unfortunately, Uncle Al seldom talked about what he did. He did start to open up a little bit the last few years he was alive, so I did get a little glimpse of what the crews went through (it could not have been pleasant).
I did ask him what his plane number was, and he told me he did not have a set plane. Apparently, the crews flew whatever planes were ready on that particular day.
I am hoping to get a little more detail painting done this morning. If I do, I'll have more pictures this afternoon.
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Post by dupes on Mar 17, 2015 9:54:08 GMT -5
This should be cool. Don't have one of these in the stash so I'd love to see it built up!
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 17, 2015 14:46:10 GMT -5
Moving right along on this baby. AC paint/build stages are definitely different than the 'normal' for other subjects but that doesn't seem to be slowing you down one bit. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 17, 2015 21:59:56 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
I have been getting a little more done on the interior. I hope to have pictures tomorrow.
Bill, you are absolutely correct. I do not remember when I had to do so much painting before assembly.
Right now, I am wondering how to do the intricate masking and painting of the nose art and cowlings. I am pretty sure it will come to me.
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 19, 2015 16:24:37 GMT -5
Hello again everybody. It has been a few slow days detail painting. I am making some progress though.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 21, 2015 13:13:27 GMT -5
Fantastic detail painting!!! Looks like I have to do the same... hope you have found a great online reference site for interior painting?
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Post by Tojo72 on Mar 21, 2015 13:26:15 GMT -5
Nice work on the interior.
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Post by Leon on Mar 21, 2015 14:12:03 GMT -5
Nice work on the interior Bruce ! Detail painting looks great. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 21, 2015 15:51:00 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
Andy, I haven't looked online. I have the Squadron walk around of the Mitchell. From what I understand, most of the US planes were painted pretty much the same.
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 10, 2015 16:06:33 GMT -5
Hello everybody, I finally managed to get all of the interior painted and installed. After that, the fuselage went together pretty well. There are a few seams to clean up, but it's not too bad.   Thanks again for looking in |
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Post by Leon on Apr 10, 2015 17:46:17 GMT -5
Making good progress Bruce! Interior is looking sweet. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 10, 2015 19:00:02 GMT -5
Thanks Leon. I'm hoping to have this one ready for paint in a week or so. We'll see.
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Post by TRM on Apr 11, 2015 8:38:29 GMT -5
WOW Bruce...interior looks amazing!! Almost a shame to close her up!! Keep up the good work!! |
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Post by JimD on Apr 11, 2015 10:03:59 GMT -5
Looking great, Bruce. You're moving right along on this one. |
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