Work in Progress "WIP" B-25J Mitchell.

Toshi,

You are doing a great job, again. This is the first kit I built when I came back to modeling and it was full of challenges not to mention filler. You are really doing a wonderful job.

Great seam work Toshi.

To bpanzer322,

Thank you for the warning, it's a great heads up going into the build. Toshi

To BrandonK,

Thank you for the support as well as read and reply!

To Scottrc,

Thank you, I'm just trying to keep up with veteran forum members.

Toshi

Here is what I have done so far for today 6/22/15 Monday.  I've read on several sites in regards to prime and what color to prime with.  The biggest critique I've seen so far was the color black.  Since I had a spray can of Testors Flat Black #1249, I figured; "What the hell, I'll try it out".  As for my little experiment?  I found it to be just as effective as if it were a gray primer.  Here are the results as such.

I airbrushed a Model Master Acrylic Gloss Clear #4638 in order to prep the B-25J for some very interesting decals.  I definately love these decals.  Check it out for yourselves.

Tomorrow, I'll seal the decals with Model Master Acrylic Semi-Gloss #4637.  As you can see, there's several aspects in thus build that still needs attention prior to it's completion.  I'll definately post any progress as such.

Toshi

WOW mr. Toshi !   That's a fabulous paint job, and nary a seam to see. great work !!!!

Nice work on the cals there Toshi!

To Jay Jay,

Thank you, I did a light coat and a few little touch ups here and there.  Thanks for the read and reply.

To Mustang1989,

Thanks, I did not realize the decals were one large piece.  It took a bit of moving it around to get it to lay flat.  Thanks for the read and reply.

Sounds like fun. You'll find that MM Acrylic Gloss Clear is one of  the worst gloss coats on the market. At least from my experience it is. I'm finding that Tamiya Acrylic Gloss Clear is the way to go for a nice smooth and shiny finish for those decals to lay down on.

To Mustang1989,

Thank you for the heads up on that.  That'll be the very last gloss coats I'll be purchasing from Model Master.  Unfortunately, no one near me sells Tamiya paints.  I know that Hobby Lobby has Tamiya glue, putty, primer, and these three piece weathering items that looks like a mascara case that women use in which I purchased one and it is amazing.  Not on my face, of course, Mrs. Toshi said I'm a lost cause!  LOL!  I'm sure Caitlin Jenner can reiterate on that one!  LOL!

I told Mrs. Toshi that I've been to a few hobby shops throughout the greater Cleveland area and had not seen what I have read or learned from forum members on FSM, so from today on, I'll rely on eBay.  I recall in my youth how I would go to the local pharmacy and be inundated with models and model tool supplies, those days of yore are now far gone.  

Thank you for your input and interest in this build, it means a lot to me.

Toshi

yes Toshi, me too on the Tamya paints.  I gotta get them by mail and dang I hate shipping charges.

To Mustang1989,  I wish i would have read your heads up sooner. I just bought 3 bottles of MM clear coats in varous sheens cuz that's what they had at Hobby Lobby.

Wow Toshi you zipped right by me you are now at about the same state of completion as I am and I have had the model for a couple of months!

Your work looks great so far and good job on those huge decals! Did you use micro sol / set? Actually one of the reasons I went with the Jaunty Joe version was to avoid those bedsheets of a decal!

I also noticed you did the same thing as I did and paint before putting the nose 'chin' on. You will probably be okay but I ran outa Valejo paint before I put mine on and the new batch (same color / serial number) did not match!!! Fortunatly I had just enough of the old paint left to go back and touch it up.

Right now I am finishing up the glazing, realized it needed a few more coats of paint. Then I will finish final assembly.

One thing you may not be aware of but that darn little ladder and boarding ladder that goes to the underside (parts 56 & 62) are 'required' as they act as a prop up as the model is a tail sitter. Shame but it is what it is.

Toshi,

She's looking fantastic! That decal across the wings must have been a bear to apply. How do you like the Testors silver so far?...Douglas

Great job, Toshi!

It's been fun to see your modeling skills progress so quickly! I really am impressed with how far you've come. This is really shaping up to be a great build.

-BD-

After I sealed the decals, I had to stop and rest for awhile.  I ended up turning in early for a change.  As for the decals, I used the Testors Decal Set.  

Yes, I saw that the ladder and the step stool were needed to prop the B-25J up, I'll hang mines from the ceiling.

Toshi

Yes sir, the decals took a little more time than most other decals.  As for the Testors silver, it works great!  It goes on smooth with a brush and or airbrush.  Most of the paints I have are Testors, Model Master, or Vallejo.  

Toshi

To BrandonD,

Thank you for the compliments.  I'm just trying to learn what FSM members are utilizing in their technique and I try to implement it from there.  Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not work.  LOL!

Toshi

Toshi, have you gotten to affixing the top turret assembly? I am a little confused about exactly how it goes on. If you look at my build log you will see what I mean.

Thanks!

Looks great Toshi.  Cool scheme too.  Whats the story behind the writing on the wing?  Obviously dig on the Emperor.  Reference gloss, you'll find that Alclad gloss is by far the best (I've tried them all).  Dries rock hard and smooth.  Depot Train and Hobby on W. 130th and Whistle Stop in Cuyahoga Falls carries the Alclad line (The WS is closed for renos right now though).

Joe  

To UlteriorModem,

I have yet to assemble that piece, I'm still working on the nose of the B-25J.  I should be at that point later today and I'll update you.

B-25J-25-NA, 43-36192 12th Air Force Corsica 1944

This aircraft was sent to India and was going to partake in the Pacific war.  The words was originally going to be on the side of the B-25, instead, the crew painted the top of the Mitchell.  

As for that hobby shop, I'll try to head out there next week.  Thanks for the tip and the read and reply.

Toshi

To my fellow forum members,

Here is my completed B-25J Mitchell.  The part that gave me some difficulty was the nose and as UlteriorModem mentioned earlier, the top turret.  Other than that, I will say I was not prepared for the decal, I had know idea it was that big and in one piece.  Luckily, I was able to overcome the placement of the decal.  

Here is my next build, A-10 Warthog, Zero, and Visible B-17 which is on route.

Toshi,

She turned out very good! I see that you're about to start the A-10 kit.I'll be following that thread as well.Once again great job on the B-25.

Wow Toshi. Your even more of a machine than I am. What do you have, and assembly line?

Steve

Fantastic Toshi! That turned out splendidly! Your skills are skyrocketing my friend.  :)

To roger_wilco,

Yes, the B-25J turned out to be a nice build for.  As I mentioned I had issues with the nose and top turret of the Mitchell, other than those two discrepancies, it was definately a fun build.  Thank you very much for always following my builds as well as helping me with builds.

Toshi