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1/32 HK B-25J 345th BG "Apache Princess"

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  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 7:55 AM

At 1/32 must be huge. Great looking model and base.

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Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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    February 2020
Posted by PhilliePhan79 on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 6:45 AM

Most impressive.  I'm going to reference these photos for weathering technique.  Well done.

  • Member since
    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 6:42 AM

Beautifully done ! Toast

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 5:55 AM

wpwar11

I'm blown away by this stunning build.  A true masterpiece.  The guy buying it is lucky.  Speaking of the gentleman purchasing it I hope he can pick it up locally.  I can't imagine shipping that thing.  I'm always impressed with the cockpit work and faded paint technique on your builds.  I always liked hairspray or chipping medium for realistic chipping but the frisket worked well.  Looking forward to seeing the Zero.  My reference pictures show those things were chipped to hell and back.

Paul

 

Thanks Paul. Well, actually the reason I agreed to build it was because the wings are supposed to be detachable. Unfortunately once built they are tight and hard to remove without force. I can't risk breaking it. Now I have to find a box that's at least 25 by 25 inches.  Same gentleman wanted a 1/32 B-17, but I politely turned it down. 

 

 

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 5:46 AM

damouav

Mate, I was getting a little worried as I hadnt sighted any builds from you recently.

Now I understand why, fanatstic work as always.

Look foward to the next build.

 

Thanks Damian. I decided to stop doing WIPs threads and will just post this way from now on. I hope your doing well in the land of everything will kill ya....

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2020
  • From: Maryland
Posted by wpwar11 on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:39 AM

I'm blown away by this stunning build.  A true masterpiece.  The guy buying it is lucky.  Speaking of the gentleman purchasing it I hope he can pick it up locally.  I can't imagine shipping that thing.  I'm always impressed with the cockpit work and faded paint technique on your builds.  I always liked hairspray or chipping medium for realistic chipping but the frisket worked well.  Looking forward to seeing the Zero.  My reference pictures show those things were chipped to hell and back.

Paul

  • Member since
    January 2017
Posted by damouav on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 3:31 AM

Mate, I was getting a little worried as I hadnt sighted any builds from you recently.

Now I understand why, fanatstic work as always.

Look foward to the next build.

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  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 12:46 AM

M. Brindos

That is positively mouth watering. Absolutely gorgeous, as always.

 

Thanks Mike

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 12:32 AM

That is positively mouth watering. Absolutely gorgeous, as always.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
1/32 HK B-25J 345th BG "Apache Princess"
Posted by lawdog114 on Monday, March 1, 2021 10:58 PM

I figured I'd share my journey with the monstrosity that has been consuming my life over the past month or so.  Against my better judgement, I took on the task of building the HK 1/32 B-25 J.  It's in the markings of "Apache Princess" from the 345th BG.  My research revealed it was shot down by AA fire while trying to bomb an airfield and railyard on Formosa in May of 1945.  The flight engineer was KIA, and the remainder of the crew were POW'd.

The guy I built it for supplied some extras, which included Master gun barrels, Brassin resin wheels, and the decals, which were made by Zotz.  I added PE seat belts I had in the stash. Main stars and bars were painted on with Montex masks.  The paint was AK Real Colors with alternating shades of OD 41 and faded OD.  I was happy with the effect.  This would have been a serious tail dragger, so I added 200 grams of Crossman BB's to the nose.  I tried a new chipping technique by using liquid frisket on the cowls (baby steps).  I was pleased with the effect. I intend to try it a bit more on the Zero I just started.

A few in progress pics.....

That's alot o' BB's

The effects of Liquid Frisket...

 

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

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