Martin JM-1 Marauder color questions

gatormark91

Member since
August 2005

Martin JM-1 Marauder color questions

Posted by gatormark91 on Thursday, May 22, 2008 1:54 PM

I am currently converting an 1/48 AMT B-26 to a Martin JM-1 Marauder. Reference photos on the net are few and far between! I am looking for a few items on the colors/markins of these planes:

1). I would love to find more info on the plane below, shown on the tarmac at Luke Field, date unknown. I don't think it is Gloss Sea Blue because the markings are in black, not white. Maybe a glossy dark grey? Anyone seen a different anlged picture of this plane?

2.) I have heard that there were some three color JM-1s (non-spec blue/int. blue/white)? However, I have found nothing to support this - anyone have any info, or pics?

3.) A few years ago, I saw some great color photos of some JM-1s on the tarmac (maybe they were in Alaska, I don't remember?). They were brilliant color photos, showing the JM-1s in their bright yellow paint, taken from a high angle (like maybe a control tower). But, for the life of me, I have been searching everywhere on the net and can't find them again! HELP! Anyone know which photos I am referring to?

Thanks!

Mark

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:24 PM

Mark, I tried to google it and NOTHING comes up. Sorry my friend.........Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:28 PM

I take that back... I had MJ insted of JM. Tried again with the right one and lots come up. Try googling it and I think you`ll find lots of stuff!! Good looking bird.......Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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gatormark91

Member since
August 2005

Posted by gatormark91 on Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:39 PM

I am familiar with Google. I wouldn't have posted this if I hadn't Google'd JM-1s to death.

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:57 PM

Didn`t know that, just tring to help

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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namrednef

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September 2012

Posted by namrednef on Thursday, May 22, 2008 3:02 PM

Hey gatormark91!

This is what I have.....printed word and a pic in S/S B-26 In Action (verbatim from the book):

"Two hundred fifty target-tug Marauders were transferred to the Navy, being redesignated JM-1's. Essentially identical to late B-26B or C models, they were completely without armor or armament and had small carbuerator intakes and a revised tail position that looked similar to the early B-26 style. This example (pic), BuNo 66749 was operated by the Marines in overall chrome yellow."

The pic is credited to the Smithsonian Institution.....maybe you could look there for more info, but this is all I have.

HTH

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NCpilot79

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May 2008

Posted by NCpilot79 on Saturday, May 24, 2008 7:55 AM

I did some digging and managed to find several JM-1 pics. One is of the three color pacific scheme, and one is painted chrome yellow. Also, backing what was said earlier, the JM-1's were devoid of armament and armor, as well as configured with the early model tail, and low profile B and C model intakes. I'll try and scan, and post the pics.

For reference, there are GREAT pics of the JM-1 in the Warbird Tech Series, B-26 Marauder book.

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derekms

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January 2004

Posted by derekms on Saturday, May 24, 2008 9:20 AM

Here are some color profiles of a JM-1 and JM-2

http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/b/441/3/1/15

http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/b/441/3/1/16

Hope these help.

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gatormark91

Member since
August 2005

Posted by gatormark91 on Saturday, May 24, 2008 10:39 PM

Great stuff, thanks!

Those side views are awesome, wish I had a three-view on the multi-color target tug!

NCPilot - I would love if you could scan what you have, especially that three-color scheme. Either post them here, or email to me at markleon@hotmail.com.

Thanks!

Mark

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NCpilot79

Member since
May 2008

Posted by NCpilot79 on Sunday, May 25, 2008 12:07 PM

Well, I'd love to scan those pictures and post them, but I've been busy cussing at my scanner. Sorry guys, it's a flatliner..........Aghhhh! I'll see if I can get something sorted out.

As I said earlier, it's "Warbird Tech: Martin B-26 Marauder- Volume 29"