Completed this back in February. The 2nd time I've done this kit. Having started with modeling several years ago, I've since improved, and a lot of my previous builds were not up to snuff anymore. So they land up taking a flight to the recycle bin, and I get another kit. This one is much better than the first, not without it's flaws though. I typically glue "glass" pieces in place temporarily before painting, and then remove after painting, and applying decals, so I can finish whatever I need to inside. Which is what I did with the nose piece, so I didn't have to try and mask off guns. Well I wasn't paying attention and realized after I had already dipped the nose art decal in water, that it was supposed to be partially on the upper nose glass. So I had to position it down farther. Oh well.
Revell's 1/48 B-25 Mitchell "Jaunty Jo"
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Re: Revell's 1/48 B-25 Mitchell "Jaunty Jo"
Great looking Air Apache build. What OD and Neutral Gray paints did you use on this one?
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Re: Revell's 1/48 B-25 Mitchell "Jaunty Jo"
Nice, Keyda. Whowouldaknown on the nose art!
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Brilliant job! I wouldn't have been able to tell the nose art was out of place. It looks perfectly placed as it is now! Way to go!
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Re: Revell's 1/48 B-25 Mitchell "Jaunty Jo"
That’s a beauty! Ditto on what has been said redrafting the nose art.
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Re: Revell's 1/48 B-25 Mitchell "Jaunty Jo"
If you didn't mention it I certainly wouldn't have known
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Re: Revell's 1/48 B-25 Mitchell "Jaunty Jo"
Oh she’s a big’un. Well done, Keyda.
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Re: Revell's 1/48 B-25 Mitchell "Jaunty Jo"
Still using Model Master until my stash runs out. I used some faded OD as well, and mottled it in over top. Still playing around with different techniques, and finding what I like.Stikpusher wrote:Great looking Air Apache build. What OD and Neutral Gray paints did you use on this one?
Thanks everyone!
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Re: Revell's 1/48 B-25 Mitchell "Jaunty Jo"
Very nice!
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Re: Revell's 1/48 B-25 Mitchell "Jaunty Jo"
I agree about Model Master. I just acquired a truckload of Humbrols so I'm working to transition to them.
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