JohnB Posted May 11, 2021 Posted May 11, 2021 I have decided to go ahead and get started on this kit. Should make a good looking model. This is the scheme I plan to go for (unless I change my mind at some point). 11
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 13, 2021 Administrators Posted May 13, 2021 This is one of those moments when you say OK to 1/48. It’s one heckuva kit from what I’ve heard! 6
JohnB Posted May 13, 2021 Author Posted May 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: This is one of those moments when you say OK to 1/48. It’s one heckuva kit from what I’ve heard! Looks really good in the box so we will see. 7
Peterpools Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 Looking forward to your digging in and starting the build. I still have the HB 32nd B-26B and while a different scale, will be taking lots of notes Keep 'em comin Peter 4
JohnB Posted May 14, 2021 Author Posted May 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: Looking forward to your digging in and starting the build. I still have the HB 32nd B-26B and while a different scale, will be taking lots of notes Keep 'em comin Peter Today I started painting the interior and doing a little bit of work on the cockpit. I plan to use a Eduard PE cockpit set I've had on hand for years. It was meant for the Monogram/Promodeler kits but I think it will work okay with this one. I also will substitute some props from a Monogram/Promodeler kit which are a bit more accurate. I also have some old True Details tires that I intend to use. 5
JohnB Posted May 14, 2021 Author Posted May 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: Will follow with interest 5
Peterpools Posted May 14, 2021 Posted May 14, 2021 John Nice plan adding the details sets .. surely is going to be am amazing build Keep 'em comin Peter 5
mark31 Posted May 14, 2021 Posted May 14, 2021 nice i will try to follow this im waiting for the K version Mark 5
JohnB Posted May 14, 2021 Author Posted May 14, 2021 8 hours ago, mark31 said: nice i will try to follow this im waiting for the K version Mark 3
Bomber_County Posted May 14, 2021 Posted May 14, 2021 This one is on my to get list, so looking forward to how it should be built and finished…… 3
JohnB Posted May 14, 2021 Author Posted May 14, 2021 29 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: This one is on my to get list, so looking forward to how it should be built and finished…… I hope my build will be of help to you. 4
JohnB Posted May 15, 2021 Author Posted May 15, 2021 A little late for it but I decided to compare the innards of the ICM kit to the Monogram/Promodeler. As you can see the Monogram interior has it hands down over the ICM kit, even after some PE has been added. I'm undecided as to what I'll do but I'm considering pirating some of the Mono/Pro and using that for the interior. Ve Vill see! 10 1
Peterpools Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 John Nice comparison and I'm in the camp of using the Monogram kit as a donor kit for your build. Keep 'em comin Peter 4
JohnB Posted May 16, 2021 Author Posted May 16, 2021 25 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Nice comparison and I'm in the camp of using the Monogram kit as a donor kit for your build. Keep 'em comin Peter I think that is what I will do Peter. I tentatively will use the floor and rear bulkhead if I can get them to fit (shouldn't be much of a problem). I will also use a set of Mono/Pro props and some True Details wheels. I'm surprised how much better the Mono/Pro kit is in interior details. Go figure! 5
Peterpools Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 John Yup, go with what works best. Who would have thought? Keep 'em comin Peter 4
JohnB Posted May 16, 2021 Author Posted May 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Yup, go with what works best. Who would have thought? Keep 'em comin Peter In view of all that I'm somewhat disappointed in this kit. Oh well, onward and upward! 4
Peterpools Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 John As we use to say back in the day; what a bummer. Yup, completely agree for a new kit the cockpit details should have been a lot better. Keep ‘em comin Peter 4
JohnB Posted May 16, 2021 Author Posted May 16, 2021 After some trimming it's time for a test fit for the Mono/Pro parts. Rear bulkhead and cockpit floor/wheel well. Seems to be a workable solution to the lack of detail in the ICM kit. I expect the after market guys will come up with the properly detailed parts at some point. 10
GazzaS Posted May 17, 2021 Posted May 17, 2021 Some great work already, Johnny B! Color me interested! 4
Bomber_County Posted May 17, 2021 Posted May 17, 2021 I agree with your assessment, for a brand new moulding it’s a little shy of detail, the ProModellling tooling was 1995……26 years apart……. 4
Peterpools Posted May 17, 2021 Posted May 17, 2021 John Fantastic work on melding the two kits front office parts together. Looks perfect. Keep 'em comin Peter 3
JohnB Posted May 17, 2021 Author Posted May 17, 2021 32 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Fantastic work on melding the two kits front office parts together. Looks perfect. Keep 'em comin Peter Just some trimming and the Monogram parts fit okay. 4
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