KevinM Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 This will be out of box except for the Kits World IP enhancements(last set I buy no instructions/placement).The build should really be rather quick unless I get that that ink..il ing to wier the en..gines Ok maybe a little more than OOB no promises. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Sweet, little, joyful build for the end of the summer. Love it! Cheers M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Looking forward to following your B-25. I have the HK B-25J in the stash and am very interested in the comparison of the two kits. OOB is my preference for most of my builds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 I am working this guys I just so hated the KW IP and all decided I am relegating it to an old Monogram/Revell kit I have.I ordered from HobbyNuts about 4 Quinta's Kits last Friday paid for faster delivery but still nothing in the mail yet 3/4 days was the time frame which would be today?Nada!So I am piddling here and there till they arrive. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 On 7/25/2024 at 4:32 AM, Peterpools said: I have the HK B-25J in the stash I have been eyeballing there B-24 Peter some of the builds are Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Kev It's always something. Fingers crossed all arrives and you will be flying on the build. 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Awesome choice Kevin! Looking forward to seeing it come along! You'll probably finish before I finish my JRS-1 🤪 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 8 hours ago, Peterpools said: Kev It's always something. Fingers crossed all arrives and you will be flying on the build. 🤞 I emailed them this evening...we'll see 5 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said: Awesome choice Kevin! Looking forward to seeing it come along! You'll probably finish before I finish my JRS-1 🤪 It could happen Mike but the way the snail mail is moving these days?I never pay extra for faster delivery and the O..N..E time it's frigg'in late. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Did the 25B version a little while back . Despite the talk about the props/ cowlings etc on the AM tooling , can't say I found it an issue / obvious . Did spend way too much time mucking around with the interior which is pointless 2 minutes after you glue the fuse together . Also it took about 4lbs of nose weight ...in the nose..... the bomb bay ...everywhere just to stop it sitting on the tail . Had ot go back towards the end just to open up areas to put more weight ... Nice model though. 😀 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 Well that was quick Mark over at HobbyNuts got back with me by email within the hour ends up I ordered some stuff not in stock so the order was on hold of course the B-25J kit is on BO 2/3weeks.I will proceed with the Kits World set. I think Guy has the right idea once closed 85% is hidden I just do not have any AM 1/48 belts for the pilot seats then maybe if I look a little harder.....? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 On 8/1/2024 at 5:40 PM, KevinM said: I am working this guys I just so hated the KW IP and all decided I am relegating it to an old Monogram/Revell kit I have.I ordered from HobbyNuts about 4 Quinta's Kits last Friday paid for faster delivery but still nothing in the mail yet 3/4 days was the time frame which would be today?Nada!So I am piddling here and there till they arrive. It's always something Kevin. I have about quit forking out extra $$ for "expedited delivery" as it doesn't arrive any sooner than regular delivery. Good luck!🙃 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 Kev Agreed, we all spend so much time on the interior and then as soon as the fuselage is closed up - nothing except a small portion of the front office and inside the turrets can be seen. We always justify it by saying: at least I know it's all in there, but in reality, right with you - a big waste of time. These past few years, I've stated to leave out all the hidden details which take so much time and tend to complicate the build as well. Manufactures should include the removable inspection/maintenance panels so the details can be seen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 Well this is about as far as I am going with the interior.The Kits World 3D decals are let's say this is my last set they work but Quinta is light years ahead these have a very bright white outline you have to paint.I never looked for belts again just FI I am aiming more for the exterior than anything. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Kev Nice progress on the interior and thanks for the heads up on the Kit World interior decals. I did use a set a while back for the for seats and found the same. I've been a fan of Quinta Decals since they started and except for one or two builds since then, have used them on every build. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 Just to let you guys know it's moving just slow life is getting in the way a bit ATTM.The weight required was 45g quite abit Guy said it was heavy hence the front gear was already to be installed by now but I will wait. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Kev Nice progress and looking mighty good. Yup, sure is a lot of weight but there is a lot of weight to counter act with so much plastic behind sitting behind the main gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 A little update is in order and a productive evening it has been.I must say who ever created these mask and the see through material did the BEST set I have ever utilized perfect and super flexible thumps up!!The wings are still not glued in as of yet got some filler around the nose to still do before the primer hits the crate.The build has not been to bad any issues present were probably created by yours truly.The F-150 is done finished today more time to modeling. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rverissimo Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Great build ! looking forward to check the painting! regards Ricardo Verissimo 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Really nice job!! I think I had that kit YEARS ago and ended up giving it away in a holiday raffle. Very happy to see the progess you've made. All that nose weight is something. Wow... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Kev Nice progress and agreed, the mask sets looks like a perfect fit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Should be a beauty Kevin! 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 10 hours ago, CANicoll said: Really nice job!! I think I had that kit YEARS ago and ended up giving it away in a holiday raffle. Very happy to see the progess you've made. All that nose weight is something. Wow... I think you are referring to the Accurate Miniatures boxing? Yes Academy is using the same molds with some enhancements.I am thinking the weight is a bit of and overkill. 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Kev Nice progress and agreed, the mask sets looks like a perfect fit. I tell you Peter if I could find out who made those .........they really were the easiest masks I have ever used with no instructions. 15 minutes ago, JohnB said: Should be a beauty Kevin! 🙂 I am hoping it goes that way John the right side below the nose glass got a filler issue hoping I get by it.I do not mind seams so much but unlevel surfaces 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 Slowly digging deeper guys moving forward I spent a good hour last night sanding on the R/side under the nose glass while not 100% it pretty close you can't see the filler really unless looking hard.I found a myriad of seams around the nacelles I had to tend to I had focused to much on the leading edges but that's part of the purpose of primer.I was amazed I still had a bottle of MM enamel Intermediate Blue still good thinned it down with Mr.Level Thinner and it's good to go should start paint tomorrow thinking leaving the wings off and glue them up afterwards the fit is good upstairs and OK down below it's no show model. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 On 8/19/2024 at 9:29 AM, rverissimo said: Great build ! looking forward to check the painting! Not my best effort Ricardo but should look good in the cabinet from a couple feet away. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Kev Glad the primer did its job and you were able to fix all those little misses we all seem to find. Primer looks perfect and looking forward to the 'enamel' color cotes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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