Martin B-26 Marauder

Derek Jordan Picture heavy build log with narration available here: https://goo.gl/photos/11Z8FTDH5nzEdDX4A

Nathan Dempsey Extremely impressive build there! The build log is a huge help for anyone tackling this kit.

Gareth Burrow Very disappointed with this kit, opened the box to have a look at the quality of the molding and to say it is awful is a massive understatement. This Kit is full of flash, the detail on the panels fades to nothing, far to many release pin marks (even on the outside faces of parts). I think the clean up for this kit is going to take far longer than it would to build the thing if all was well, I think this one will stay in the stash for some time before I decide to build the thing!

Dan M Well, it's a reboxed 1973 kit, so the "quality" level is not surprising. I think only the decals are changed from the original version

Cuajete Do not trust the new red Airfix boxes. Before buying one, if you're not sure that it's a new tool, check the Scalemates timeline

Augie A lesson I fell for long ago. Always worth asking before hand or looking up on ScM

Gareth Burrow Thanks guys!, I did question myself when I put it in my basket but as usual I didn't listen, should have gone for the B25 Mitchell that I wanted instead!

Martin Oostrom Have the same experience with some Tamiya 1/72 planes. Are actually some Italeri reboxings.

Derek Huggett ScM is normally my first port of call - always worth watching 'the big names', as they all have a habit of re-releasing old toolings (or even other manufacturers toolings - mentioning no names [Revell] oops!) in nice new boxes! Important that we keep the database accurate and up-to-date.

Dennis Dilmore Here i though it was a new mold. Glad i have not purchased it.

John Bollig The B 26 is not a bad kit. Yes, it is old and not up to date. I have built this kit back in the 1970's. My notes as followed " not a bad kit, needs some cleanup and some flash on the wings and tail. "

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Timothy Miller I had this one when I was a kid, back when dinosaurs roamed free! It really is a great kit, considering that it's a Snap-Tite.

Keith Gervasi Still the most accurate EARLY B-26 kit....as far as shape & size.

Nigel Home Complete Kit

Phil Marchese Is this really a B/G...it would need two fuselages as the whole wing shoulder is at a different angle?

Jan Bojarp I need to check!

Augie According to review it does not.

Phil Marchese Thanks, Augie. I would not have expected a second fuselage. Revell has done this kind of labeling for "centuries."

Jan Bojarp Thanks Augie!

antonio coral New delivery of "recovering lost aircraft"

Rob van Dodewaard I am definetely in for this one

Wim van der Luijt Count me in too!

Kevin Johnson I picked it up started so it's just a matter of painting and decaling.

komoras Nice!
What paint did you use for the metal finish?

Jan Simunek
Thank you!
I used Gunze Super Metalic SM 01 and irion (SM03 ??) for different panels. Some small detials are finnished with Gunze C8.

Gordon Sørensen Great NMF! Looks fantastic!

Benoit Mathier Eye Candy

Antonio R Cristian your are on the good track for another hit, looks good.

Antonio R well I don't know how but look like you did it again, Excellent work and the paint job and the weathering outstanding!!! well done my friend really well done.

Cristian Bordina Thank you Antonio, you're too kind !!! It's been an hard job for my poor skill, the kit was really terrible. I've done my best for this result.

Martien Lourens Out of this oldie from revell, you have put down a very good result, Cristian. Excellent paint job and weathering.

Cristian Bordina Thank you Mart...I still waiting for your next italian planes

Martien Lourens The Italian colors I've already ordered two weeks ago. But are not all in stock. So I have to wait.

Cristian Bordina Mart...any reason is good to make me wait .....if you want I'll send you my colors

Martien Lourens I've been airbrushing practicing with the Italian spots. It's not like I want it. So no hurry with the colors.

soheil moghisi Very nice.

Soeren . Nice looking Marauder!

Cristian Bordina Thanks guys, I really appreciate your kind comments. I'm not an artist, as many of you, but I put a lot of passion in my hobby.

James C Looking great so far mate. I'd like to get myself a B-26 in 1/48 for the stash as well.

Glenn Hancock Fantastic work!

Derrell Thrasher Thanks guys!!!!

Soeren . Great build!

Phil Marchese The B & C series were fundamentally the same in various blocks however the F & G have a noticeable change in wing angle. Decal options can t make a G from a B series.

Phil Marchese Schemes from factory on the B/C were OD/NG; same with green 20% blotching on control surfaces and rear spine; natural metal and later, 1/8 upper surface camo. Field and factory, esp'ly on the G.

Phil Marchese Lend/Lease schemes varied.

Zimmermaniac ok...thnx...did some research and it turns out to be ok if I depict Idiot's Delight, as I was intending to ( I know absloutely nothing 'bout airplanes, I just have loads of fun modelling them )
meanwhile, had a start on the intruments PE

Zimmermaniac little PE and guitarstring progression

Zimmermaniac finally some progress on this baby ( lots o' rock and roll work taking away my modelling time )

Wim van der Luijt Looks good, count me in for the rest of the build

Christian Lehmann I missed this till now, don't know why. Lot of details. Great work Zimmi. I'll stay tuned.

Bart Goesaert curious about the progress on this one. Not the most common camouflage for this aircraft, but it's something else then olive drab...

Gerald Willing Nice Project

Phil Marchese Not sure what the wingspan of a MK IA was. That may be something worth checking.

Phil Marchese Here is what one on-line source says about the Mk I & IA. This may not be definitive and where you particular number fell would be a check point.

B-26A—Incorporated changes made on the production line to the B-26, including upgrading the two .30 caliber machine guns in the nose and tail to .50 caliber. A total of 52 B-26As were delivered to the Royal Air Force, which were used as the Marauder Mk I.[2] Approximate cost then: $102,659.33/aircraft (139-built)
B-26B—Model with further improvements on the B-26A, including revised tail gunner's glazing. Nineteen were delivered to the Royal Air Forces as the Marauder Mk.IA. Production blocks of the 1,883 aircraft built:[37]AT-23A or TB-26B—208 B-26Bs converted into target tugs and gunnery trainers designated JM-1 by the Navy.B-26B—Single tail gun replaced with twin gun; belly-mounted "tunnel gun" added. (81-built)[37]B-26B-1—Improved B-26B. (225-built)[37]B-26B-2—Pratt & Whitney R-2800-41 radials. (96-built)[37]B-26B-3—Larger carburetor intakes; upgrade to R-2800-43 radials. (28-built)[37]B-26B-4—Improved B-26B-3. (211-built)[37]B-26B-10 through B-26B-55—Beginning with block 10, the wingspan was increased from 65 feet (20 m) to 71 feet (22 m), to improve handling problems during landing ...

Dave Hill Thanks Phil, from what I have read it appears that the wingspan increased by 6 feet from A to B and then another 6 feet from B to C. I will continue to research this.

Es-haq Khosravi Well done! Go ahead!

Phil Marchese Dave, the B &C Series distingushed Baltimore from Omaha products so the B-10 and earlier C blocks are roughly equvalent. (like the B-25C/D as CA & KSCITY)

Brad Boyle Interesting project Dave...and a nice collection of AM parts to add. I'll be following this one ... Cheers

Logan Eden Good Morning, Dave Interior looks impressive with the AM belts. Have fun with the slice and dice, will be watching to see how it comes together. Catch Ya, Logan

Christian Meyerhoff Excellent work so far! I love the cockpit!

Chris Parsons Great work Dave!
All I can do with photoetch is ruin it and the model it's in, lose my temper and curb stomp the model like a angry gangsta...just ask my 1/48 Greatwall P-61

Wim van der Luijt I'm following this one too!

Gary It's finally finished !!! Gary

Gary I always was curious about the size diff. between a B-26 and the Betty.

Rob van Dodewaard very nice

Gary Thanks Rob and Wim . The bomb award started off with the girl being placed in the bombardier's position to add visual interest to the interior that hardly anybody takes the time to look after all the work goes into making it. She came out better than expected and wouldn't be seen very well. So with the idea from a coworker the place a nude on an A-Bomb the idea just grew from there. In the US if somebody says the F*** word it's called dropping the "F Bomb". I feel the award is most deserving to the current administration.
Thanks Gary

Donald Medley I'm truly amazed that you could even clamp anything at all!

Gary Beat it to fit and paint it to match. Gary

Donald Medley So that's how you it, I always wondered about that, needed to that myself sometimes

Augie Could be...

is the box the same does it have a made in mark?

Stilicho Not as I recall

Holger Kranich A Marauder! Cool!
I love that you are multi-faceted with your models! Always something unexpected, if subject or scale doesnt matters! I´ll take a seat and watch over your shoulder!

Zimmermaniac Holly, don't forget to store some food, cause it's gonna take some months

Holger Kranich Oh Zimmy, no worries, i will survive!

What markings will you apply? From the box?

Dirk Heyer One of the most interesting aircraft types from Pro Modeller.

Jeremy Sullivan Some day I'll get around to building the two most awesome medium bombers of the war (B-25 & b-26).

Eduardo Arguijo The monogram b-25 its a joy to build, even dough it's a very old and raised panel lines model.

Jan Voorbij Display: Airbase tarmac sheet, WWII Medium Bomber 1:72, Noy's Miniatures

Es-haq Khosravi Great Job!

Jan Voorbij Thanks! Though it's from 1962 it;s still a great kit.

Dave Flitton An inspiration for my build!! Any problems with fit?

Jan Voorbij No, not at all Dave, but it's smart to apply the bomb doors before you attach the wings....

Steve Wilson Another great build Jan

Marko Paakkanen Good job!

Jan Voorbij Interesting project Dave. I didn't know that this kit eventually ended up being released by Airfix. Is that correct? If it's the same kit, you will like ii, I gues: Martin B-26B-55-MA Marauder | Album by cupofwondering (1:72)
I also would like to know how you will apply the invasion stripes. Do you paint them your self or are decals included? They were not in my box, so. Lots of succes!

Dave Flitton Looks like I will paint the stripes. I don't think the decals have aged as well as the kit.

Jan Voorbij Thanks for the info. I will follow this build. Cheers!

Mike Pullen It's not as good as the Airfix B-26 Marauder btw

Helerson Maciel Thank you friend.