1/32 HK Models B-25J

Gallery Article by Ed Kinney on Sept 5 2012

 

 

  HK Models kit in large scale is truly a magnificent offering in large scale aircraft. I chose to do some exhaust mods as shown here.  In that this was a test shot for review, it arrived with a limited choice of decals, so after a quick call to my custom decal “ go to” guy, Keith Davidson of Red Pegasus Decals, we decided on  “Executive Sweet”.  This bird belonged for a period of time to Challenge Publications and became a member of the Confederate Air Force.  It was  later repainted in a less striking O.D. over grey scheme.  

 

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The base paint is Tamiya  rattle can “ Gloss Aluminum” lacquer followed by 7 colors of my personal  choice, Alclad ll.   A full build article may be viewed on the IPMS/USA   :      http://web.ipmsusa3.org/content/b-25j-mitchell-glass-nose-part-3   

Authors note: 
This build is in reality two builds. Perhaps “Project Phoenix...Risen from the ashes” might have been a more appropriate title for this article. Originally, I was tasked to build Test shot 3 for the now defunct Wingscale Models.  However, as images show, while opening a fresh 5 gallon of lacquer, it literally exploded dousing the model, my workshop, and myself . Never seen this before nor since, my advise would use caution when you open a fresh can. 

I'm truly pleased that HK Models didn'`t let this offering die on the vine... It's one of the best kits I've seen in my 65 years of modeling.         Enjoy       

Ed Kinney

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Photos and text © by Ed Kinney