I have a Doolittle B25 (AM kit) in 1/48th. I would really like to make an RAF Mitchell in 1/48th. Can anyone recommend a model and some decals as I can't find anything (probably because I am not sure what I shlu8ld be looking for - grin).
Thanks in advance.
David
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David Pennington - snipped-for-privacy@totallyobjects.com
The Doolittle B-25 was a 'B' model. I think the earliest Mitchells in the RAF had to be the 'C' models. There are differences in the way the engines are exhausted. Sorry I can't help with the decals. I'm not well-versed in 1/48th stuff.
The British accepteed 25 B-25B as Mitchell I, but they were only used for tests and with an OTU in the Bahamas. There were 579 Mitchell IIs (B-25C & D) used mainly by No. 2 Group of the RAF, which I think was UK-based. Mitchell IIIs were B-25J, but that sounds like it isn't within the scope of what you want to build. The differences between a B-25B and a B-25C are small externally, involving a fixed nose gun, an astrodome and a tail bumper, so a kit that builds either version ought to be convertible to the other with little trouble. As for decals, you should check aftermarket sources, but if you can get good photos of RAF Mitchell IIs, you may find it's possible to get decals together from generic sets with fin flashes, roundels, codes and serials.
I believe I have seen some decals for British Mitchels, or at least Dutch Squadrons in the R.A.F. during World War Two by an outfit called "Dutch Decals". I believe Hannant's or Aero-Club carry them. This might give Mr. Pennington the markings he needs.
Sounds like a humourous story I once read about a man afflicted with model railroader's disease. He kept hanging around the shop, begging for just one more train fix. :)
Thanks, now all I have to do is find a matching 1/48th kit. I am not up on specific marques and I notice that the decals have a glass nose and the AM 25D has a solid nose. So onward and upward as they say:-) David Pennington snipped-for-privacy@bbbweb.com
They let you in and you can rummage through their whole stock. They have an area of maybe 70 feet of four up shelving just of decals and etched stuff, plus shelves of verlinden out the back. Their book shelving must be 80 feet long with upto 5 shelves high.
I have been there twice now and have spent £150 ($270) and £220 ($400) so maybe your partner is glad you don't live so close - grin. David Pennington snipped-for-privacy@bbbweb.com
Sorry - didn't know about the painted over nose - I was going by the shot on their web site. Looks like I will be trading my B for a C/D. If I keep losing money on my Mitchells, SWMBO will start asking questions :-) David Pennington snipped-for-privacy@bbbweb.com
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