A-26b invader 1/48

[Mark1]

Need a break from trucks,had this in the stash for a while now and have been eager to get it started. Some extra detail just to make things more complicated for myself.if I can mange a reasonable job of it I'll get the seatbelt kit as well.

 

[papa 695]

Nice

 

[Tim Marlow]

Interesting

 

[yak face]

Nice choice mark , ive got this in the stash , but its the original Monogram boxing with the all black korean night bomber scheme . Looking forward to the build , the pe looks good ( although im not sure i would use all those tiny levers !! ) cheers tony

 

[Mark1]

Nice choice mark , ive got this in the stash , but its the original Monogram boxing with the all black korean night bomber scheme . Looking forward to the build , the pe looks good ( although im not sure i would use all those tiny levers !! ) cheers tony

My plane building experience doesn't amount to a lot so I could well be pushing my luck as it is let alone with them levers lol just thought it's a great looking plane at a very good price and had to buy it.love to to build planes as good as you guys on here so time to get the practice in

 

[yak face]

You ‘ll be fine mark , just do asmost of us do when using PE , leave off half the tiny bits ! One thing with this one is dont forget to add some weight in the nose . Its a good idea to have a google and find some build reviews on the net , might highlight any areas to look out for . Cheers tony

 

[Mark1]

Thanks for the advice Tony ,good idea ,good idea and good idea! 40g is recommended, front wheel strut looks like it should be up to it.

 

[colin m]

This looks interesting. And that's some serious PE you got there.

 

[Mark1]

Have got colour on some of this now,some detail has been removed from the cockpit area ready for the PE which hopefully I will make a start on tomorrow when paint is good and dry.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well Mark,
I don`t do planes anymore personally,(Although as a young un growing up i did LOADS of em.... usual story with them hanging from the bedroom ceiling,as i assume we all did back then!),got fed up with poor fuselage fits.
BUT,i do love watching a good build,and those Marauders were a classic look,i`m SURE i did one way back when!
Will follow along mate..... it may even spur me on to do a wingy myself at some point!!
That P.E. Does look mighty fine!!
Andy

 

[Mark1]

I just fancied a break from trucks and I'll have a go at any genre, if I like the picture on the box I'll buy it lol.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

"HA.... A box art mug".......... Just like me Mark!!
Nothing wrong with that mate.... quite often i find that it can pull you in to a build that you may not of even considered previously!!
Crack on buddy,i look forward to seeing more!'
Andy

 

[Mark1]

Finally made a start on the PE, have used zap 560 canopy glue as it gives some working time,dry clear and excess cleans up easy, ca in the wrong place and I'm in trouble ! Also my improvised placing tool,cocktail stick with a tiny blob of blue tack on the end. Even got a number 44 on if you can spot it.

 

[Jack L]

Looks great!!

 

[Tim Marlow]

That pre-coloured PE really adds to the sharpness of a cockpit doesn’t it. Great stuff!

 

[PaulinKendal]

What does PE stand for? (Asked on the basis that there's no such thing as a stupid question).

 

[Deleted member 7917]

What does PE stand for? (Asked on the basis that there's no such thing as a stupid question).

Photo Etch ... and the question was not stupid.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Mark
Builds onto a big model. That PE looks a nice set but as with all PE you tend to pick and choose what is worth using. Cockpit is looking great. I rarely use CA for PE first off. I used Gator Hobby Glue (almot impossible to find now) but that white PVA works ok. Give wiggle time and cleans up with a damp brush. If I am worried about the fix being secure I wick a drop of thin CA into the join when the PVA has dried. Looking forward to the rest.
Jim

 

[dalej2014]

Love that PE set (thanks for asking @PaulinKendal - you're not alone not knowing), and this model looks interesting too. I haven't done many planes so watching this with interest as well. Looks good so far

 

[Mark1]

Quick update, bomb racks in and got some PE done in the cockpit, still more to do.