B-25J Mitchell "Panchita" Mongoram 1/48

[Tony T]

First plane I've built in a while...Enjoyed the build! (Used lots of fishing weights in the nose!)

More pictures here...comments/questions welcomed.

[cobraman]

Looks good. Nice job on the figures.

[Snake45]

Nice! A few years ago the warbird Panchito flew so low over my house that I thought all the windows were gonna rattle right out of the walls.

(Used lots of fishing weights in the nose!)

You can cut down on the nose weight on this kit by taking a Dremel to the inside of everything aft of the main gear--fuselage, stabilizer, fins. That much weight in the nose will eventually bend your landing gear. Been there done that.

[mustang1989]

I've got a soft spot for B-25's and this is a good representation of one. Nice job Tony!

[Jim B]

Very nice job on the B25. Well done.

[Ira]

Looks Great!

[Old Buckaroo]

That is some really fine work , great job on the fuse seam , the canopy and turrent masking is top notch. Hope to see some similar builds in the future !

[Tony T]

Thanks, guys...will keep an eye on the landing gear...I put just enough weight to keep it from tail-sitting!

No masking on the turret or canopies...inside and out done freehand with a narrow brush...and a light hand with a toothpick to fix any, er, misses!!

[mustang1989]

Heya Tony! If you ever have that problem again with worries about too much weight on landing gear, you can always try metal landing gear available here:

http://store.spruebrothers.com/category_s/1916.htm?searching=Y&sort=7&cat=1916&show=100&page=1&brand=Scale%20Aircraft%20Conversions

Edited February 18, 2015 by mustang1989

[Tony T]

Thanks, Joe...I don't think I paid that much for the kit!

[mustang1989]

I hear you on that! Some of those add-ons get pretty pricey! lol

Edited February 19, 2015 by mustang1989