1/48 Franklin Mint Die Cast B-26 Marauder

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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A friend of mine has contracted me to detail several Franklin Mint Aircraft. Starting with the B-26 Marauder. He supplied me with the aircraft, several sets of decals, parts from other Monogram kits, and resin parts. Spent a few hours today disassembling the die cast beast.

Before


Tail Section

Completely disassembled

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Wow thats cool, before I knew how to build, I use to buy those. I now know where they are made.[:)]

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Gonna fill thse panel lines? [:D]

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I have to agree with Hans. The panel lines of die cast models are really wide. I guess it is a casting problem with metal. Even the cars have them.

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This will be interesting to watch, I hope you will be sharing it with us Rob

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The cockpit is just about complete

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A HUGE improvement Rob [Y][Y]

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Spent a little bit of time today working on the B-26. All the clear components were futured and the tail gunners position was painted with new gun barrels added.

Before coating

After coating

Reinstalled the Wings

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Top Turret is complete. I’ll install the glass after she’s painted.



Started the enigines today as well.

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Nice work so far Rob. Keep us posted.

Regards, Rick

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I finished up the engines today and painted the gear wells. Installed the windows into the fuselage and painted the tips of the props yellow.




Merry Christmas

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I started weathering the wheel wells today and applied the decals to the props. Dull coat will follow tomorrow.

Happy New Year

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Finally got the fuselage assembled today. Time to start the finishing and painting.

Props are ready for weathering.

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Filled some seams, and holes, and attached the mains today.



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Added some lead weight today to ensure she sits on the nose gear.



Thanks for looking

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Thats alot of lead, she must weigh a tonne by now. Looking good so far. are you going to leave the exaggerated panel lines or smooth them off? Cant wait to see more.

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Started working on the seams. Using bondo, I fill the seam them just as it starts to kick, run a scribing tool down the existing seam. When done, all the seams should be balanced out!

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She’s 90% ready for color. Working with a Die Cast model requires a new method of attach when painting. Almost everything has to be assembled prior to paint.


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Way to go Rob!

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Great to watch you work. Final finish? Thanks, Paul