B-25 Pictures of Engine off of wing

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All,

Thanks in advance. I am doing a diorama of a B-25 in maintenance (South Pacific scenery) and I would like to find pictures of the engine removed and without the cowling. I have just ordered the kits and supplies (due for delivery on 09/17) but would like to get a head start on the research. My thought is to have the engine hanging on a winch with the firewall exposed.

Any and all suggestions would be appreciated!

Kevin

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If you google images of “R-2600”, you’ll find something. That’s what I did when I was looking for pictures to detail a 1:72 model. Digressing slightly, can you believe that until recently, there was no decent 1:72 AM product? I ordered a set of resin engines and cowlings (Reheat, I think) from Hannants the other day, but Aeroclub, Neomega etc etc … nothing.

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If you not gotten the engines yet, I recommned the Vector resin engines. These are little gems.

http://www.buffiesbest.com/products.php?catid=1003

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Thanks, I checked but they are out of stock for the 1:48. I will check back later.

Kevin

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Here are a couple of illustrations from a B-25C/D manual, should be the same for any later variant because they show the later exhaust for the D and later. I’ve put these and a number of others on my web site, here is the link:

http://yolo.net/~jeaton/Propplanes/b25/b25.htm

Your main problem now is to be able to stop adding detail before you get too old to finish it, I suspect. [:)] Make sure you keep us updated with progress pictures, it sounds like an interesting diorama.

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Wingnut,

I checked out the link you provided and you are right, the 1/48 Pratt & Whitney they make for the P-47 is definately a gem. Couple of questions.

Are these engines shipped from Russia? How long did it take to recieve?

I have started building the Tamiya 1/48 Thunderbolt Razorback and I have completed the cockpit. I think one of these resin engines would look great. From the looks of the picture it looks like the builder added some copper wire, which I assume does not come with the engine.

My cockpit is OOB other than the resin seat from Ultracast. I am a newbie and I think Tamiya provided a very good cockpit. With this being all new to me I have a deeper appreciation for the detail work you experienced builders put into your cockpits.

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Awesome. I appreciate it very much, I am sure I could have winged it but its nice to have some accuracy. Yes I anticipate the detailing, but that’s what I love (though I tend to be less accurate and more flashy if you know what I mean). I will post more about the diorama as I have things to show. The hardest part is waiting for the shipment to arrive with the models and supplies (5 days to go).

Thanks again,

Kevin

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I bought some engines from that Buffie’s best, I had no problems getting them delievered and they are top notch as far as detail, I’ld recommend them for sure

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The engine and cowling set that I ordered from Hannants was from Quickboost, set 72090.

It’s a new item, apparently.

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Look for Shep Paynes book on building dioramas. There is one in there of a Marauder with an engine off. This may help.

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I just found this link:

http://www.itzproductions.com/Misc_Pages/shep_paine.htm

Funny thing is I remember these from my childhood and the P-61 was what inspired me to do a diorama in this fashion. It just happens to be 30 years later. I love detailing and am sure to go overboard on the whole thing.

Anyway, I am still waiting for my delivery of models and supplies but in the meantime I am starting to scratch build the engine hoist from the P-61 Paine diorama. As soon as I get something to show I will post it.

Also I am bidding on some Monogram models on e-bay in hopes of getting some of the original diorama tips from Mr. Paine. So please don’t try to out bid me!

Thanks again

Kevin

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I just bought that book, and it tells how to build a engine hoits, perfect for your scene.

Just curious, is there a diffrent between interieur green and cockpit green?

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I just ordered that book a few days ago… another waiting game.

Not sure of the colors.

Kevin

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ironokie

Buffies Best is a US distributor so shipping time is good. Hhere are pics of one that will go in my 1/48 Helldiver… wehn I get back to it. I had to shave the top of the rocker arms off to fit the cowl but it won’t be seen. The package of thin solder is a great bonus.

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Sweet!

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Wingnut,

Are you saying that the package of thin solder CAME WITH the Buffies Best Helldiver engine? Whether it did or did not, I am thouroughly impressed by the finished result. Be sure and show us some pictures of the finished plane.

I’ve said it before but I really enjoy your website.

Thanks, Kent

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Any idea of what color schemes would be for a South Pacific based B-25 would be? I have searched the net but only come up with the Marines blue of the PBJ (which I cant find a J model in 1:48). I bought the ‘Dolittle’ version without thinking of the surroundings it would be in (already started making the Palm trees).

All help is appriciated.

Kevin

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Kent, yes the wire came with the engine. The website says “Limited Time Offfer” and that’s still s there since Oct '06 when I bought the engine.

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Depending on the time-frame, it could be either Olive Drab over Neutral grey (up to, say, 1944) or Natural Metal and silver-painted fabric

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Thanks,

Kevin