My last entry on this build thread was January 2013, the thread was then diverted from my build to other peoples models for a couple of pages until it faded into history. In the meantime, I have built a second B25 to replace the original, which came to a sad demise before it was finished, due to a mechanical problem. The second model has been built exactly the same as the first one, it has been test flown successfully and now has its CAA Exemption Certificate.
After the proving flights were completed, Alan took the model home, stripped the engines and landing gear out and commenced the finishing process. Three scale crew members were purchased from Best Pilots in the USA, pilot, co-pilot and nose gunner, all full bodied. As the upper turret and rear gunners are basically just a head and shoulders “bust”, two latex pilot figures were purchased from JR Perkins. I set about making up and painting the figures while Alan set about constructing the interiors, and Mike began to make up the instrument panel.
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