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Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: NUKE on January 22, 2006, 03:56:27 PM
Here are a few pics of a model I have built for Toad's father, who was the pilot of this bird in WWII.

(http://www.arizonaprogreen.com/quitch/quitch%202.jpg)

(http://www.arizonaprogreen.com/quitch/q%204.jpg)

(http://www.arizonaprogreen.com/quitch/q%206.jpg)

 (http://www.arizonaprogreen.com/quitch/q%203.jpg)
 
(http://www.arizonaprogreen.com/quitch/engine.jpg)

(http://www.arizonaprogreen.com/quitch/belly.jpg)
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Toad on January 22, 2006, 04:23:54 PM
Just got home Nuke.

WOW![/size]

He is going to be SO suprised and so thrilled!

It looks GREAT!

He often does "living history" stuff about WW2 at the schools. What an addition to his presentation THIS will make!

Thanks  SO MUCH!

I really appreciate this.
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: culero on January 22, 2006, 04:39:10 PM
No kidding. That is some superb and worthy work. Well done.

~S~

culero
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Swoop on January 22, 2006, 04:49:24 PM
Niiiice job!

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/209_1137109117_20029211530-0-swoop.gif)
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Bodhi on January 22, 2006, 05:33:11 PM
Very Nice Nuke!

Very nice indeed.
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Gh0stFT on January 22, 2006, 05:43:59 PM
i must admit a very nice & clean model. What scale is that 1:32 ?
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Tarmac on January 22, 2006, 06:34:57 PM
Very nice... I wish I could build them like that.  Still trying to get good with my airbrush.

What kit is it?
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: NUKE on January 22, 2006, 08:32:31 PM
It was my pleasure, Toad.

Thanks for the compliments guys.
It's 1/48th scale by Accurate Miniatures.
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: GtoRA2 on January 22, 2006, 08:41:00 PM
That is impressive. You have some model building talent.
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: SOB on January 22, 2006, 08:53:37 PM
Holy poop, that is damned purty...nice work!
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Maverick on January 22, 2006, 09:58:24 PM
Very very good work and a worthy cause as well.
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: midnight Target on January 22, 2006, 10:41:21 PM
Beautiful.

Great work Nuke.
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: OOZ662 on January 22, 2006, 11:07:25 PM
So...smooth... :eek:
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Yeager on January 22, 2006, 11:39:08 PM
Ive been modeling for about 36 years now and thats a really sweet job nuke.

What are the details on the kit?  Give us a synopsis on the build!
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Toad on January 22, 2006, 11:52:31 PM
Yah, Nuke... how did you DO that?

The panel lines, the mottled camo on the tail, the engine soot, etc.

I'd love to hear the details.

I just keep looking at the pics. He is going to be amazed and so happy!
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Yeager on January 23, 2006, 12:01:49 AM
http://www.hsgalleries.com/gallery04/galleries_air2004.htm
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Toad on January 23, 2006, 11:07:34 AM
Anyone have any ideas on where I'd get a display case for this?

I think the length will be 13.5" and the wingspan 17" according to 1/48 scale dimensions.
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: 38ruk on January 23, 2006, 11:19:02 AM
Thats one of the best B-25 models ive ever seen . Very Very Nice . Hats off to ya. Building it for Toad's dad just makes it all that much better .   38
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Toad on January 23, 2006, 11:31:48 AM
BTW, from what I can see Nuke has the nose art NAILED. Numbers and squadron markings (501st Black Panthers - horizontal tail stripe, orange cowlings) are historically correct too. WOOT!
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Toad on January 23, 2006, 11:34:25 AM
Oh, yeah... PYRO.... THIS is what the AH B-25 skin should look like!!


:eek:
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Beefcake on January 23, 2006, 11:41:44 AM
WoW-O! NUKE that looks great. Makes me want to get back into the hobby again.

And yes Pyro! Beefcake demands B-25!
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: midnight Target on January 23, 2006, 11:42:19 AM
What do you use to weigh down the nose?

I built a b-25 for my Dad years ago (he was a radio/nav). When he passed I went to gather up some of his stuff, there it was hanging from the ceiling. It's in my den now, but compared to Nuke's model it looks like a kid did it. Hey a kid DID do it. :)
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: midnight Target on January 23, 2006, 11:57:05 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Toad
Anyone have any ideas on where I'd get a display case for this?

I think the length will be 13.5" and the wingspan 17" according to 1/48 scale dimensions.


(http://www.potomacdisplay.com/images_catalog/b/b30a_cat_17.jpg)

Ignore the doll, they will make a custome sized case.

http://www.potomacdisplay.com/pd_catalog.cgi?dmt=on&mt=228&tt=1059
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Sandman on January 23, 2006, 12:06:16 PM
Very nice.

I covet such skill.
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Tarmac on January 23, 2006, 01:00:16 PM
can we get a close-up of the noseart?
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Toad on January 23, 2006, 01:22:43 PM
Nose art is a Witch lying on a flying broom wearing what equates to a bikini. The airplane was named and painted before my Dad moved to the left seat on it. However, I'm quite certain he'd have had the bikini painted on had it not been there. That's my Dad.  ;)

"Quitch" was "half-Queen, half-Witch" according to the naming story. The reference was apparently to her behavior with respect to how she flew. I guess there were some interesting problems inflight and some tough maintenance problems on the ground.
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: NUKE on January 23, 2006, 10:07:44 PM
I'll try to get a build description for you guys. Thanks again for the compliments. I'm just happy that Toad likes it and I am happy that it turned out pretty good, for Toad's dad.
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: ChickenHawk on January 23, 2006, 11:04:54 PM
Awesome job Nuke!  Only an artist could produce such work.

Would love a build description.  Especially interested in the nose art and the panel lines.  Did you under paint the panels or do an ink wash?  Looks like both in some places.

Is there a book or other resource you could recommend for someone trying to learn to do models like that?  I just finished a F9F and am now working on a 190F-8 but am having trouble making the finish look good.
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Heater on January 24, 2006, 07:49:41 AM
WOW, that is sweet NUKE, Good job
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Panzzer on January 24, 2006, 08:44:22 AM
Yeah, what the others have said - well done, Nuke!
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: B@tfinkV on January 24, 2006, 09:43:13 AM
very talented art work there nuke, fantastic paint job.


i still find it hard not to mist up the canopy with glue.:o
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Charon on January 28, 2006, 06:28:14 PM
That is sharp.

Charon
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Tarmac on January 29, 2006, 02:06:44 AM
Quote
Originally posted by B@tfinkV
i still find it hard not to mist up the canopy with glue.:o


Use Elmer's for clear stuff.  ;)
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Pooh21 on January 29, 2006, 03:52:12 AM
Quote
Originally posted by B@tfinkV
very talented art work there nuke, fantastic paint job.


i still find it hard not to mist up the canopy with glue.:o
20 years building models and I still have the same problem, then I look at this. :mad:


nice job Nuke
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: B@tfinkV on January 29, 2006, 04:36:06 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Tarmac
Use Elmer's for clear stuff.  ;)



danke :)
Title: B-25 model "Quitch"....Toad's father's ride (large pics)
Post by: Furball on January 29, 2006, 06:45:59 AM
why was nuke banned since posting this thread?