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Title: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: avionix on June 23, 2025, 04:01:37 PM
Just completed this model of the B-26K Counter Invader. Loved the kit, but it was a pain in the but to build.

Finished in time for the regional IPMS show and was surprised to take home Best in Category (Airplane) with it.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54609716245_a394856598_w.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54609621488_2d1a4dcfcb_w.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54609621478_c7aa749299_w.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54609609809_f36881870e_w.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54609609794_3188f49254_w.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54609621503_0b6a85d9c1_w.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54608534932_c7480e9697_w.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54609621538_601ebbf432_w.jpg)



Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: Shane on June 23, 2025, 04:17:30 PM
nice work!
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: Banshee7 on June 23, 2025, 04:43:14 PM
That is beautiful.  I envy your patience to build those things!
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: Oldman731 on June 23, 2025, 05:42:03 PM
Quote from: avionix on June 23, 2025, 04:01:37 PM
Finished in time for the regional IPMS show and was surprised to take home Best in Category (Airplane) with it.


Can't argue with that!

- oldman
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: JimmyD3 on June 23, 2025, 05:42:50 PM
Very nice.  :aok
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: Eagler on June 23, 2025, 06:04:54 PM
 :aok

Eagler
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: Busher on June 23, 2025, 06:34:01 PM
Really impressive work but forgive me.... is that not an A26?
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: uptown on June 23, 2025, 06:34:11 PM
Outstanding work! I just did a A10 and it looks like crap. I can't see like I used to.   :bhead

I envy your skill sir  :salute
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: Devil 505 on June 23, 2025, 09:28:19 PM
Very nice build.
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: Devil 505 on June 23, 2025, 09:32:11 PM
Quote from: Busher on June 23, 2025, 06:34:01 PM
Really impressive work but forgive me.... is that not an A26?

The B-26 Marauder was retired from service shortly after WW2 ended, while the A-26 Invader remained.

The US Air Force did away with the attack designation in 1947 when they became their own branch of the military. Therefore, the A-26 was redesignated to B-26. Similar to how the P-51 became the F-51.
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: Shuffler on June 24, 2025, 12:37:34 PM
Nice job. Grats on the award!
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: The Fugitive on June 24, 2025, 01:17:38 PM
Nice job and Congrats on the award, but its too clean for me. I like to dirty mine up.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yYXgJ1GP/20200407-113600.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F7zs84Nd)
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: Peabody on June 25, 2025, 06:21:36 AM
Very impressive! Great job.