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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)

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

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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.
Title: Re: B-26K Counter Invader
Post by: avionix on June 30, 2025, 07:49:49 AM
Quote from: 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.

It is tough to see, but there is exhaust staining and chipping. Had to change some of the camera setting or it would come out too dark.

Good looking FW!