TimW Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 So... Has anyone besides me noted that the HK kit has absolutely no painting instructions for the interior of the aircraft? I suppose I'm going to have to dig out the Accurate Miniatures kit (or a Monogram kit) to get some idea of what to do (apart from needing a lot of Bronze Green). Anybody else have thoughts on how to approach this? Fortunately, much of the Eduard PE is pre-painted so some of the details are taken care of. Bemused, Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propwash Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 So... Has anyone besides me noted that the HK kit has absolutely no painting instructions for the interior of the aircraft? I suppose I'm going to have to dig out the Accurate Miniatures kit (or a Monogram kit) to get some idea of what to do (apart from needing a lot of Bronze Green). Anybody else have thoughts on how to approach this? Fortunately, much of the Eduard PE is pre-painted so some of the details are taken care of. Bemused, Tim W. According to North American B-25 Mitchell - The Ultimate Look, p. 156: "All interior metal surfaces exposed to view, other than the pilot's and radio operator's compartments, were finished with aluminized spar varnish. The finish in the pilot's and radio operator's compartments exposed metal surfaces were finshed as specified in two coats of Pine Green (over a coat of primer), or one coat of Light or Dark Grey Duco. . . . The fabric covering over the soundproofing in the pilot's and radio operator's compartments was finished in acetate dope. All corrugated metal flooring, other than that in the soundproof compartment, was given a final coat of aluminized spar varnish." It goes on to specifiy colors for structural components, electrical, hydraulic and fuel lines, but this description is too lengthy to repeat here. If you want what is probably the best B-25 reference available, I highly recommend this book. Jerry Peterson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Thanks for the suggestions, guys! Regards, Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Starling Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 According to North American B-25 Mitchell - The Ultimate Look, p. 156: "All interior metal surfaces exposed to view, other than the pilot's and radio operator's compartments, were finished with aluminized spar varnish. The finish in the pilot's and radio operator's compartments exposed metal surfaces were finshed as specified in two coats of Pine Green (over a coat of primer), or one coat of Light or Dark Grey Duco. . . . The fabric covering over the soundproofing in the pilot's and radio operator's compartments was finished in acetate dope. All corrugated metal flooring, other than that in the soundproof compartment, was given a final coat of aluminized spar varnish." It goes on to specifiy colors for structural components, electrical, hydraulic and fuel lines, but this description is too lengthy to repeat here. If you want what is probably the best B-25 reference available, I highly recommend this book. Jerry Peterson Thanks, Jerry. That's something that should be on every Mitchell builder's "Get List" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Found these on Ebay. Got them today (Saturday). Very nice range of decals, including all the missing stencils that the '25 should have. http://www.ebay.com/itm/WarBird-132047-1-32-B25-B17-B26-General-Stenciling-Stars-Bars-/190710224587 Anyone else tried these? Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A340 Pilot Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) In my researches, I've been in contact with several Royal Air Force B-25 Mitchell pilots and crew members. They all recalled a rather dark green color in the cockpit and manned spaces. This could be, unless North American had their own "Pine Green" aka. North American Green in one publication, Bronze Green or Dull Dark Green. This green color was used by North American Inglewood on all of their a/c until stocks ran out sometime in 1944, only then being replaced by Interior Green. On Kansas City- and Dallas-built a/c, Interior Green was used from the start. Interior Green did not emerge as an approved and designated color until very late 1942, with stocks of the color reaching the a/c manufacturers in the spring of 1943. Stocks of any earlier interior finish were used up before the new color came into use. Stein Edited August 13, 2012 by A340 Pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 In my researches, I've been in contact with several Royal Air Force B-25 Mitchell pilots and crew members. They all recalled a rather dark green color in the cockpit and manned spaces. This could be, unless North American had their own "Pine Green" aka. North American Green in one publication, Bronze Green or Dull Dark Green. This green color was used by North American Inglewood on all of their a/c until stocks ran out sometime in 1944, only then being replaced by Interior Green. On Kansas City- and Dallas-built a/c, Interior Green was used from the start. Interior Green did not emerge as an approved and designated color until very late 1942, with stocks of the color reaching the a/c manufacturers in the spring of 1943. Stocks of any earlier interior finish were used up before the new color came into use. Stein Thanks--this all helps. I plan on using bronze green for most of the visible/crew spaces with an unpainted bomb bay and wheel wells. Cheers, Tim W. A340 Pilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I found this book on ebay and alI I can say is....wow.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/North-American-B-25-Mitchell-The-Ultimate-Look-From-Drawing-Board-To-Flying-Ar-/140814875833?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item20c9387cb9#ht_500wt_1157 http://www.ebay.com/itm/North-American-B-25-Mitchell-The-Ultimate-Look-from-Drawing-Board-to-Flying-/110935525046?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item19d445c6b6#ht_500wt_1157 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 I found this book on ebay and alI I can say is....wow.... http://www.ebay.com/...9#ht_500wt_1157 http://www.ebay.com/...6#ht_500wt_1157 Very nice...but a bit out of my price range at present, unfortunately! Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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