1/48 Revell B-26B

by Sam Chia

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This model was built with the recently re-released Revell Germany B26 Maurader. Largely OOB except for the awesome Aeromaster decals and Karaya .50 cal. barrels on most of the guns. 

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The model was airbrushed with Alclad Alluminium with some panels done up with Tamiya's Titanium and "shaded" with thinned Gunze Sangyo black paint.  I almost wished I had bought 3 times the number of those Karaya barrels when they were available at a hobby shop in Houston but unfortunately, the dent on my wallet was going to be too much to stomach. They are absolutely beautiful.

Most of the model was relatively easy to put together. The limited amount of panel lines made the rescribing a relatively painless affair. However, there were quite a few gaps to fill particularly around the engine nacelles and the rear gunners position. The pain was well worth the effort since the Maurader happens to be in my opinion one of the most beautiful aircraft of the Second World War.

Sam

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Photos and text © by Sam Chia