1/48 Franklin Mint Die Cast B-26 Marauder

[Lancair IV]

Added some lead weight today to ensure she sits on the nose gear.





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[Lancair IV]

Started working on the seams. Using bondo, I fill the seam them just as it starts to kick, run a scribing tool down the existing seam. When done, all the seams should be balanced out!



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[Lancair IV]

She's 90% ready for color. Working with a Die Cast model requires a new method of attach when painting. Almost everything has to be assembled prior to paint.




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[Lancair IV]

Well, I'm back. Between Working 70+ hours a week and having the flu last week, I haven't spent but 5 minutes in the shop. But today, I finally was able to get down to business.
She's ready for touchup then clear.







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[Lancair IV]

Idiots Delight comes to life.

Decals are applied. Couple of coats for Future tomorrow, then the fun begins making this thing look like it's been to hell and back!







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[Lancair IV]

She's starting to look like she's been used and abused. Now it's time for some final tweeks and touchups.








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[Lancair IV]

Hey everyone. It's been a while. As you may recall I'm building this for a friend. When he saw the pictures of the weathering he decided he did not like it. Too much paint chipping. He wanted a replica of Idiots Delight, and that's what I did. Oh well...I touched up 90% of the chipping, then started weathering again. Still have a lot of work to do. I hope he likes this.







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[Lancair IV]

She's complete and ready for delivery
























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[hot ford coupe]

That looks a heck of a lot better than the original paint scheme. I really love what you did with it.

[Lancair IV]

Thanks. My friend picked her up and he loves it. He wants me to do a Franklin Mint B-25, B-24, and B-17 next.