Lee Drennen’s 1/72 B-25 Mitchell Re-Build

[Lee Drennen]

Back when I was around 15 or 16yrs old I built this 1/72 Monogram B-25 Mitchell. It hung in my room at my Mom and Dad’s house till I moved out when I was 19yrs old then it hung in my apartment till I was 29yrs old when I got married it then moved to the garage and stayed on a shelf for many years till last year I decided to rebuild it. It had lost some parts over the years. I just couldn’t toss it out it has so many memories. The only B-25 I had in my stash was this old Airfix. One night I played around with swapping parts to re- build the old Monogram and I think it might work.[ATTACH]345035[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345036[/ATTACH]

[Mini Me]

This should be fun! Rick H.

[Guest]

Lee ,
Only the second in this time, getting better, I'll sit with Rick and I've brought the ," Yorkshire Tea " as well :smiling::smiling:

[minitnkr]

Is that like Texas Tea or Long Island Tea? Interesting project. PaulE

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Yes I’ve been studying this build for months how I’m going to tackle it Hope you stick around

John. Thanks for stopping by and I’m glad you reminded me of that “tea” looks like Paul is on the other side or maybe he just poke his head in I don’t know

Paul. Mr. Race says that Yorkshire tea is the best. I may have to pay him a huge shipping fee to get him to send me some. Hope you stick around this is going to be a fun build

[Lee Drennen]

Here’s a update got some primer on and I also took the Airfix Engines and added them. The Monograms were very shallow and a different type.I had to do some cutting to adapt the Airfix Engines. [ATTACH]345046[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345047[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345048[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345049[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345050[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345051[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345052[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345053[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345054[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345055[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345056[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345057[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345058[/ATTACH][ATTACH]345059[/ATTACH]I also was missing the tail side rudders so I used the Airfix ones also they move. The landing gear was missing also so I used the Airfix Going to let this set up and dry

[Mini Me]

Moving along smartly! Keep 'er going Lee. Rick H.

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Rick we now have paint I’m glad to see a little color back on this old girl

[Guest]

Excuse me Lee .

Is that like Texas Tea or Long Island Tea? Interesting project. PaulE

Paul its a strong flavored tea, , I have no idea what your Texas or Long Island tea is like to compare.

Dzhon .

Thanks Lee.

[Guest]

Lee , those engines look to have some nice and sharp mouldings, a great choice to improve the old girl.
:thumb2:

[Lee Drennen]

John. Thanks I’m going to add Bomb Bay door also and the Cockpit from the Airfix is a lot better also. Texas Tea is Curde oil it’s a Texas State thing forgot what Long Island tea is Long Island is in New York City

[rtfoe]

Nice re-build Lee.

Long Island Tea is a mix cocktail of alcohol that ladies seem to like.

Cheers,
Richard

[Lee Drennen]

Excuse me Lee .


Paul its a strong flavored tea, , I have no idea what your Texas or Long Island tea is like to compare.

Dzhon .

Thanks Lee.

Your ok John

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks for the complement Richard and in lighting me on the tea

[Guest]

looking forward to more of this Lee :smiling3:.