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B-26 Susie Q flown in Midway defense.
Well,
it's been a long haul but this one is finally in the display case. Short wings, small tail, and early style tail
gun set up. Eventually I will have to build
a stock Monogram kit, but not today!
Overall OD is 34086 from Model Master, as close to OD 41 as I can see,
with fading using Faded Olive Drab and 34087, also MM.
Matte finish is Alclad II. Oils
used for weathering
and a silver pencil, Tamiya Smoke for the exhaust.
The torpedo installation and decals are from Lone Star.
It is a B-26 used in the battle of Midway, and flew down the
deck of Nagumo's flagship carrier, strafing it. Below
is a link to a narrative of the attack by the B-26's.
2 of 4 returned to Midway, but Susie Q was scrapped due to the
damage incurred.
https://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-26/40-1391.html