Martin
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://www.pacificwar.org.au/Midway/USArmy_at_Midway.html