BUILD THE AIRFIX B-25 MITCHELL!

[@schmedly014]

The leading edges of the wing's and tail surfaces had a rubber deicing boot on them to prevent ice from accumulating on the surfaces . This was important in Europe because of the cold temps and many wet days .

[@NJBamforth67]

Enjoying the Build Gary xx 😀

[@paulcorrigan649]

Lovely Gary. That's fantastic. I'm going to be doing Jimmy Doolittle's Mitchell fairly soon

[@markfranks1329]

Big kudos to Airfix for offering a new tool early variant of the B-25B/C/D. The details are really very impressive for the scale. My father was based at Aston Down for a short while whilst flying Fairey Battle target tugs. Aston Down was a large MU and had many types in for major work. Dad got to know a pilot that air tested the a/c and was offered a flight in (as noted in his log book) a Mitchell II. They flew out over the Severn Estuary to South Wales and did some low level flying in the valleys before returning. 'Bloody good aeroplane, that Mitchell'. Guess he liked it.😂 He had the same opinion for the Catalina, but that was in Australia and a recollection for perhaps another time. (Quick, someone donate an Academy PBY to Gary!)🤭 Excellent build. Just one tiny detail, Gary. The nose wheel strut needs to have more of a forward rake to it. (Sorry, my OCD kicking in there).

[@chrisfirth1803]

Nice build, it's a day of Mitchell's for me, spent all day at a very wet East Kirby airshow. Rain ruined the flying, but they did have their recently acquired Mitchell on show for people to look at and poke their heads inside the door hatches to see the interior.

[@garys_stuff]

That's a nice bonus!

[@chrisfirth1803]

@@garys_stuff yes, made up for the rubbish weather.

[@richardbreisch8049]

Enjoy your commentary, especially the part where you explain how you let the kit dry after painting before you touch it. When I was younger it was hard to let things rest long enough, important point so as not to get in a rush! Nice work, kit looks great...

[@normansmith8184]

Really very nice Gary, I've been thinking a while now of building a B25-B in the "Doolittle Raid" colours. This did a good job of making my mind up for me. Nice job sir.

[@NickGeorge-l9b]

Excellent build Gary

[@soppdrake]

Outstanding, Gary! ❤

[@iannicholls7476]

Very nice job Gary. Thanks for sharing.

[@danwilliams1686]

Excellent build as always. This channel is by far becoming my favorite channel. Id love to see you build the airfix RAF version of the B-17!

[@garys_stuff]

You never know what might turn up on the channel Dan!

[@kitbuster]

Nice Job Gary 👍

[@rippystagler4548]

The weights were superglued in, but how did you file them down and shape them?

[@garys_stuff]

With some 150 grit sandpaper stuck to a wooden stick. They sand down really quickly - be sure not to breathe in any particles (maybe wear a mask) and clean up carefully afterwards.

[@andrewleitch5574]

Gary, Black boots on US aircraft Wing leading edges were rubber di-icing boots which were unpainted. Crank covers (front of US Engines) where painted Gray (Ocean or Medium I think) never silver. Great build as always, look forward to more.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks for the info about the boots. I took my reference from a photo at the IWM - www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205211685 In it the lead a/c has noice clean wings and as it has a rear gunner position I am assuming more recently acquired and painted. The one behind it has lots of scuffing and damage to the leading edge, so I'm guessing didn't have the boots fitted?

[@thomaslore730]

The Engine Gearbox covers for US aircraft were painted in Gloss Dark Gray close to FS 36081 after a period of time would fade to lighter Gray due the Oil and Sunlight breaking it down. As far as the De-Icer Boots, yes there were Rubber and maybe Gary was trying to simulate that the plane just came back from a mission with some close calls with AA Flak??? That's my my 2-cent story and I'm sticking with it. Ha! Remember, Gary has just gotten back into the Hobby and has come a LONG way. He is going to be doing some GREAT builds in the future, as my Japanese Nanny would say "One must learn to Crawl before one can Walk"...

[@andrewleitch5574]

@@thomaslore730 I in no way meant any dis respect to Gary just trying to help him out with future builds.

[@thomaslore730]

@@andrewleitch5574 I know, I do the SAME thing. When I see the spark in someone eyes for this hobby, I want to help as much as I can so they can to enjoy this GREAT hobby as well.

[@garys_stuff]

Didn't imagine you meant any disrespect either Andrew! Each of us can learn from others.

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

I think I’m falling in love with anything that has D-Day stripes on it. 😍 And it looks like the ground crew finished adding those stripes in the nick of time on a serving B-25 for it to take part in Operation Overlord. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@garys_stuff]

That was the look I was going for! Thanks Ronald

[@thomaslore730]

2-words, OUTSTANDING... Thanks for sharing this with us, Gary.

[@randytaylor1258]

What a handsome scheme! The stripes and roundels really set each other off. Nice build, Gary. Everything seemed to fit together really well. Bravo! Question. Those black leading edges are inflatable rubber de-icing boots? Won't showing aluminum through them indicate that they're rotten and non-functional?

[@garys_stuff]

I also like an idea mooted before about possible flak damage added to general wear and tear! I think if they got ripped they'd either be replaced or cut off very quickly as they would seriously affect the airflow.

[@andrewkemp8725]

Gary,the Mitchell looks mint

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Andrew!

[@DutchDaveModels]

Nice job Gary! Smashing results on this Mitchell ✨👍✨

[@brunocalico]

Beautiful.

[@barrywalker8790]

Hi Gary enjoyed watching you build this some unusual twists but you found your way round them looked really good, already used chipping medium and it worked really well so next model definitely going to do some pre-shaded well done 👍

[@willwoods6466]

Outstanding build Gary. I really appreciate your honesty and ability to overcome mishaps!

[@gavinbooth]

I really like the paint finish marra lovely work . Regards Gav.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks marra! Cheers, G

[@AlanWitton]

Looks like a good kitq

[@kenhanson1819]

Cracking build, Gary! It looks great on that base as well. Very helpful build info that will aid me when I build mine. Cheers!

[@ThePhosphater]

Looks so Good

[@blacknass1943]

very nice airplain model.

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Just when you thought you had to ‘Doolittle ‘ you do a lot 😂,nice work Gary who’s is fantastic with zee plastic Gawd thank you Mark 😊😊

[@BobbyG-bp9xr]

Fantastic build Gary. You've made a wonderful job on this kit, really interesting video too. Love the content of your Video's and how honest and genuine you are. You do an incredible job, I don't know how you manage it! I look forward to every new video whatever it is. Please don't feel pressured into trying to create loads and loads of content, I think you must be one of the most busy KZbin channels out there! Looking forward to the group build too! Take care mate. 👍👊

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Bobby - happy to keep pushing out content as long as people enjoy it!

[@cosmarendy8417]

Very nice, thanks for sharing 😊

[@georgegeyer3431]

I have one in my stash. It is going to be on my build list. So I will be paying close attention. 😊

[@normangebhardt]

Greak work. Thank you

[@emmabird9745]

Very nice Gary. If nose weight fit is a problem, some could be added in the front of the engine nacelles (probably want to over do it in this case as its not so far forward.

[@christopherevans6752]

I do like a B25 in RAF markings & D Day stripes. It just looks right.

[@piper081147]

Nice work Gary. I've been thinking about building one of these for a long time; you've decided me.

[@jaws848]

Excellent result as always Gary...im impressed with how they designed the wing spars

[@garys_stuff]

It's a good piece of design philosophy, especially for the bombers to get the wings in the right place.

[@jaws848]

@@garys_stuff exactly...always helps when its easyto get the wings aligned properly

[@uingaeoc3905]

Made the original of this over 55 years ago. I have never understood why the companies do not offer a transparent version of on fuselage side or cockpit so on can have the option of showing off all that interior detailing.

[@garys_stuff]

I know, I spend ages doing all sorts of fiddly stuff inside the fuselage knowing full well it will never be seen again!

[@julianmhall]

Lovely job Gary! :)

[@petermerz2704]

Excellent Gary. Thanks for sharing. 😎🇨🇦

[@paulsmodels]

Great job on that kit! I would have faded down those D-Day stripes, they look too bright, and new compared with the rest of the airplane. But you did a really nice job!

[@garys_stuff]

I did it as if it were the evening of June 5 as the Group Build it is for is all about D-Day itself. After a few months of hard flying the stripes on the top of the wings had often faded almost away!

[@petermerz2704]

Thanks!

[@garys_stuff]

Thank you Peter!

[@garys_stuff]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnrSlXudjdyEl9U

[@michaeldenesyk3195]

Nice build Gary, one point of detail though, I believe the RAF B-25 had rubber deicing boots on the wing leading edge, which means that they would not have aluminum weathering. That is why the painting instruction ask for black leading edges

[@garys_stuff]

I think the weight of opinion is that chipped leading edges were on planes where the boots had been removed for some reason. So not black. Quite right.

[@michaeldenesyk3195]

@@garys_stuff You do a great job with the videos, I sure wish your how-to instructions were available when I was modelling back in the 1970s.

[@darthhokum]

Perfect 👍👍👍

[@jaws848]

Is it monday already.🤣🤣🤣

[@BobMuir100]

Sure is…………….Monday Matters y’know Gary says so!!! Bob England

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid thanks lee

[@julianmhall]

I just looked it up. The pilot did indeed have an armoured seat. The second seat was a co-pilot except in the H variant designed for low level strafing missions where the second seat had the navigator.

[@markfranks1329]

He also acted as the shell loader for the 75mm gun.

[@nikjohnson9968]

LOVING YOUR PRE SHADING, MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE

[@allgood6760]

Very nice! 👍✈️🇳🇿

[@mrjockt]

Nice build, but I noticed that you put the “Battery Location” decal next to the ventral turret upside down, it can be read normally with the model held upside down.

[@garys_stuff]

I need to put on my close-up glasses when I do decals....

[@ianallan8005]

The decal is right. It’s the rest of the model that’s upside down

[@Vice1-4]

Outstanding model! But one thing that I did notice. I’m pretty sure that the black leading edges are made out of rubber, these rubber leading edges can expand and un-expand to help with de-icing any buildup of ice on the wing. This makes the use of any chipping solution on the leading edges of the wing unnecessary. The more you know!

[@garys_stuff]

As I have said before, this photo at the IWM suggests leading edge chipping, possibly earlier marks of Mitchell didn't have de-icing boots? www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205211685

[@kitbag9033]

​@garys_stuff I too thought that B-25 used rubber de-icing boots, which they did. However they were sometimes removed and the leading edge painted. If yhat was carried out at squadron level it is possible that the correct primers were not used thus extensive wear to leading edge paint finishes. IMHO, black leading edge = no chipping, camouflaged leading edge = chipping.

[@Vice1-4]

Yeah, that IWM photo does show some chipping on the mitchell behind the main one with no chipping, but then the one behind the chipped one is also not chipped. I’ll do some research because there could be a cool story behind this.

[@garys_stuff]

So - black edge no chips, olive drab edges loads of chips. Got it!

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Gary, thst was a truly excellent build, I liked you paint finish and 'weathering ' my only issue (not with your work) is I find Tamiya OD too dark for my liking, I much prefer Vallejo OD, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Les!

[@hueyJoe135]

Excellent build son 👍

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Joe!

[@portland-182]

If the second seat had a taller back the pilot would not be able to get to his seat. The gap between the seats has the trim controls, so you can't stand there.

[@Vstrom-cy7ln]

How much weight did you have to put in the nose?

[@garys_stuff]

Ended up about 23g I think.