The
B25J was the last production model with a total of 4318 built, 800 of which had
the solid nose with 8 guns. About 870 varying models of the Mitchell were used
by the Russians.
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I
was fascinated by the Cutting Edge Russian B-25D & J decals (CED48055) and
decided to redo an old model B25J that was built nearly 20 years ago with the
kit decals. I stripped off the old markings and paint and proceeded to redo this
kit. The side gun packs were removed, an extra hole was drilled through the
front glass for the 3rd heavier caliber gun. All windows were taped
off for painting except the side blister ones were removed. Tamiya AS line of
spray paints was used, Olive Drab and Black.
Cutting
Edge information says this aircraft was a B-25J-10
Serial #43-28017 from 1945. Inscription Translates as “Sevastopol”,
part of the 15th Guards Sevastopol Bomber Air Regiment. The unit was
also awarded the “Order of the Red Banner”.
Information
from decal sheet and Squadron Signal Publications #34.
Mark
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