Martin B-26 Marauder.

[lastvautour]

A group build is called for the Martin Marauder.

My B-26 will be 1/72 scale.

[J Luke]

Mine will be in 1/72 also. I will be building the G version.

Main parts are cut out.

[lastvautour]

I love this stage of building as it holds so much promise. Nive start Jordan.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Looks good Jordan.

Will try for a Marauder later in the year.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Good to see more activity on the site.

I have attached a profile of my future Marauder Mk II (B-26C) with the long wing. It has the standard RAF desert camouflage pattern in dark earth and middle stone.

[J Luke]

The guide lines have been drawn on my fuselage and nacelles. I hope to begin carving in the next couple weeks. Other projects take precedent, at the moment!

I mentioned this in my own B-26 thread, but since it's pertinent to the group build, I'm planning on doing the nacelles like you did on your Ventura tutorial, Lou, where (to me) it was a combination of the "carrot" and "clothespin" techniques. Would it be easier to cut the triangle shape out now before rounding things off? Or cut it after it's been shaped?

[lastvautour]

Nice to see progress shots. I have not been able to dedicate any time to my Marauder.

Louis

[J Luke]

I was able to get the upper fuselage carved and the leading edge of the wings. This is the first time I've done a symmetrical airfoil. I hope it turns out ok!

[lastvautour]

Excellent carvings. I need to structure my time to allow me to proceed with my Marauder.

Louis

[Dave Tunison]

I am starting a Marauder in 1/72 by working from the WWII-era recognition model plans. My dad made a B-26 from these plans in 1943. It was the only model he carved as far as I know. He grew up in New Brunswick, New Jersey and graduated from South River High School in 1945.

Attached is a scan of the certificate he received for his contribution to the war effort -

[J Luke]

Wow, Dave! That is amazing! How special for you and your family to have that certificate. I'm sure that will make it a very meaningful model for you. Will you be painting black like the WWII ID models or painting it up like a model?

[J Luke]

My B-26 is on hold. I botched carving the engine nacelles so I'll need to remake those. I have the wing carved and notched to the fuselage, though.

[Dave Tunison]

Thanks. Long ago, he told me about carving the model and I only found the certificate much later in a folder with his diploma, birth certificate and other personal papers. He joined the Navy in 1945 and served on Ford Island, Hawaii. Interestingly, he worked on various planes including the Martin JM-1, which is the Navy version of the B-26. They were used as target tugs and painted entirely yellow. I have photos that he took while serving there.

[lastvautour]

Your father would be proud of you honoring his memory. Knowing your talent, it is certainly going to be a wonderful tribute.

Louis

[Dave Tunison]

Thanks Lou. I am determined to finish it in less than a year...

Jordan, too bad about the nacelles, they will be perfect on the second attempt.