Martin B-26 Marauder

TOYGUN · Post by **TOYGUN** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:27 pm

CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF SOMEONE HAS A WOODEN KIT FOR THE MARTIN B-26 MARAUDER

supercruiser · Post by **supercruiser** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:22 pm

I personally don't know of anyone that has the Martin B-26 in kit form.
Are you set on just the Martin B-26? Or would any medium twin bomber do? Guillow has the North American B-25.

TOYGUN · Post by **TOYGUN** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:11 pm

I NEED THE B-26 OR ONE I CAN REWORK WITH OUT TO MUCH HASSLE.
MY WIFE'S UNCLE WAS A B-26 PILOT WHO WAS KILLED IN WHAT WAS TO BE HIS FINAL MISSION AND SHE WANTS ONE MADE OF HIS SAN ANTONIO ROSE. THANKS

SteveM · Post by **SteveM** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:01 pm

The only B-26 kit that I can think of off the top of my head is made by Dumas. Ordinarily I avoid discussing other manufacturer's product on this forum, but since Guillow's does not have the B-26 I don't think it'll be a problem. Don't buy direct from Dumas, it's cheaper at places like hobbylinc.

supercruiser · Post by **supercruiser** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:28 pm

TOYGUN, check your messages. Sent a PM to you.

thymekiller · Post by **thymekiller** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:42 pm

Hats off to SteveM. That guy knows where to shop ! ! !

thymekiller

kittyfritters · Post by **kittyfritters** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 5:50 pm

The Dumas B-26 kit is the one that comes to mind. Most of the ones that I have seen built look much better than the photo on the box. No one should feel guilty about recommending Dumas kits on this site when Guillow doesn"t make the kit. Dumas subcontracts much of their injection molding and vacuforming to Guillow. (AH, HA! Thought those thrust buttons looked familiar, didn't you?)

SteveM · Post by **SteveM** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 5:56 pm

Yes, those thrust buttons did look familiar, as did the red plastic prop. Though I'm afraid the vacuum formed parts they make themselves have a terrible fit, but I digress.

supercruiser · Post by **supercruiser** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:27 am

I've sent a PM and it is still in my Outbox. Not sure how to get it actually SENT. Would you settle for a 1/72 scale plastic model, nearly complete?

TOYGUN · Post by **TOYGUN** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:54 pm

Thank you everyone, sorry for the slow responce but I was "tied up" a week. with all your help I have been able to come up with a few good options. TOYGUN