Time to work on a twin engine aircraft this time. I received this kit from a friend for my birthday. After opening this Italeri kit, which originally is Accurate Miniatures, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of parts and how detailed they are.

I ordered some extras for the interior, IP and 3D printed seats, and more accurate wing air intakes.

Even though the kit is provided with various colorful schemes, I discovered that the Netherlands have used the B-25G as well, I did know about other variants but was not aware they used the G. With my recent Dutch builds, I decided to go for this one in Dutch markings as well.

Starting May 1942 the Royal Netherlands Military Flying School (RNMFS) was formed in Jackson Mississippi. This school was formed to train pilots from Dutch East Indies. Not many pictures are present of the used aircraft but the most interesting one is aircraft 42-65102 seen while escorting Princess Juliana on her travel from the US to Suriname.

Started the build by cutting some of the interior parts and painting them.

Another great idea for a model, John (@johnb). I don't think I have ever seen a B-25 model in Dutch markings, so this will be really special. Save me a seat for the build.

Great! My B-25 waiting for NEIAF paiting too! I will start in close future.

Great progress and thanks for that photo of "102."

Some history on the plane. It was the first B-25G-10 built. It was sent to the boneyard in August 1945.

I have the same Italeri release and the Dutch Decal sheet with "102" so will follow aling.

I just stumbled across them on eBay in early January and immediately snagged them.

Dutch Decal #48017. It is a small decal sheet from 1998 it looks like.

Here's "102" on the sheet.

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David (@kahu)

John (@johnb)

Even if I can't find the decals, I try to find a copy of the instructions because they usually have a good 3-view diagram that has markings, camo, etc. Sometimes you can find the instructions on Scalemate or by searching online. It is hard to judge colors on a black and white 80-year old photo.