LX B-25 Rebuild - Miss Mitchell

[Alpha]

That looks really good, DeltaDart! Are you scuffing with Scotchbrite pads or going with a brighter polished finish? Either way it will look great in the sky. I did a similar treatment on my old FMS 1400mm B-25 but this LX is a much bigger beast.

[F106DeltaDart]

Almost done, just a bit more aluminum to go!

[Aros]

That's good to hear, and thanks for sharing all those videos! Really looks great in the air. Already changed out the power system and elevator servos, so hopefully should be set.

Yep sounds like you are definitely good to go!

[Aros]

Surely, you could have found one more obstacle to make it more challenging...

LOL LOL LOL

[F106DeltaDart]

They are really docile models...Not a fan of LX's components of course, but always loved the size of this model. No bad habits that I can recall. It's been some years but I believe I went with MA props as the stock ones are just too flimsy and flex too much in flight. Other than that, I kept them stock as I really didn't mind putting her around gracefully in the air. Retracts, well, again LX here, but if I recall they held up okay, even with a couple not-so-flattering landings.

Dug these up from my YT channel...Second one was funny!

That's good to hear, and thanks for sharing all those videos! Really looks great in the air. Already changed out the power system and elevator servos, so hopefully should be set.

[F22trainer]

Surely, you could have found one more obstacle to make it more challenging...

[Aros]

They are really docile models...Not a fan of LX's components of course, but always loved the size of this model. No bad habits that I can recall. It's been some years but I believe I went with MA props as the stock ones are just too flimsy and flex too much in flight. Other than that, I kept them stock as I really didn't mind putting her around gracefully in the air. Retracts, well, again LX here, but if I recall they held up okay, even with a couple not-so-flattering landings.

Dug these up from my YT channel...Second one was funny!

[F106DeltaDart]

Beautiful job! I somehow missed this thread until today...That really looks great with the aluminum tape. I can only imagine how laborious the process must be but the final result is definitely worth it.

I had a couple of these LX B-25's...Sure hope FlightLine comes out with a 2000mm B-25 one day. Look forward to the final photos and maiden!

Thanks Aros! Any advice from your experiences with the B-25s? Hoping to avoid any surprises on the maiden.

[Aros]

Beautiful job! I somehow missed this thread until today...That really looks great with the aluminum tape. I can only imagine how laborious the process must be but the final result is definitely worth it.

I had a couple of these LX B-25's...Sure hope FlightLine comes out with a 2000mm B-25 one day. Look forward to the final photos and maiden!

[F106DeltaDart]

Like the nose art DD.............the Navy did a slight variation of that on one of the PBJ's.
Mine has that variation which I posted on the RCG thread to you, don't know if ya noticed it.
I originally thought that I had lost it in the incinerator but several months latter I found/remembered it was stowed away in the 7x12 trailer and not the garage/toyhauler.

Looks beautiful WC! Glad it was tucked away safely in the trailer!

[OV10]

Like the nose art DD.............the Navy did a slight variation of that on one of the PBJ's.
Mine has that variation which I posted on the RCG thread to you, don't know if ya noticed it.
I originally thought that I had lost it in the incinerator but several months latter I found/remembered it was stowed away in the 7x12 trailer and not the garage/toyhauler.

[F106DeltaDart]

Great job Micheal that is so beautiful.

Thanks Dennis! Hoping to get her finished up soon!

[farmflyer]

Great job Micheal that is so beautiful.

[F106DeltaDart]

Update: Fuselage is finished and graphics applied! Still have to finish the bottom of the nacelles and right outer wing panel.

[F22trainer]

Yup! She flew...briefly.

[F106DeltaDart]

:pop

looking good, may consider the same technique with a P-38...
Ver. 2.0

Very cool! Is that the Guillows P-38 kit?

[F22trainer]

:pop

looking good, may consider the same technique with a P-38...
Ver. 2.0

[F106DeltaDart]

Nose Art is on! Getting closer..

[F106DeltaDart]

Still more progress. It is going slower than I predicted, so it won’t be ready for this weekend. Still probably 4-5 more days of effort to go.

[F106DeltaDart]

More progress; top and sides of the fuselage are covered, still need to finish the bottom. Then it’s on to the nacelles and center wing section!