Official FlightLine 1600mm B-25J Mitchell PNP Thread

[Evan D]

Fulfilled or not? If not that narrows it down to between then and 12:46 Chicago time

[borntoolate]

I received my B-25 this morning. The build will have to wait for awhile. I am still recovering from my stroke. The left arm and hand still need more rehabbing!


Bob

[Evan D]

Your health is more important, get well and return to the hobby soon.

I received my B-25 this morning. The build will have to wait for awhile. I am still recovering from my stroke. The left arm and hand still need more rehabbing!


Bob

[quitcherbitchen]

but not the Hobby King definition of "Soon" LOL.

[Peajay5]

I received mine yesterday. I put everything together and I used a specktrum AR8020T as my receiver. I had to adjust the bomb doors to make them sit flush. Everything went together well. I ordered the B-25 '8Z' Graphics Set from callie graphics. The plane came with three sets of water slide decals. I have never used water slide decals but they look cool. I have adjusted all the flight surfaces. I will probably do a maiden on Friday because it has been windy here in Vegas.

[Elbee]

Peajay5, great livery choice. Looking forward to pics and your first check ride report. Best, LB

[Gilatrout]

I received mine yesterday. I put everything together and I used a specktrum AR8020T as my receiver. I had to adjust the bomb doors to make them sit flush. Everything went together well. I ordered the B-25 '8Z' Graphics Set from callie graphics. I have never used water slide decals but they look cool. I have adjusted all the flight surfaces. I will probably do a maiden on friday because it has been windy here in Vegas.

Callie is doing water slide decals?

[Peajay5]

Callie is doing water slide decals?

No, the plane came with three sets of water slide decals and I have never used water decals but they look cool. I ordered a different set from callie graphics.

[Oxotnik]

No, the plane came with three sets of water slide decals and I have never used water decals but they look cool. I ordered a different set from callie graphics.

I've never put waterslide decals on a foamy aircraft, until now. I liked how easily they went on and could be repositioned. I don't know how well they'll hold up from the wear and tear. I'm going to coat the plane with WBPA, in hopes that it'll help to keep the decals from rubbing and fraying. I went with Mitch the Witch, BTW.

[Evan D]

I found them easy to use. Warm water, slide them on, pat with a paper towel and go over them with decal setting solution which melted them down really nice. After drying I did a light spray of matte clear over them and the pre applied Star and bar as they were glossy compare to the olive drab.

[Peajay5]

I've never put waterslide decals on a foamy aircraft, until now. I liked how easily they went on and could be repositioned. I don't know how well they'll hold up from the wear and tear. I'm going to coat the plane with WBPA, in hopes that it'll help to keep the decals from rubbing and fraying. I went with Mitch the Witch, BTW.

I'm sure the durability is probably awesome with the original sets but I wanted a different graphic. I love all the different options from callie graphics. I liked all three sets that the plane came with but Mitch the with was my fave. I normally put a light coat of protectant over my planes also.

[borntoolate]

Your health is more important, get well and return to the hobby soon.

Thank you!

Bob

[borntoolate]

but not the Hobby King definition of "Soon" LOL.

You are so right!!!!!


Bob

[desertdrifter7]

Peajay. I agree. I love the variety of liveries that Callie Graphics offers. I am going to order the Apache Princess. She was piloted by a guy named Ohnemus. Interestingly I worked with a young man whose last name was Ohnemus. Unfortunately he died at the age of 25 so there isn't any way to see if there was any relation to pilot. But is a good enough reason to buy the livery.

[desertdrifter7]

Besides, I like the graphics. I put Here Kitty, Kitty on my Tigercat.

[Peajay5]

Well I started looking at it and changed my mind and went with Executive Sweet. The decals were super easy to do, you just have to take your time.

[Jdcrow]

Still looking for a few bits of B-25 data. Main & front axle diameters?

Mains
5mm axle diameter
Axle overall length inside shoulder to end length 39mm
wheel 27mm outside to outside for axle


Nose
4mm axle diameter
Axle overall length inside shoulder to end length 23mm
wheel 17mm outside to outside for axle

[Elbee]

Peajay5 Here's some additional reference material. It is my favorite of the 3 provided with the model. Best, LB

[ridgerunner]

Somewhat off topic but...

A great WWII bomber movie is now "free to watch with ads" on YouTube:

My Dad was a B-24 pilot in the Army Air Corps and was about to be deployed for the first time when they dropped the big one and ended the war. (Lucky for him and me!) Before watching this movie, I never would have guessed the level of mental stress these "Boys" were subjected to. Highly Recommended!

[Elbee]

ridgerunner, DITTOS!

Dad was a "Fortress" Pilot Bombardier (19 missions thru April '45) with the 306th Reich Wreckers, 8th Air Force in Europe.

Even as a kid, he encouraged me to watch this film over again, though his favorite WWII film was "D-Day: The 6^th of June".

Peck got an Oscar Nomination for his role as Gen. Savage, btw, great name for the character, I always thought.

Good film footage in this one, too.

Best, LB