Official FlightLine 1600mm B-25J Mitchell PNP Thread

[Elbee]

I am getting mildly frustrated. I took the wing to my local hardware store (live in a small town) that claims they have a state of the art paint matching matching and minimum amount was a quart $29. Was too brown by a lot. Brought it back the next day to get more green. Worked for a while on it and said this was as close as he could get. Too Gray.

Went to see grandson yesterday in Des Moines and went to Lowe's with my wing. You bet they can match it they said. Minimum a quart $25. Too brown.

Anybody have numbers on their paint that did match? Percentages? Not sure how they do it.

Thanks, Steve

Hey Steve,

I have used Home Depot (HD) for 4 foamie repaints (Behr brand) in exterior latex.

I have not tried to get an exact OEM color match as the liveries I have done are full repaints and were non-OEM paint schemes.

That written, HD sells sample paint in a 7 ounce (250ml) container. It's around $6.00USD as I recall.

I have always taken an airbrushed example sample to be scanned from Mig/Ammo Paint. In my experience, these are as accurate as I can reference for my use.

Every paint scanner uses similar tech, I have found it still comes down to the mixer.

I don't think HD mixes a matte in the sample latex.

I overspray the entire model after the markings are on with a matte clear rattle can and then 'weather' if required on top of that coat of matte clear.

I could be wrong about the matte sample size, but again, I always spray a matte clear coat over everything to bring it together and then weather as I deem fit.

Short of a tarmac fresh paint job, you could do something similarly. Weathering most often covers myriad sins. And you can quote me on that.

Best, LB

[Warbird Nut]

I am getting mildly frustrated. I took the wing to my local hardware store (live in a small town) that claims they have a state of the art paint matching matching and minimum amount was a quart $29. Was too brown by a lot. Brought it back the next day to get more green. Worked for a while on it and said this was as close as he could get. Too Gray.

Went to see grandson yesterday in Des Moines and went to Lowe's with my wing. You bet they can match it they said. Minimum a quart $25. Too brown.

Anybody have numbers on their paint that did match? Percentages? Not sure how they do it.

Thanks, Steve

[borntoolate]

Take a part to a Lowes or Home Depot and they can match the paint.

This is what I do to have a color matched. I have had great success. It is relatively inexpensive as well - usually under $4 for a small container which is more than enough to paint an entire plane. I do use an airbrush however, so my paint usually goes on thin, making the paint go much farther.

Bob

[Evan D]

Take a part to a Lowes or Home Depot and they can match the paint.

[Warbird Nut]

Looking for paint. In response to post 422 about paint colors, it didn't mention which green was specifically for the B-25 or I just missed it. Any thoughts?

[Elbee]

T- Elbert,

I recall there was at least one comment about working on the solid nose and even a partial CAD Drawing.

I looked back through the tread about half way and couldn't find the post.

Might check Thingiverse, Cults3D, Prusa Printables, and Cgtrader websites to see if anyone has posted a design for 3DP printing one.

Keep checking in.

Best LB

[T- Elbert]

Is anyone working on a b25h gunship nose?

[FlyinHawaiian]

I would go to Motions website and watch their build video and match up the angle of the blades. That's one of the things I did after my frightening first flight. I thought I had the wrong prop or props on the wrong side. After calibrating the ESC's the plane flies good now.

[Evan D]

It goes forward…

[Captain Moron]

Just about to maiden the B25. I notice that the 2 propellers are not interchangeable ( standard and reverse ).So how can I tell if I have the propellers on the correct sides ?

[Elbee]

Ocalavol, My Congrats! Nicely done, Sir. Best, LB

[Ocalavol]

I installed the spare ESC and removed the red wire since the remaining ESC powers the radio. Maidened the model today and it was a huge success! Stable, controllable, no problems. I even had to tone down the elevator throws that I had set high due to a previous post worrying about enough elevator authority. I'm very pleased.

[Ocalavol]

Just received a reply from MRC on the service ticket after only 1 day. They apologized for the problem and suggested that I check the battery Y-harness, too. Mine seems fine. They will replace the fried ESC, of course.

I have a spare 60 amp ESC from a fliteline P-38 that is labelled as including the BEC. Would this be safe to use as a substitute?

[Fast N Light]

SO you have not had this issue but are expecting too so you call the place that sold it to you... Did you call the dealer that sold you your car, the place you bought your refrigerator from, the bottler of your favorite drink and the mother of your wife?


Joking of course. You're proactive which is good.

Yeah - credible reports of any of those spontaneously bursting into flame without warning (especially the wife😀) would give me pause. I got the B-25 on preorder so now I am left to manage the issue best I can.

Invested a good amount of my time in making cosmetic alterations for mine. If this thing goes up in flames due to defective ESCs, I am gonna be pissed for sure.

My work is very involved in proactively dealing with product issues for industrial equipment. We dominate the markets we serve because of our focus on customer satisfaction/success. Of course this colors my expectations when I spend my money.

[Evan D]

SO you have not had this issue but are expecting too so you call the place that sold it to you... Did you call the dealer that sold you your car, the place you bought your refrigerator from, the bottler of your favorite drink and the mother of your wife?


Joking of course. You're proactive which is good.

[Fast N Light]

After seeing the posts here, I contacted Motion for guidance on how to best manage this ESC fire issue before I powered up the model. They claimed it was rare, but that I should video the plane in case something should occur. I did that for a few minutes of ground testing and will repeat for the maiden.

For those who have had ESC fires, it's not rare enough! There have been enough reports that this should be be recognized by Motion as a product issue. Failure to address product issue undermines customer satisfaction and confidence in the brand. In the long run sales, margins and profitability will suffer. This one should be easy to recognize with a couple photos. I encourage those who experience this issue to post photos as this will encourage Motion to address it.

[Ocalavol]

Hi guys! Just received my model yesterday and got started immediately with assembly. Everything went well all the way thru getting the Lemon 10-channel receiver installed and the gyros working properly. THEN I pushed the throttle up just a little to stop the transmitter lack-of-use tone.....and POP, smoke started coming out of the right nacelle. I managed to get the battery disconnected pretty quick, but the residual smoke was awful. I remember in several earlier posts reports of this happening. I disassembled the nacelle (not fun with the LG struts) and pulled the ESC. It was fried. Looks like the capacitors may have failed or something like that. I'm no electronics guru. I have a customer service ticket in with MRC and am waiting for their response. I wonder if they have a QC problem with these particular ESCs.

[Fast N Light]

3D printed gunship nose in work

[Elbee]

borntoolate Copy that.

[borntoolate]

borntoolate,

Thank you, Bob, very kind, but that's not necessary.

If I figure a way to fabricate the part to my satisfaction, I imagine one would find its way to you.

Best, Steve

Thank you, Steve. However, my offer stands!