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Official FlightLine 1600mm B-25J Mitchell PNP Thread

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  • Elbee
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    f4u ausie, I appreciate the tips.

    I had tried 3M auto glaze and even jeweler's rouse on my Corsair canopy and windscreen, helped a bit.

    Though if you look at the pictures of the Mitchell, the clear parts look distorted, as well translucent.

    Could just be the photo, we'll just have to wait and see.

    Suppose a guy could pour a plug and vacuum pump some parts.

    Good to read some other long time dudes are signing up for this bird.

    Can't wait to see this one.

    Best, LB

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  • HuffDaddy
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    alright, alright, alright ... sign me up!

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  • Gringotuerto
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    My father had a B-25 when I was a kid. I have the Hangar9 version painted up like his, but it has been somewhat a hangar queen because I don't want to wreck it. This seems like a perfect solution for a frequent-flying version. Love the functional bomb bay! That is a great addition for a bomber.

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  • Grossman56
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    Pretty impressive plane by the looks of it. One thing that stood out for me is the way the props mount to the shaft, so much better than the Tigercat, I wonder if they're interchangeable ?
    Hmmm, water slide decals... The ones for the Spitfire were absolute junk so I'd stay away from those. The gear looks cool and you don't have to worry about doing an upgrade from wire struts, nice. Too bad the side fuse guns weren't optional as it would be a major job removing them to do a Doolittle Raider B25 such as Ted Lawson's "The Ruptured Duck" of course you'd have to remove the tail gun position and relocate the upper turret as well.
    All in all a great looking airplane, we'll see what the guys come out with.

    Grossman56

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  • f4u ausie
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    Originally posted by Elbee View Post
    Hey Y'all, looking at the Page 1 forum pictures it appears as if all the 'clear' parts are "once again" more translucent, than transparent.

    I tried polishing my Corsair canopy glass and even bought a second one hoping to 'get lucky' though not the case.

    Even 91% IP Alcohol fogs over some OEM clear parts.

    Does anyone know of a way to polish or 'clear up' the fog in OEM clear parts?

    Inquisitively, LB

    Just something to try elbee(maybe) u may have noticed modern cars headlights go verry dull after around5 years inthe strong sun.. im sure not so much in cooler climate.. anyway being in the auto trade,, we rub them down with 800 or 600 wet, and clear them,, either acrylic clear( maybe to strong) or a two part auto clear( makes them almost new) this is done 4 roadworthy... anyway i will b painting a bloody peugot tday( hate euro cars) so will find a similer plastic and clear it(give it a try.. ) and let u no

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  • Randy H
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    Finally, a new warbird that's not a jet. Looking forward to the unboxing and first flight reviews from buyers before I order one of the B 25. Look's great, still hoping for an ME 109 in 1600 that would be fantastic.

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  • Elbee
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    Hey Y'all, looking at the Page 1 forum pictures it appears as if all the 'clear' parts are "once again" more translucent, than transparent.

    I tried polishing my Corsair canopy glass and even bought a second one hoping to 'get lucky' though not the case.

    Even 91% IP Alcohol fogs over some OEM clear parts.

    Does anyone know of a way to polish or 'clear up' the fog in OEM clear parts?

    Inquisitively, LB


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  • Aros
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    Laugh it up fuzzballs!!

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  • Evan D
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    Ohh… had to go there did ya!

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  • Elbee
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    Aros Happy to have a new Flightline Warbird!

    ... and there appears to be no Dihedral issues from the flight video.

    Best, LB

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  • Evan D
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    I agree. I ordered it first thing this morning but for a bomber I would have wanted it bigger. If a P-51 1600 would be perfect.

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  • Aros
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    I won't lie, I was hoping it would be a 2000mm as I loved the size of the BH B-25. But alas, a 1600mm is still a nice size and easier to transport, and I love the easy on/off wings! I've always loved the B-25, such a beautiful twin bomber. I'll definitely be snagging one down the road!

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  • Elbee
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    ridgerunner this will be a 'must have' for many years to come. Just my $00.02 USD. If not now, then I figure she goes on your Wish List. Best, LB

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  • Drdoom
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    Got mine on order. My father was the radio operator on the B-25 in Germany during WWII. His Brother flew 25 missions as PIC in the B-25 in WWII. I am excited.

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  • ridgerunner
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    This is hands-down my favorite plane in RealFlight.

    Mmmmm.... To order or not to order? (kinda spendy)

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  • DelRay
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    Just ordered the B-25, I've been wanting one for a long time, couldn't resist this one.

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  • Elbee
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    Originally posted by f4u ausie View Post
    Wanted a zeek but doolittle will be happy... finally 1600 fline... great subject matter,, what a story(none better) 1600 goes in ya car( truck)
    F4u, Yeah, me too, though this will do nicely.

    ?1600mm? Not a big girl, but not petite either.

    Order's in with a July delivery! Wow!

    Lookin' forward to flying this one.

    Now what livery?

    Best, LB

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  • Mikester
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    Outstanding ! I just placed my order. 😁

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  • f4u ausie
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    Wanted a zeek but doolittle will be happy... finally 1600 fline... great subject matter,, what a story(none better) 1600 goes in ya car( truck)

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