Official FlightLine 1600mm B-25J Mitchell PNP Thread

[GWN Canuck]

Will there be parts arriving with this shipment? If not any time line on availability of same?

[RCAZDES20]

Yes, there are currently B-25 in this shipment which can be had. I anticipate open stock when it arrives though I don't expect that open stock to last more than a week or so after arrival.

Thank you, I just ordered.

[Tom]

Weeks ago, maybe even a month, there was mention of a third shipment. What happened to that one?

I tracked the third shipment. Looks like it will arrive a few days behind the first shipment. That means we "should" have a good amount of B-25 for a few weeks.

[Tom]

Will there be any "unspoken for" B25's in this shipment that can be had if ordered today, or would I have to wait for next shipment?

Yes, there are currently B-25 in this shipment which can be had. I anticipate open stock when it arrives though I don't expect that open stock to last more than a week or so after arrival.

[Gilatrout]

Here’s hoping the shipment is going to be a Milk Run

[Evan D]

Weeks ago, maybe even a month, there was mention of a third shipment. What happened to that one?

[RCAZDES20]

"Also, I have a B-25 ETA update. I can't decide if it is good news or bad news at this point. As of 9/26 - This shipment of B-25s is currently on a train arriving this Saturday. We are expecting these to arrive at Motion RC on Monday. If they arrive early, we will ship them Monday. If they arrive late Monday, we will ship them Tuesday."

Will there be any "unspoken for" B25's in this shipment that can be had if ordered today, or would I have to wait for next shipment?

[RCAZDES20]

In reference to some of the posts above about paint - we do have some Freewing paints. Here is the link: https://www.motionrc.com/collections...B0%5D=Freewing
We have every color offered by Freewing. I asked them to add other colors and they are adding a silver color which is used on the P-38/B-24. This is all I can get Freewing to bottle right now. I get the feeling it is a real pain for them to do this but they have not come out and directly stated this...

Also, I have a B-25 ETA update. I can't decide if it is good news or bad news at this point. As of 9/26 - This shipment of B-25s is currently on a train arriving this Saturday. We are expecting these to arrive at Motion RC on Monday. If they arrive early, we will ship them Monday. If they arrive late Monday, we will ship them Tuesday.

[desertdrifter7]

Thanks for the update, Tom. It's not as early as I hoped but, hey, we are getting closer. It's a good thing Jesse James died in 1882. The shipment should be safe. I am looking forward to getting this bird into the air.

[Tom]

In reference to some of the posts above about paint - we do have some Freewing paints. Here is the link: https://www.motionrc.com/collections...B0%5D=Freewing
We have every color offered by Freewing. I asked them to add other colors and they are adding a silver color which is used on the P-38/B-24. This is all I can get Freewing to bottle right now. I get the feeling it is a real pain for them to do this but they have not come out and directly stated this...

Also, I have a B-25 ETA update. I can't decide if it is good news or bad news at this point. As of 9/26 - This shipment of B-25s is currently on a train arriving this Saturday. We are expecting these to arrive at Motion RC on Monday. If they arrive early, we will ship them Monday. If they arrive late Monday, we will ship them Tuesday.

[RRHandy]

I’ve always felt that the manufacturers are missing out on an opportunity to make money by not also selling the paint they use. I guarantee that just about every plane would have add on sales of paint for touch up alone.

Seems like free money to me

When the HK C-130 came out they sold the touchup paint also, but the paint did not match at all, the plane was a blue grey and the sample was more green blue grey. That has been discussed on most of the popular forums and the consensus was that the paint mix was different from day to day do to the person mixing and other factors like temp and humidity. How many have bought a plane and months later had to buy a new part and get that part and it not match, I know I have. Warehouse space to hold it also. R.

P.S. Evan said the same thing.

[rcflyerf4u1$]

thanks guys for the help on the paint
rcflyer

[Elbee]

I want to thank Elbee for his reply to my post. I was wondering what the exact Tamiya colors would match the model for touch up.
Thanks

You are welcome, Sir.

My lengthy reply seems unnecessary now that I understand you wanted 'touch-up' paint.:yawning_face:

The Home Depot color sample of exterior latex is the way to go for OEM touch up paints.

I had mistakenly made a presumption that you were doing a complete repaint and wanted documented color options.:face_with_raised_ey

All is good and post pictures often, we love pictures here at the "Squawk".:camera:

Best, LB

[f4u ausie]

Most planes would req more than one color for t ups... hobby king had both the black and the white available ,, for the mig 17.... not that ill ever buy another hking plane.. to much work to get flying

[tab28682]

I agree about paint but have seen previously where the colors change slightly from batch to batch. Plus it adds to the issues of shipping hazardous materials, though I'm not sure water based latex paint is hazardous.

It s so easy and inexpensive to get an 8 oz sample jar of matching latex touch up paint that it just doesn’t make much sense for the manufacturer to include or sell a tiny quantity of touch up paint.

[Evan D]

I agree about paint but have seen previously where the colors change slightly from batch to batch. Plus it adds to the issues of shipping hazardous materials, though I'm not sure water based latex paint is hazardous.

[William Gregory]

Due to a malfunction on its maiden flight my B-25 received some damage. I took the top hatch to Home Depot and they matched the paint perfectly in a satin finish. A little airbrush work and the repairs look perfect !!!

[Gilatrout]

I’ve always felt that the manufacturers are missing out on an opportunity to make money by not also selling the paint they use. I guarantee that just about every plane would have add on sales of paint for touch up alone.

Seems like free money to me

[rcflyerf4u1$]

I want to thank Elbee for his reply to my post. I was wondering what the exact tamiya colors would match the model for touch up.
Thanks

[Evan D]

Congrats. Will you be adding more decals to her?