LB's FlightLine B-25J to B-25C "Desert Warrior" Build

[borntoolate]

Bob,

You have my prayers.

Cannot be an easy thing.

You know I wish you the very best.

Do what you can do, Brother, and then a bit more.

I'm here for ya and don't hesitate to ask if you believe I can be of service.

“The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” ~Patrick Henry~

Love ya, Man.
LB

Thank you, sir! Your words mean a lot to me. Keep up the excellent B-25 mods!
Bob

[chabd]

During gulf war 1, the RAF aircaft Tornados, Buccaneers etc, operating out of Saudi were all painted a similar colour called.............. Desert Pink.

[Elbee]

During gulf war 1, the RAF aircaft Tornados, Buccaneers etc, operating out of Saudi were all painted a similar colour called.............. Desert Pink.

I did not know that: RAF Desert Pink.

Those would be an interesting builds

Great info, thank you.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Bomber Bunch,

Kwik Update.

I never think a little thing could take longer than a big thing, but it is the way of things in modelling.

Needed to rework the Top Turret mount to the fuselage and figured it was just a matter of printing a circle.

But NO, I had enlarge the hole, then correct some foam surgery and finally design a new base.

Onto Nacelle work and mounting the Cowls.

WooHoo.

More when there is more.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Hey Y'all,

Another busy Fall Chores week, but I did manage to try my hand at designing the rear fuselage plexi.

Still working on a compromise for the exact shape, but getting there.

Clear resin print at 0.02 layer height for this first attempt.

Doesn't suck, but ain't great.

I know some will just say vacuum-form it and that's a valid point, though I'd like to see if printing in clear is even worth the efforts.

In the end might save some time and allow for more intricate shapes, don't know yet.

More with there is more.

Best, LB

[f4u ausie]

Thought U were canoing. Again lol.
I'm a bum as regards to proper modelling... So just thinking aloud,,, 🧐. Weather printed or vacuum formed,, would a nice coat of clear,, after a fine wet rub ,,improve the plastic clarity.. if U remember,, I cleared a cola cola bottle a year or so ago,, just 4 the excersise.. did make a difference do luv that desert pink,,

[Elbee]

f4u ausie

Great tip, Craig.

I had thought to do something like that depending on the end result.

And the OEM vacuum-formed parts could definitely use some help, as well.

I will try a thinner wall thickness, as well.

This one is 1.0 mm, so I'll try another at 0.6 mm and see if it is sturdy enough and any clearer after post processing.

We had planned to kayak one more time before the weather turns too chilly, so we'll see.

The experience has been big fun and it's good to have it as a family outing, of sorts.

Best, LB