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

[Elbee]

Hey All,

Fiddled with the 'little dudes' and I think I am finally done.

I could mess with these, like forever, and never be pleased with the results.

The pics I took just don't render the colors or tones or whatever very well.

Perhaps a new camera; don't own a smart-fon, so there's that, rather have a decent camera.

On to the assembly I wrote of several posts back.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Charlee

Kind words, indeed, and I thank you.

Any pose other than the OEM is an improvement, IMHO.

Your Mitchell is exemplary and a version I had considered.

However, I had just finished the FL Corsair in Tri-Color and had wanted to try an MTO example of something and found the "Desert Warrior".

Yeah I don't mind the masking as much as I might let on, but it is not a task I should do with interruptions; not an easy thing around here.

Best, Steve

[Charlee]

"And then masking of the canopy and nose greenhouse", the most difficult and frustrating part of converting the B-25! Your pilots look outstanding! I just cut the head off the stock copilot and glued it back on cocked to the right

[Elbee]

Hey All,

Quick update on painting of the "little dudes" for the the cockpit.

The hardest part is waiting for paint to dry to move on the next shade, but it is a process.

Will do another couple washes to adjust the colors.

The shirts look a bit green in the pic, but it ain't necessarily so.

Headsets, sunglasses on one and eyes on the other up next, then maybe some weathering, but maybe not so much, as these guys are really small aviators.

They look pretty decent behind canopy glass, we'll see.

Next will be some assembly, YAY!

And then masking of the canopy and nose greenhouse, harrumph face :unamused:.

More when there is more....:pop

Best, LB

[Elbee]

More incredibleness from Mr. Incredible!

Yes, that's me, Mr. Incredible.......

[Elbee]

Bomber Brethren,

I decided which seat I will use, I believe it's early production, and suitably unorthodox; that's what I liked about it.

I suppose it made sense when first introduced, but obviously did not make it into later models.

Looking at the reference pics and the entirety of the cockpit I fairly confident it's a Mitchell, but....

The historians among us might have better intel.

I designed the seat a bit thicker in "Y" to fit over the OEM Ply Seat Backs and it looks pretty okay to me.
So much of this will be difficult to see at 60 MPH and 75 feet AGL. but that's what makes it fun.

I am on to 'tiny pilot painting', so I can close up the cockpit.

More when there is more.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

RRHandy jetfool Aros borntoolate

You Guys are way too easily entertained

I do thank you all for the encouraging comments.

I get myself into this by thinking, but what if I did.....

I love it so.

Best, LB

[Aros]

More incredibleness from Mr. Incredible!

[Elbee]

Thanks, Bob. Too kind.

[borntoolate]

Mitchell Maniax,

A small victory, but those are my favorites.

All the teeny dials are glued in place and the IP is lookin' pretty good.

All the dials are individually placed with no repeats except for the port engine/starboard engine status dials.

The reference sources actually had more instruments than I had holes to place those....

Needs a second round of clear for the dial glass and paint for the IP lights, etc.

More when there is more.

Best, LB

Amazing work... masterclass in my opinion!

Bob

[RRHandy]

Looking Good

[jetfool]

Outstanding work, Elbee.

[Elbee]

Addendum:

Added the 2nd round of clear to the instruments, nice difference and the IP light colors.

Looks good with the cockpit shroud.

All dry fitted at this point.

Also, reprinted and primed the Nose 50 Cal I smashed with a box, so onward.

LB

[Charlee]

Beautiful job on the instruments! I spent 3 weeks working on the cockpit for my 1/10 scale and it was the most enjoyable period during the project. Most of the details no one can see, but as you said, I know they are there.

[Elbee]

Mitchell Maniax,

A small victory, but those are my favorites.

All the teeny dials are glued in place and the IP is lookin' pretty good.

All the dials are individually placed with no repeats except for the port engine/starboard engine status dials.

The reference sources actually had more instruments than I had holes to place those....

Needs a second round of clear for the dial glass and paint for the IP lights, etc.

More when there is more.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

Elbee,

We have all had those dumb a$$ moments. Cockpit is looking great. Have fun doing winter yard clean-up.
Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

Craig, I am certainly the first word in "dumb@ss"

I knew what I had done before I completely let go of the box.

That ever happen to anyone else?

Matters little now.

Thanks for the kind words.

Yes, warmer weather is upon us this week, but that means yard work for this guy.:expressionless:

Best, Steve

[f4u ausie]

Steve the 50 cal and ammo boxes look incredible.. just love the details.. only a dumba?? Would do that.. but that's what makes us human. I've done worse it'll be warming up for U guys?? B safe

[Elbee]

Hey y'all,

Not much to show though I've been busy printing and reprinting some parts.

Absolutely crushed a completed 50 cal with a box I set on my bench...what a moron.

So that's the reprint/prime/paint I am doing now.

I did get the fuselage side 50 cals sorted, that is to say, mounted to the side wall so those would actually match the nose greenhouse and shoot straight and not to the left.

Took longer than I expected, but what doesn't?

Found a good reference for the jump seat, so I redid that, too, pics next time.

More when there is more.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Charlee

Wow!

Top Notch work, sir.

I don't believe my cockpit will be quite that detailed.

I'm working on it as I write this, so more pics soon.

Best, LB