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

[Charlee]

For my 1/10 PBJ-1H I made two copies of the instument panel from the B-25H maintenace manual and glued one to the back of a sheet of clear plastic. I found the right size of stick-on circles and pasted them over the the instrument dials, then spayed the panel black. I cut out the placards from the second image and glued them in the proper places. Removing the stickers then revealed a realistic effect.

[borntoolate]

borntoolate

Hah, thanks, Bob. The hard part now will be putting in the instruments. Found a photo that will suffice, though it will have to be added one instrument at a time as it is not the exact IP layout as the references in my books. Nothing's as simple as it could be, but what the heck. Best, Steve

You are doing a super job on the bomber. I am so envious! Kudos to you.


bob

[Elbee]

borntoolate

Hah, thanks, Bob. The hard part now will be putting in the instruments. Found a photo that will suffice, though it will have to be added one instrument at a time as it is not the exact IP layout as the references in my books. Nothing's as simple as it could be, but what the heck. Best, Steve

[borntoolate]

RRHandy

Looks like they added some "Glass" updates.

I used an iso from my book as reference for the Flightline conversion to an early model "C"..



There are 8 different dial fascias...crazy fun, but took forever.

I changed out dial #32 to a beer bottle opener in the print design.

I like to add either something whimsical or something patriotic to a model, this time whimsy.

If ya can't have fun, what's the point? And I'm a faraway stretch from the "scale police".

I can add a color change to Artillery G-Code, what do you think?

Best, LB

Wow!! Just Wow!


Bob

[Elbee]

Hmmmm, didn't think of that. I like it, but scaling is rough. She's about 1/7th here and the model is 1/8th +/-

Getting her down to the B_25 1/12.88 would be a challenge.

Maybe with the resin printer, might have it give it try.

Be great if I could find a ready made STL, this one is Sculpy Clay and a little wire.

[Grossman56]

Got one, she's in the cockpit of the Corsair.

Best, LB

Yes I know, thought you might use her as an Elbee icon, one in every plane. Could be cool!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Elbee]

Charlee

That's hilarious and what a great photo

Gotta get some super plans published.

Just too cool.

Best, LB

[Charlee]

https://x.com/i/status/1893454325512352080

Tamms sent this video to me.

How much fun is this?

I think this model is awesome.

Best, LB

The builder/pilot of Super Trump is Otto Dieffenbach. The model was launched by Larry Leonard, who finished first in Open Pattern at the 1969 AMA Nats. My brother Bob Smith finished first in Senior Pattern and our good friend Whit Stockwell won Junior Pattern, beating out Otto (something he still hasn't forgiven Whit for). Bob, Larry and Otto were all at the Q-40 pyon race in Phoenix this month.

[RRHandy]

RRHandy

Looks like they added some "Glass" updates.

I used an iso from my book as reference for the Flightline conversion to an early model "C"..



There are 8 different dial fascias...crazy fun, but took forever.

I changed out dial #32 to a beer bottle opener in the print design.

I like to add either something whimsical or something patriotic to a model, this time whimsy.

If ya can't have fun, what's the point? And I'm a faraway stretch from the "scale police".

I can add a color change to Artillery G-Code, what do you think?

Best, LB

Thanks for the offer, can do that after the fact with the Gcode in my slicer.

I forgot that the photo was of the J model, the B,C were different. Ron.

[Elbee]

Love it, but you need the Hula Girl in there too!


Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

Got one, she's in the cockpit of the Corsair.

Best, LB

[Grossman56]

Love it, but you need the Hula Girl in there too!


Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Elbee]

RRHandy

Looks like they added some "Glass" updates.

I used an iso from my book as reference for the Flightline conversion to an early model "C"..



There are 8 different dial fascias...crazy fun, but took forever.

I changed out dial #32 to a beer bottle opener in the print design.

I like to add either something whimsical or something patriotic to a model, this time whimsy.

If ya can't have fun, what's the point? And I'm a faraway stretch from the "scale police".

I can add a color change to Artillery G-Code, what do you think?

Best, LB

[RRHandy]

Hey Y'all,

I've been working on color change options while printing.

I've done this before, but not shared the test pieces.

Top to bottom: All Silver, Silver/Matte Black, Matte Black/Silver, Matte Black/Gloss Black

Pretty cool, I think, probably go with Matte Black/Gloss Black, but Matte Black Silver looks good and maybe add some black wash to the dial surrounds.

Best, LB

I like the silver on black.

[RRHandy]

https://x.com/i/status/1893454325512352080

Tamms sent this video to me.

How much fun is this?

I think this model is awesome.

Best, LB

Where do I get one!!

[RRHandy]

Here is a full size picture of cockpit of the flight I took in October on Panchito for reference.

[Elbee]

Hey Y'all,

I've been working on color change options while printing.

I've done this before, but not shared the test pieces.

Top to bottom: All Silver, Silver/Matte Black, Matte Black/Silver, Matte Black/Gloss Black

Pretty cool, I think, probably go with Matte Black/Gloss Black, but Matte Black Silver looks good and maybe add some black wash to the dial surrounds.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

https://x.com/i/status/1893454325512352080

Tamms sent this video to me.

How much fun is this?

I think this model is awesome.

Best, LB

[f4u ausie]

Hello Steve...hope ya well.. had not seen this thread(have now).
As would b expected from a master craftsman like your good self it appears to b going along nicely,,look forward to the expected,, incredible end result b safe

[Grossman56]

B25B anyone??
Only one left on the planet and only three serial numbers away from Doolittles airplane.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snZWlFhyK_A

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[RRHandy]

You know me, I don't sell 'em, seems like robbery and like to keep control of the end product for the most part.

I either post 'em on Prusa Printables, send G-Code via email, or eventually post the STLs here at the Squawk.

But first, I gotta see how these fit and finish so y'all don't blow up my thread with complaints (it has happened before, sadly).

How quickly are you wanting to start your Mitchell?

Best, LB

I have not been flying for two years in April, Been practicing with Real flight on a 55in HDTV thou. as for when am I getting into the B-25, When I move to the new house and Land when the right one comes along;
No room to build.
I have been 3d printing a lot thou.