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

[borntoolate]

Great work,Elbee!!! I bought this one when it first came out but due to my stroke induced mobility limitations, I have not started it yet. I plan to do another B-25B Ruptured Duck like my FMS "Duck" - just as soon as I feel up to it!
You are doing a great job on this and have inspired me.


Bob

[Elbee]

Great work,Elbee!!! I bought this one when it first came out but due to my stroke induced mobility limitations, I have not started it yet. I plan to do another B-25B Ruptured Duck like my FMS "Duck" - just as soon as I feel up to it!You are doing a great job on this and have inspired me. Bob

Bob, I am honored that you think so, I thank you, Sir.

It is the historic livery, much like "The Ruptured Duck" is for you, that caught my interest.

It just happened that it was a "C" variant.

Finding and designing parts isn't too hard on this, however, the aft fuselage glass is going to be a challenge.

My plan is to sculpt it from the pink foam on the model, cut that away, finish it with glass and epoxy, then primer and mold release.

I then plan to vacuum form it with my new-old Mattel Vacu-Form Machine like I did with stuff as a kid.

I'd thought I'd cut the fuse at the wonky angle just a tad short to allow for the vacuform part will be just oversized by the material thickness, then cut the fuselage at the correct angle and location, measure and cut the clear part after that; that's the plan for now, anyway.

If it's too large to do in one pull, I will probably try the oven method, but if Tamms finds out; I'll be building small plastic models for the rest of my days around here.

Not that I wouldn't enjoy that, it just doesn't allow for much innovation.

I trust you'll be back to building soon and when you are, let me know if you'd like any of the parts I'm designing and printing.

I won't get off into the weeds like the Corsair, though I like adding something to 'scale it up' a bit.

Best to you and yours,
Steve

[borntoolate]

Bob, I am honored that you think so, I thank you, Sir.

It is the historic livery, much like "The Ruptured Duck" is for you, that caught my interest.

It just happened that it was a "C" variant.

Finding and designing parts isn't too hard on this, however, the aft fuselage glass is going to be a challenge.

My plan is to sculpt it from the pink foam on the model, cut that away, finish it with glass and epoxy, then primer and mold release.

I then plan to vacuum form it with my new-old Mattel Vacu-Form Machine like I did with stuff as a kid.

I'd thought I'd cut the fuse at the wonky angle just a tad short to allow for the vacuform part will be just oversized by the material thickness, then cut the fuselage at the correct angle and location, measure and cut the clear part after that; that's the plan for now, anyway.

If it's too large to do in one pull, I will probably try the oven method, but if Tamms finds out; I'll be building small plastic models for the rest of my days around here.

Not that I wouldn't enjoy that, it just doesn't allow for much innovation.

I trust you'll be back to building soon and when you are, let me know if you'd like any of the parts I'm designing and printing.

I won't get off into the weeds like the Corsair, though I like adding something to 'scale it up' a bit.

Best to you and yours,
Steve

Steve, I hope to start soon on my mods. I am working with only one functional had so it is gonna be a challenge for me. However, I have always liked building and modding as mush as flying!
I would be extremely grateful to purchase your printed mods as that will really help me along. I will , of course, be happy to compensate you for your time and skill to obtain your fantastic parts!


I need to get busy on this...

thank you, sir,

Bob

[Elbee]

You'll be fine, I that I have no doubt. PM sent.

[Elbee]

Mitchell Madmen,

jetfool reminded me I had not posted any progress here in a while.

I have been draft printing and 'dry fitting' some prototype parts for the Bombardier's Gallery, (the description in a B-25 book I have).

So far this includes a fuselage bulkhead, fuselage sides and floor, new ammo boxes w/shelf, ammo belts, bicycle seat, jump seat, new machine guns, and a new bomb-sight.

In the end, most of this mod will be invisible without getting up close and personal, but I'll sure know it is there.

I will add some detail to he cockpit area: however, since this is also the forward battery compartment, there's not much room for added bits.

The addition of an IP and cowl cover; seat backs and harnesses for the crew are the other 'must have' mods.

More when there is more.

Best, Steve

[jetfool]

Boy this is looking great! The little details added to these models is worth it when someone looks closely and are amazed that you built them. Pat yourself on the back, Elbee.

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

I thank you, Sir.

[davegee]

Looking great, Elbee!👍

[borntoolate]

Steve, you are fast becomming a master! Fantastic work! I am envious


Bob

[Elbee]

borntoolate

I thank you, Bob and I am humbled by the suggestion I could be having anything but fun with this.

Master, indeed. If Tamms sees your post, I'll be raking leaves everyday until it snows.

She does a good job of keeping me in my place.

Hope all is on the mend on your end.

I am looking forward to assisting anywhere I can with your "Ruptured Duck" build.

Best to you and yours,
Steve

[borntoolate]

borntoolate

I thank you, Bob and I am humbled by the suggestion I could be having anything but fun with this.

Master, indeed. If Tamms sees your post, I'll be raking leaves everyday until it snows.

She does a good job of keeping me in my place.

Hope all is on the mend on your end.

I am looking forward to assisting anywhere I can with your "Ruptured Duck" build.

Best to you and yours,
Steve

Thank you, Steve!!!

[Elbee]

Hey All,

Between Christmas, New Years, a cold, Winter in Kansas, and anything else I can think of, I've been negligent in my building.

That stopped yesterday when I began gluing in Nose Parts.

I had to adjust a couple parts, namely those pesky side walls.

As you can see, I had to use clamps to hold everything in place.

Clamps marked the EPO, but not an issue as all will get filler and primer.

I will paint in an Interior Green or Green Zinc Chromate which ever is lighter.

Santa brought me a new 'resin' 3D printer for Christmas, so all the little detail parts, Ammo Boxes, Bomb Sight, .50 cals, radios, etc, should be more better-er.

Looking forward to that adventure.

More when there is more.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

Elbee,

Glad to see your back on the B-25. Holidays always bring modeling to a standstill for a few weeks. Glad you're feeling better.
Congrats on your new printer.
B-25 mods are gonna look great.

Best Regards, Rex

[davegee]

Hey All,

Between Christmas, New Years, a cold, Winter in Kansas, and anything else I can think of, I've been negligent in my building.

That stopped yesterday when I began gluing in Nose Parts.

I had to adjust a couple parts, namely those pesky side walls.

As you can see, I had to use clamps to hold everything in place.

Clamps marked the EPO, but not an issue as all will get filler and primer.

I will paint in an Interior Green or Green Zinc Chromate which ever is lighter.

Santa brought me a new 'resin' 3D printer for Christmas, so all the little detail parts, Ammo Boxes, Bomb Sight, .50 cals, radios, etc, should be more better-er.

Looking forward to that adventure.

More when there is more.

Best, LB

Fabulous, Elbee! Please keep us informed on how you get on with the new resin printer. My friend Archie at the Ace Hardware store just got a resin printer and is putting it through its paces. I would like to get one myself, someday. There are some applications that you mentioned just perfect for a resin printer.

Cheers

davegee

[borntoolate]

Hey All,

Between Christmas, New Years, a cold, Winter in Kansas, and anything else I can think of, I've been negligent in my building.

That stopped yesterday when I began gluing in Nose Parts.

I had to adjust a couple parts, namely those pesky side walls.

As you can see, I had to use clamps to hold everything in place.

Clamps marked the EPO, but not an issue as all will get filler and primer.

I will paint in an Interior Green or Green Zinc Chromate which ever is lighter.

Santa brought me a new 'resin' 3D printer for Christmas, so all the little detail parts, Ammo Boxes, Bomb Sight, .50 cals, radios, etc, should be more better-er.

Looking forward to that adventure.

More when there is more.

Best, LB

I am glad to see your progress!! Looking really good. I am working on getting my workspace situated so I can restart my hobby! - just gotta learn to adjust to working with only one good hand...


Bob

[Elbee]

borntoolate

Bob, I applaud your tenacity and courage.

I am both humbled and inspired by your thought process and looking forward to watching your build.

The first step might be daunting, but take it anyway, my friend

Let me know if there are any parts or ideas I can provide to assist you.

Post to me here or PM me anytime.

Best, Steve

[borntoolate]

borntoolate

Bob, I applaud your tenacity and courage.

I am both humbled and inspired by your thought process and looking forward to watching your build.

The first step might be daunting, but take it anyway, my friend

Let me know if there are any parts or ideas I can provide to assist you.

Post to me here or PM me anytime.

Best, Steve

Thank you, Steve. You are a true gentleman.

Bob