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

[Elbee]

RRHandy

Weathering is our friend....

Best, LB

[RRHandy]

That makes them pop.

[Elbee]

B-25-ers,

Just couldn't bring myself to use stickers, red paint, or a decal after everything else.

Found a good reference for the Filler Caps, so I designed one and printed 6.

Tamiya Flat Red is great match to Callie's Red printing ink it would seem.

More when there is some more...

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Craig,

Hard to say, except she was on an Exhibition and Bond Selling Tour, so I suppose the powers that be said, "just clean the parts they're gonna see."

Who knows.
I did notice, too, that the Nose Gear Wheel has a new wheel cover with the circled Star, again, just clean up what the cameras will photograph.:camera:

Best, Steve

[f4u ausie]

Does appear to of been a heck of a mess r tyres full of mud great observation,,, not so obvious at a quick glance.. makes u wonder why would the not just wash it all.. guess it takes longer than a car... of course will u b that accurate,, { dirty rear clean front)??

[Elbee]

Winter Builders,

I finished some 'sand' paintwork before the "COLD":cold_face: hit.

Helps me to see all one color to begin some weathering.

Also need to paint the 'gray camo' paintwork on the underside of the cowls before permanently mounting those.

Looking at the archive pictures, it would appear as though the airframe was 'washed' from the leading edge forward, then the new artwork applied.

The nacelles especially look stained, but the cowls are not as bad and the nose section, props, and nose gear all look really clean.

Uncertain how far I will go to represent all of that, but I will definitely give it a go.

More when there is more.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

A little light at the end of the tunnel!!! Awesome as always.. that 1 flight after finishing,, must b nervewracking

Thanks Craig,

I never worry much about the first check flights.

It is more likely than not when I have crashed my planes, I am doing something I should not be doing, have become complacent, or I am not paying attention to the basics.

Could be said for most things in life, but that's a topic for another time.

A wise man once said to me, "You built it once, you can build it again, right?", which changed the way I think about a lot of things.

Worrying about anything is pointless, we all do it knowing this; keeping the angst at arm's length is the key for me.
Whoa, who is this guy....

Best as always, Steve

[f4u ausie]

A little light at the end of the tunnel!!! Awesome as always.. that 1 flight after finishing,, must b nervewracking

[Elbee]

Bomber Bunch,

One down and one to go.

I've included the Intake Extension as an STL for the more adventurous among us.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

I hear you on that, hope the're around like forever. I bought the Robarts a couple of years ago, so I don't know whether that was before or after the sale.
Their tires are top-notch, the wheels are a little dated, IMHO, but those do work great. Would suggest Robart add metric axle bushings. Best, Steve

[jetfool]

Elbee,
Might be new owners learning experience and you're a guini-pig. Hubs look good. Just hope the robart wheels stay in production.

Rex

[Elbee]

B-25-ers,

Not baggin' on Robart as I know the company has changed hands, but what is up with this? See Photo.

I bought these when I bought the FlightLine Mitchell, though not from MotionRC.

I just opened the second wheel/tire and noticed it was wonky to say the least, now I see why.

Anyway, the point was to show my version of the B-25 Goodyear Wheels, and the disc brake parts design.

I did something similar for the Corsair though in a larger scale.

I found better references for the wheels and brakes and have incorporated that for the Mitchell.

The wheels are PETG/PLA and the 2 mounted inserts are resin prints (the bottom one is a PLA print).

This is V 1 of the brake parts, but seem good.

More when there is nore.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Elbee,

By the time you're done with this, It's going to be a piece of art and you won't want to fly it.

Hah,

That's what 'they' said about my FlightLine Corsair, but she flew, albeit only once so far.

I appreciate the compliment; "flying worx-o-art" is not a bad thing at all.

She'll fly for certain, I fly 'em all at least once.:smirk:

I do receive a certain joy from the modifications and the rebuilding, I must admit.

It's about the 'what if I did this' or added that bit, all part of the hobby for me.

Thanks again for the kind words, Brother.

Best, LB

[RRHandy]

Elbee,

By the time you're done with this, It's going to be a piece of art and you won't want to fly it.

[jetfool]

Elbee,
Your nacelle work looks great. Those added 3d scoops and other items really set it apart from the OEM version. If, hopefully never, you need eng. work you will make it look as good as ever. Sounds like great weather in your aera. We are in the teens, windy and cold. Looking forward to next update.
Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

Bomber Brethren,

Weather here has been exceptional for Winter, so we've taken advantage and been doing outdoor work around the homestead.

But the last couple days I've been concentrating on the nacelles as these have so many seams and parts and need some paintwork.

If I ever need to replace an ESC or Motor, I believe I am in for a world of hurt., but worth the aesthetic value to me anyway.

More when there is more...

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Bob, I am humbled. Thank you, Sir. Happy New Year, Brother. Steve

[Elbee]

You would think by now flightline would offer a silver Version ? i never wanted a green one so $80 later with tamiya TS-17 it was done as of last year, and a 3d designed 8 gun nose PLA 3d printed and designed by my friend Mark Chambers of 3Daeroworks , I had him design a nose for the old FMS b25 and i just rescaled it to fit this airframe after several attempts i am happy ,,

VR,

My second livery choice was a polished aluminum and Olive Drab B-25J.

Your Mitchell is exceptional.

Best, LB

[vrosi1963]

You would think by now flightline would offer a silver Version ? i never wanted a green one so $80 later with tamiya TS-17 it was done as of last year, and a 3d designed 8 gun nose PLA 3d printed and designed by my friend Mark Chambers of 3Daeroworks , I had him design a nose for the old FMS b25 and i just rescaled it to fit this airframe after several attempts i am happy ,,

[borntoolate]

I am pleased you like it. I think sometimes, "What would Bob think of this or that?" I figured you'd chastise me over the rear fuselage plexi-bubble. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and my best to you and yours. Steve

Steve, I would never chastise you for your work! I remember how difficult the rear bubble was on my FMS B-25! After many attemps, I finally settled. I was not happy with the result but I had done my best.

All your work on your B-25 has outclassed anything I have ever done. Your dedication to detail and craftmanship is un-paralled! I sincerely mean that.


Keep up the excellent work. Someday. I hope I can see your B-25 in person.


Bob