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

[Elbee]

f4u ausie

Well, you were correct again, Craig.

I reprinted the rear fuselage Plexiglas part a little larger and thinner.

The part is still a compromise in shape due to my limitations as a designer.

I did cure the part longer and even set it outside in the sun for several hours.

After a thorough wash and dry, I cured it again with the UV and began a wet sand with 600 grit through 1200 grit.

I sprayed clear lacquer inside and out, then wet sanded with 1000 to 2500 then sprayed 2 more coats allowing it to dry 20-30 minutes between coats.

It is as clear as I am willing go at this point.

The part is pixalated somewhat, which is just the nature of compound curves in 3DP in my experience.

Might need to design curved parts in something other than TinkerCAD, don't know for certain.

In my favor, the learning curve was shorter than expected and will definitely design and print more clear parts.

All in all, I am happy with the result and thank you again for the suggestion of 'clear coating' the surfaces.

Best, LB

[f4u ausie]

Absolutely looks better in pics Steve... Their is a reason they say ( no I in team) Great job as always. .
B safe

[Elbee]

Hey All,

I have noticed some chafing on one of my elevator servo leads and a cut on the other servo lead.

I pulled my elevator servos to paint the empennage and I might have done that damage myself, but I am unsure.

I ran my servos through 100+ cycles with no issues, it was reinstalling those that I found the issue.

I have repaired both with heat shrink and some E-6000 at the point where the servo exits the servo body.

Point is, if you have any issues with your elevator servos, I'd start with checking that part of the wiring.

Shades of the Freewing F-18 elevator servo issue, but I could be an alarmist,

Best, LB

[Elbee]

B-25 Ext Servo Spacer.zip

Mitchell Maniacs,

Camouflaging my elevator servos with a small 3DP design.

I'll fill the gaps, sand, prime and then paint the empennage.

Posting the STL here, if anyone else is interested.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Hey Y'all.

Kwik-Pic of the servo cover/hole=filler/spacer thingee.

I like that this small addition eliminates the shadows created by the servo and servo mount.

This is also much easier than using filler, though that will work just fine, too.

Best, LB

[RRHandy]

All I get is this statement when clicking on link.


Invalid Page URL. If this is an error and the page should exist, please contact the system administrator and tell them how you got this message.

[Elbee]

Here's all I know to do for now:
Don't move or delete your posts.
Reporting this type of error is okay.
The Webmeister is suppose to repair as much as can be repaired today.
We're all waiting to see what happens next.
The good news is the spammers seem to have moved on or are waiting for another day.
Time will tell.
Major PITA.
Best, Steve

[davegee]

Hey Y'all.

Kwik-Pic of the servo cover/hole=filler/spacer thingee.

I like that this small addition eliminates the shadows created by the servo and servo mount.

This is also much easier than using filler, though that will work just fine, too.

Best, LB

That's a good touch for reducing the profile of the servos.

Cheers

Davegee

[RRHandy]

Just like the one that went missing.

[RRHandy]

My posts are getting flagged as spam.

[Elbee]

Everyone's post are currently set up for either "Approval" or "Disapproval".

I have to approve every post for now.

Not a responsibility or vetting, all posts are this way.

Not certain why, but again repairs are suppose to happen today.

[Aros]

Gents, we are working on the problem. Your continued patience is appreciated.

[f4u ausie]

Servo looks clean as a whistle ... Especially under current situation. Your a warrior Steve.. pun intended... I'm sure aros and others r going above and beyond also.... Thanx to whoever they r

[Elbee]

Mitchell Mob,

"She whose authority exceeds my rank and I skipped out on "handing candy out to high school kids" this year.

Instead we drove into Wichita, did some fine dining, and took in some of the neighborhood yard displays.

It was both a literal and figurative absolute 'mad house' everywhere.

I've not seen that many rug rats and their respective biological ancestors in one place since accompanying a girlfriend to her little brother's birthday party at Chucky Cheese.

Thankfully, they also served copious amounts of adult beverage.

Anyway, this was the Best Halloween Yard Display of 2025 for us.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Bomber Brood,

I am calling this part complete with the exception of a little filler and touch up paint.

Truth be told, it was/is a real compromise to the aft end of a "C" fuselage.

Woulda, shoulda, coulda, never gets a project completed and the profile is good, so we move forward,

Next is locating, marking, some foam surgery, and installing all the windows in the fuselage, 6 more if memory serves.

Update then.

Best, LB