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

[Elbee]

Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages,

I took all the build photos and made a PDF Document Picture file (78Mb).

It is too large to post and share here, but if anyone is interested, PM me your email and I'll send it.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

f4u ausie

Thanks Craig.

Yes, she is on her feet, Yay!

Still a couple things to do before installing the radio and doing the setups.

I'd like to add a white wash to the upper surfaces to simulate 'sun fade' like on the Corsair and add some grime here and there.

Need to shoot better pictures then, too.

Don't have a time frame for the first check flight, it's always a couple's event.

I'd build a flying field nearby if I had the space and money.

Best, Steve

[davegee]

Dave,

I owned a V-12 Jaguar XK E-type for 20+ years and an MGB GT before that.

I am familiar with the concept.

Best, LB

Funny! In college one of my roommates had a Fiat Spyder or something like that and seemed to Always be tinkering or repairing it. On one occasion I asked him
how his car was doing. He responded “Well…yesterday was encouraging….”

LB: Did your Jag and MGB have the infamous Lucas (Prince of Darkness) electrical systems installed??🤣🤣

[f4u ausie]

I'm still subscribed but not been seeing the posts.. Not sure what happened... Or did not see,!!! Buutt. Those drive or yard pics. Are absolutely awesome peice of art.. I've said it b4. But again the desert pink is amazing. Absolutely incredible. Elb:partying_face::partying_face:

[Elbee]

You know the old saying about round engines: if it isn't dripping oil when you go out to fly it, Don't do it! That means there is NO oil in the tank! If it is dripping oil, that's probably a Good
thing!

Cheers

davegee

Dave,

I owned a V-12 Jaguar XK E-type for 20+ years and an MGB GT before that.

I am familiar with the concept.

Best, LB

[davegee]

Thanks, Dave.

A great idea for the final pictures.

Best, LB

You know the old saying about round engines: if it isn't dripping oil when you go out to fly it, Don't do it! That means there is NO oil in the tank! If it is dripping oil, that's probably a Good
thing!

Cheers

davegee

[Elbee]

Awesome! I feel like I need to spread some sand on your driveway to soak up the dripping oil, grease! 🤣😁

davegee

Thanks, Dave.

A great idea for the final pictures.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

F106DeltaDart RRHandy

Thank you Gentlemen.

I enjoy the challenges.

We learn from each build, though it seems these don't get any faster or easier.

Best, Steve

[davegee]

Awesome! I feel like I need to spread some sand on your driveway to soak up the dripping oil, grease! 🤣😁

davegee

[RRHandy]

Truly a piece of art Elbee

[F106DeltaDart]

Beautiful work Elbee! Looks excellent!

[Elbee]

Pictures.

[davegee]

jetfool

Rex,

Were there any pictures of the model attached to my post from yesterday?

Best, LB

Hi LB: I was anticipating seeing some update pics of your B-25 from your post yesterday. I thought that your text alluded some included pics discussing your points, but I did not see any.

Regards,

Davegee

[Elbee]

Patiently waiting for more progress but take your time and it will be perfection in action. The turtle will win over the tortious.
Best Regards, Rex

jetfool

Rex,

Were there any pictures of the model attached to my post from yesterday?

Best, LB

[jetfool]

Patiently waiting for more progress but take your time and it will be perfection in action. The turtle will win over the tortious.
Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

Mitchell Madmen,

On her feet for the first time.

I am tickled Desert Pink.

Next is some overall weathering on the upper surfaces, verticals and belly.

Those props could use a little love as well.

Still need to add the black radio antennae to the masts and verticals, inner bomb bay skins, and a few more stencils.

Then the flying gear and a bench test or two.

Hoping she's not tail heavy as without the battery she wants to drop on her tail.

More when there is more, but Woo-Hoo for now...

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Elbee,

Just saw where Tom Hunt on the other site has posted his STL for his 3d bomb drop, vs 2, for his B-25. Don't know if you have one installed but this looks good with 4 droppable bombs. Just thought I'd give a heads up.
Best Regards, Rex
,

Rex,

I believe I read Tom Hunt's post on RCG.

It's a sequential drop, i.e., the bombs drop after both doors are open instead of relying solely on gravity and drop 1,2,3,4 or 2,4.

Something like that, anyway, very cool.

I added inner bomb bay door skins, but have not given much thought about bomb drops.

Thanks for the information.

Best, Steve

[davegee]

Elbee,

Just saw where Tom Hunt on the other site has posted his STL for his 3d bomb drop, vs 2, for his B-25. Don't know if you have one installed but this looks good with 4 droppable bombs. Just thought I'd give a heads up.
Best Regards, Rex
,

Hi Rex: the name "Tom Hunt" rang a bell for me from over 20 years ago. I'm not sure if he is the same guy that I competed with way back when but he had a Mosquito that was absolutely eyewatering in every way. Can you tell me where you saw his post on the B-25? I'd like to see if he is the same guy I knew back then.


Thanks,

Davegee

[jetfool]

Elbee,

Just saw where Tom Hunt on the other site has posted his STL for his 3d bomb drop, vs 2, for his B-25. Don't know if you have one installed but this looks good with 4 droppable bombs. Just thought I'd give a heads up.
Best Regards, Rex
,

[Elbee]

So simple a caveman can do it, right? LOL

I do thank you for the kind words.

I want to get better with each new design and definitely do more quickly.

In the end just want to create and build reliable part for RC airplanes.

When I know those are reliable, that's when I post parts.

I know I am woefully behind in posting STLs, but that takes time, as well.

Best, LB