Chris' B-25H and some goodies

[phantom II]

Hi Chuck, Mike,
that's one of the benefits of being retired while the wife still works....

I too remember the old burners although the one that came to mind are benzine burners and old irons that had to be heated by an outside source. Those craftsmen are long gone. To think Bob keeps complaining about soldering...Ha ! And I do remember some of those WW I vets. I'm at a point now where I wish I could better appreciate their war stories.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[phantom II]

Hi guys , I have a few minor updates to the B-25.

I have no idea why model makers leave out these small features as they are very noticeable on the real thing.

So, I had to improvise a plan...

and here we have it.

and although I'm not totally sure the left wing lights had the red light installed I manufactured the main light and just happened to have an red MV. lens to complete the assembly.

Well folks, that's all for this one. Thanks for looking. I will also be posting on the KI-84 in Tally Ho !

 

[moon puppy]

That's REALLY nice Chris, love those landing lights!

 

[phantom II]

not bad is it. The white ones are home made. Hope to post on the KI-84 tomorrow

I like this new guy

 

[mlp]

those landing lights look phantastic

 

[moon puppy]

I'm waiting for him to tell us what he did.

 

[phantom II]

Thanks guys and since you asked so nicely .I'll explain it.

1. take soda can and remove the inside coating with something like steel wool (etc )
2. when you can see bare metal, polish it with Flitz ( other products work too ).
3. Figure out what size reflector is needed and match to punch. Place material on top of cardboard and punch it out.
4. the paint brush handle was used to finish making it concave with the help of a rubber mat.
5. Glue the reflector where needed and when secured mix up some two part epoxy and ( slight overfill fill the reflector).
6. When dried apply some Future.

and there you have it !

The red lens is an MV. lens coated with the Tamiya X-27

 

[moon puppy]

That's too simple! Thanks Chris.

 

[mlp]

Thanks - good advice

 

[chukw]

Sweet! I'll have to try that one!

 

[Iron Mike]

I should have asked your cleaning lady to dust this one off, more than 4 months without an update!! :huh:
Looking forward to seeing this one finished, I'd grab some popcorn, but it's all gone! Who's Bogarting the popcorn? :laugh:

 

[moon puppy]

 

[phantom II]

Well stir the pot....Popcorn break is over !

Not a big update. Dug up the B-25 pile. Sanded the landing/taxi light lenses and painted green plexiglas section in canopy ( not pictured )

More soon . Cheers, Christian B)

 

[BigDog]

Are there supposed to be pics along with this post, Chris? :huh:

Cheers!
Fernao

 

[Sharkmouth]

:nopics

Regards,

 

[phantom II]

Yes, there was a picture attempt. It must still be in cyber space :fencing .

I have this distinct feeling that I get along better with plastic than gegabites...

 

[phantom II]

Not much of a post, really. I dunked the canopy back in Future to seal the green in place and it's still drying. Will try to post next time.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[moon puppy]

I have this distinct feeling that I get along better with plastic than gegabites...

And you spell it better...

 

[phantom II]

Exactly ! :vmad Makes a lot more since as well...

 

[phantom II]

Finally had a few minutes to look at the canopy.

And I reshaped the engine nacelles and installed the vents tubes.

That's all for now folks . Cheers, Christian B)