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Chris' B-25H and some goodies

I kinda liked the look of the 4 as it was. Nice chipping, little out of whonk..

Still looks good, the tire looks great!
 
I don't know if Moon is just kidding, but in all my ignorance, Chris, I too liked the chipped look of that # 4 on the tail section of your B-25 - wouldn't that correspond to the wear'n tear of the real planes during the war? :hmmm

Anyway, this build of your's is looking mighty fine! :dude

Cheers!
Fernao
 
Hello everyone,

I have been working on bits and pieces to this B-25. The updates are not Earth shaking but before long, all these pieces will go together for a complete bird.

Hope you enjoy,

I was about to paint the various doors when I realized the gear doors were enormously thick, so I took the PE and glued them to some .01o card stock and trimmed to the PE.
Some paint latter , this is the outcome.

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I posed one of the original doors to the right for comparison .

Next up were the Props. Pretty much straight up.

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I added some brake lines and the landing gear links to the struts. Some much needed dirt .

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Now, it's time for some Wright R-2600's...

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I started with the very nice Aires engines . Unfortunately they need a good many home grown parts to look believable.

So, after some paint, 14 push rod tubes and enough ignition wires were added to make it look scary.

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Next, came the taming of the spaghetti and the ignition wire collar. Did not do much for my nerves, but here is the finished product.

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Think I need a couple of Ritas before I start building the second one . :drinks

Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcomed .

Cheers, Christian B)
 
Hi Chris, The wheels, tires and struts all look great with your extra details :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

The doors and props look great Too!! Then you toss in that motor (y) (y) (y)


Love the whole update!!

Randy
 
Thanks for taking the time to look Randy . The struts and tires for this airplane are very well detailed but as I'm sure you know, they always beg for a bit more.

These Aires engines are very well cast as well but it seemed more difficult to detail than any kit engines I have done. I'm happy withe final outcome though.

Cheers, Christian B)
 
Thanks for looking in Bob. Does not have as many gadgets as the P-51 or the Wildcat...Oh , wait a minute. They're there , you just can't see them :rotf

Cheers, Christian B)
 
Here's the next little baby steps . Sorry, I should have done this before.

Here's a newly painted R-2600 from Aires . Just need a few push rod tubes, ignition wire and a harness.

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You do see them don't you ? Well, needs a bit of cutting, gluing and painting :snoopy

Cheers, Christian B)
 
Well, time to post something. These Hasegawa decals have been a major problem.

They both want to roll up and want to also fall apart. I had hoped to locate some after market decals but to no avail. :(

The three closest hobby shops here are 45 minutes in different direction and none seem to ever have all the needed supplies at any given time. :bang head

Yesterday, I was lucky in running across what I was hoping would be the answer: Microscale decal film.

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That has proven to work but all decal bit act different than the last and have to be manipulated one at a time until it settles into place. Very time consuming . :(

Even Solvaset had to be used. I am no longer sure if I will finish in time considering how much time has been lost on this issue.

Cheers, Christian B)
 
I have a little bit of Champs Decal solution left...VERY little. Wonder what it would do for ya?
 
Not sure, I've never used it and I have run out of time to go down there to get it. Still a good many things to do before I have a finished product.
May have to delay Christmas till 2012 and all that goes with it :hmmm

Cheers, Christian B)
 
Funny- my set went on without a hitch. The only problem was with the ones at the nose- but Solvaset eventually won the day. Never give up! Never surrender! :v
 
moon puppy said:
I have a little bit of Champs Decal solution left...VERY little. Wonder what it would do for ya?
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It would melt the Hasegawa decals! The decals are thick and soft. They seem to be rubbery, at least that is my experience.

Christian, I found the set of national insignias should you need them.

Regards,
 
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