B25 Construction 1/8 Scale

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Thanks Steven,

I build all my models alone, i think it is easier as most people tend to be more skilled in this area than their mates are. I was disapointed to find that this build is smaller than the P47, i wanted to get to do loads of great details with the interior... guns etc, i can still do this but the detail is going to be a lot smaller than i wanted it to be.

Thanks

Andy

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Thanks Steven,I build all my models alone, i think it is easier as most people tend to be more skilled in this area than their mates are. I was disapointed to find that this build is smaller than the P47, i wanted to get to do loads of great details with the interior... guns etc, i can still do this but the detail is going to be a lot smaller than i wanted it to be.

Thanks

Andy

kool....yes i know wot u mean about working on yr own,,,,give u peace and quiet.....

so when it done...wht colour are u :thinking:to put on? any nice colour?

u will be happy when it done with lovely details on it.......make people go wow and gobsmacked.....

so i have send u a picture of b25 mitchelle.....are u having tht colour of u go for different colours...?

steve.

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Looks a good scheme mate but i have opted for this one.

Cheers

Andy





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Looks a good scheme mate but i have opted for this one.Cheers

Andy

look very nice colour andy.....go for it.so by the way do u know where i cud get dummy pilot for my p-4o warhawk basla kit but it over 28 inches wing span when it done,,,,but it 1-16 scale......cheers. steve

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look very nice colour andy.....go for it.so by the way do u know where i cud get dummy pilot for my p-4o warhawk basla kit but it over 28 inches wing span when it done,,,,but it 1-16 scale......cheers. steve

This is a general problem Steve. I struggle to get 1/8 pilots. This build is even worse, im not sure what size i need for this one. I have looked all over the net and are yet to find any. I think i will sculpt my own for this one.

Andy

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Well here we go. This build is moving on at a fair rate of knots. I didnt think that i would get the fuse built in this short time. We are now about 12 hours into the build and we are two thirds built. The scale detail will take a lot longer so i think we till have a few months to go yet.

Here is the fuse, all shaped and now ready for fibreglassing. I will fibre glass up to the tail section and then finish it of when the tail section is attached. After fibreglass im going for the internal details.

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Hi Andy looks great mate.

I've just been watching people crash their planes on youtube and a similair B-25's left engine failed on take off it was carnage.

It's a good job you went for the two electric brushless motors.

Tom.

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Hi Andy looks great mate.I've just been watching people crash their planes on youtube and a similair B-25's left engine failed on take off it was carnage.

It's a good job you went for the two electric brushless motors.

Tom.

Prevention is the best cure mate in this line of the hobby. Had a major set back today. I went into the workshop this morning before leaving for work and found that the B25 was like a bannana. It is a nightmare of a situation, unless i can sort it the whole project is destined for the bin. This is because of the primiative design, the whole fuse has only 5 formers in it and in my opinoin that is the problem. She shaped well and was straight as a die when i left her.

Solution; she is sitting on the bench on her side and has been weighted to take out the twist, then the fuse is soaked with 50% rubbing alcohol and 50% water, hopefully this will work if not the only other option is to cut the fuse along both sides and the top and insert 3 carbon blade spars. Fingers crossed that the first option will do the trick.

Cheers

Andy

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I hope it turns out alright mate after all that hard work.

All the best,

Tom.

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Hi Andy,

I hope all works out well for you and you can get this one straightened up - Do you have a fuselage Jig to help you..?? I would certainly recommend one, I had never used one till I bought one and it is a very handy bit of kit. Especially for larger / longer models. It would certainly help out with yours.

It would be a shame to ditch this project as it is coming along so nicely so far. I definitely wouldn't ditch it just yet but would cut new parts from new wood - easy to do as you have the plans there and then continue as you left off. (I suspect the age of the wood in the kit may be the problem here)

Keep us updated and Good Luck !!

Regards.......Mark.

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Hi Andy,I hope all works out well for you and you can get this one straightened up - Do you have a fuselage Jig to help you..?? I would certainly recommend one, I had never used one till I bought one and it is a very handy bit of kit. Especially for larger / longer models. It would certainly help out with yours.

It would be a shame to ditch this project as it is coming along so nicely so far. I definitely wouldn't ditch it just yet but would cut new parts from new wood - easy to do as you have the plans there and then continue as you left off. (I suspect the age of the wood in the kit may be the problem here)

Keep us updated and Good Luck !!

Regards.......Mark.

Hi guys,

Thanks for your concerning comments and good wishes. The good news is my first option has done the trick. I checked her this morning and removed the weights, she never budged. When i came home tonight i gave her another soaking just take out any further stress that thinks it might make a rematch. Looks ok now guys. Mark i think you are right about the age of the wood, subjecting it to a little stress and fresh air after all these years has had some effect. Once she is fibre glassed i will be happy because she cant move even if she wanted to. I must admit it was a bit of a kick in the nuts when i saw it like that. Could you PM me a picture of this jig you mentioned so i can see what im looking for Mark. Remember i am still a beginer at this and this is only my second full kit build. LOL.

Thanks again guys for your support.

Andy

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Hi Andy,

I am glad you have managed to salvage this one, would be a shame to lose it now as it is looking very promising from the initial pics and will no doubt get better as it goes along if the P-47 is anything to go by !!

Have a look at the link below for the Fuselage Jig, They can be bought and are not expensive or you could just follow the instuctions on the link and build your own when you have time.

Great bit of kit to have !!

Northwest Houston Radio Control Club - Build A Fuselage Jig

If you a do a google search on Fuselage Jig you will get plenty of hits, they are all very similar in design.

Looking forwards to seeing the next installment of the B-25

Regards........Mark

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Hi Gang.

Here is a picture of the sick fuse, at this stage it has had 3 soakings and is now straight as a die.

Thank god

Andy





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As the fuse is sitting there and is perfectly aligned, i have decided to leave it as it is until i pick up the fibre glass the weekend, then i will glass it and i can get on to the interior details. So i thought i would have a go at the wings. As i suspected absaloute ribbish instruction again and the drawind doesnt help at all. You cant see what way up the ribs are supposed to be from the drawing and the instructions tell you jack. Guess i will just have to plough along with my eyes closed and hope for the best.

Cheers

Andy













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Hi Andy,I am glad you have managed to salvage this one, would be a shame to lose it now as it is looking very promising from the initial pics and will no doubt get better as it goes along if the P-47 is anything to go by !!

Have a look at the link below for the Fuselage Jig, They can be bought and are not expensive or you could just follow the instuctions on the link and build your own when you have time.

Great bit of kit to have !!

Northwest Houston Radio Control Club - Build A Fuselage Jig

If you a do a google search on Fuselage Jig you will get plenty of hits, they are all very similar in design.

Looking forwards to seeing the next installment of the B-25

Regards........Mark

Thanks Mark, i will check this out.

Andy