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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: councilman on February 19, 2021, 02:30:21 PM

Title: Airfix B25
Post by: councilman on February 19, 2021, 02:30:21 PM: I started this model while I was on holiday about 2 years ago, its going to be 'straight out of the box'.
No wiring in this one.
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Post by: MSea on February 19, 2021, 02:59:12 PM: So it will be finished by 9 o'clock tonight then Andy
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Post by: Bob C on February 19, 2021, 09:40:19 PM: plenty of detail in this one Andy. I made the very old Airfix one a long time ago.

Bob c
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Post by: chriswil42 on February 20, 2021, 01:20:22 PM: That should be easier without the wiring.
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Post by: cph64 on February 22, 2021, 04:55:34 PM: Which version is it Andy?
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Post by: Bigkev on February 22, 2021, 06:54:37 PM: Hi Chris,
I think this is a C/D version looking at the fuselage set up.
The 'J' had the turret mounted forward behind the cockpit.
Cheers,
Kevin
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Post by: councilman on February 23, 2021, 06:09:08 PM: Sorry for leaving you in the dark Chaps,
This is the more resent Airfix offering.
I believe Meremodeller has built a few of these.
Cheers.
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Post by: chriswil42 on February 24, 2021, 01:46:02 PM: An excellent start Andy.
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Post by: councilman on February 24, 2021, 05:43:28 PM: A bit more progress. ;D
The seat harnesses where made from strips of sticky foil tape, which conforms well to the seats.
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Post by: cph64 on February 27, 2021, 04:34:32 PM: Thanks Kev. You're getting more modelling done than me at the moment Andy, I need a day off!!!!
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Post by: councilman on February 28, 2021, 04:07:03 PM: Quote from: cph64 on February 27, 2021, 04:34:32 PM
Thanks Kev. You're getting more modelling done than me at the moment Andy, I need a day off!!!!
The good weather will soon put the breaks on my modeling. I intend to revamp the workshop as well.
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Post by: Bob C on February 28, 2021, 07:04:05 PM: It’s coming along nicely Andy.

Bob c
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Post by: Red Lancer on March 01, 2021, 06:31:52 PM: Coming on! That's a big hole it has in the Port side, just aft of the wing?
Is there any information about it in the destructions?
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Post by: chriswil42 on March 02, 2021, 12:09:26 PM: Nice.
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Post by: councilman on March 12, 2021, 06:42:54 PM: Quote from: Red Lancer on March 01, 2021, 06:31:52 PM
Coming on! That's a big hole it has in the Port side, just aft of the wing?
Is there any information about it in the destructions?
The holes in the side are for clear plastic inserts to cover the different types of aircraft. In this case, the RAF version has small round windows instead of waist guns.
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Post by: Red Lancer on March 19, 2021, 06:01:24 PM: Quote from: councilman on March 12, 2021, 06:42:54 PM
Quote from: Red Lancer on March 01, 2021, 06:31:52 PM
Coming on! That's a big hole it has in the Port side, just aft of the wing?
Is there any information about it in the destructions?
The holes in the side are for clear plastic inserts to cover the different types of aircraft. In this case, the RAF version has small round windows instead of waist guns.
Thanks Andy. So it's a "model" thing, not the real aircraft.
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Post by: Bigkev on March 19, 2021, 08:17:11 PM: Quote from: Red Lancer on March 19, 2021, 06:01:24 PM
Quote from: councilman on March 12, 2021, 06:42:54 PM
Quote from: Red Lancer on March 01, 2021, 06:31:52 PM
Coming on! That's a big hole it has in the Port side, just aft of the wing?
Is there any information about it in the destructions?
The holes in the side are for clear plastic inserts to cover the different types of aircraft. In this case, the RAF version has small round windows instead of waist guns.
Thanks Andy. So it's a "model" thing, not the real aircraft.

Hi H,
A model of a real aircraft, in the hands of Andy.
Bigkev
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Post by: councilman on April 19, 2021, 06:09:20 PM: Hello all, back from the dead....
Got the workshop finished, finally. I'm itching to get on with the Lancaster but I thought I would blow the cobwebs off by finishing the B25.
Well its in colour.
Yes its a tail sitter...
Good to be back,
Andy.
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Post by: councilman on April 19, 2021, 06:47:40 PM: Forgot the Photo :o
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Post by: cph64 on April 19, 2021, 06:54:00 PM: If it's tailsitting Andy can you get weight in the engine nacelle and front wheelbay?
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Post by: chriswil42 on April 20, 2021, 01:22:49 PM: You'll be finishing this before you continue with the Lancaster will you Andy?
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Post by: Bigkev on April 20, 2021, 05:55:26 PM: Quote from: councilman on April 19, 2021, 06:09:20 PM
Hello all, back from the dead....
Got the workshop finished, finally. I'm itching to get on with the Lancaster but I thought I would blow the cobwebs off by finishing the B25.
Well its in colour.
Yes its a tail sitter...
Good to be back,
Andy.

Hi Andy,
Looking good mate.
Have you considered some magnets in the nosewheel, to help balance the model?
Put one in the nosewheel, and another in the base position.
It looks like it works on the tinternet'
Cheers,
Bigkev
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Post by: zak on April 21, 2021, 11:05:07 AM: Mighty Lancer sells those small magnets.
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Post by: MSea on April 21, 2021, 01:05:36 PM: If you reverse the polarity you may even get it flying above the ground :o :o :o :o :o :o
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Post by: councilman on April 21, 2021, 06:45:47 PM: Thanks all, good advice. I'm going to use both methods.
;D
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Post by: councilman on April 21, 2021, 06:46:21 PM: Quote from: chriswil42 on April 20, 2021, 01:22:49 PM
You'll be finishing this before you continue with the Lancaster will you Andy?
Yes I will.
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Post by: councilman on April 25, 2021, 03:56:38 PM: Stickers ON. ;D
A dash of weathering next, I think.
Thanks all.
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Post by: Bob C on April 25, 2021, 05:54:44 PM: Looking good nearly finished Andy.

Bob c
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Post by: Wizzel on April 27, 2021, 01:33:03 PM: I have my eye on this kit Andy - once I can sneak off to the Hardware Shop without DCOS in tow! For some reason I never had a Mitchell in my collection and I've always been fascinated by ventral turrets. Pay day soon!!!
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Post by: Red Lancer on April 27, 2021, 02:21:22 PM: Looks good!
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Post by: Bigkev on April 27, 2021, 05:33:41 PM: Quote from: Red Lancer on April 27, 2021, 02:21:22 PM
Looks good!

Fully agree,
Nice job Andy,
Hope you treat us us to the fully finished article soon.
Lovely modelling.
Bigkev
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Post by: councilman on May 03, 2021, 02:55:53 PM: And there it is.
This was a lovely kit to build and I would recommend it a to modelers of all skill levels.
Now... ..on with that Lancaster.
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Post by: MSea on May 03, 2021, 03:15:36 PM: Looks great Andy well done that man
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Post by: Haddock on May 03, 2021, 04:57:38 PM: Looks nice that, really nice.
Haddock.
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Post by: Bigkev on May 03, 2021, 06:28:08 PM: Hi Andy,
A cracking build that matey,
Well Done,
Bigkev
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Post by: Bob C on May 03, 2021, 07:37:44 PM: It’s a cracking build Andy.

Bob c
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Post by: zak on May 04, 2021, 07:28:33 AM: Well done.
How hard can it be? (Sorry in joke!!!!!!!)
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Post by: cph64 on May 04, 2021, 10:42:13 AM: Looks really good, well done Andy.
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Post by: chriswil42 on May 04, 2021, 12:58:03 PM: Excellent model Andy.
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Post by: councilman on May 09, 2021, 06:13:06 PM: Kind words Chaps.
Thank you. :)
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Post by: Wizzel on May 09, 2021, 07:21:43 PM: Thanks Andy you did a grand job as always. I'll take that recommendation as the green light to get this kit then. And you'll visit me in hospital after DCOS finds out?