B25 Construction 1/8 Scale

[Centurion3RTR]

Thanks John. Spits are a real sod to land. The undercarriage is to close, tends to tip if you get it wrong. I think you have made the right choice mate.Cheers

Andy

I know what you mean Andy, flown a mate's Spitfire mk9 and it was a pig, aways tip stalling. I was running slow but high so i could get her back (plus the look on my mate's face was great). Now, the Hurricane, flown a 60" span scratch built and what a gem. I was told at the club that the Spitfire flew better than the Hurricane but it was like flying a low wing trainer.

The plans i have is for small electric park flyer Mk1. Anyways, i'll shut up now and let you get on with this great build.

John

[Guest]

Hi John,

I think you will be better off dropping the Spit. I love them myself but wouldnt want to risk smashing one up after all the effort i had put in to build it. When you make a start on it keep us up to date on with the pics.

Cheers mate

Andy

[Guest]

Well gang after a long break doing all these diy jobs for Ting, Ting, i have started construction on the Mitchell again, please stay tuned for more updates.

Andy

[spanner570]

Well gang after a long break doing all these diy jobs for Ting, Ting, i have started construction on the Mitchell again, please stay tuned for more updates.Andy

'bout time too......Which knob do I use?!!!!!LOL

[Guest]

Hi mate, yes it has been a while. I have been given a break before i spend a load more time and money revamping the bathroom. Good to be back guys. While i have the chance i have placed my order for the next project. Something different for me this time. a ww1 Bristol fighter, nice biplane.

Andy

[yak face]

great to see you back andy

[Guest]

Thanks mate, have missed the site, the building and the reading, even more so the flying. Will be on more often now. Will upload some pics shortly.

Andy

[Guest]

Hi Gang,

Its been a long time coming but here it is. The continued saga of the B25. With the wing almost complete bar the aileron work we will be almost ready for the fibre-glassing of the wing. I have completed one of the aileron cut outs and are about to attempt the second. You will see from the pics the difficult part of shaping the wing tips, as the Thunderbolt, these come in blocks and have to be sanded calved and shaped. Also you will see the first look at the fuse attached to the wing. When the wing is complete the tail section can be aligned and fitted. Hope you enjoy this long awaited installment.

Andy





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[Guest]

Hi.

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[Guest]

Thanks, ill let John know.

Andy

[Guest]

That is impressive. I struggle with plastic, I would never get shapes like this with wood!!!!!

[Guest]

Thanks for the comment Graham. It really isnt as hard as it looks, with a keen eye and the right tools it comes along easily. You just have to remember not to get too carried away or you are in real trouble.

Andy

[stona]

Andy I can't believe I've been missing this thread. I was stunned by your Thunderbolt and I just don't know what to say about this. I can say I'm mightily impressed! I really don't know how you do it. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on it from now on,it's great stuff. By the way your sage advice about not getting too carried away applies to all model making,patience ,patience and then a bit more patience!

Cheers and keep it coming

Steve

[Guest]

Thanks Steve for your valuable comments. I did have a rest break from this one for a few weeks while i di some DIY. Im back now and progress has started agaim. I already have the next project in mind. Its a Bristol Fighter WW1 and it is on order aw we speak. Need to get my finger out and get this one done. I also have to build up the Cessna i have in the workshop. This will now take place of the Piper Cub as my trainer. I think the Cub will go up for sale.,

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Guys im back. Its been awhile. I made a stupid mistake of getting involved with an on line war game called Evony, well the upshot of it is that i took up all of my spare time and after 12 months of playing i decided last night it had to go. So here i am gang and you will be pleased to know that the B25 isnt finished yet but isnt far away. I still have the pictures of the build so i will be uploading so that you guys dont miss any of the project.

I have three more lined up after this one a 1/4 scale SE5a, 1/4 scale Tiger Moth and a 1/4 scale FWD9 we are moving to the Bi-Planes next.

Missed you all

Andy