TJTX Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I was excited to start my first build thread here, and what's more large scale than a big twin? I've been itching to build a B-25 for awhile since my favorite childhood model was a B-25. I have the HK Strafer with extra glass nose, and flip flopped on which version to build. In the end I was drawn to "Fatso", a B-25J Strafer. Thus far is mostly planning and starting to prime the clear fuselage so I can see it better. I picked up a little reference material too. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Nice choice Tony, I should probably resurrect my Mitchell build ....at some point 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Can’t wait to see your progress 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Looking forward to see what you pull off with this kit. I've got a pair on the go and it's been fun so far. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Tony Great choice for your first LSM build and looking forward to following your progress. Great avatar photo my friend Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 There seems a lot of these at the moment but you can't have too many b25's yes I'll be watching 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Count me in, a 25 is on the bucket list 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Thanks guys. Probably seeing the numerous builds has spurred me into building this, especially as practice for a B-24.... I went ahead and purchased a pair of "normal" non-clear fuselage halves after some serious consideration of what it will be like dealing with that clear pair. I figured that would help me tremendously. For now, I need to keep hammering away on my P-47. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 23, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 23, 2018 Tony, good choice. Maybe it’s time Ressurect my PBJ-1H build as well... This will be one seriously epic build... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Ya think cupcake ??....... Harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 11 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Tony, good choice. Maybe it’s time Ressurect my PBJ-1H build as well... This will be one seriously epic build... Please do Ernie. Not enough PB&J around these days. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 That will be a real "looker". I added everything but the kitchen sink on my strafer a while back. Well worth the effort. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 22 minutes ago, JohnB said: That will be a real "looker". I added everything but the kitchen sink on my strafer a while back. Well worth the effort. I haven't decided on extras yet. Certainly Model Master barrels, but past that I'm not sure. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 24, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 24, 2018 Tony, you can spend hundreds on extras for this kit. The interior is “basic”to say the least. Invest in AMS props and weighted wheels for sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 And G factor legs -......... Harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 24, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 24, 2018 Yup 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Like they said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 Sprue Bros is out of Harold's props. Where else can I grab them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I sent an PM directly to Harold, I had props in a week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 I'm trying to not spend too much on this kit, yet that seems to be failing miserably. I've now got another fuselage pair, decals, g-factor gear, brassin wheels, 15 model master barrels, and hopefully after hearing back from Harold his props coming. Ouch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Exterior detail is good. Cent see much in the wheel wells. If loading the bombs, you won't see much there either. The pit is an open canvas. Although you can't see much, more detail there helps because of all the glass. I think most of my effort will be spent on weathering the outside. My .02 cents....... Harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 18 minutes ago, harv said: Exterior detail is good. Cent see much in the wheel wells. If loading the bombs, you won't see much there either. The pit is an open canvas. Although you can't see much, more detail there helps because of all the glass. I think most of my effort will be spent on weathering the outside. My .02 cents....... Harv My thoughts exactly. I'm planning on closing the bomb bay, and theres not a ton of interior visible. I'll focus on the outside as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Tony sure looks like the party is underway and your AM list: wow! Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTX Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 My first order of extras arrived and part of that was the G Factor gear. I've never used them before, and I am blown away by how nice they are! I'll use them every chance I get now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 yes, i got a pair of the HK gear, which I believe are G-factor made. Its a definite improvement. By the way, I order both a set of Brassin and True Details tires and wheels. Did you know that they use different treads? Might be important if you are making a specific aircraft. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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