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World War II: USA
Aircraft of the United States in WWII.
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Airfix B-25 C/D
KPHB17FE
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Posted: Monday, April 27, 2020 - 12:11 AM UTC
Thank you Jose and Russell, I appreciate the words of encouragement!

It is progressing, wings and decals are on. Touched up some of the paint. So just down to the nitty gritty details...

Does anybody else start making a list of the things that need accomplished when you get to this point. I have a whole page of things I don't want to forget! Little, but necessary things... you know, nose gear, wheels, props, turret

SHAKY962
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Posted: Monday, April 27, 2020 - 04:21 AM UTC
Karl


How good is the plane! Very good progress. I'm going to copy you the idea of ​​the lego structure for my future models ...

RussellE
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Posted: Monday, April 27, 2020 - 10:59 PM UTC

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Does anybody else start making a list of the things that need accomplished when you get to this point. I have a whole page of things I don't want to forget! Little, but necessary things... you know, nose gear, wheels, props, turret



yep, I keep an excel spreadsheet with a to-do list on
phantom_phanatic309
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Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 03:51 AM UTC
Looking really good Karl.
The noseart looks brilliant!
KPHB17FE
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 07:52 AM UTC
Not a lot of progress but she is on her gear. The interesting thing here is there is no added weight. I put a 1/16th inch rare earth magnet in the nose wheel and that is holding it down on the metal plate. I have a wooden plaque that I will display it on and I have another one of those magnets recessed in it. That's it. The Airfix plastic is on the weak side and I didn't want to risk loading it up with lead shot like I did the previous one.

Hard to see but there it is (yeah, it will get painted ):



Sitting up:

Andy_W
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Gdańsk, Poland
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 07:13 PM UTC
Karl, how did you prepare rear windows, when additional .50 are coming (just behind fuselage stars)?
KPHB17FE
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Friday, May 01, 2020 - 10:40 AM UTC
I am calling this one done. Any issues were of my own making but it was pretty much a fun build. As previously noted, there is no weight in it. A magnet in the nose tire to hold the nose down, one in the left main to keep it from sliding around and then corresponding magnets in the base. Suckers are small and yet powerful. You can see them at the tips of the Xacto blades.





RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, May 03, 2020 - 11:38 PM UTC
Beautiful work Karl!

Congratulations on a great build! Thank you for sharing!

Can we get some close up pics please?

Looking forward to seeing what you build next!
Joel_W
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Posted: Monday, May 04, 2020 - 02:04 AM UTC
Karl,
Your build really looks great. Excellent job on the nose for sure.

And thanks for the tip on those weights. Even us car guys have a need for super small magnets.

Joel
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2020 - 07:39 AM UTC
Beautiful work, Karl! I like the technique of using magnets to keep the nose wheel down onto the tarmac, too. Well done!

By the way, I'm with Russ - show us some close up pictures!
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