B25 Construction 1/8 Scale

[Sky Raider]

Looks great andy.I love the seat. Its a great way to make it.

What are you making the guns out of?

Tom

Hi Tom,

I will make the guns out of the same material, Evergreen Styrene. I have a load of the stuff, all shapes and sizes. Fantastic to work with as you will see as i go along.

Cheers

Andy

 

[Sky Raider]

Here we go with the gun/bomb compartment continuation. The basics are now built and painted and now its time for the finer details to go in. These are the radio controls, power sockets and various clocks, seat belts, conduits and cables. Its easier to build and add the panes first, then the wiring, just like the real thing i suppose. Next will be the amo boxes and guns.

Hope you like

Andy

































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[Sky Raider]

More Gunner detals added today. The contol gear, radio and power outlet and some other clocks and dials along with the 250 round ammo boxes. The time has now come to construct some killing gear... the 2 guns for the front gunner.

Andy

























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[stona]

Hi Tom,I will make the guns out of the same material, Evergreen Styrene. I have a load of the stuff, all shapes and sizes. Fantastic to work with as you will see as i go along.

Cheers

Andy

It's great stuff though mine is probably a bit smaller than yours......ooh err.

Tremendous work Andy. Thanks for keeping it coming.

Steve

 

[Sky Raider]

It's great stuff though mine is probably a bit smaller than yours......ooh err.Tremendous work Andy. Thanks for keeping it coming.

Steve

Thanks Steve for you valued comments, i hope others like this one too, by the way what happend to the bus project that you were progressing so well on?.

Thanks again

Andy

 

[Kasey1]

Thank you so much to u!!!!

 

[Sky Raider]

Hi Gang,

Back with the latest update. As i said earlier, lots of scale interior to make on this one and it takes some time. Since my last post on this one i have managed to make the Vickers Gun and the Bomb Sight, i have also painted and detailed the inside of the canopy. Once these 2 bits are added and i have done a little wear and tear on the inside i will fit the canopy to this section, seal and move onto the cockpit next.

Thanks

Andy









































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[yak face]

hi andy.Your scratch building skills are amazing, i dont think you realise just how good you are.Cant wait to see the rest of the cockpit .keep it up ,cheers tony

 

[Sky Raider]

Thanks Tony, i really appreciate your comments. I am still a begginer though. I wish i could have had a larger scale, then i would have been able to build a more detailed and precise bit of kit for it, When things are this small i feel that the outcome isnt all that good.

Thanks again mate

Andy

 

[Satnav313]

I can only agree with Tony mate. Absolutely outstanding scratch building skills. Its a credit to you.

All the best,

Tom.

 

[Sky Raider]

I can only agree with Tony mate. Absolutely outstanding scratch building skills. Its a credit to you.All the best,

Tom.

Thanks Tom,

You are all too kind. Even my flight instructor was amazed after my first flying lesson. I think if it has any merit in the truth that perhaps in a previous life i was a modeler. Weird.

Thanks again chaps and keep up your good work too.

Andy

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Andy, i'm drooling mate. I really can't wait to see her finished but, i know i have to.

:no1:Andy.

John

 

[Sky Raider]

Thanks John, I think this will be a long slow one though.

Andy

 

[Sky Raider]

Hi Gang.

Here is a look at the front compartment before i close it of with the canopy. Not to been seen again for months, when painted and the masking has been removed.

Andy

























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[Centurion3RTR]

Thanks John, I think this will be a long slow one though.Andy

I'll just keep on drooling Andy lol, and you keep up the great work.

Have fun, John

 

[spanner570]

Just catching up on the threads...........

Can't think of any words good enough to describe this workmanship!

Ron

 

[ron h]

Im a ship man myself but this is some real good work.:respect1:

 

[Sky Raider]

Just logged on guys, was buisy yesterday. You guys are really too kind. Thank you for your much appreciated comments Ron, Jonh & Ron H. Im sure you guys are just as good if not better.

Andy

 

[Sky Raider]

Hi gang,

Well, the first of the interior detail is finished, 3 more to go. As usual i am never happy with a moulded canopy and always add my own detail to add that better scale look. Below is the process and the finished product. Im not happy about the glue, i have tried many now and nothing sticks styrene to the canopy fast, i have found that thick Zap is the only one, if you guys have any tips i would be happy for your expert guidance. Hope you enjoy this latest upload.

Keep up the good work

Andy





























































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[Satnav313]

Looking great Andy.

Any ideas on your next project as this one is coming together at a fair rate of knots, or is it to early to say yet?

best of luck,

Tom.