B-25 Mitchell Kit?
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B-25 Mitchell Kit?
Anyone now of a company who makes a b-25 kit with a built up wing? Never messed with foam and I would be a little worried to have that much money flying around on wings made out of packing material. Thanks, Gene
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RE: B-25 Mitchell Kit?
Hey thanks for the reply. I had looked at Wig Mfg. and saw that they used foam for the wing. The foam might work okay, but I have never worked with it and I don't have the tools to for it. I did a little research on the internet and found that Nick Ziroli has two different size plans for the B-25 and I was thinking I could go that way and have the kit cut. Is this the way to go? I have read good things about Ziroli's products. Thanks Gene
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RE: B-25 Mitchell Kit?
Foam is absolutely easy, and needs no special tools. It's incredibly strong too. Check out the Tips on Bayou Boys RC site.
http://members.cox.net/1454s/BBRC/TIPSx.html
In the "airframe" section they detail building with foam, with lots of pics and good details.
Don't skip over foam just because you have not tried it. Leaves out a lot great kit's in future.
http://members.cox.net/1454s/BBRC/TIPSx.html
In the "airframe" section they detail building with foam, with lots of pics and good details.
Don't skip over foam just because you have not tried it. Leaves out a lot great kit's in future.
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RE: B-25 Mitchell Kit?
Foam is easy, glue on the sheeting, cut out controls.
alot of planes use this. Jets to large planes.
Alsto try american eagle models. they have a large b-25 that I've been pondering myself.
i already have their b17.
amercian eagles website
http://www.flyrcmodels.com/
alot of planes use this. Jets to large planes.
Alsto try american eagle models. they have a large b-25 that I've been pondering myself.
i already have their b17.
amercian eagles website
http://www.flyrcmodels.com/
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If you are looking at kit cutters, I 've heaard good things about ClimateI don't have a web site for them, so you may have to do a web search for them.
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RE: B-25 Mitchell Kit?
Hog Head--Try Laser Lizard at http://www.laserlizard.com./
Jesse does quality work at reasonable prices. His price for the 118" Ziroli B-25 is $238.95 including shipping. He cut an ME-163 for me--Beautiful work!!!
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Jesse does quality work at reasonable prices. His price for the 118" Ziroli B-25 is $238.95 including shipping. He cut an ME-163 for me--Beautiful work!!!
Bill
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Hog Head--Try Laser Lizard at http://www.laserlizard.com./
Jesse does quality work at reasonable prices. His price for the 118" Ziroli B-25 is $238.95 including shipping. He cut an ME-163 for me--Beautiful work!!!
Bill
Hog Head--Try Laser Lizard at http://www.laserlizard.com./
Jesse does quality work at reasonable prices. His price for the 118" Ziroli B-25 is $238.95 including shipping. He cut an ME-163 for me--Beautiful work!!!
Bill
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RE: B-25 Mitchell Kit?
Laser Lizard provides the laser cut parts; you provide the sheeting, sticks, and blocks. Depending on what balsa stock you have or where you shop, the savings can be significant.
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RE: B-25 Mitchell Kit?
I figured that was the reason. I guess I will have to shop around for all the materials I need before I decide which way to go. Thanks for the info. Gene
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I should be getting my Royal B-25 back from my builder this weekend - ready for painting. I will post pics when I do. FYI - bought the kit in 1988 - just getting around to building it.
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I should be getting my Royal B-25 back from my builder this weekend - ready for painting. I will post pics when I do. FYI - bought the kit in 1988 - just getting around to building it.
Dan