B-25 Mitchell "Meet Miss Runyon" by Javlin-HK-1/32

[Javlin]

A Nice Video/Photography of a couple of F-16's in Arizona enjoy

 

 

[Javlin]

I have not been idle just building small models within the big one!The engines just the the engine I think I counted 74 parts not including the exhaust out the back,cowling,cowling covers and the front cowling probably right at 100+ pieces for each engine and only one done thus far.I notice a boo boo on the paint scheme all the glass framing was silver on the whole plane so a remask and paint was in order.I am also starting to work on the electric motor part with one of the wires being a hydraulic line for the landing gear.I think I found my mechanics kinda pricey but I think will work also received my Pilot/crew used ICM  cheaper and should do well . Kevin

[CDW]

The engine looks super, very realistic. I love those crew figures. Didn't realize ICM was doing 1:32 figures. That's a company that's come a long way over the past decade or so. A real commitment to quality.

[Javlin]

40 minutes ago, CDW said:

The engine looks super, very realistic. I love those crew figures. Didn't realize ICM was doing 1:32 figures. That's a company that's come a long way over the past decade or so. A real commitment to quality.

Yeah they have CD I'll take a pic you have to put them together.I could not get the seven exhaust pipes from the front cyl to the back exhaust collar to connect so that engine will to be covered.The other engine I want open and need to figure out what I did wrong and I built it in their sequence I know to pay attention on the next one.Well I got the rod for the motor figured out and started the base inside the engine/gear bay going.Thks for looking in Kevin

Edited March 10, 2020 by Javlin

[Javlin]

It's not glued up yet just in position and the electric motor will be double sided tape in place once ready.All for today had to work on the truck and baseball tonight MGM Ball Park my Nephew's(HCoach) team MSU against Texas Tech,"Hail State". Kevin

 

(17)MSU-6 and (4)Texas-3 hooray! tomorrow me and two of my neighbors go in the DOB

(17)MSU-3 and (4)Texas -2 Hooray!my neighbors enjoyed the game alot. Kevin

Edited March 12, 2020 by Javlin

[popeye the sailor]

I see Murphy paid you a visit........ good that you got things sorted    are there instructions to motorize the model?  I know there are some out there that can be done.  on some of the earlier kits,  they supplied the instructions and some of the parts,  but did not include the motor......kinda stupid if ya ask me.  nice progress so far though........look'in very good  

[Javlin]

3 hours ago, popeye the sailor said:

I see Murphy paid you a visit........ good that you got things sorted

He's around brother on every build he forces me into the "Persian Rug flaw"

3 hours ago, popeye the sailor said:

are there instructions to motorize the model?

No Denis these are Tamy motors originally designed at the time for 1/48 Tamy Lanc Kevin

[Javlin]

Well CD this is the pics of the ICM figures for this build and the little Dio is ICM figures pre-molded in 1/48 Kevin

[Javlin]

Moving along with the right wing I have for the most part am finished with the engine and have moved onto the LG.I had heard of another fella using the wire as the hydraulic lines so I settled on that with a slight in provision I skinned back the wire some and ran it through some brass tubing then slid the sheathing back over the wire and a slightly bigger brass piece cut and used as the coupler between the rubber/metal.I have another tubing to attach to the other side also of the LG as was in real life. Kevin

 

PS;the wire goes into the wheel hub out the bottom of the tire and under the platform

Edited March 14, 2020 by Javlin

[Javlin]

Thanks for all the likes fellas I hope to get some more done today all the relatives have left town always nice to see family but I do like my time in the shop. Kevin

[Javlin]

I started building the other line and I found out the malleability of the wire I was using was very very low for a single strand so back to wire box.I had  some commercial grade stuff about a foot long maybe a hundred strands together tried breaking it I couldn't but it's not insulated I will continue to think on that.So,what you see here is about 1/2 hrs of trial and error green painters tape and then thin CA applied to it I am about to paint this LG.

Edited March 15, 2020 by Javlin

[lmagna]

I am beginning to appreciate the hours of effort that only seem to result in a single seemingly insignificant picture. Great looking work Javlin

Edited March 15, 2020 by lmagna

[CDW]

1 minute ago, lmagna said:

I am beginning to appreciate the hours of work that only seem to result in a single seemingly insignificant picture. Great looking work Javlin

And it's often the case that sourcing the right materials is as much or more of a challenge than building it.

[Javlin]

3 hours ago, CDW said:

And it's often the case that sourcing the right materials is as much or more of a challenge than building it.

That and the thought process CD thinking the rubberized stuff for wiring once in the wheel and out.I stop here today I think I wish now I would of took a pic before the gear hit the WW for the rubber hose part at least I know it's there I will take a pic of the L/LG.The motor works had to turn the plastic shaft into it's own lathe for a moment or two with a sanding stick then a touch of white lithium all's good now.I have some paint touch-ups nothing major and clear to blend.Oh I used a flat silver on the LG with SNJ rubbed in for the shock I am using this technique more and more. Kevin

Edited March 16, 2020 by Javlin

[Javlin]

I will be out of pocket it looks for a few days a week #19 got me maybe being admitted to a hospital later today looks like pneumonia may of already started in the r/lung and I started feeling ruff Sunday.This is the second time this build has been stopped due to illness last was in 2015.

[Jack12477]

Sorry to hear this. Hope you recover quickly.  Prayers are with you.

[Edwardkenway]

As Jack said, hope you get better quickly. 👍

Edited March 18, 2020 by Edwardkenway

[ccoyle]

Ugh! Pneumonia is no fun. Hope you are up and around again soon.

[lmagna]

Tell them at the hospital that they need to get you well soon. You have an audience waiting breathlessly for not only your return but for further progress on the Mrs.Runyon.  Good luck and if you feel like it and can check in now and then please do. My prayers are with you in any case.

[Egilman]

Prayin for your speedy recovery....... We are pretty much on lockdown already we are both well over 60 and the SO is recovering from pneumonia already.... not fun and it takes a while they tell us....

 

Please stay in touch if possible......

[Old Collingwood]

No words really  - all the best to you take care.

 

OC.

[Javlin]

Thks Fellas tested and no #19 but I do have pneumonia in the R/lung  I was really concerned about the 19 for the mother in law @ 86 she is around the house to often.I am tried been all day time for nap Kevin

Edited March 18, 2020 by Javlin

[James H]

3 hours ago, Javlin said:

I will be out of pocket it looks for a few days a week #19 got me maybe being admitted to a hospital later today looks like pneumonia may of already started in the r/lung and I started feeling ruff Sunday.This is the second time this build has been stopped due to illness last was in 2015.

PLEASE stay safe. Let us know how you go.

[Canute]

Follow doc.s orders. Been thru a pneumonia bout years back. Felt tired all the time, taking prednisone and some nebulizer treatments. No fun.

[Landlubber Mike]

Take care of yourself Kevin, get well soon!

 

[mtaylor]

I hope they're treating you for the pneumonia, Kevin, and that you have a speedy recovery.  

[CDW]

Hoping nothing but the best for you Kevin. Make a speedy and full recovery then get back in here and dazzle us with a great finish on this model. Be well, brother.

[popeye the sailor]

glad to hear it not 19........the monia ain't fun either.  rest up my friend.....fingers crossed for a speedy recovery    great project........rout'in for ya to see her finished  

[Javlin]

Well I have not stopped working I seem to feel better later in the day so I have been working on props.What we have here is the kit prop,aftermarket which I do not care for and kit prop re-shaped.I think a little more shaping on the backside of the prop and it will be good to go still alittle fat.The after market props have defects in the face and are so frigg'in thin I can bend them so I cannot sand out the defects.The other problem if they go to rotate the blades will begin to move and flatten out possibly.I am about 50% through engine #2.

 

So I paid $30 for some templates Kevin

Edited March 19, 2020 by Javlin

[lmagna]

Good to hear that you are doing better at least some of the time Kevin, and that you are negative for the virus. hopefully your lung will clear up quickly as well. I was hospitalized for about a week a few years ago for much the same thing and the complications it caused so I have an idea just how hard it can hit you. Take care of yourself and get well soon.