B-25G "Shark Mouth"; 1/48, Academy

[SANCER]

The advance of the morning today (taking advantage of that Magy went out to do some shopping ... !!)

This couple of photos were taken before finding the third pipe that I had lost in the middle of my mess ...
You can see how the reinforcements that I made to the fold, with the acupuncture needles ...

One more time "I used my calculómetro" to get the pipes to stay at a distance and an approximate angle.

It seems that it will be the last dry fit, verifying that everything is in order. Cylinder 4 (indicated by the arrow) will not carry a pipe, because it will no longer be visible to the naked eye ...

Here you can see the acupuncture needles that I also used in some of the second folds of each pipe ...

The four cylinders that I moved backwards can be well aligned and in the correct position once everything is painted and then put each one. (You can see in the photo a little misaligned, but really it was very complicated to achieve a good shot)

Well, I'm going to try to make this disc that goes on the wall, behind the two groups of cylinders. It is an excellent photo:

And we'll see what I can do to further detail that interior, ... this is another interesting photo:

... in a moment I share what I did to widen the front hole of the cowlings.

I will be back!!

 

[Wurger]

 

[turbo]

That engine's shaping up very nicely Luis!

 

[SANCER]

... making sure that the frontal hole is as close as possible proportionally speaking to the real engine; Among several good photos, this is one of the best:

I fixed my brush to get a diameter that gradually increased as I sanded the hole and enlarged it ...

... the difference between the two cowlings is notorious ...

Being a bit more explicit ...

... in case someone is interested and serves the data in the future.
(I must clarify that it was my calculómetro that gave me the proportion according to the real photos) It does not demand greater accuracy, for my personal purposes.

This is how both finished pieces look, and yes, both have the same measure of opening

I will continue to put my hand on my B-25G, in the moments that I have ... I share this panoramic of my work center ...

You can see part of our Christmas tree at the bottom.

And in case I do not have the opportunity to post something (... still in this year), my wife Magy and I (... and also "La Mona" - my faithful companion in my workbench-)
...we wish you all have an extraordinary 2018 with blessings, lots of health, opportunities and satisfactions in the company of their loved ones.

Sincerely,
Luis Carlos

 

[Crimea_River]

All the best to you as well Luis-Carlos.

 

[Airframes]

Great work there Luis, and have a happy and joyful New Year, and all the best for 2018.

 

[Wurger]

And A Happy New Year to you and yours there, Luis-Carlos.

 

[Bustedwing]

That's some very slick work ! Looking forward to see the end result. I may have to switch up from 1:72 scale to give my eyes a break ! BTW, your work space makes mine look like it was bombed !

 

[SANCER]

That's some very slick work ! Looking forward to see the end result. I may have to switch up from 1:72 scale to give my eyes a break ! BTW, your work space makes mine look like it was bombed !

I appreciate your flattering comment . In my youth, the planes I assembled were 1/72, there was no complaint from my eyes. Now that I took up modeling again, I decided it would be 1/48, to have the opportunity to do more details and on a scale that would allow me to make a good collection, without having to make an extension to the house !, but I think that they are taking a toll on my vision.
The saying goes that "everything to serve, ends", I just hope that there are still several years that allow me to enjoy therapy and my therapist.

Saludos cordiales

 

[SANCER]

A very enthusiastic greeting for all of you in this my first post of 2018.
I updated my avatar and siggy, and I hope you like it.

These are my first photos of the year, continuing the process of my very detailed B-25G.
According to photo # 7 of post # 221, with some staples, pieces of confectionery, a strip of plastic stretched with heat and Tamiya tape, it occurred to me to make the piece.

...It does not look bad...

With a welding wire with a resin core (that's what the label says), I made the tubes that come out of each one of the cylinders. In this photo the tubes of the first group of cylinders ...

... I was not left with the desire to see how they look with the wall:

For the second series of cylinders, I made a "grimace" with a drill, so that the welding wire could be better accommodated.

... I did the necessary folds according to the images I have ...

... and before leaving this section ready to paint, I made a dry fit.

Looks like it's ok.

I will continue working on other fragments of the B-25, while I also finish the discovered part, behind the cowling.

Thanks for all your visits and kind comments.

Saludos

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Great work Luis

 

[SANCER]

Thanks colleagues, it's crazy what I got myself to do ... I'm in the process part of making that all the cables, tubes, the engine support structure and accessories in those little spaces ... match ... I just to spend more than 3 hours and still not finished!
I'm going to sleep for a while and we'll see what happens tomorrow. Rest (those who end their day) and excellent day (those who already dawned)
Cheers

 

[Airframes]

Great work Luis, and Happy New Year.
What are the red beads for ?

 

[SANCER]

Great work Luis, and Happy New Year.
What are the red beads for ?

Hello Terry, how are you, I also wish you an extraordinary year.
What I intend to resemble with those red beads are the "brass" pieces that are seen in photos # 7 and can also be distinguished in # 8 of post # 221.
Once I can apply the corresponding colors and weathering, I hope for the best possible appearance.

Saludos

 

[Airframes]

Ah, I see now - thanks.

 

[Gnomey]

Looking good so far!

 

[F-104nut]

WOW WOW Luis that extra detail is looking really fanytastic

 

[turbo]

Happy new year Luis! Lovely work on detailing the engine

 

[Tony Hill]

Happy New Year Luis and good luck on the build. I am sure there must be treatment available SOMEWHERE for such excessive attention to detail???