**** DONE: GB-67 1/48 B-25J - Twin Engine in WWII

[CATCH 22]

All early US bombs had two suspension lugs and all early British bombs had a single lug. Once the US started supplying bombs to Britain and vice versa all bombs used by both sides had three suspension lugs. Two on one side and a single one 180 degrees away. When mounted in the aircraft the lug(s) not in use will be visible. IE one if on a US rack and two if on a UK rack.

The hoist cable idler is a tool and not permanently mounted on the bomb. I saw lots of them and never knew what they were.

Look for AP 1661 which I posted on the forum some time back. I will find a link when I get home and also some photos I took of US bombs in PNG in the 70s before cooking them off.

Great info - thank you!
Didn't know about this cable idler before. The scheme from a B-25C/D manual I posted earlier, is obviously irrelevant to the bomb details. Apologies for that!
Checked OP1664 - this is the nearest I could find with 3 susp. lugs:

There are bombs with 2 susp. lugs (top side) only though.
Detailed description of the bomb is here.

 

[Donivanp]

Well now that we've solved the bomb issue, on with build shall we go.

Tail gunners position was the last internal build before the halves go together.

Followed by some black wash inside. Hope it's not too much but doube much will be seen.

And than the two shal be as one...

 

[fubar57]

That's one thing I like about hidden details. You can do lots of experimenting

 

[MiTasol]

All early US bombs had two suspension lugs and all early British bombs had a single lug. Once the US started supplying bombs to Britain and vice versa all bombs used by both sides had three suspension lugs. Two on one side and a single one 180 degrees away. When mounted in the aircraft the lug(s) not in use will be visible. IE one if on a US rack and two if on a UK rack.

The hoist cable idler is a tool and not permanently mounted on the bomb. I saw lots of them and never knew what they were.

Look for AP 1661 which I posted on the forum some time back. I will find a link when I get home and also some photos I took of US bombs in PNG in the 70s before cooking them off.

Well am I embarrassed. I had failed to include the manual in post 1 at Bomb, smoke and flare manuals - and other related documents. I am in the process of fixing that but it is a 650 page manual so will take at least an hour to process.

Here are some of the bombs showing the British hanger (top bomb) and US hangers (bottom bomb).

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Well now that we've solved the bomb issue, on with build shall we go.

Tail gunners position was the last internal build before the halves go together.
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Followed by some black wash inside. Hope it's not too much but doube much will be seen.
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And than the two shal be as one...
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Looks good, All clammed clamped up.

 

[Wayne Little]

Great work so far Don.

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far!

 

[Jock Tamson]

Good progress Don looking good

 

[F-104nut]

Awesome progress Don !!

 

[Donivanp]

Thank you all (y'all) for stopping in and commenting on my debalical , little update.
Wings, it seems that they are needed? Who knew? And yes this is my work space.....

Tail section, twin rudders installed.

More wings...

Fuselage after filling and cleaning up. The fuselage half's were a Bear to mate.... I went through several rubber bands Gaps in front of bomb bay and between the entry hatch and nose gear well.

And we still had gaps. Super glue gel...........

 

[MiTasol]

A very tidy work space

All that matters is the end result and that looks like it will be superb.

 

[Donivanp]

A very tidy work space

That's what I said!!!!! I know where everything is, In here somewhere.

 

[fubar57]

Struggles but looking good, Don. Some mud but nothing serious

 

[Donivanp]

Struggles but looking good, Don. Some mud but nothing serious

Yeah it was pretty clean but hard to get clamps to hold without slipping off. Tapped either side of the mating half and laid mud down (Tamiya white) and let dry. Sanded down with 600 and 800 grit boards. The nose it still an issue. Trying hard not to have a gap as that will make the glazed nose not fit! I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS!!!!!

 

[MiTasol]

Contour gauges like below are easy to find on the net and from that you can cut out a close fitting piece of balsa or other soft material. Double side taping that to your clamps should solve that problem.

I have never done this on models but have done so on other fragile components. Also adding thin double sided tape helps hold clamps steady but you will have some residue to remove and that might be a major issue.

 

[Donivanp]

Contour gauges like below are easy to find on the net and from that you can cut out a close fitting piece of balsa or other soft material. Double side taping that to your clamps should solve that problem.
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I have never done this on models but have done so on other fragile components. Also adding thin double sided tape helps hold clamps steady but you will have some residue to remove and that might be a major issue.

Great idea. Have to put that in my kit bag. I have a couple in the door.

 

[Jock Tamson]

Great progress Don. Keep at it

 

[Crimea_River]

Shame about the nose but something must be interfering. Im guessing the IP is not sitting properly. A dry fit and attention to anything preventing closing the parts is always a good idea.

 

[Donivanp]

Tail installed and wings dry fitting.....

 

[fubar57]

Togetherness is always a great step