Clunkmeister

Well, a quick look found nothing really even close to being suitable. A pill bottle was to wide, so,.... let’s cast a cylinder in a pill bottle, use Pam to keep it from sticking (het, it works with my pancakes and vomlets, then get out the Drexel and start carving

I'm looking around and exploring options for the prominent ventral radome. I actually thought it's be an easy "make", and it should be. I can just form one from plastic or a block of wood, but first I'm looking to see if there are any plastic forms that'll give the flattened dome look of the end. The barrel portion is no problem. Of course, I don't have exact measurements of the original, nor do I have any close up pics, but I think I can "eyeball" this close enough. I think maybe a pill bottle for the barrel, and carve a cover out of wood. It's a "one off", so fill the grain and finish it. Not perfect, as I think the original is translucent, but I don't even know that for sure.

It'll build into a decent model I'm sure.

That Mi-17 is what I've been waiting for. But I'll definitely get the 60 year scheme.

I'm open to whatever day for dinner. Last year we did Friday, one other year, we did Thursday. Then a bunch of us went to dinner instead of paying stupid money for a bowl of chili and tacos, or whatever they served. It'd be cool if we can hook up with the Tamiya and Wingnut bunch again.. I also know Glen and Floyd should be there as well. How many from TOS are going? I I haven't heard much other than Tim and Brian aren't.

I’m looking forward to their F-14D when it arrives. Flaps down with wings extended...

Who’s there this year, Smitty? Blues, T-Birds, Snowbirds? Patriot Jet? Should be a great, and LOUD week.

I need at least another three Eduard E-1s. That’s the kit of choice for conversions, it seems, and I’ve got a few to do. Theyve all just dried up. Some guys must be sitting on thousands of these

Found this pic of the new Trumpeter Mug-31! The Hobbyboss B-24 team is helping with the CAD.

I'm with Ryan on this one. This machine must have been almost as likely to kill it's crew as it was to kill something it attempts to bomb. I can't imagine trying to land this thing sitting 30 ft in the air and unable to see the actual ground while you try to set this behemoth down on four bicycle wheels while travelling at 45 mph. And if you screw up even in the slightest, it'll turn over on you and you'll smear your face across the airfield.

Carl, I have a Tamiya Spitty in my stash, so I'll check. Actually, I have one of each of the three versions, so hopefully I'll be good for three of the four engines. I'll let you know, sir.

And it was pointed out to me that postwar Lancs used a totally different style of exhaust stub. Much more oval and open, instead of the flattened style with the divider bar. The little things keep popping up. Did a quick check, and there doesn’t look to be anything close available on the aftermarket. P-51 is a totally different style and Mossies used a Siamese style. Maybe two stage Mossie? Gotta check.

Thanks Danny! From you that’s a huge compliment! I just needed something different than the standard stuff. And it was time for a goodwill bird, and this one’s as close as it gets.

Are we back to the Mk.X bugaboo again? I’ve definitely seen that setup in pics before. RCAF I’d assume, but it’s been a few years.

Nige, that backrest is exactly what was used in the early Felixstowe flying boats.

I think I’ll park this right here. A few Mk.X interior diagrams along with some changes for the various postwar mission specific birds the RCAF used. Not sure if y’all have seen these yet. By gum I think we’re slowly developing a pretty decent Lancaster database here...

Carl, you and Mr. Crosby are the kings of Assembly Lines!

I received these the other day. The very top left illustration is the rear bench seat situated directly in front of the stabilizer spar, abeam of the rear side searc windows. I will do some basic forms here to represent the basics that can be seen through the windows. Helpful people. I got some good news today. My decals and masks should hopefully be here within a couple or three weeks. Things are looking up!

Thanks, buddy!

I want to jump on this after the Lanc, but I committed to the PBY for San Marcos, Tx 2020.

Amazing pics, Carl. Thanks! That CF-100 has got to get back in the air. It’s hard to believe there are no flying examples left anywhere.

More fun. This Lanc had open exhaust stubs so gotta plug the locator slots for the exhaust dampers Four little Merlins.

I’ll use silkspan. Not sure on the place settings, though. Fine china and silverware is tough to find in 1/32.

Thanks Carl. Nope, all cowls, inspection panels, and stuff is closed. I’ll have the side sliding area open on the greenhouse, though. I’ve never been one for open panels on a model. I try to always model an aircraft ready for flight, just sitting, waiting for a crew and a Start-Cart.

I just learned something new. Huh, who’d’a thunk it?