Wingco57 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Hi all, Although this project has been started in the work in progress section recently, I thought it fitting to continue it here. For the previous work done, see here: http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/4248-from-lancaster-to-manchester-a-tale-of-two-cities-lsm-exclusive/ I have been concentrating on the interior structure, which has almost be finished. the two oblong windows typical for the Manchester have been opened up carefully, which went surprisingly easy. Thankfully as some 18 or so more need to be opened up in the fuselage, and need to be uniform too. The skinpanels have been pencilled in before rescribing. Also have made a start converting the Lancaster tailfin into the shorter Manchester triple tail version. Hope you like. Cheers Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted January 1, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 1, 2016 Nice-ness! You know what you should do? Install small led lights in the interior.... While you're at it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas_Lund Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Jeeezzzz, I'm apprehensive about cutting up a 1/32 fighter, but you're cutting up a friggin Lancaster He he, extremely cool and a great idea - will look forward to following it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted January 1, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 1, 2016 ...and the real crux here is that if he screws it, he can't go to the shop or HK for new parts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Yes I can, but will have to wait six months hehe. I'm on a roll here and enjoying this kit immensely. Have been experimenting with rivetting the cockpitfloor. The Lanc used dome headed rivets in the fuselage and due to the greenhouse canopy will be very visible. Weathering will bring out the detail too later. using rosie the rivetter tool I got from Jeroen the panellines were recreated. Cheers Cees 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Goodmorning, Made a start rescribing the panellines. Having pencilled them in first gives very good reference. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 another instalment, This will be an early triple tail manchester which had a span smaller than the Mk Ia and later Lancaster. So some more surgery was needed. the other tailfin was also shortened. The endplates need to be fitted to the tailplanes and the fins need an aerofoil sanded, but the basic Manchester tail is shaping up very well. Cheers Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted January 3, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sweetness! Question: Do you spray the mr surfacer on with your airbrush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Hi Jeroen, this is still the grey paint HK Models sprayed the prototype with. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper-Mint Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 absolut killer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Update, The tailfeathers have been set in place using tape with the central fin still a plastic card template. Shape of things to come. Also the elevators have been removed so these can be set at an angle. These still need detailing. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted January 4, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 4, 2016 Supercool.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazypoet Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I love watching you work, particularly as you do wholesale changes from the original kit limits. You're an inspiration! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 No I am just peculiar When my nose itches I use my elbows to scratch. Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted January 5, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 5, 2016 No I am just peculiar When my nose itches I use my elbows to scratch. Cees I can confirm that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Yes, he can! Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazypoet Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 So why am I not in the least surprised by this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted January 6, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 6, 2016 EPIC Cees!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Thanks Fran, Before diving headfirst into cockpit detailing I decided to get the basic components roughly ready. The wingtips were removed from the outer wings. The wings themselves will be radically converted by reducing the span chord and taper of the outer wings. The aileron position need to be changed as well. Lust u nog peultjes? But that will come much later to preserve my sanity. I also managed to re-use the tailwheel fork and tyre. The latter had the anti-shimmy groove sanded off and the edges will be rounded off to create the earlier balloon tyre. (shimmy is similar to your shopping trolley where one wheel doesn't want to keep straight but keeps on spinning around its axis). Hope you like. Cheers Cees 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hi Cees, looking great. Can't imagine chopping up something like this without stressing so much about screwing it up. You're a brave man! As a pedantic physicist the proper name for the shimmy is precession and it is also a pain in the a**s with our hospital trolleys and wheelchairs! Cheers Gus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi Cees, Thanks for sorting out access, I can now finally post and say how inspirational your build is, the next best thing to seeing a real one! Can't believe how fast you're moving through it either, can't wait to see more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Thanks Neil, Good to see you here, your build on Britmodeller was the inspiration for this one. Working on seats and sofa's at the moment. Cheers Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Work is continuing with the tedious stuff, engraving the panellines. Using dymotape and a Tamiya scriber. Also noted that the bombbay was too short so cut that part out too. Have to stick that bit back on the bombdoors later. Cheers Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 The main fuselage has been rescribed. Very pleased about the strakness of the lines. Note to self: mark out entrance door first before rescribing. Saves me some filling. Mr Surfacer will take care of that one. Glad that major bit is out if the way. Marking out the apples....errr windows next. Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 What can I say? Wow nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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