CrankyCrafstman Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 20 hours ago, NigelR32 said: Today I've been playing with the U/C bays and legs. I'll put a video up later on my channel if the newer modellers want to see it in moving pics rather than just the end result.. First job was to open up the framework in the ribs, visible up in there. This is pretty time consuming, but it makes a huge difference and is more accurate than the kit OOB. Next up were the main gear legs. First remove the brace which would not be fitted on an aircraft ready to go out on a mission, which mine is.. it's Night time May 16th 1943 and shes off to drop a cylinder off at a Dam or something?? Then i thought I'd improve the look of the moulded "lump" where the linkage folds and carries the locking mechanism to hold the gear up in the nacelle. Upper leg in the picture is as per kit but with brace removed. Lower is with the block drilled and trimmed to suit. It's a massive improvement for a scale look and I feel doesnt weaken the leg at all. Does this kit need Brass U/C legs?? What do you think? I think not. Hey Nige I just watched your video on YouTube showing the mods that you did to the undercarriage bays and landing gear. You showed a book that had lots of pictures, can you please post a picture of that book and were to get it please. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 few more shots of the fuel tank here is a small one in original condition overhauled big one, please note the large access panels 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelR32 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 4 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Nige I just watched your video on YouTube showing the mods that you did to the undercarriage bays and landing gear. You showed a book that had lots of pictures, can you please post a picture of that book and were to get it please. Ron G If you watch the video at 7:35 you'll see the book, the title and the isbn number Ron.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 15, 2019 Administrators Share Posted March 15, 2019 This is an awesome thread guys. Nige, your Lanc is going to be brilliant, and Martin, what can I say? Nige, my good friend Martin has been documenting my builds with pictures previously unseen in the West for more years than I care to admit. The man’s a veritable fountain of the obscure. Every single last build I’ve needed documentation on, Martin, UNASKED, has gone to his crazy search engine and library, and given me priceless pictures. I’m in continuous and lifelong debt and awe. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Just one more thing, here is the famous picture from Avro factory in Woodford. You can see the red oxide fuel cells on the left, however those are intended for bomb bay use. Yet, I haven't seen red painted tanks in the wings. like this one in a bomb-bay of a Lincoln 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelR32 Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Just one more thing, here is the famous picture from Avro factory in Woodford. You can see the red oxide fuel cells on the left, however those are intended for bomb bay use. Yet, I haven't seen red painted tanks in the wings. like this one in a bomb-bay of a Lincoln Ah.. ok.. that explains why the fuel tanks are red in my Tamiya Mossie. I was going to ask, but didnt want to hear the answer you might give me if I got it wrong?? Thanks again Martin. Your pictures are very much appreciated. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Very nice (and really worth it) work on improving the gear legs and framework sides for the nacelles. Hubert 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 16, 2019 Administrators Share Posted March 16, 2019 Agree with Hubert on the gear legs. It’s a combination of the subtle that makes a truly world class build. Model on, Sir Nige. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Nige Completely agree both Hubert and Ernie - the extra work on the gear and in the gear bay makes a huge difference and looks great. Following the the Lanc build on your channel and your work is superb. Keep ‘em comin Peter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 superb job Nige it really flicks my switch when I see thorough research and fuss free tips on how to improve a kit - no kit is perfect and I think HK have done an astonishing job in getting this out to market - for that they should be thanked & congratulated and I know Neil would love to see how people go the extra mile to take his canvas and make it their own... nice job Peter 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmro Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 3 hours ago, airscale said: superb job Nige it really flicks my switch when I see thorough research and fuss free tips on how to improve a kit - no kit is perfect and I think HK have done an astonishing job in getting this out to market - for that they should be thanked & congratulated and I know Neil would love to see how people go the extra mile to take his canvas and make it their own... nice job Peter Peter, I couldn't agree with you more. People complain about every little short coming a kit has without realizing much work and money it takes to get it to market. We should be grateful for everything we get and if we want more detail that's up to us to make. That's what this hobby is about. Robert 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npb748r Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 you can really see how deep the matt paint was on those planes in that picture above (not sure if deep is the right word but I know what I meant !). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmro Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Can anyone explain why these wheel wells are closed off? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Could it be that it's covered in canvas? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 From which aircraft is that photo taken please ? No doubt a post-war survivors ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Nanton Lanc's gear bay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmro Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 23 minutes ago, FME erk said: From which aircraft is that photo taken please ? No doubt a post-war survivors ?? 23 minutes ago, FME erk said: From which aircraft is that photo taken please ? No doubt a post-war survivors ?? Sorry, I don’t know where I downloaded it from. I have thousands of references pics. I’ll see if I can find out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelR32 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Started some work on the lovely Airscale IP upgrade today. I'm pretty pleased so far... Note the fuel cocks are cut from the original kit parts and glued onto rod to give a 3D effect to the panel. they will be fitted correctly once the panel is built. More Decals are to go on yet... JUST NOTICED>> THINK I GOT THE BLUE AND YELLOW UPSIDE DOWN ON THE GAUGES?? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumm Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 2:03 AM, robertmro said: Can anyone explain why these wheel wells are closed off? To keep the Sparrows out... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelR32 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/17/2019 at 5:23 PM, Martinnfb said: Nanton Lanc's gear bay I'm looking at these pics Martin, and am wondering if i need to replicate the fuel tanks? I cant see anything here??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 They are out, the pictures were taken during the disassembly. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelR32 Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 In the attached pic we can see that I've done the yellow below the blue on the gauge faces on the engineers panel. I used an old pic from a Lanc manual and also referred to the Eduard set which has yellow below blue and was readily at hand when it came to painting time. To my horror, I noticed I had got them inverted, ie, most images show the yellow above the blue? Can anyone, ( @Martinfb ) please confirm I am right or wrong please? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 20, 2019 Administrators Share Posted March 20, 2019 I just know that it’s not even close for a Mk.X. The engineer’s panel is completely different on those. Sigh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Hey Nige I found these pictures. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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