Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 26, 2019 Author Administrators Posted August 26, 2019 1 minute ago, seiran01 said: Ern you can have the dipoles from my Widow if you don’t have a set, I don’t need them on the rf61 conversion Thanks Mike, but I have the Widow kit in the stash. 4
Dennis7423 Posted August 26, 2019 Posted August 26, 2019 27 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: Dennis, YOU DA MAN!!!! now I've got to dig out my P-61 and see if those are in there somewhere.... Those are the ones, that's for sure. I guess it stands to reason that a postwar Canada would Americanize their equipment as much as needed, and honestly, that's the one single avenue I hadn't investigated. Did you say there might be some AM versions of these out there somewhere? I'm quite happy to scratch them, but if a small company makes them, I'll support them. I've tried to find them, but haven't been able to. I likely saw them in 1/48, and that's what I remember. I recommend scratching them; they look really easy to do. - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 26, 2019 Author Administrators Posted August 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, Dennis7423 said: I've tried to find them, but haven't been able to. I likely saw them in 1/48, and that's what I remember. I recommend scratching them; they look really easy to do. - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA Yep! I'll start on it tonight. Yopu, sir, are a lifesaver. Some fairly fertile minds have been trying to find some clear reference pics on these. 4
1to1scale Posted August 26, 2019 Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Clunkmeister said: Dennis, YOU DA MAN!!!! now I've got to dig out my P-61 and see if those are in there somewhere.... Those are the ones, that's for sure. I guess it stands to reason that a postwar Canada would Americanize their equipment as much as needed, and honestly, that's the one single avenue I hadn't investigated. Did you say there might be some AM versions of these out there somewhere? I'm quite happy to scratch them, but if a small company makes them, I'll support them. Profimodeller makes them, maybe master too? 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 26, 2019 Author Administrators Posted August 26, 2019 Ordered 4
FME erk Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 Can you send a link for that product as I shall be needing one for my wartime Lancaster, Rebecca aerials were quite common on mid-late production Lancasters. I am at work and have tried to access the web site but the company has blocked the page as it is classed as 'Weapons' !!!! Many thanks David 6
BlrwestSiR Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 3:19 PM, FME erk said: Could I use this (these) in my build I wonder ? Those would be fairly large to turn a 1/32 scale prop. You might want to try and find a 280 size motor or possibly even smaller. You'll definitely need a speed control of some sorts or a gear box to reduce the rooms though. 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 28, 2019 Author Administrators Posted August 28, 2019 35 minutes ago, rkranias said: a great scheme on a giant. Thanks Rick. Not on the level of your unbelievable Tempest, but I never planned it to be. I’m pretty darned happy so far. Finding the little differences and ring shown postwar modifications are much fun on this build. 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 28, 2019 Author Administrators Posted August 28, 2019 Like here’s an example that was forwarded to me. Postwar Canadian wingtip position lights. Many were questioning the formation lights on the wingtips. Postwar Canadian for sure. Not sure about others. Some scratchbuilding required. 6
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 5, 2019 Author Administrators Posted September 5, 2019 Getting there... now we mount antennas, paint escape hatch in greenhouse, and flat coat wheels. Great Success! 11 1
FME erk Posted September 5, 2019 Posted September 5, 2019 It can be the final touches that will make a difference, looking spot-on I must say 4
TJTX Posted September 5, 2019 Posted September 5, 2019 I am so extremely excited to see this in person in 2 weeks! 5
1to1scale Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 I came across this pic today, not sure if it is too late to help or not. looks like the original was fiber reinforced phonellic and Bakelite 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 8, 2019 Author Administrators Posted September 8, 2019 Mark, I took the ones out of my P-61 kit for now and am scratching the flat reflectors. The Lanc uses a slightly different mounts, but these are pretty darn close so that a few swipes of a #11 and a sanding stick fixes them. 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 8, 2019 Author Administrators Posted September 8, 2019 Working on creating the correct cheek antennas for the postwar Lanc. The basic antennas were swiped from my P-)1 kit, but they need a pile of modifications, starting with the bases and stalks. I think we’re pretty close now, so next we make four of the distinctive signal reflectors and mount them to the antennas. These will certainly look much more the part and are an obvious big difference on this, the last of the Lancs. 10
rkranias Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 On 8/27/2019 at 9:51 PM, Clunkmeister said: Thanks Rick. Not on the level of your unbelievable Tempest... ah, you be too kind. you by the way are rocking that RCAF Lanc. nice scratch work on the reflectors. 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 11, 2019 Author Administrators Posted September 11, 2019 Well a much deserved thank you is needed for the LSM community. Y’all came through and provided some much needed research and reference pics for the Lanc’s cheek arrays. So after lifting the basic shapes from my P-61, I modified and updated them to match the pictures of what was installed on FM104. I think we got it, folks! Y’all are certainly coming through on this build. THANKS! 7
Ryan Posted September 11, 2019 Posted September 11, 2019 Looks good Ernie. Hey for those wing tips lights, how about some of those colored cocktail sabers? Ryan 6
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 11, 2019 Author Administrators Posted September 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, Ryan said: Looks good Ernie. Hey for those wing tips lights, how about some of those colored cocktail sabers? Ryan 17 minutes ago, Ryan said: Looks good Ernie. Hey for those wing tips lights, how about some of those colored cocktail sabers? Ryan That’s a neat idea, Ryan. I’ll look into that. It sounds about right. 4
Ryan Posted September 11, 2019 Posted September 11, 2019 Yeah seems you could shape them into what you need. 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 11, 2019 Author Administrators Posted September 11, 2019 The doctored up cheek arrays look the part! 6
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 11, 2019 Author Administrators Posted September 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Ryan said: Yeah seems you could shape them into what you need. Also, there’s a pair of white running lights on the tail under the rear turret that are not very well represented on the kit. I’ll cut the kit parts off and replace them with clear saber tips as well. Brilliant idea, Ryan! Thanks 4
BlrwestSiR Posted September 11, 2019 Posted September 11, 2019 Ernie, have you tried any of the clear UV glues for making the lights? They're viscous enough to form into a shape and not run from where you place them on the model. I've used them a few time for formation lights. 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 11, 2019 Author Administrators Posted September 11, 2019 Carl, I tried to respond to your post and it shows as an edit. Sorry. I have, but what brand do you recommend? 2
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