Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 24, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 24, 2019 26 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Great progress Ernie. The Merlin look to be an improvement on the ones from their Mossie kits. Any plans to leave a cowl cover open/removable? Carl 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 24, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 24, 2019 4 hours ago, coolboxx said: A neat build and bench i love it, how will you go about the doilies.? I’ll use silkspan. Not sure on the place settings, though. Fine china and silverware is tough to find in 1/32. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 8 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: Thanks! It’s a Lanc, not a Felix, Tony. It’ll be all about the finish. Acres of NMF on this one. Ernie is gonna be rubbing something for hours! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted March 24, 2019 Members Share Posted March 24, 2019 That's really looking odd, Ernie! Making some excellent progress. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Ernie, the build is stunning and the desk is still tidy and clean and uncluttered and and and.............. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Ernie, here's some inspiration for you: Whoops, wrong subject. Let's try again: Ok, third time's the charm Carl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 A couple more: In case anyone is wondering, this is the CWHM Mynarski Lancaster. She was on jack stands so no one was allowed on board unfortunately. They're getting her ready for the upcoming flying season. Carl 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 25, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 25, 2019 More fun. This Lanc had open exhaust stubs so gotta plug the locator slots for the exhaust dampers Four little Merlins. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 25, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 25, 2019 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Moving right along Ern! Like what I see.....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 25, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 25, 2019 55 minutes ago, harv said: Moving right along Ern! Like what I see.....harv Thanks, buddy! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Clunkmeister said: 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. Don't forget the Voodoo behind it. Those things were loud. And it would be seriously cool to see a Clunk flying again. I never saw them the first time around. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Clunkmeister said: More fun. This Lanc had open exhaust stubs so gotta plug the locator slots for the exhaust dampers Four little Merlins. Really nice assembly line there too! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 25, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 25, 2019 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! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 25, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 25, 2019 Just now, BlrwestSiR said: Really nice assembly line there too! Carl, you and Mr. Crosby are the kings of Assembly Lines! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DannyVM Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 To be honest Ernie, not a real fan of four engined bombers, but when i see this.......i'm all ears and eyes mate. I just love this Canadian color scheme which is way more interesting then the standard Bomber Command Lancaster color scheme's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 26, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 26, 2019 10 hours ago, DannyVM said: To be honest Ernie, not a real fan of four engined bombers, but when i see this.......i'm all ears and eyes mate. I just love this Canadian color scheme which is way more interesting then the standard Bomber Command Lancaster color scheme's. 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/24/2019 at 7:27 AM, smitty44 said: Ernie is gonna be rubbing something for hours! Now that's just a Marine talk Looking really busy Ernie, keep them coming. Big project like this one makes me feel really inferior . Too many engines, props, windows and even more squirrels out there Cheers M. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 26, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 26, 2019 7 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Now that's just a Marine talk Looking really busy Ernie, keep them coming. Big project like this one makes me feel really inferior . Too many engines, props, windows and even more squirrels out there Cheers M. 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 If they're similar to the ones on the CWHM Lanc, the Tamiya Spitfire might be a good option. Their kits have round and fishtail. I've pretty much only used fishtail exhausts on my builds so I should have enough to send you a complete set if they work. Carl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 26, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 26, 2019 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Ernie great going, a schoolboy delight .i remember building one as a kid, the black one with finger print pattern it was lovely. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Ah, the old finger print camo. Definite favourite in my youth as well! Still happens occasionally now.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I am so looking forward to seeing this in full NMF, it will be truly beautiful . . . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 28, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 28, 2019 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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