Uncarina Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Tom, thanks for the initial heads-up about the FE intakes, which has set me on yet another learning curve about the Lanc! Mark, thank you also for the clarification, and while the recommended book works it's way here, I have started researching. The Wingnut Wings site has this: Based on this I can clearly see that HK (and Eduard) chose to include only the FE radiators, so I will have to think about how to modify them. What is less clear are the differences between the intakes, especially a side by side comparison from the front. In looking at these wartime photos, some indeed look smaller than HK has given us, but by how much? Greg W, R Palimaka and JayW 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Wingleader provides head on photos of the two intake styles in a side by side comparison. The differences are subtle, but evident. Mark Proulx Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Just so you know what you are getting with Wingleader, it is written by Richard Alexander, ex of WNW. This is part 1 of an eventual 3 part set. Part 2 will cover later serials and Part 3 the Mk II and other "Special" types, including the Type 464 "Dambuster". As to the other Wingleader books, I recommend them w/o reservation. Be aware however that there appears to be some "issues" right now with postage, in particular to the EU. HTH Mark Proulx Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Mark, thanks--that will be helpful. Hopefully the differences are subtle enough that I can make the necessary modification, or maybe just let it slide. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 “As we climb out, turning to port the noise and reverberation pulsating through the airframe is acute, later our dulled senses will become accustomed to it. Looking down the tall spire of Louth Parish Church passes beneath us. I turn the turret to port and look up, the aircraft appears to be hanging in the sky. A thin film of petrol venting from the full tanks is spreading across the wings and flicks off the edge. I think of the eight tons of high explosive we are virtually sitting on, truly life was a little precarious. Turning, Jim brings us directly over base and reports to our navigator, ‘On course. Now.’” — Journey's End: Bomber Command's Battle from Arnhem to Dresden and Beyond by Kevin Wilson https://a.co/1q7C4zZ At this point I am going for the easier fix and making changes to the radiator. As it happens, I have plenty of fine mesh to work with, so after cutting a piece to shape and adding detail I think I have something to work with. I've just placed it inside the nacelle so I can make changes as necessary and then use it as a template for the other three engines: Until next time! Cheers, Tom JayW, Bomber Command nut, scvrobeson and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Oh yes Tom, that radiator looks amazing! Great update and just three more to go Regards.Andy Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Thanks very much Andy! The challenge will be uniformity/quality control. One of these days I can get back to the regularly scheduled assembly sequence... Cheers, Tom Edited February 1, 2021 by Uncarina monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Excellent work! Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber Command nut Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I like your technique, getting all four will make it all the better . . . Ian Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber Command nut Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, Mark P said: Just so you know what you are getting with Wingleader, it is written by Richard Alexander, ex of WNW. This is part 1 of an eventual 3 part set. Part 2 will cover later serials and Part 3 the Mk II and other "Special" types, including the Type 464 "Dambuster". As to the other Wingleader books, I recommend them w/o reservation. Be aware however that there appears to be some "issues" right now with postage, in particular to the EU. HTH Mark Proulx I would confirm that this, and subsequent booklets, are recommended . . . Edited February 1, 2021 by Bomber Command nut Uncarina, vvwse4 and scvrobeson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber Command nut Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Tom I hope you haven't gone to to much trouble carving out the fuselage vent above the starboard wing ?? Its located on sprue 'M' part 21 Another item in the kit that is not listed as being useful, a bit like the dummy exhaust system . . . . Ian Uncarina and R Palimaka 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Ian, sure enough there it is! Good detective work once again. Well no worries, it does look better than my scratchbuilt creation, so used it gets! Much better to find out about this now vs. after I’ve finished and see it on the sprues. Cheers, Tom R Palimaka and Bomber Command nut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Excellent work! Thanks Brian! I’m having fun, the mojo is flowing... 2 hours ago, Bomber Command nut said: I like your technique, getting all four will make it all the better . . . Ian Thanks Ian! I’m looking forward to having all of them done and dusted. Cheers, Tom Out2gtcha and Bomber Command nut 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 This is a great thread. Love the modelling AND the ongoing narratives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen_R90S Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Great looking work on this enormous model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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