Greif8 Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 Just a small update showing the wiring and installation of the H2S set. The photos I looked at of the actual H2S show the wiring to be much less neatly routed, but I wanted to make sure I did not run into any fit problems so bundled it accordingly. I only ran it as far as the floor behind the navigator's desk as one I have no idea where each of those cables plugged into at the other end, and two, you won't be able to see the ends when the fuselage is buttoned up. The fit was pretty good and the wiring looks the part. You can also see that I have touched up my work on the pilot's seat and the associated hydraulic lines. A very poor photo showing the wiring. Out of focus on the left you can make out that I also repainted the pilot's seat cushions, and all the others as well, a more appropriate shade of green. Thank you Wolf for pointing that out to me! Ernest Wolf Buddee, chukw, Greg W and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 I did a bit more scratch building making the navigator's desk lamp and the conduit cover/map and document holders on the side of the pilot's raised base. I made the lamp out of evergreen rod and little sprue attachment pieces that I shaped and fit together. The conduit cover and map/document holders were made out of evergreen sheet that I cut to size, shaped and assembled. Though not perfect I think they turned out ok. I am getting close to closing the fuselage up; maybe this weekend. The conduit and holder awaiting final smoothing out. The desk lamp, conduit cover and holders painted and installed. Test fit of the port side, fortunately the fit is as it should be. Equipment, pilot seat and Hydraulic lines/cables/wiring all look the part and everything seems to harmonize well. Slightly different angle. I was relieved that the wiring for the H2S and the hydraulic lines all look as if they continue on toward terminal connections. I was a bit worried about those! The radio compartment looks a bit bare. I am considering running two or three wires from the radio equipment to add some interest. Gazzas, scvrobeson, Uncarina and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Very nicely done Ernest, I’m looking forward to continued progress and what you’ve already done is awesome! Cheers, Wolf Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 It’s coming together really nicely, and your extra details really help bring it to life! Cheers, Tom Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Some sharp work, Ernest! Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 10 hours ago, Wolf Buddee said: Very nicely done Ernest, I’m looking forward to continued progress and what you’ve already done is awesome! Cheers, Wolf Thank you Wolf! Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 8 hours ago, Uncarina said: It’s coming together really nicely, and your extra details really help bring it to life! Cheers, Tom Thank you Tom, hopefully I can continue the momentum. Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 On 7/2/2021 at 10:16 AM, Gazzas said: Some sharp work, Ernest! Thank you Gary! Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 I got a lot done yesterday evening at the bench. Following are some photos showing what I accomplished. The completed IP. The control levers were quite fiddly to get positioned. Hopefully they remain in place! Overall shot of the interior before the starboard side of the fuselage is joined to it. I added some maps on the navigator's table and some paperwork in a couple of the storage slot near the pilot's seat. The IP in position A much better photo than the one I posted earlier of the cabling for the H2S. The starboard fuselage side is in place. Here is a close up of the cabling and connectors I scratched. This will probably be the last time it can be seen as the railing will hide most of it, and of course once the fuselage is buttoned up very little will be seen in this area. Overall shot with starboard fuselage side joined with the interior. As this Lanc represents an earlier production aircraft I opted to not use the kit part that replicates the backing for the "Second Dicky" seat. Earlier production Lancasters had a strap instead of a pad. So I used a left over seatbelt strap from one of the many HGW seatbelt set leftovers I have. The yellow railing sure adds a splash of color! Hope you enjoyed the photo set; and please feel free to weigh in with corrections and/or criticism. I am far from a Lancaster expert and probably goofed up a thing or two. Ernest monthebiff, LSP_Kevin, Gazzas and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Great stuff, Ernest! Kev Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Ganz ausgezeichnet Ernest! Vielen gruße, Paul Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Ganz ausgezeichnet Ernest! Exactly. I couldn’t have said it better. Eduard stepped up their game, IMHO, with regards to this instrument panel. Lately it seems that their instrument faces are very generic looking but those look very nice. The rest of your work looks fantastic as well Ernest. Cheers, Wolf Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 It’s taking shape, both impressively good and fast! I remember fiddling with those 14 throttle levers: a real test of patience, but you pulled it off nicely. You might want to double check the access railing color. I seem to recall reading somewhere that the yellow color was a postwar addition for restored warbirds. I’ve been wrong before however! Cheers, Tom Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Ernest, when I saw your IP my chin hit the floor! Very nice details! Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 12 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Great stuff, Ernest! Kev Thank you Kev! Ernest LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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