Learstang Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Very nice, TPS - making me envious! Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Great progress. Although not my scale I still like it. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Underside view - I put all the trestle and jacking-point decals for a Lanc on last night. I hope they're the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Its getting there TPS, looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 that's a great conversion looks even better with the camo on .. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Today I did the canopy framing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 What a great companion to your Lancaster. Is it good or bad building them side by side? Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Building them side by side has been generally good. A lot of the Revell detail bits are now in my Airfix Lanc. They were each painted at the same time, and decalled. The only bit that wasn't good was the actual Manchester conversion. I'm very wary of the health risks with resin, so tended to delay - and there was a lot with resin to cut and file, then an absolute ton of seams to match. Obviously at this time the Airfix project was just waiting. THey're both in my airing cupboard right now, paint drying and awaiting undercarriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Great build! It is something compleatly different than the mainstream. Maybee there should be a manufaturer that could make one in 1/72 and 1/48. (take notes Airfix) But till that time I wished that I could lay my hands on a Paragon conversion in 1/48. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Maybee there should be a manufaturer that could make one in 1/72 and 1/48. (take notes Airfix) Noooo - please no , not after the trouble I've gone to for a Manchester . Although most of the parts for this project have been in my stash for some years, it was grey side codes from Hepster made this project a goer - so thanks again to Rob . Finding that EM-F didn't need a Sunderland dorsal turret really lit the fuse. Sharing the interesting stories about L7300 has just added to the priviledge of building an Avro Manchester. Seriously, either Revell or Airfix could do exactly that, offering an additional kit of parts, like the Airfix Valiant tanker/PR set. New set of wings and engines turrets, new set of tails, and decals for Manchesters Mk1 and Mk 1a. Plastic would be a HUGE improvement over resin. Edited March 30, 2013 by theplasticsurgeon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Nose turret fitted - this is what the front looks like now. And the vacform tail turret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Very nice, TPS - good job on the tail turret! As soon as I finish a few VVS models I have, I'm back to my Manchester, I promise! Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 And now she's up on her pins.  Revell's undercarriage is a lot more fiddley than Airfix Hope you like my props Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) Today I found a great photo of the engine on a Manchester, showing the exhausts.It's on Wikipedia and blows up really well. Upper exhausts taper outwards, while lowers are just covers. Uppers have a straight camo demarcation.So that's what I've done - fitted and painted. Also fitted the radio mast. Edited March 31, 2013 by theplasticsurgeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Looking great... but one problem sticks out rather... BOTH engines are running... pretty rare for a Manchester! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Today I've fitted the aileron and elevator actuators. Planning to complete and take this model to Cosford next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Looking great... but one problem sticks out rather... BOTH engines are running... pretty rareIt's not on fire either... I can't wait for this to be finished, it's looking good so far. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Earlier tonight I found time to airbrush exhaust stains - and see my Manc/Lanc fleet in daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Exhaust stains; from a Vulture? I thought it was such a clean-burning (with emphasis on burning) engine. Okay, okay, enough Vulture jokes. Your Manchester (Manch, Manc?) looks very nice. It may have had lousy engines, but it was a sharp-looking aeroplane, especially with the three fins. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Declaring completion L7300 EM*F 16 missions, finishing with a crash into a lake. Taking this to Cosford this weekend. And now something you didn't think would happen - a flying Manchester! And that's me bowing out it's been a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Good show, TPS! Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Very, nice looking Manchester. Great Job ! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Forgot to mention. I did bump into Mike McEvoy at Cosford, so I reminded him of the sale - and escorted him to IPMS Gloucester stand where the finished model was parked. His appreciation added a little more to the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspriss Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 very nice. im trying to do a manchester as my sister in law's grandad flew one...but im finding the vac wings a challenge...wonder if i should look into a paragon set?...anyone know if they are still around?...or even anyone have a set they would part with? steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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