Nottheredbaron Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hi everybody, Would this lettering(below)come from the cockpit and house maybe the compass? I don't think it is outer airframe, would it be? If it is situated in the cockpit,are there any photos of it sitting in the cockpit? Please can anybody help clear this up? Thank you for your time, Don 'A DELICATE INSTRUMENT HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE DO NOT DROP OR JAR' White stencilled letters on black background on alu shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Usually seen on instruments especially things like artificial horizons, gyro compasses and the magnetic compass. On all the 1950's Naval types I've worked on it is marked "Handle like eggs" I'm still unsure as to the meaning of that one. Should I treat it very gently or use it for an omelette! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 On all the 1950's Naval types I've worked on it is marked "Handle like eggs" I'm still unsure as to the meaning of that one. Should I treat it very gently or use it for an omelette! That was the exact wording ? Sounds like a John Cleese idea...I'd like my compass with ham, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 With my landings, it was omelette every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottheredbaron Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Please stop clogging up the works, wouldn't mind if it was relevant or funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Nottheredbaron Your own post is a little ambiguous. How big is this "alu shell" and what shape? The words could easily be on a navigators sextant case. B.1V or FB.V1 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottheredbaron Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) HI John, Yeah, I have not made it very clear. I am wanting to find out where this item was situated ( presumably) in the cockpit area, with the lettering (A delicate instr..) stencilled on a black painted aluminium cylindrical 'case' which was fitted to the aircraft. The size would be approx. 33 x 14 cm. I presume your suggesting that it was situated at the rear where the navigator sat? Do you know what is in the bottom right hand corner of your photo? I have found this stencilling on numerous aircraft instrument boxes, but this is different. Would it have anything to do with the secret radar fitted to these aircraft for the first time? Don P.S. 'B.IV' Thanks for the photo. I am new to this, should have specified (quoted) which member, but really should have ignored it. Edited October 28, 2014 by Nottheredbaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Likeliest is the artificial horizon (top centre of the "basic six" on the main panel,) since it uses a gyro for balance, and any jar can bend/break the pivots or "ball dent" the bearings. Edited October 28, 2014 by Edgar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottheredbaron Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hi Thanks very much for the photo. Is that the one with the round transparent disc on the front and a pipe coming from the bottom left hand corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Nottheredbaron Your own post is a little ambiguous. How big is this "alu shell" and what shape? The words could easily be on a navigators sextant case. B.1V or FB.V1 John Is that a drift meter just forward of entrance door in this pic? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks very much for the photo. Is that the one with the round transparent disc on the front and a pipe coming from the bottom left hand corner?That's the one; the pipe carries air, since the gyro is air-driven, not electrical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottheredbaron Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Perfect. Would this casing that the AH fits into be approx. 33cm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I never actually worked on one, and it's at least 9 years since I last handled one, so forgive me for not being able to be that precise; all I can remember is that it took both hands to pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottheredbaron Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Yeah that will do. Thank you very much for all your help, a pleasure indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Please stop clogging up the works, wouldn't mind if it was relevant or funny! No probs. I'll keep it to myself next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Me too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottheredbaron Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 No probs. I'll keep it to myself next time. Didn't mean you. Me too... Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Don, With only 7 posts as of this moment, you might want to get more familiar with the place (and the nutters who hang out here) before you start laying down the law. And it IS a public (more or less) forum, so it can be a bit anarchic. And yet, you got some really good help in short order with a fairly particular question. I would also recommend the FlyPast Forum for this sort of question- as an additional resource, I mean, not "instead of here". bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottheredbaron Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Your right Bob, thanks for heads up, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Andy Yes that is a Drift sight to the right of the photo. Edgar- Can you send me an email as I've lost yours in my last computer change. Send it just before Telford to remind me and I'll bring those Spitfire Harness drawings back to you. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirk Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hello all, Â Can anybody confirm that this stencilled casing comes from a Mosquito? And can anyone provide me a clear picture or drawing of this part and its location? I have a similar part. Can Nottheredbaron contact me please. Â Thanks for your cooperation. Â Greetings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 On 28/10/2014 at 11:41 AM, woody37 said: With my landings, it was omelette every time I would always treat my undercarriage with due reverence, one wheel at a time!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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