Mancunian airman Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Horatio Gruntfuttock wrote Posted yesterday at 12:45 AM · Report post Two lovely clean builds there and I do like the scenes you have set them in. Now, given your background, we need a Manchester as well! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an Airfix lancaster kit converted to a Manchester some time ago. The wings were reduced from the original kit wings as were the tail-planes and rudders. The Vulture engines were entirely scratch built (still require suitable cowling for the tops of). It was a case of while you are building one, why not two ?? . . . .three ?? QL-Q Queenie of 83 squadron Mk. 1 A-Able & M-Mother of 207 Squadron Mk. 1 & Mk. 1a True to the facts, because there was real concern about the Vulture engines there was a Spec. issued for a replacement engine powerplant and the Napier was suggested. As part of a 'WHIF' build I produced a twin engined Manchester with Merlins !! . . . 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Can't have enough manchesters, looks stunning, can't believe the conversion is scratch built 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Truly lovely. It's a pity the Manchester is perhaps a bit overlooked in model form. I think a cottage industry conversion set in both 1/72 and 1/48 would do reasonably well. However your models are great to see. Is this a dry run for a 1/32 conversion once HK Models get their Lanc into production? 😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 If the Manc had Merlins, would the Lanc have ever existed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Nice work. I did only one such conversion... It was rather labour. So I admire your succesfull efforts. Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Great build and great pictures. I could get lost in that scene. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Steve27752 said: If the Manc had Merlins, would the Lanc have ever existed? If the Manc had Merlins, would it have been able to get off the ground? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 You've certainly got a way with these Avro beauties. All are stunning models in their own rite, but your thoughtful photography really sets them off a treat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Splendid work, the photography shows it off wonderfully. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 18 hours ago, JohnT said: Truly lovely. It's a pity the Manchester is perhaps a bit overlooked in model form. I think a cottage industry conversion set in both 1/72 and 1/48 would do reasonably well. However your models are great to see. Is this a dry run for a 1/32 conversion once HK Models get their Lanc into production? 😁 Is there on planned? Hehe, might as well finish mine asap then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Excellent conversions and great photo`s too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 A fantastic Manchester, diorama and photography! It would be really useful to know how you have set up such a realistic looking airfield scene i.e. the diorama base you have used and the background photo. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 On 5/18/2017 at 9:50 PM, canberraman said: A fantastic Manchester, diorama and photography! It would be really useful to know how you have set up such a realistic looking airfield scene i.e. the diorama base you have used and the background photo. Mark Hi Mark If you trawl down this page you will see the method I employ to take the photos . . . . Hope this helps Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Just noticed the rear turret, did you make your own or did you get it from another kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 They all look great, Cheers Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) I have just posted some photos in the WIP section, rather than here, showing the 3 main elements of conversion which I hope some of you may find of interest . . . 23 hours ago, woody37 said: Just noticed the rear turret, did you make your own or did you get it from another kit? Woody I vac formed my own for the early Manchesters but for the WHIF with Merlin engines, I used the kit turret as I thought that the later FN turret might have been installed on this 'new' aircraft Thanks to one and all for your generous comments all appreciated. Ian Edited May 21, 2017 by Mancunian airman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Superb looking collection of Manchesters. Your photography is brilliant. I also think you've really nailed the Night finish, which looks very authentic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 6 hours ago, Mancunian airman said: Woody I vac formed my own for the early Manchesters but for the WHIF with Merlin engines, I used the kit turret as I thought that the later FN turret might have been installed on this 'new' aircraft Thanks to one and all for your generous comments all appreciated. Ian It certainly looks the part 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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