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Jonny

 

Now I have the fuselage together and the decals on I can Matt spray the lot without a need to mask ANY glazing in the nose, navigators window or the top glass in the top fuselage escape hatches. :yes:

 

Here is the briefest of internal structuring that I usually carried out

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Before putting in the bomb-bay you must remember to add the IP, usually with a pair of long nose pliers:D

 

You have to bend the bomb-bay a wee bit to get it in but it does go in, add the cockpit seat after you have installed the bomb-bay.:idea:

 

You can also see the 'pipe' behind the engine nacelle fronts I mentioned earlier

 

I hope this helps

Ian

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Thanks, Ian ...

 

i really do do like what you're sharing with us.  So much so I've ordered (yet) another 'plastic only in a bag'  vintage kit off eBay.  

 

Time permitting I intend to build a replica of sorts of a 218 squadron Lancaster,  'A - Able':.. because years ago I read a book, The Eighth Passenger, by Miles Tripp.  He was a Bomb aimer towards the end of World War.  He and his crew flew well over the then usual 30 missions yet survived.  It's a h**l of a story and one I've never forgotten.  He (Miles Tripp) also wrote Faith is a Windsock, a novel based on his experiences.  He also wrote other novels.   I did a little research and learned how awfully NCO aircrew were treated after World War 2 ended but before they were released into civilian life.  Thankfully Mr. Tripp qualified as a solicitor and I hope and believe he - and his fellow NCO colleagues - enjoyed a good and successful life after the war.  Without much recognition by or thanks from a grateful (?????) nation or government I might add.   OK, off soapbox, apologies for a rant ... .

 

Way to to go but your build has inspired me.  Thank you again

 

Jonny

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Some progress

I have yet to weather both aircraft, the undercarriage is complete and will be inserted when the wing weathering/exhaust staining is done.

I have just to finish the painting of the Mid-upper, (always paint in two stages). Each turret needs the gun carriage fixing.

Bomb-bay needs inserting and then the pilots station can go in thro the top cockpit section .  . . 

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After the weekend, I should get it all completed over the next 3 evenings :D

 

Jonny

I too have read that particular book and look forward to seeing your version of his aircraft.

Ian

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