WildeSau75 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Wow - really impressive build of a not that often seen airplane. Congrats man. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Very good, a factory fresh Manchester. So, if the Manchester had two Merlins, would we have had the Lancaster? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Really impressive and a great reminder that, whatever the Manchester's failings as a bomber, its crews made vaiiant contributions to the war effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 That's a stunning model Neil and a very fitting tribute to a very brave crew. The finish is superb as usual and I can't wait to see the Stirling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 This sir is a Beautiful build of an Rare Aircraft ... Thank you for the history that comes with this particular Manchester. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 What an absolutely fantastic build Neil, I am very pleased to see such a beautiful model built from the conversion and kit that would probably have mouldered away in my loft until my kids threw it in a skip when I shake off this mortal coil. Keep up the great work, can't help with the Stirling but it also is one of my favourites. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, Steve27752 said: Very good, a factory fresh Manchester. So, if the Manchester had two Merlins, would we have had the Lancaster? The Manchester would have been really underpowered on two Merlins. The Vulture was supposed to produce 1750 hp and it wasn't until near the end of WWII that versions of the Merlin were available that could reach that output. That said, the Vulture had to be de-rated to around 1500 hp to have even marginally acceptable reliability. Maybe if the Griffon had been further along that would have been an option instead of 4 Merlins as even the early versions were producing around 1800 hp. But, with two Griffons, the Manchester would have had about 2/3rds of the power of the 4-engined Merlin powered Lancaster. It would not have been able to carry a Grand Slam bomb nor many of the other large loads that were seen during the war. Engine out performance would also have been marginal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Lovely build I have this conversion for the Manchester as well and seeing yours has inspired me. I must have a word with Neil to get him to reissue some of his conversion sets as they are now sadly missed and in great demand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Amazing work Woody, very inspiring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Steve27752 said: Very good, a factory fresh Manchester. So, if the Manchester had two Merlins, would we have had the Lancaster? The Merlin wasn’t powerful enough but there was a proposal for a Centaurus Manchester 3 hours ago, spitfire said: What an absolutely fantastic build Neil, I am very pleased to see such a beautiful model built from the conversion and kit that would probably have mouldered away in my loft until my kids threw it in a skip when I shake off this mortal coil. Keep up the great work, can't help with the Stirling but it also is one of my favourites. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis, really appreciate your help, it had it’s first outing last week at Huddersfield. I think we will all be taking plenty of plastic and resin into the next world, there must be one hell of a stash in heaven 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy G Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 10 hours ago, woody37 said: Another cracking model from Woody. It looked really nice in the flesh at Huddersfield as well. I was really impressed with how clear the glazing is. I see you've got one of my stands there. If you turn it through 180 does the Manchester fit on it ok? The largest model I've had on it so far is the 1/72 Lancaster, so I'd be interested to know how larger planes fit. I'd also put some masking tape on the top of the supports in order to soften them and lessen the chance of them scratching soft, new paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, Andy G said: Another cracking model from Woody. It looked really nice in the flesh at Huddersfield as well. I was really impressed with how clear the glazing is. I see you've got one of my stands there. If you turn it through 180 does the Manchester fit on it ok? The largest model I've had on it so far is the 1/72 Lancaster, so I'd be interested to know how larger planes fit. I'd also put some masking tape on the top of the supports in order to soften them and lessen the chance of them scratching soft, new paint. Hi Andy, i picked the stand up at Huddersfield, it only got glued last night. I’ve not tried it with the Manchester the right way up yet so will have to try. Great to put a name to a face cheers neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonM Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 One word - stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) Beautiful work as usual, Neil! Now when do we get to see this in 1/32nd? From where I'm sitting I can see my eternally unfinished 1/72nd Manchester trying to hide under a box. Best Regards, Jason Edited February 18, 2018 by Learstang Because I always find something to change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 That is very impressive indeed. Trecor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I didn't expect it as I've not got much interest in or knowledge of the type but that's breathtaking. Beautiful work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yet another cracker there Neil, looks like you've got this modelling malarkey beat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Outstanding in every department 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Magnificent work. And further enhanced by the background story. Superb modelling and ditto dedication. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 WOW! Superb model, incredible modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Very inspiring work, the weathering you have done is excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 15 hours ago, Learstang said: Beautiful work as usual, Neil! Now when do we get to see this in 1/32nd? From where I'm sitting I can see my eternally unfinished 1/72nd Manchester trying to hide under a box. Best Regards, Jason Right now Jason! have you seen Cees progress? https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/4357-converting-the-hk-models-prototype-lancaster-into-a-manchester/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Ask and ye shall receive! Now for a 1/32nd Lincoln... Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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