belcherbits Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I would really like to confirm the diameter and the height of the clear plastic dome. Can find lots of photos but unsure if I can trust the Monogram examples; they seem a bit undersized. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrp Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 If it’s related to Martin 250CE fitted to the Lancaster, the shape of the plexiglass blown dome seems to be different than the domes fitted to B-24s and B-25s. The best examples of the Lancaster shape left are the turrets on the Ottawa Lancaster and the Calgary Lancaster. The dome on the CWH mid turret is the wrong shape. The original dome has a more pronounced drop on the front. I have a number of great shots of the turret fittment at the Victory plant, that I can send along, if you haven’t seen them. I certainly wouldn’t trust the Monogram examples, as none capture the look of the respective aircrafts upper turrets let alone the unique shape of the Lancaster Martin turret dome. MRP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belcherbits Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 MRP Yes, I would very much like to see those shots you refer to. Please send them to [email protected]. I appreciate the info re. shape. To everyone else, still looking for dimensions. I live in Ottawa but getting access to the top fuselage of the Lanc is impossible. I will send an email to the Nanton organization. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 There's this: https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/attachments/navy-aircraft-turrets-1946-final-pdf.210011/ Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belcherbits Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Thanks, Chris. I saw that. Interesting read, lots of circuit diagrams but no dimensions at all. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Just had a look in Wallace Clarke's British Aircraft Armament Vol 1: Gun Turrets (which covers US turrets used on aircraft in British service): lots of info and diags but no useful dimensions for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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