Test Graham Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I've managed to find two spare front row prop/spinner sets from the Frog Shackleton that look as though they might be appropriate. The diameters match, anyway, and I've yet to check the prop diameter. However, mine is going onto an HP56 (one day) so I've rather more flexibility than you have with a real Manchester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Nice one Neil.Spars work out well then? Chris. Worked easier than I thought Chris on the dry fit. Of course, they need to go together one more time yet for the real test ! Graham, I've just googled the HP56 to find out what it was. Very interesting, hope to see some pictures as she develops. That's one big aeroplane to rely on two engines ! Edited February 7, 2011 by woody37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Graham Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 A little while off I fear. My original intentions was to do a developed one with Sabres, thus getting around the problems of not having any Vultures and not having to rework that awful nose turret. However, in reorganising my stack and slinging rubbish, I somehow lost one of the half-modified wings so it was all shelved. I've since obtained a spare set of wings (but as my original set was Airfix and these are Matchbox, it will probably be best to do the whole thing again) and the option of Vultures was a bit irresistable. It does mean that I don't have to do all the necessary mods to the Matchbox nose - maybe would have been right for an HP56. Or Happisborough, as a suitable name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 That sounds like more work than this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 Bit more progress. The landing light cutout has been added to the wing and an acetate cover scratch built. Just got some lenses from Paul at Little Cars (Thanks Paul recieved them this morning). Still need to add the partition strip between the lamps: Also made a start on the interior. Still got a few bits n pices to do. Also still got the Lanc gauges x 4, suspect the Manchester never as it only had two engines, but I can live with it as you don't really get to see the detail inside. Should have the fuselage together this weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Nice work so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Woody That interior looks fab. You've certainly taken on a difficult task with the Manchester but it's certainly paying dividends - well done sir! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Nice interior! coming along nicely Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 The wings are on ! Got the interior finished last night and grafted the replacement mid upper fairing in place and blended. Also added the two little intake ducts inboard of the engines by scratch building a box section, drilling the wing out and inserting the box in before blending. Added the landing light partition plate too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 now this is really taking shape, and it looks very nice indeed. There's something about the Manchester I really like, maybe its because they're seldom seen. Mating the conversion wings to the Revell kit really looks like it'll pay dividends for the finished look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Oh wow, that looks amazing! Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the comments guys. Whilst this has been a challenging build, it's also one of the most enjoyable. She's in the paint shop now after spending a few hours masking all those little pieces ! This is my first time using Xtracrylix. Diluted with Testers acrylic thinners from the Hobby Shop, it goes on a treat. Edited February 13, 2011 by woody37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybee Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Hi Sure I remember seeing somewhere that the props were 16" diameter, a lot bigger than the Lancs. I'll see if I can remember where and look it up for you Also, the rear turret is an FN4, same as a Stirling, Sunderland and I think early Mk of Wellibag regards Paul Edited February 13, 2011 by Honeybee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybee Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hi, again Yup, they were 16", much bigger than Lancs, regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 Thanks Paul. Any idea where I could get some props to suit ? The only idea I've had is to do a bit of cut n shunting of Lancaster props, but fettling them will be difficult without breaking them. Cheers Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 That's really impressive Neil - excellent modelling skills being shown here! It's great when you have "challenges" - as long as they work out OK! When are you going to add the central fin? Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 That's really impressive Neil - excellent modelling skills being shown here! It's great when you have "challenges" - as long as they work out OK! When are you going to add the central fin? Max Thanks Max. No I'm not adding a ventral fin. The MkIa had the Lancaster arrangement of two larger fins rather than three smaller ones on the earlier MkI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybee Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hi Neil sorry, I don't know for sure. Perhaps Aeroclub do some, I'll ask at Huddersfiels next Sunday. When I did mine I just used Lanc ones but the difference is obvious in pictures., Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 OK, cheers Paul. The props remain a problem, but the Lancaster rear turret will be smoothed over on top and the frames painted to the same pattern as the Manchester turret. Whilst it won't be correct, it will look similar. Bit more done in the paint shop today while I'm off work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybee Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hi Neil I've been informed that DB Resin did a Vulture conversion with white metal prop. Not sure you'll find one of those. Considering what you started with you're making a cracking job of this build Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Looking great with the main camo colours on. Very smooth and glossy finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Cheers guys. It won't be staying gloss for long Rowan, only long enough to get the decals down ! The black was Xtracrylix night black with a touch of light grey and red to scale it down a bit. Looking forwards to getting some weathering done on it, that's where the real fun is ! I don't want to buy new engines just for the props, already spent quite alot on this - Revell model, resin conversion, canopy masks, QB gun barrels not to mention masking tape, paints etc ! On the other hand, if you look at how many hours fun there's to be had, it's pretty good value. Edited February 15, 2011 by woody37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 That looks real nice does that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Been busy again today. The landing lights are now in place and I've put a few decals on Colin is sending me some from his decalbank, so markings will go on when I've got them. The wings have been sprayed matt so that I can do a bit of weathering.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Oh I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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