Mancunian airman

He also has the details for two other buildings associated with the Watch Office, the Night Flying Equipment (N.F.E.) store and a crash tender shed . . Watch this space or his website . . for possibly a three building set

The guy at Fischkopp is working on it now and says that he will be making the announcement probably in January. The example shown is 4mm but I believe the intention is to print in both 48th and 32nd scale . . .

I am aware that the Manchester did indeed have a larger propeller than the Lancaster and the details are in the Manchester book by Rob Kirby but I'm not home so cannot check the radius . . . Great CAD and printing . .. you guys are taking modelling to another level . . . well beyond my capabilities so its great to see this stuff; Well done

Hard to believe such places exist but your interpretation is excellent with plenty of details to note . . .

This model from the Fischkopp Model Company arrived today. I am pleased to say that there is now a decent Watch Office to replace the Airfix Control Tower. Based on the 12779/41 design, the kit comes basically in two halves with the internal walls. You will have to make your own windows and doors but that should be straight forward for most. Internal stairs and the External steps are included along with the hand rails. Once internally painted and windows fitted, I shall blend the two halves with some form of filler and paint accordingly. This was the most common type of Watch Office but superseded by the 343/43 design which had smaller front windows in place I think it will make for a great diorama piece with vehicles and/or a number of small aircraft . I look forward to the build . . . Top floor internals Ground floor internals More details available direct from the Fischkopp website.

My favourite Genre so I am definitely in . ..

I have the Airfix kit of 'Monty's Humber - 1/32nd scale and it comes as a Open top. I would like to know if anybody is aware if any one has ever produced a hard top replacement so it could be used as a 'normal' Staff vehicle for any such diorama ?? Many thanks Ian

I 'cut n shut' an Airfix kit some time back and scratch built the Vultures I look forward to seeing the 3D printed products . . . Best of luck with the project Ian

I thought it was the real thing . .. what better compliment can I make ? . .

Your ambition is going to be tempered by the available space you have . . . I have heard others that claim great ideas but limited space put restraints on the open space of an airfield and the resultant diorama is somewhat 'crowded. There are a number of 3D printer/modellers -- I know of two such chaps, that produce a number of 144th scale vehicles and aircraft plus a dispersal hut that might be beneficial for you ? My current airfield diorama measure 12ft x 16ft . . . I look forward to your airfield sketch plan to see how you are thinking . . .

I have some RR powered engined aircraft so you can count me in as well . . .

Wow that quite an undertaking . . . I attempted the same in 72nd and that is large so 48th will be massive although your photo doesn't appear to be the full length, it would be over 5ft long . . . thats going to be VERY impressive I dare say 3D printing of the steel frame work makes it that bit easier . . . I look forward to seeing the completed hangar . . .

They say no question is a silly question so . . . Did the Vulcan ever have a Dinghy installation contained within the wings or the central fuselage for deployment should ever there have been a need to ditch upon water ?? Hoping somebody has an answer, many thanks Ian

I have the conversion set for the Canberra in C scale (1:72nd) and although I have had it for YEARS I doubt I will use it as I have moved on to larger things since I gotten older and the issues that can bring .

Great job to far As many have said the wood flooring looks terrific as does the 'lived in' appearance in the rear cab . . I'm just concerned that the wire cable coming from beneath the floor is/was chafing against the floor as it rises but that may not be the problem now as the height of the crane clears the cable from the floor edge . . .??