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You'll be surprised where asbestos can turn up on an airframe. We had to engage with the manufacturers to identify Jaguar components that contained it; the list ran to hundreds and it doesn't always come down to the asbestos tape or firewall material that you'd immediately think of Asbestos was used as a binding material in the fuel tank sealant (PRC) and was also found in the adhesive used to bond the honeycomb skins together pre 1974. We had to include refernces in the Repair manuals to warn maintainers to take appropriate precautions if they had to drill into honeycomb structure. Also found in gaskets and within individual electrical components. I'd image Eastern Bloc designs may have had a more cavalier attitude to Elf n safety John

In CAA terms, the Jag is classed as a 'Complex' aircraft, in that it has reheat, is inherently unstable (although it can be flown without auto-stabilisers in an emergency) and more to the point has powered flying controls with No manual reversion. Towards the end of service, the wings were flown by inspection, in that they had to have regular (expensive) NDT inspections, as they were nearing the end of their fatigue life. Your wing unzipping due to fatigue at low level and 500kts can really ruin your day.... John

Hi there I'm more into aircraft than military vehicles so forgive my ignorance. I picked up a part built model of the above from a charity shop, having stripped it back, I've found a few parts missing which I can replace but the decal sheet is awol. has anyone got the 22 REME option decals spare as I can't find anything like numbers or division markings on line. TIA John

Me...I was just a simple Rigger LOL not to blame for playing with wiggly amps... John

sounds like you was at Wyton the same time as me (EWAD 1989 - 95) John

in essence this aircraft has been known about for some time, what is relatively new is that RNLAF are going to recover the aircraft, I guess this is what the media have picked up on. We've borrowed parts from the civilian recovery group in the past which we've used as patterns (seat structure etc). One of the most significant parts we have from this aircraft is the Pilots windscreen de-icer pump John

as usual they couldn't even spell the name correctly...

Thanks for the news article. As it says she was originally misidentified as BK710 but has now been correctly identified as BK716. Large parts of this aircraft have been on display at Fort Veldhuis and we have a number of parts incorporated into our flight deck build John (Stirling Aircraft Project)

Hi Fritag grey cells working overtime for me, was 'Combat' auto generated dependent on IAS and AOA? John

Hi Massimo Slats are In, Fully out and Combat (between the 2) again these were set by measurement not angle. I'm sure Freitag will be along to elaborate on Slat position for take off (I assume fully out)

It was a looong time ago but we Riggers didn't set the flaps up by angular displacement but as a dimension taken from the 'pen nib fairing' (Trailing edge between the inner & outer flaps). For some strange reason ISTR that the I/b flap was something like 450mm at max extension, I can't recall the o/b flap dimension. If you're really interested I can see if I can dig out the AP guide for flap set-up John

Can you PM me his contact details please ta john

thanks, will point my colleague in their direction 👍 cheers John

Hi A colleague of mine is taking on the daunting task of modifying a Revell 1/32 scale F4F to an FGR2 Phantom; he's pretty much got everything he needs but some assistance with sourcing Spey exhaust nozzles would be greatly appreciated. If anyone can point us in the direction of a pair of nozzles in any media format (or even a 3D CAD file) that would be great Thanks in advance John (and Scott)

A lot depends on which mark of Stirling you want to build. I've built the Mk IV Italeri one and it goes together well although there are a number of anomalies in the kit (radio placement and what looks like a Galley, no such thing on a Stirling). Shape wise it's ok..ish). The Mk I is a bit of a curates egg, with windows in the wrong place, and a lack of oil coolers under the engines. I have a couple of Airfix kits in the stash, shape wise I think they look slightly better, but they are rather basic. I've got a White Ensign detail set to go to town on a Mk III which will be depicted as BK716, numerous parts of which have been referenced and incorporated into our 1:1 build🙂John

Anyone in for a DH Hornet/Sea Hornet in 1/72 or 1/48? John

Sea Hornet fabrication drawings do exist, how else can you do this http://warbirdsnews.com/aircraft-restoration/de-havilland-sea-hornet-airworthy-restoration-project.html

Hi Neil Knowing what you started with as a basis (a Sanger kit!!), you've made a wonderful job of it and it definitely looks like a Stirling. Glad that you were able to make sense of some of my rambling advice; I'm just glad to be able to impart some of my otherwise useless knowledge built up over the years LOL. Hope to see you and the Bomber Command guys at Alconbury in 2019 to let you see how the flightdeck is progressing cheers John

However, if the film was told from an Americans point of view, it would likely stand a better chance. Joe McCarthy (AJ-T) was originally a beachguard at Coney Island who joined the RCAF, a very tellable story in itself John

the former airfield at Bentwaters Franco

Now that is a thing of beauty lovely rendition General John

good start. just a quick bit of advice, the colour call out for the cockpit is incorrect, as it should be black completely. The recess aft of the airbrake bays should be the same colour as the outside airframe ie camouflage colour Revells bad methinks 🐵 John

Hi Woody totally missed this, great progress on the old girl. I think the crashed u/c id either in Holland or Belgium, can't recall exactly John

As a builder of a 1:1 scale Stirling, I must say your rendition is an absolute cracker great job John

Elliot Smock is working towards recreating a Whitley. Unfortunately, the Flypast Forum is down yet again (since it's revamp) so I can't link to his progress John