Old Man Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I know this is a long shot, but I am looking for information on cockpit arrangements, and the access between the cockpit and the passenger area of the airliner version of the Vickers Vimy bomber, built shortly after the First World War. I have a couple of the Maquette kits of this type (a Frog Vimy kit with the new, bulbous fuselage added), and have after some years still drawn a blank on this. If anybody has anything, I would be very grateful for any help. My intention is to build a Vernon military transport, but I expect the cockpits would be similar enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehed Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Not quite what you asked for but it might be helpful. I have the same kit and thought about a Vernon but I could not find any decent photos of the Napier engines. Might one ask if you have found such? Regards, Steve http://www.ivyandmartin.demon.co.uk/v_victoria.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Unfortunately all the interior photos I have are facing rear... Given the fact that there is a door just behind the cockpit I doubt if any step exists; Probably there is some kind of aperture behind a folding seat of the co-pilot. Please let us know if you find something, I am also interested. Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 NOt a photo, but the sketch in this Flight article shows some of the detail - the other pages of the article show other details: http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/vie...20-%200803.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Well, Gentlemen, that was certainly more than I expected, and much quicker, too! Thank you very much! Edited May 21, 2012 by Old Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Not quite what you asked for but it might be helpful. I have the same kit and thought about a Vernon but I could not find any decent photos of the Napier engines. Might one ask if you have found such?Regards, Steve http://www.ivyandmartin.demon.co.uk/v_victoria.htm That is quite an album, Sir. I expect much scratch-building would be needed, but a Victoria would be an excellent model. These transports were more important than is generally recognized. I agree that cockpit and cabin probably did not change much, and this is a very useful picture: I have my eye on an early Vernon, still using Rolls-Royce Eagles. I have found a few Lion pictures I consider decent, if they are any help to you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Unfortunately all the interior photos I have are facing rear...Given the fact that there is a door just behind the cockpit I doubt if any step exists; Probably there is some kind of aperture behind a folding seat of the co-pilot. Please let us know if you find something, I am also interested. Carlos Here is what I had to date, Sir, that face forward.... The thing about the first one is that while it shows the control columns, there is no evidence of a seat, which is puzzling.... Here is a picture of the Alcock Vimy's cockpit, which may have some things in common, as it at least had side-by side seating, though not dual control.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 NOt a photo, but the sketch in this Flight article shows some of the detail - the other pages of the article show other details:http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/vie...20-%200803.html Very helpful, Sir. Thank you. Often drawings are easier to get information from than photographs. This article seems to be the source for many of the pictures I have gleaned from other sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks Old Man for posting this enquiry and to all those who have responded I've a Vimy Commercial in my stash too and all this stuff is going to be sooo useful! Cheers Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehed Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks for the photos Old Man. Very helpful. Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZKIWI Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Is the passenger cabin window arrangement on this kit appropriate for all Vimy Commercials ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 At least the prototype had oval windows. I believe some aircraft didn't have the door at the front, and some so called Vimy Commercials were in fact Vernons with Lion engines in the lower wings. Vernons also had some variety in the window arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thought I would add a little more to this, gentlemen; the first of these period drawings I have had for a while (from Flugsport), the second I just came upon, from the cover an August, 1919 issue of Scientific American: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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