tonyot Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) Hiya Neil, It was nice to chat at the weekend and thanks for letting me have a look at your Manc conversion,......I`m looking forward to seeing you build it. I bought an Airfix Lanc II for £15.99 at Wonderland Models at am toying with converting it into a Mk.VI! Here are some Manchester`s which I quite like; Manchester Mk I L7389 EA-L. She flew two operations with the squadron; Sgt Burton and crew took her to Cologne (1,000) 30th May 1942 Note the overpainted code `M'. L7380, EM-W,.....here is a link to more pics and the full story of its loss;http://ameland.waddengebiedindeoorlog.nl/luchtoorlog/080941-2/ and what looks like the same aircraft before the demarcation became `wiggly'? Great nose art,....but I don`t know anymore; Cockpit view; There are some nice pics here too; http://axis-and-allies-paintworks.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?413 Good luck mate, I`ll be watching with great interest as usual, Cheers Tony Edit- Neil,......I meant to say that I have the Midland Publishing Manchester book if you want to borrow it? Edited November 10, 2015 by tonyot 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Great choice my friend , I have read that book cover to cover and it makes harrowing reading , That plane could fall out of the sky at any moment Have to give those men who flew it the utmost respect. I will watch your build with interest , I have the Paragon 1.48th conversion and you might tempt me to start mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 l didn't see it but was there a decal sheet with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Not wishing to steal anybodies thunder but I scratch built the wings and engines to produce these, (I too have the paragon set for the Airfix Lancaster still in the stash). That new resin moldings looks wonderful and of the highest quality. Different colour schemes and I actually measured the wavy line to give me 13 'humps/dips' IIRC. Good luck with the build, I'm sure it will turn out excellent. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 l didn't see it but was there a decal sheet with that? Hi Dave, No there isn't. Tony, thanks for those photo's and links, the wavy demarcation line is the way to go I think and like the idea of L7380 Manc (not sure on your real name), that's a great build and super photo's too, loving this Manchester inspiration Made a start on assembling the engines and cutting the wings tonight. Building has commenced! Cheers Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) kev67, on 10 Nov 2015 - 01:35 AM, said: Do you know if the centre tail fin is the same as used on the Avro York. It doesn't appear to be anything more than a family resemblance. The York's centre fin is much taller and slimmer than the Manchester's. Edited November 11, 2015 by Jessica 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) its www.blackbirdmodels.co.ukStrange, when I use my Windows 7 machine at home, I get transferred to the WIX 'site yet on my iPad, no issues!I'm sure that it was a woman that invented computers and the software, as I have absolutely no chance of understanding either As an aside, I'm definitely looking forward to the Neptune set... Edited November 11, 2015 by Tony C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Strange, when I use my Windows 7 machine at home, I get transferred to the WIX 'site yet on my iPad, no issues! I'm sure that it was a woman that invented computers and the software, as I have absolutely no chance of understanding either As an aside, I'm definitely looking forward to the Neptune set... Could be you have a browser highjacker infesting your machine? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Not A R E'S finest aircraft, but what a topic. Looking forward to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taggart Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) I'll be watching with interest , tried looking at the blackbird site myself but all it can get is a small photo of the lincoln conversion and all the rest is about the wix website builder stuff . No proper info on what blackbird offer Seems to be the wix site but with a small photo of blackbirds products added to it , the rest of it has nowt to do with blackbird . Edited November 11, 2015 by taggart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousLL45 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 we have knocked the wix site off so shouldn't be there. Just our online store at www.blackbirdmodels.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taggart Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) That's Yahoo search engine for ya , comes up with that site first No idea why i've got it as a search engine but can't seem to remove it . Thanks for the reply i'll check out your proper site Edited November 11, 2015 by taggart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousLL45 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 thought Woody would be at the painting stage by now!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 thought Woody would be at the painting stage by now!!!! Thats tomorrow.. Stop rushing the poor man. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Could be you have a browser highjacker infesting your machine? Now you're just making that up, aren't you? Edited November 11, 2015 by Tony C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousLL45 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 you mean he has time to eat n sleep??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 we have knocked the wix site off so shouldn't be there. Just our online store at www.blackbirdmodels.co.uk I'll check tomorrow when I get up and if I still experience any issues, I'll let you know, thanks for reply though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Now you're just making that up, aren't you? I wish I was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Had a play around with the engine and wing tonight. I need to add some outer wing spars to reinforce the joint and ensure I get the dihedral right, but initial indications are that all is well. There aren't any instructions in the box, but I soon noticed that you have to cut the plastic away on the kit wheel bay side pieces as the bay is slightly narrower and these parts are replicated by the resin replacement nacelle. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 And we're out of the starting gate! With plastic dust in the lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvyn hiscock Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 This looks fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) A lot of work but it seems no more than the Planet resin kit I made many years ago. Patrick Edited November 13, 2015 by VG 33 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Looking good Neil, an interesting project. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Good start Neil, sorry I'm late to the party just been manically busy trying to catch up with everything after the show, (more time emailing and writing than modelling post SMW!). The resin looks really good, hopefully I'll be getting hold of one of these sets soon as I know Chris is very keen on getting one in AMW in the near future and I said I was happy to oblige, (as if I haven't got enough on). Glad the light's a success, I'd struggle without mine now, (with any luck you'll feel the same about the Uschi line !). Great weekend mate, had a blast, you just need to get yourself over here so we can get over to 'Just Jane' for a bit of fun with the old girl... Edited November 13, 2015 by general melchett 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Looking good so far Neil. I've not checked my references yet but I'm guessing if you want to represent dropped flaps on the model do you have to perform surgery to the rear of the nacelle so it drops with the flap? Regards, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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