CedB Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 Thanks Roger - but I have a lot more sanding to do, sadly Look at these prop hubs in the block: Tricky, but sawing at a diagonal, being careful not to chop the shaft (which I need for the PropMaster), and they were off. Here we go: I'm not sure if I cut the props from the gate too short (the instructions show a blunt end) but I needed to sand a taper on the end before they would go in the holes. The short shaft meant a bit of a wobble which was a pain, but with CA and actuator they were done in a few minutes: Now then, the few reference shots I have of the Mk III seem to show metal / silver hubs and blades with no yellow tips. Is that right do you think? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 No idea, but it looks good anyway! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 33 minutes ago, limeypilot said: No idea, Me neither! 33 minutes ago, limeypilot said: but it looks good anyway! Seconded! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 9 hours ago, Heather Kay said: You’d think. Oddly, Airfix's wheels-up solution is moulded wheel sticking out of the closed doors, equally hard to paint. FROG did it the same way as Airfix, on their old kit. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 7 hours ago, CedB said: One side (including the door window which needs ClearFix) done: Realised I should deal with the fuselage seam before doing the top windows. Lost mojo. Did the engines and cowlings: The resin fits in the plastic without cutting off the block - result! But they won't go on the nacelles like that - rats. The engines are Bristols so glossy black gearbox for Chris Actually, the engines are Armstrong Siddeley Tigers. They had black cylinders with a silver/metallic casing and pushrods, perhaps a light grey. It's difficult to find any decent pictures of Tiger engines. http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_armstrong_siddeley_tiger.html Chris 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 7 hours ago, CedB said: Now then, the few reference shots I have of the Mk III seem to show metal / silver hubs and blades with no yellow tips. Is that right do you think? Not necessarily: Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Mk III and crew, with YMCA tea car in attendance, 10 January 1941. Chris 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 Thanks Ian and Keith Thanks Chris for the engine details. Not Bristol’s then (sorry Keith) Thanks also for the prop photo.. Ah but... Silver with painted tips? I’ll ponder more. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 50 minutes ago, CedB said: I’ll ponder more. It sort of depends whether you want pre-war or during it. I reckon the black hubs/blades with yellow tips is post September 1939, whereas the photo you’ve posted is sometime before that. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Propinquitous propellering Ced. Personally I'd back Heather on blade colour, not 'cos I know anything but 'cos I'd trust her judgements on such matters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) As mostly above. My artificial freedom would go with black blades and yellow tips. Maybe silver spinners. I'm not accurate on these things as they should joy myself. Like on my diecasts, when they had produced a lemon green or Zinoberrot (red orange) interieur for them. Who would have liked to sit in a car with that colour? Cheers Benedikt Edited August 17, 2019 by bbudde 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I should have included the caption with the photo I posted above. I'll put it here: " Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mk III and crew, with YMCA tea car in attendance, 10 January 1941. " Ah, heck! I'll add it to my post above, too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 6 hours ago, CedB said: Thanks Ian and Keith Thanks Chris for the engine details. Not Bristol’s then (sorry Keith) Thanks also for the prop photo.. Ah but... It kinda looks like the backs of the blades are painted black, which I believe, if hazy memory from building an Il-2 serves, was also done by our friends in foreign lands the Soviets. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I could also look at one of the many reference books I own, I guess. In MJF Bowyer's Aircraft for the Few, on p.176, there's a photo of Whitley III K8984 with 10 OTU in the summer of 1940: black blades, yellow tips. In his book Bombing Colours 1937-73, there's a photo of a 7 Squadron Whitley III, also with black blades. No date is given, but a photo archive at Wingleader.co.uk says it's at Finningley in 1938: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 15 hours ago, dogsbody said: Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Mk III and crew, with YMCA tea car in attendance, 10 January 1941. YMCA tea car?? This was presumably an early version of Village People, before they’d fully worked out the costumes. Still, good line dance. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: YMCA tea car?? This was presumably an early version of Village People, before they’d fully worked out the costumes. Still, good line dance. The thought of Crisp prancing around, dolled up as one of the Village People 💃 is quite disturbing. Traumatised of Mars 👽 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: The thought of Crisp prancing around, dolled up as one of the Village People 💃 is quite disturbing. Traumatised of Mars 👽 The thought of five Bm`ers dressed up as "The Village People" is frightening. It would bring some looks on "Strictly Come Dancing". Simon. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Spookytooth said: The thought of five Bm`ers dressed up as "The Village People" is frightening. It would bring some looks on "Strictly Come Dancing". Simon. 🤮 Am I the only one around here who knows how to dress sensibly? Martian 👽 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 18 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: The thought of Crisp prancing around, dolled up as one of the Village People 💃 is quite disturbing. Whereas you were their first reserve on all European tours, I imagine. Pot. Kettle. Colour check. Over. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Whereas you were their first reserve on all European tours, I imagine. Pot. Kettle. Colour check. Over. No, I failed the audition. Something to do with the colour of my skin or the cut of my scales apparently. Kettle, Pot. Colour blind. Over. Martian 👽 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 walks quietly away.......... 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Spookytooth said: The thought of five Bm`ers dressed up as "The Village People" is frightening. It would bring some looks on "Strictly Come Dancing". Simon. More likely dressed as Morris dancers, running around with bells on their legs and flying their models around! Ian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Just now, limeypilot said: More likely dressed as Morris dancers, running around with bells on their legs and flying their models around! Ian But which one is Morris? Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 The one that won't start. Ian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, limeypilot said: The one that won't start. Ian But at least you could work on them back then... Simon 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 BBQ yesterday so no updates after the (hic) pleasant afternoon… Crikey, lots of chat to catch up on, thanks everyone. On 17/08/2019 at 21:41, Heather Kay said: It sort of depends whether you want pre-war or during it. I reckon the black hubs/blades with yellow tips is post September 1939, whereas the photo you’ve posted is sometime before that. On 17/08/2019 at 22:14, TheBaron said: Propinquitous propellering Ced. Personally I'd back Heather on blade colour, not 'cos I know anything but 'cos I'd trust her judgements on such matters. On 17/08/2019 at 23:27, bbudde said: As mostly above. My artificial freedom would go with black blades and yellow tips. Maybe silver spinners. I'm not accurate on these things as they should joy myself. Like on my diecasts, when they had produced a lemon green or Zinoberrot (red orange) interieur for them. Who would have liked to sit in a car with that colour? Cheers Benedikt On 18/08/2019 at 01:54, dogsbody said: I should have included the caption with the photo I posted above. I'll put it here: " Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mk III and crew, with YMCA tea car in attendance, 10 January 1941. " Ah, heck! I'll add it to my post above, too. Chris On 18/08/2019 at 03:39, Procopius said: It kinda looks like the backs of the blades are painted black, which I believe, if hazy memory from building an Il-2 serves, was also done by our friends in foreign lands the Soviets. On 18/08/2019 at 03:51, Procopius said: I could also look at one of the many reference books I own, I guess. In MJF Bowyer's Aircraft for the Few, on p.176, there's a photo of Whitley III K8984 with 10 OTU in the summer of 1940: black blades, yellow tips. In his book Bombing Colours 1937-73, there's a photo of a 7 Squadron Whitley III, also with black blades. No date is given, but a photo archive at Wingleader.co.uk says it's at Finningley in 1938: Thanks Heather, Tony, Ben, Chris and PC It makes some sort of sense to me that anything shiny was painted over at the outbreak of the hostilities and the scheme says '1939' but not which month. There are also no colours for the props in the instructions except the silver hub. Hmmm. Lazy me says all silver, slightly less lazy me says maybe with silver tips, disciplined me (this one appears only occasionally) says 'usual' black with yellow tips but that's a bit I don't like doing. I shall ponder and test my mood. Thanks for the wise words all. As for this lot… 22 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: YMCA tea car?? This was presumably an early version of Village People, before they’d fully worked out the costumes. Still, good line dance. 21 hours ago, Martian Hale said: The thought of Crisp prancing around, dolled up as one of the Village People 💃 is quite disturbing. Traumatised of Mars 👽 21 hours ago, Spookytooth said: The thought of five Bm`ers dressed up as "The Village People" is frightening. It would bring some looks on "Strictly Come Dancing". Simon. 21 hours ago, Martian Hale said: 🤮 Am I the only one around here who knows how to dress sensibly? Martian 👽 21 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Whereas you were their first reserve on all European tours, I imagine. Pot. Kettle. Colour check. Over. 21 hours ago, Martian Hale said: No, I failed the audition. Something to do with the colour of my skin or the cut of my scales apparently. Kettle, Pot. Colour blind. Over. Martian 👽 20 hours ago, perdu said: walks quietly away.......... 17 hours ago, limeypilot said: More likely dressed as Morris dancers, running around with bells on their legs and flying their models around! Ian 17 hours ago, Spookytooth said: But which one is Morris? Simon. 17 hours ago, limeypilot said: The one that won't start. Ian 17 hours ago, Spookytooth said: But at least you could work on them back then... Simon Thanks guys I do love the humour on this forum and I would suggest we all get appropriate 'club T-shirts' 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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