JWM Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Hi, I am back in business! I mean I have received from @Ed Russell conversion set (decals + elements for MG sites) by Red Roo. Ed, many thanks again!!! I appreciate your help with photo documentation too. Due to COVID lockdown it took 60 days to reach Poland from Australia, so right half of globe without airmail....Back in XIX century post technique But it works! So I start to move on with finish. Keep tuned! (who interesting) Regards J-W 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark444 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 On 3/22/2020 at 6:13 PM, JWM said: Hi, I have pause with this project but I have excuse 1. I have finished He 59 B and presented it even on RFI 2. I am ending RCAF Stranraer, it is pretty advanced regarding Empire there is some progress. I have looked at Airfix engines and the 1960 standard is difficult to be accept today. I think I will keep the cowlings themselves, but I will remove current imitation of engines and the props will be replaced. In my drawer I've found only 3 complete propellers I think from MPM/SH/Italeri Wellingron. The fourth prop has only single blade. So meanwhile I am copying in resin four engines from Italeri Sunderland (so far two are ready) and I've just copied two blades of propellers. Here is what I have: Al lthe time I am thinking on ailerons: is there is difference brtween Sunderland and Empire in them? Some drawings suggests, that in case of Empire the aileron leading edge bounds a bit back while going to the direction of wingtip. In Sunderland it is always stright, Is it a real difference? To be cont. Regards J-W J-W The Stranraer looks good. Any chance of us seeing more photos in the “Ready for Inspection” pages? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Shark444 said: The Stranraer looks good. Any chance of us seeing more photos in the “Ready for Inspection” pages? Thank you. Of course, mine Stranraer is here: Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 60 days is not bad. I just received a package in Abu Dhabi which was posted in the US on Feb 28th. I got it last week! Ian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 07/06/2020 at 14:41, Shark444 said: in case of Empire the aileron leading edge bounds a bit back while going to the direction of wingtip This picture shows a slight curve. [edit - and note the different window configurations in the front cabin] Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, AdrianMF said: This picture shows a slight curve. Looks like the natural curve following the tapering of the wing at the tip of a straight aileron to me, but you might be right. The build has been utterly brilliant J-W. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, AdrianMF said: This picture shows a slight curve. Yeh, indeed and I did this curve correction. The other difference in ailerons regarding Sunderland is position of driving (control? - how it should be said?) mechanism. Empire has it closer to center of aileron. At least the difference is on drawings... Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Sorry, just realised I was responding to a historic question in a quote! Regards, Adrian (aka Mr Slow) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 (edited) The pic seems to show a bend forwards on the near wing, and backwards on the further wing. A curve rearwards could be there but certainly not forwards, I'd agree with Bill on that. Coming on nicely J-W! Ian Edited June 9, 2020 by limeypilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 I started to do MGs (Brownings) @Ed Russell - I think those are right MGs for early 1942 "A18-14" machine? Regards J-W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 The instructions should explain which guns to use on which number flying boat at the point in time we have depicted it. I think only one had the Brownings. Incidentally, the Scarff rings and the Lewis guns came from pensioned-off Westland Wapitis - that's how badly the RAAF was in terms of equipment at the start of the war with the Japs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 18 hours ago, Ed Russell said: The instructions should explain which guns to use on which number flying boat at the point in time we have depicted it. I think only one had the Brownings. Incidentally, the Scarff rings and the Lewis guns came from pensioned-off Westland Wapitis - that's how badly the RAAF was in terms of equipment at the start of theJapanesewar. Thanks ! So I made the ailerons control mechanism attached MG and fairings on top of fuselage And glued beach u/c To be continued Regards J-W 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Ooooh it's getting closer..... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Here's what J-W is building. I will have to look up where the Browning 50 cals were scavenged from....... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, Ed Russell said: Browning 50 cals I guess if the Scarff rings were carrying Browning 50s instead of Lewises they must have needed an extra rubber bungee or two! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Ed Russell said: where the Browning 50 cals were scavenged from Quote - "scrounged from (USAAF) wrecks in the Darwin area". 2 hours ago, AdrianMF said: must have needed an extra rubber bungee or two! They must have done something to cope with the extra weight. The nearer one seems to have a larger bracket than a Lewis or Vickers. RAAF (and most air forces') engineers of the time were very ingenious and they would have come up with some sort of solution. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 Interesting discussion on those MGs. The MG is supported close to his CG I think. The bigger weight of course did not helped using Browning but photos shown them, However soon they were removed at all and Empires were rather phased out from first line - this confirms that it was not perfect anyway, as usually happens with in-field modifications done to cover shortages... I hope to go for RFI soon . Regards, J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Really coming on now Jerzy and looking lovely. What a lovely looking machine. Great work. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) OK, I think Empire is finished! More photos on RFI soon Many thanks for all comments, likes and watching/reading. Particular thanks for @AdrianMF and @Ed Russell for their support and help, which cannot be overestimated Regards J-W PS>from ~7 PM (CET) This photo and much more here: Edited June 14, 2020 by JWM 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Just caught up with one Jerzy, absolutely stunning mate, congratulations Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 7 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Just caught up with one Jerzy, absolutely stunning mate, congratulations Cheers Pat Pat, many thanks! BTW, what about our Savoia project? Currently I am finishing with SM 73 from SM 81... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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