Richard E Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) Spending some of my down time decluttering, I rediscovered some photographs of an Aircraft in Miniature (AIM) Avro Manchester I I built many years ago as a present for a former neighbour who had served as a Wireless Operator on Lancasters when he moved into sheltered housing. The kit has been finished as L7453 EA T whilst operated by 49 Squadron from RAF Scampton in June 1942, the aircraft was written off in March 1943 after the pilot was forced to make a wheels up landing after experiencing an engine fire on take off when it was being operated by No 1661 Conversion Unit at RAF Swinderby. 2020-05-14-03 by richard.everett3, on Flickr 2020-05-14-02 by richard.everett3, on Flickr 2020-05-14-04 by richard.everett3, on Flickr Overhead shot taken before the diorama base was finished 2020-05-14-01 by richard.everett3, on Flickr And a couple of in progress pictures, the tail planes were rebuilt using balsa wood ! 2020-05-14-07 by richard.everett3, on Flickr 2020-05-14-08 by richard.everett3, on Flickr 2020-05-14-09 by richard.everett3, on Flickr 2020-05-14-05 by richard.everett3, on Flickr 2020-05-14-06 by richard.everett3, on Flickr The model was finished in Xtracolor paints and the markings were taken from a combination of Xtradecal and Modeldecal decal sheets. Unfortunately the finished model was lost several years ago along with a number of Airfix Lancasters which I had helped my neighbour build after his house was cleared by contractors following his death. Edited May 14, 2020 by Richard E 21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Beautiful model with a sad end... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Very nicely done, Richard. I'm sorry to hear the model was lost, but that's likely the fate of all ours someday, and at least you have the photographs and the knowledge your neighbor greatly appreciated your kind gesture. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Very nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Lovely work. Why there isn't a non-resin, mainstream kit of the Manchester for the less talented like me is something to ponder, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Very nice, always good to see Manchester models. I have a thing for unsung aircraft types. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 that is 1/144? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Juliet Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 An excellent tribute, sir. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Love that very cool indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) Bailing out using the top hatches would not have been much fun....................Hit the mid upper turret or the tail fin. Edited May 15, 2020 by Steve27752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 2 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: that is 1/144? No, 1/72nd scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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