Mancunian airman Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Faraway said: If that was mine, I’d attach it to the other half of the fuselage, with PVA. Then use thin adhesive in the break. Nothing to loose really. That sounds like a good idea . . . .🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 9 hours ago, Mancunian airman said: Welcome Richard Many thanks for sharing those details. I would like to think that we can share details so we can ALL improve the look of the Lancaster. I am surprised that the Control column is so short, I shall start looking at photo again to ascertain the height in comparison to the Instrument flying panel. I know that the throttle box was on the small side but your photo indicates it extend approx. 16mm ?? From the past, did you ever finish the AEC Coles crane along with the Tempest/Typhoon (?) Thanks for looking in best regards Ian It is not 16mm, its 8 mm I have highlighted the area and you can see it quite clearly also you can see the steering column is high up. If you have the Haynes manual on page 60 it shows all the control details there are two shaft systems inside the cover. You ask, did I ever finish the AEC Coles crane and Typhoon still waiting for my undivided attention. Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Some great progress, what a shame about the stb fuselage. Just a thought, but would it be worth scraping away the horizontal frame work on some of the inside frames and before you glue the parts together add replacements fron plasticard rod that way when you glue together the broken bits together they will act as tabs and you won't lose the details. For any bits that one be seen use bigger tabs and get the best of both worlds then. Good luck with the repairs Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Sorry I’m late to the lanc party. I’ll pull up a slightly realigned pilot’s chair if I may. It’s been a while since I followed a lanc build. Your rendition was a cracker @The Spadgent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Oh man. That break. 😩 if you are going to remove the internals and add your own that idea would work. if not and you see those parts you could use thin Plasticard as tabs in between the bars? Worth a shot. Would add strength. Fingers crossed for you sir. 🤞 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 So, making a start on the repair of the fuselage . . . I took measurements from the opposite side of the fuselage of the oblong shapes in certain positions, hence the numbers on the tabs. They are just shown in place, fortunate the break is as clean as a flat edge rather than in splinters. I shall initially used Tamiya thin and apply only on the inside face and squeeze together. I shall be taping the two fuselage halves together to ensure that both faces are flush and I dont end up with a slightly bent repaired half . . .. Those oblong shapes where there isnt a tab I shall apply HK Sprue glue via the bomb-bay opening and thro' the mid-upper turret aperture. Here's hoping . . . Ian 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Meticulous repair work, like it. I have recently started using Spue goo myself. It's fantastic stuff and sands really well. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 How it appears on the outside after fixing it to the other half fuselage . . . Two friends in to help . . . 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 The inside view with the sprue goo applied . . . to be left for a couple of days . . . thanks for looking in cheers Ian 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncarina Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Great work Ian! I am finding the HK sprue glue handy as well. I’ve seen Tamiya sprue glue used before, but you have refined it by making it specific to each build by using that build’s sprues. Great idea. Cheers, Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 I have rubbed down the glue that was ousing out and then applied some spots of sprue goo . . . I'm rather optimistic that it will turn our OK .... 🤞 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly Boy Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Great job on the repair Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Great save well done! Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Well you made that look easy. 👌❤️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Phew. I can breathe again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Thanks for that JohnT It helps to lighten the load . . . Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskin Air Services Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Well saved there Ian, hopefully after a few coats of primer you won't notice the difference 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Hi all Having rubbed back the filler, I started to scribe the fuselage lines in and re-instate the rivets . . . . After a few days I applied some paint to determine how the appearance would be . . . apologizes for the photo, its not the clearest but I think you can see that its acceptable . . . Whilst waiting to sort the fuselage out I put together the tail-planes. I have seen a method of introducing 'canning' on the outer skins of an aircraft and the examples used that I saw were tin foil and Mr. Surfacer. I thought I would try 'thick' paint to suggest a slight buckle in the skin surface . . . . (Ignore G-George in the background) . . . and finally with camouflage on the tail-planes Down at low-level you can see that the surface isnt totally flat, I think I may well try and refine this ploy for the main wings when I come to build them. Thanks for looking in, I shall be moving onto the cockpit interior next using the AM upgrade from Airscale. Ian 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Looks like a great save there Ian. Looking forward to the cockpit interior. Stay safe. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Yep, lovely save on the fuselage and I like the canning too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Fuselage repair went well. Great save. I like the idea of the canning with thick paint will have to consider using that too. Thanks for the tip. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 ‘Canning’ now that’s something I’ve never heard of before - every day’s a school day? Looking good buddy 👍 Iain 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, (ex)Sgtrafman said: ‘Canning’ now that’s something I’ve never heard of before - every day’s a school day? Looking good buddy 👍 Iain I hadn't heard of it either but wasn't brave enough to admit it and just wanted to sound as though I knew what I was talking about, which isn't much when talking about aircraft !!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncarina Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Ian, Great work on salvaging the fuselage, and I like your approach to oilcanning--a lot quicker than carving out plastic! Cheers, Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, uncarina said: Ian, Great work on salvaging the fuselage, and I like your approach to oilcanning--a lot quicker than carving out plastic! Cheers, Tom Thats what I was thinking Tom having not previously done any 'canning' especially on the smaller scale, I didnt want to start carving out plastic and make a bodge of it hence I thought I would try the 'thick' paint which I slightly sanded down . . . It may look slightly better on the main wings with the larger area and perhaps more noticeable, but thought it worth a try. I certainly haven't seen anybody else try it with paint . . . . its known as the 'Reidling effect' Ian Edited February 1, 2021 by Mancunian airman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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