HL-10 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 On a recent visit to IWM Duxford I found that they were in the process of stripping down a Heinkel 162 in the restoration hall. I believe it's the one that used to be on display in the IWM London. I took the opportunity to take some photos of the parts as they are not the usual pictures of the little Heinkel which are seen. Not just interesting because you can see seldom viewed areas, but also because of the work on the wings which reveal other colours and markings, especially the ones applied after capture and during testing by the RAF. Enjoy! 😃 22 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Thank you for a very interesting collection of photos, as you say, it's fascinating to see the colours and previous markings being revealed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Fabulous detail shots. Well done, Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Lucas Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 We can only hope that they are diligently recording the different paint finishes that they find on a layer by layer basis. . . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 You went round at a very opportune time. Very interesting and unusual photos, thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 2/27/2024 at 12:11 PM, Paul Lucas said: We can only hope that they are diligently recording the different paint finishes that they find on a layer by layer basis. . . This, I have visions of a bloke with an orbital sander.....🫣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Lucas Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 21 minutes ago, Bozothenutter said: This, I have visions of a bloke with an orbital sander.....🫣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 2/27/2024 at 12:11 PM, Paul Lucas said: We can only hope that they are diligently recording the different paint finishes that they find on a layer by layer basis. . . Some do though... I remember reading about car restorations where all paint layers were analysed and conserved. As was the location of the paint. They used some sort of 'blaster' where they could control depth of removal. I see 'restoration/conservation' efforts which although well meant, make me cringe with horror. "We just had our parts back from the blaster, look how clean and shiny!".....noooooooooo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Lucas Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Indeed they do. I was principally thinking of the work done by the Fleet Air Arm Museum on their Corsair and Martlet when I wrote those words. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Brown Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Thanks for posting these pics! This is one of the (many) things I miss about the Smithsonian’s now closed Paul S Garber facility. You could go through and see the restorations up close and talk to the people working on them. I got to watch most of the progress of the restorations of the Ar 243 and Sierran back in the 80s. I just wish I’d thought to take more photos! Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Awesome pics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Great photos, thank you. Rubbing down and preparing the surface is just the most tedious job when it comes to decorating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Great photo’s! I have always wondered why nobody has built a full size flying replica. It is a simple small structure and apparently the handling qualities quite good. Not for the inexperienced pilot, but not unsafe either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Severely unsafe. Look up inertia roll coupling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Thanks for these pictures. One point that strikes me - the nosecone appears to be light metal, where all the references I can recall stated that it was moulded plywood. SD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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