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Post by indydog on Jan 30, 2017 8:51:11 GMT -5
I working on a conversion to turn this:  Into this:  I am using a conversion made by Czech Master Resin. It provides a new fuselage to replace the one in the Airfix Lancaster.  First up is to modify the kit wings to mate with the new fuselage.  Of course, we can't forget the photoetch! Eduard p/e wheel bays installed:  |
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Post by indydog on Jan 30, 2017 8:59:14 GMT -5
This is going to be a long term build and as such, I'm going all out! Next up: p/e flaps! I'm using a set made by Flightpath for the Lancaster. After removal of the kit flaps, this is what the p/e bays look like:  OH NO! Since I modified the wings to fit the York, the Lancaster flaps are too long:  I modified the inner flap bay by removing 1 section:  This is the port outer bay ready to install:  More to come... |
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Post by beardogracing on Jan 30, 2017 9:01:15 GMT -5
Man! that takes me back. I was about 5 years old, and my father was a customs officer at Hern Airport (Bournemouth U.K.)
he used to take me their to watch those monsters land and take off, I still remember them, those and de havilland dragon rapide's.
I remember him telling me that they were really Lancasters. (he's still alive and well at 93, an ex RAF fighter pilot).
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Post by 1961redlegs on Jan 30, 2017 9:20:31 GMT -5
You've my attention, as I love anything remotely related to the RAF. What a way to kick off the new board!
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Post by indy on Jan 30, 2017 10:02:15 GMT -5
Wow, really nice start. Excited to see this one coming together.
Jordan
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Post by kip on Jan 30, 2017 10:50:10 GMT -5
I'm going to follow this closely. What fun.
kip
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jan 31, 2017 9:37:54 GMT -5
This is going to be very cool to watch. Nice to see this new thread started.
Sandy
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Post by alterrenner on Jan 31, 2017 20:57:26 GMT -5
Build on! You've got my attention...
--Frank
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Post by indydog on Feb 2, 2017 19:00:20 GMT -5
I have 1 flap section finished. This is the Port outer flap and these 2 parts consist of a total of 20 pieces with 9 more when the flap is installed on the wing. The upper part is the flap bay and the lower is the flap itself.  Only 3 more to go! |
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Post by Art Laski on Feb 2, 2017 23:11:35 GMT -5
Nice work, Mark! The detail in those wings is sweet. Looking forward to following along.
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Post by Patrick on Feb 3, 2017 1:46:10 GMT -5
Wow! Great subject and fun conversion!!
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Post by Calvin on Feb 3, 2017 2:05:52 GMT -5
Great stuff, Mark!
Did this have the Rolls-Royce Merlins?
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Post by indydog on Feb 3, 2017 7:40:34 GMT -5
Great stuff, Mark! Did this have the Rolls-Royce Merlins? Yep, same ones used by the Lancaster. |
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Post by Gary Davis on Feb 3, 2017 14:50:36 GMT -5
Man...This what we needed here.... A board for the OTHER stuff that we all build. This really looking good Mark. I will enjoy watching you build this very cool conversion.
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Post by indydog on Mar 5, 2017 0:14:49 GMT -5
I have the Port side flaps complete. Here is a shot showing a before and after:  |
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 5, 2017 15:24:26 GMT -5
That is looking GREAT mark. Love the Detail your doing...
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Post by indydog on May 6, 2017 23:25:51 GMT -5
I have finally have the flaps finished! I'm not going to install the flaps themselves until after assembly and painting.  |
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Post by robh on May 8, 2017 7:12:59 GMT -5
Very nice work. Didn't Yorks participate in the Berlin Airlift?
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