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How to restore a vintage SHORTS STIRLING BOMBER.
This vintage model of the Shorts Stirling bomber was built by my father,its condition is fragile so each joint needs checking for security and if necessary reglueing and strengthening,in order to ensure the model will be OK for the future I have decided to use a well proven restoration technique...- wonwinglo
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
Wrapping up the Avro Lancaster,the squadron codes were added '9J-L PB731 my fathers aircraft when with 227 Squadron Bomber Command,the red codes have yellow outlines still to be executed when my hands are steady enough to tackle those,flaps added these were made from printers litho plate crimped...- wonwinglo
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
The propellers were made up plus the undercarriage doors and these were fitted today.- wonwinglo
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
Dodging in between the showers today I managed to get the RDM2 Anti reflective searchlight paint on the Lancaster,a good match was found with Farrow & Ball Night black Number 256.- wonwinglo
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
Good old Dulux tester pots matched up at the DIY shop makes for economical paint finishing,so far 4x coats of dark earth and the first green coat on this evening,paint dries darker when dry and after a few coats covers well,first of 4x paddle blade propellers and spinners turned on my wood lathe...- wonwinglo
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
The Avro Lancaster has made big strides working on the project every day gets a bit done,here she is sitting on her undercarriage and slowly coming together.all stressed skin brown paper over high density scrap foam in fact the whole model was built from scrap materials,she will be ready for the...- wonwinglo
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
Outboard engine nacelles made up and all engines fitted . Cut,carve,fettle,adjust,fit,fettle and keep repeating until happy !- wonwinglo
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
A donor set of outer wings found in the Hilltop Aviation scrapyard suitably renovated and grafted onto the centre section of the Avro Lancaster project. The inboard engine nacelles have been carved and sanded.- wonwinglo
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A Sunny days flying at Knightcote airstrip
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
Working outside in the nice weather,essential with messy foam builds so I sunk the centre section of the wing into the fuselage pegging with barbecue skewers at different angles then trimming off then re-shaping the upper portion removed from the fuselage and placed it into position,this lot...- wonwinglo
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
After lots of pre planning I decided on making the wing centre section this way,basically pre cut aerofoil blocks are glued to a ply spar with ply end ribs,the reason for the 4 inch rib sections is so the material fits in the throat of my bandsaw,this method is stronger as a adhesive membrane is...- wonwinglo
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Build a flying model aeroplane ( HARKER NOODLE ) from a pool noodle FUN BUILD PROJECT
Todays progress on the Harker Noodle. Barbecue sticks for wing struts and depron underfloor heating sheet for wings with spruce strips on leading edge. The pilot has the luxury of a scooped out pool noodle cockpit with built in padding. Just wait and see this simple aeroplane fly !- wonwinglo
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
The results of 9 hours of carving the big fuselage today,the Lancaster starts to take shape.- wonwinglo
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Build a flying model aeroplane ( HARKER NOODLE ) from a pool noodle FUN BUILD PROJECT
The lower wing cradle is added plus the simple lower wing is mounted.- wonwinglo
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
Today the depron side pieces were added to the big foam log,these are to build up the sides to the correct width,tomorrow the start of the carving and fine sanding will take place on the Lancaster project. A spare set of blanks are being made that will go into storage just in case they are...- wonwinglo
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How to build a flying scale model of the AVRO LANCASTER in 38 days
For the VE Day anniversary 2020 we have been asked to put on a ground display of important WW2 aeroplanes,the one missing is the Avro Lancaster although this will be my 7th model built of the Lancaster I do not have one for display,they have all been sold in the past,so the plan is to build one...- wonwinglo
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Model building masterclass-Building a Slingsby T-21 Training glider from scrap materials.
Fuselages have been skinned with brown paper,they are strong and light.- wonwinglo
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Build a flying model aeroplane ( HARKER NOODLE ) from a pool noodle FUN BUILD PROJECT
Elevator installed but not yet hinged.- wonwinglo
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Build a flying model aeroplane ( HARKER NOODLE ) from a pool noodle FUN BUILD PROJECT
Now the round fuselage has been constructed we can turn our attention to the tail surfaces,this is how it was done. Balsa sheet serves well for the tail surfaces,to simplify things the rudder is the same shape as the elevators. A slot is cut out to receive the tailplane which is firmly...- wonwinglo
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Build a flying model aeroplane ( HARKER NOODLE ) from a pool noodle FUN BUILD PROJECT
At the moment it does not look like much but just wait and see what I make from a pool noodle,if you want to build one yourself then tag along and follow the instructions. First cut one 18 inch length of pool noodle,take some 1/32nd balsa sheet and glue it around the noodle. You can use...- wonwinglo
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