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01 Jan 2014 20:56 #1 by Ex-Member
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ordered the plans for a 72" Lanc yesterday, so as soon as they arrive i will be starting this one.
no idea of colour scheme's yet so you will all have to wait.

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01 Jan 2014 22:09 #2 by Eric
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Be a bit different, and build it as a Lancastrian!
if you are calm and collected when all about you are going berserk - you've missed something important!

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01 Jan 2014 23:42 - 03 Jan 2014 00:10 #3 by The Beard
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Do you mean as a Lancastian would build it
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02 Jan 2014 20:00 #4 by Eric
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No, Beardy A Lancastrian was a Lancaster converted to a passenger plane, with a few seats and windows, instead of bombs and gun turrets.
if you are calm and collected when all about you are going berserk - you've missed something important!

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02 Jan 2014 20:53 - 02 Jan 2014 20:55 #5 by Ex-Member
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with neene's for testing

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02 Jan 2014 22:25 #6 by The Beard
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WOW like that one Tony looking forward to the build

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12 Jan 2014 20:29 #7 by Ex-Member
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well the wood has been ordered.
just waiting for it to turn up and then we can get started.

one 72" Lancaster will be getting built.
must get on with the 72" b17 as well.

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16 Jan 2014 09:00 #8 by Ex-Member
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We have WOOD.
we have plans
we almost have a clear space on the bench.
we SHALL be cutting ribs or formers today.

Let the build begin.

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16 Jan 2014 11:01 #9 by old fart
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Is it finished yet? :silly:
There is nothing like a dream to create the future.

Electrickery is the work of the devil.
Thanks: Sarah-Jane Smith

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16 Jan 2014 16:35 #10 by Ex-Member
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sat down this afternoon and cut the tailplane ribs all 14 of them, then we cut a spar and made a start.

you have to build the tailplane upside down, so that the underside has the dihedral.
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then you add the trailing edge.
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and then the false leading edge and leave to dry over night.
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tomorrows job will be to fit the rudder servo mounts, run the servo wires and sheet the underside.
then when dry i can flip it over and sheet the top, make the fins and we are done on this bit for now. :)

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17 Jan 2014 13:00 #11 by Ex-Member
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well i have glued in the final spar and sheeted the underside of the tailplane, need to wait for it to dry now.
cut out both fins and rudders as well.
will post pics later.

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17 Jan 2014 20:25 - 18 Jan 2014 17:20 #12 by Ex-Member
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glued the bottom spar in place and then cut the rudders and fins.



then when the spar was set i sheeted the underside of the tailplane.



had to cut 2 holes so i can fit the rudder servo's next, then i can sheet the top of the tailplane and fit the l/e.
another job done.
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18 Jan 2014 16:45 #13 by Ex-Member
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rudder sevos fitted.



top sheeting done and the leading edge gluing.




started cutting 21 fuselage formers, long slow boring job.
still nearly done them now and we can start the fuselage soon.
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18 Jan 2014 21:16 #14 by Ex-Member
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i know it is a bit early but what about this colour scheme.
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Just Jane :)

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18 Jan 2014 21:24 #15 by The Beard
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Yes I think thats the right colour scheme,how I would expect a Lanc to look.

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