November 16, 2017 at 11:12 am
Hello All,
Can anybody help with this query, have been asked what type/size of bolts were used to fasten the panel on to the frame in the Lancaster, also what type of nuts were used.
Hoping someone can help.
Regards
Jason
By: smirky - 18th November 2017 at 22:28
I would be suprised if the 3 balloons on the drawing above didn’t amount to screw, washer and nut.
By: oldgit158 - 18th November 2017 at 18:41
Thank you gentlemen for your comments,2 BA C/S bolts sound very small for a main panel the size of the lancaster but if thats what the drawing says cant argue with that LOL,
but I don’t think loose nuts and washers were used , have been told that either floating anchor nuts were used or 2 lug fixed nuts riveted in place on the rear of the cockpit frame just as in the Spitfire.
Looking for confirmation.
Regards
Jason
By: windhover - 18th November 2017 at 08:31
Malcom Goosey sells 2BA brass nuts which are used for instrument mounting in Blind Flying Panels.
http://www.raf-surplus.co.uk/reproduction-blind-flying-panels-and-fixings.php
If you don’t think they are suitable and you don’t mind non-originality; try here…
https://maccmodels.co.uk/ba-fastners-washers/ba-nuts/brass-ba-nuts/2ba-brass-nuts-pack-of-50.html
By: smirky - 18th November 2017 at 00:00
2 BA AGS248 – These are brass countersunk, that doesn’t sound very strong does it?
You might also be able to decode the nuts from the attached drawing fragment.