Interested in piano hinge too!

Let me know the score Matt (unless the boys have already done so)

I’m surprised that the Bristol Aero Collection haven’t laid on something special for this.

It mentions:

“Beginning of extended opening hours for ten days of special events at Bristol Aero Collection, Kemble”

Doesn’t say what the special events are though!

Yes even in to the 60’s – british aircraft were built with differential brakes,in the Canberra B2 .

Though of course our beloved steed had a proper brake system full of glorious OM-15 and nitrogen, none of this weeny pneumatic tomfoolery! 🙂

I know nothing of the intention with WK163 but without wishing to thread drift or hijack and certainly not with a view to debate the pros/cons of the situation, I can at least report that WJ874 is being extremely well cared for by the CAHG guys at St Mawgan/Newquay and she has been receiving attention from an ex 39 (1 PRU) Sqn rigger who has history with the aircraft.
I hope that at least eases the fears around one Canberra which has suffered a troubled retirement until now. Let’s hope WK163 follows suit whether airworthy or static. Canberras are for life not just for Christmas..

Please excuse my attempt at keeping things simple and safe for a first-time cockpit illuminator Anon, but I was referring in basic terms to Joule Heating which is indeed a form of resistance heating created by wound cable reels.

It is also of note that electronic means of reducing voltage such as switch mode power supplies are generally horrifically expensive and on the whole a bit overkill unless as has been alluded to you intend to run rotary and static inverters for 115v power supplies.

If the OP wishes to retain a feel of originality to the cockpit lighting then good old fashioned incandescent filament lamps are perfect. LED lamps create a much more direct, harder light with less of a “soak” which can lead to a slightly robotic feel to a cockpit (especially matt black British military cockpits)
That’s more of a personal opinion based on the perception of the light and knowing what a cockpit illuminated by filament lamps looks, feels and smells like when in service. All part of the experience if you wish to recreate that particular bit of nostalgia!

For keeping things simple to get started, your £50 20-30 amp 24v charger on the end of a 30m unwound extension cable will do just fine. I’ve got a wee bit of experience in this so am speaking from years of trial and error not textbook.
Bottom line is, use all the info available to you, try, make mistakes safely (it pays to start with 12v low curent output and switch up to 24v higher current once youre happy all is well) learn as you go and ultimately enjoy bringing life to your cockpit however suits you and your aircraft best!