Thanks Ian – It was from Leningrad.
From the model plans – I get 32- 35 x 12 -13 as an approximate dimension.
Rare Edwardian Nose Cone profile mould dating from 1900??
Followed by
BOMBER COMMAND part 2: THE COMMAND AND THE MEN
Steve Darlow and Robert Owen
In this second part of our Bomber Command double-bill, Steve Darlow and Rob Owen will be discussing the wider role of Bomber Command, what motivated its men, the reality of the operations, and also the Command’s long and difficult journey through the war, and its impact and legacy.
Thanks Smirky – earlier (?) curved tube base plus cut off headrest tubes with the back plate running all the way down.
The back plate on mine stops at the seat back level.
Perhaps an interim design ?
An ambitious price for one with that much corrosion and knackered cushions.
Chaps – sorry for the delay – been a busy day.
Here is the image from the book.
Drop me an email if you want the full image sent in higher res.
It is on p69 of British Aircraft Armament vol 1. – copyright is Crown.
I can try and copy later.
Gipsy 1 sorry about the Dove – problem with the google image search – even with quotes it tries to be too helpful. Just looked at the cockpit door – should have spotted that straight away…
So were headrests on the Anson only post war? The Spitfire spares machine was a mk 21 and also had these.
The seat I have came from the Wirral.
Thank you Laurence.
I also note that the base structure also changes – from the stylish curved tube design to the angular cross brace,
Two things – I agree it looks like a Wellington with one of the Seven Dwarves.
Avion Ancien – I am the third child – I applied for my grandfathers records – took several months to receive – I needed his Death Certificate and to complete a form saying I was next of kin and it went through without any problems.
My grandfather had one child and as she was already deceased – it was Ok for me to apply.
Thank you Sir.
I was not sure if you were referring to this one – which has an intriguing R3 code on the hasp..
223107/10
G18 R3/W6
GIP R3/H6 xxx
chaps can I suggest some science..
Like dissolves like – water does not dissolve oil as they are at opposite ends of the polarity spectrum.
Lighter fuel is an alkane – it will dissolve only non polar materials.
MEk is methyl ethyl ketone – it is a relatively polar molecule – it will dissolve polar compounds.
Acetone is also a ketone – but more readily available from the chemists as nail varnish remover.
The difference between acetone and MEK is CH2 – i.e. not very much in a chemical perspective.
Cellulose paint thinners is a mix of aromatic compounds and ethanol. – low to mid polarity.
Meths is is methylated alcohol – mid polarity.
If you sniff a marker pen and it smells of pear drops – it uses amyl acetate – an ester as solvent – moderately polar.
From a science experiment – working form polar to nonpolar would give you the best chance of dissolving the marker before the paint.
As meths and white spirit do not work – I would also try nail varnish remover – acetone as my next step.
If these do not work – the pen used may not have used the ester solvent system.
I think this is the Natter is the one that was brought for display at Speyer Aeroboot several years in a row. It was up on the stage in the old hall for at least three years in succession – getting more detailed by the year.
copy of melbourne 10 available here
http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=14413350161&searchurl=an%3DRapier%2C+Brian+J.
Eric – spot on ! Broad chord Chipmunk rudder and fin. Rudder worth about £10 and fin maybe £50 !
Sold by Dominic Winters in November as Auster for a price of £240. Item No. 334.
Estimate was £100 to £150.