Not the Atlantic but Pacific.

Randal Macfarlains new A26 was flown across the Pacific with the water tanks sealed up and converted into long range ferry tanks.So much sealant…..Not an easy job to remove either.:eek:

Fuse wise…

Fuse wise the differences would have been minimal.Under the pilots feet on frame 9 a Sllpper tank attachment was added plus the jettison handle,plus a few different holes here and there for different parts for the Merlin 45.As said the change from a “B” wing to a “C” Universal would have taken the most time with rerouting of lines,cables etc.I would leave it to more knowledgeable guys here but time wise I would say a day maybe..tentatively,hopefully 😮 .

Hmmm Chinese

Has to be a Nanchang!!!!Or a Panda….:diablo: Anyone see any bamboo deliveries??

Go for it….

😀 …..Do all your planning first,check for manuals,drawings,anything that will give you an idea on the internals of the structure.Even check the Modelling community for any info around.Cutaways views are good for overall shapes and positioning of bulkheads and major components/equipment.I also would use 3D design programs to help out in the construction.One saving grace is that some of the equipment would be general WW2 British issue and still be available.Get that stuff quick before all the Spitfires in the world eat them up :diablo: Plus the community here would be behind you 200%.

Sweet scheme..

Now that would have scared the hell out of any other aircraft at a Tiger Meet.Hope some good comes out of it and that something is done to preserve them.I bl00dy hope that the lessons of the past are not repeated.Good luck guys and congrats to the guys on working on such a great paint job.

The hole at Archerfield!!

What I have heard is that due to the drought here in Auss the water table has dropped enough for bits to start showing again.
Rest assured there is stuff still around.We are still digging up bits and bobs out at Oakey but only a small percentage of it could be called as usable.A lot of stuff crumples in your hands from rust.Only the stainless steel gun chute bits and the higher quality steels survive well enough these days.On the Fly In weekend last our youngest volunteer had great fun kicking up bits of old Kittyhawks and Spits in the paddocks around the museum.

Austers.

There are three Austers here in the local area.Two out at the Oakey Army Aviation Museum and one down at Emu Gully where I work.