Dear Lothar,

Thank you for your reply.

I hadnt really thought about it like that but it definately makes sense.

What period was your Father with 79?

TEC

Thanks for the info Bruce. As someone who has so much experience in this field, how hard would it be for me to track down the parts to revert the sight to its original spec? I guess it would be much easier to obtain the missing bits but leave the rest of it alone!

QLDSpitty – thanks for that link. For some reason that website looks so familiar!!!!!!

Bob – thats it, I just couldnt put my finger on it!!

Cheers,
TEC

My this is getting scientific!

Thanks for the ID guys, much appreciated!

TEC

Hi folks,

Sorry for my delayed appearance – have had problems with my internet access the last couple of days.

I have attached 2 shots of the piece I originally posted about.

Many thanks,
TEC

Ah but you dont know what I look like!! How about something small, like one of the Lancaster turrets?!

On a serious note, thanks for all the replies and PMs. I had no idea there were so many things to consider. I am just going to sit and be patient and wait for ‘the one’! I have very limited knowledge of post 1950s aircraft so it is harder for me to picture them in my mind (thankfully search engines help with this)!

One day I will show at the Fest!

Cheers,
TEC

Dear all,

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and ideas. It has already shown me that there appears to be projects out there that are not as expensive as I initially thought.

I do like the idea of an Annie cockpit – I have some really nice photos of one taken by a pilot training in South Africa. If I went for a ‘new build’ so to speak I would like to have at least some original parts to start it off.

The Battle part was less than I would have anticipated…..

Keep the thoughts coming,

Cheers,
TEC