Hi all

Despite the lack of posts there’s been no lack of work undertaken on the Stirling.

Firstly an important decision taken by the group on the finished length of the fuselage to be constructed. From previous posts, we’ve stated that it’s been our intention to re-construct the fuselage up to the transport joint at Fr26. We’ve now decided that due to our lack of a stable base from which to work, the increased encroachment of development work at Alconbury and the sheer physical size of this should we have to move; that we will revert to our original plan of re-constructing up to Fr16. Whilst this might disappoint some, we feel this is a pragmatic solution and should time, space and resource allow it isn’t beyond the whit of man to carry on beyond that. Fr16 encompasses all the major crew positions up to the front spar.

back to work, the following photos show the brake lever which has now been finished and adds a welcome splash of colour in an otherwise green and black cockpit! the last photo is of some of the myriad parts that go to make up the Sutton harness release units (2 off). Could Shorts have used an off the shelf item, of course not 🙂

John

thanks James

Much appreciated as always 🙂

John

Thanks Martin

Peter has your turret accommodation piece btw 🙂

John

Hi James

Could it be here as outlined in yellow?

John

Hi James,

Might have a photo of that area, I’ll have a look

John

I think I’ve solved the location of the I Beam, I think it’s at Frame 5 directly beneath the P1 seat and is the transverse beam to which the autopilot servo and rudder pedal pulleys are mounted (see below)

John

doh! 🙂

I suppose that begs the question if there are any more out there that readers may be willing to part with?

John