Well, whoever’s got it have their work cut out. The Ulster Aviation Society one was more or less complete though corroded, a lot of man hours needed.

Fillers

Used it on the rear cupola of our(UAS) turret, check out the pics. It’s not always possible to hammer out any dings, especially if you can’t access both sides, but the important thing to remember is that the metal must be totally clean before applying the filler, and preferably roughen up the surface to be filled to give it a ‘key’. Also, once filler is applied, try to pull it out using a spreading knife-if it comes out and leaves the dent hole clean, then it hasn’t adhered, if it stretches out, then it’s taken to it OK.

Fillers were used on WW2 aircraft during construction, if I’m not mistaken it’s on a Crown film called ‘Getting the job done’, an extremely good instructional film, quite funny in places too!

Cheers
John

Aldergrove airshow(s)

I think I was at two Aldergrove airshows, took pics. of the Merchantman etc., might even have the programmes somewhere. Was the first and only time I’d ever seen a Vulcan in flight, might be able to find some Concord pics. from a mate who was also there.
John
UAS member

FN turrets

Hi all,

Many thanks for the comments, and yes Cees, a Whitley tail section would be great, but a real Whitley would be even better. Seriously though, I just don’t have the time to do that, the Belgian guys had the time and men(and probably the money) to do theirs and it makes for a really good display. I was in touch with them when we were both doing our respective restorations, exchanging info etc., very satisfying and a good example of cross-co-operation.
Mike, how’s it going with your turret(s)?

Cheers
John

scrapyard turret

Hi Cees,

Log on to http://www.ulsteraviationsociety.org, then ‘Heritage’ then ‘FN4a Restoration’ to see the turret in the scrapyard and what became of it.

Cheers
John

Whitley model

Hi Alex,

I’ve just been directed to your thread by a mate who’s also into that sort of thing, and what a massive job you’ve undertaken! Not a modeller myself, but I can appreciate your attention to detail which is awesome. I’ve just completed the restoration of an FN4a turret for the Ulster Aviation Society, and logged 1400 hours on it, not including research, so I know how much effort you’re putting into your project, mind you, I reckon the full size work is easier!
What type of turrets are you building for your model?

Keep up the good work!
John