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January 23, 2005 at 12:05 pm in reply to: Zero Update #1401116

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That’s a magic story Agent86.

In the late 1980’s/early 1990’s I was employed as a mechanic at the Mitsubishi
auto dealership in Cerritos,California.I had a set of Mitsu Zero blueprints/technical drawings taped to the side of one of my toolboxes.at the time Mitsubishi was using the slogan”Mitsubishi,suddenly the obvious choice”
I modified this slogan a little and placed it under the drawings. It read ,
“Mitsubishi,suddenly the obvious choice, again!”.Anyway,due to this dealerships proximity to the Mitsu America headquarters in nearby Cypress,California,The powers that be at headquarters would bus japanese compatriots to visit us ,in order to see a “typical”Mitsubishi dealership.One day as a group of Japanese business types were visiting,I glanced over at my toolbox and spyed an older gentleman who appeared to be in his 80’s checking out my zero drawings.He soon waved me over to him and had a young english speaking co-worker ask me “What do you mean by these drawings?” or something to that effect.I answered
“Thats my tribute to the greatest product ever built by Mitsubishi,Its a true work of art”After the translation,the old mans eyes lit up and he smiled at me and bowed and said”Hai!” Then he shook my hand and left.I smiled too.Tim.

January 22, 2005 at 11:20 pm in reply to: Restoring old wiring looms #1402007

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I have that book! Yes, it is excellent but my sleeves are too far gone. The cotton just falls off when i touch it 😉

Good suggestion though.

Elliott – there is a section in the “Restoring Museum Aircraft” by Robert Mikesh on restoring wiring looms – if you have the original use IIRC microcrystalline wax from 3M to clean and hydrate/nourish (or whatever) the woven fabric sheathing – waxoyl might have the same effect(?)

January 22, 2005 at 11:19 pm in reply to: Restoring old wiring looms #1402012

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Thanks everyone – i’m sure you are right about the classic car types. I found a company is Oz who might be able to help but would like to find one a little closer to home!

Something going on Al? You can always send me a PM.

Cheers
Elliott

Another vote for the Classic Car scene. I recall seeing ads in the monthlies which should give you contacts worth pursuing.

Regards!

p.s. Elliott, I’ve lost my email account but I’ll be in touch when I find it again!

January 20, 2005 at 6:57 pm in reply to: Equipment Ident Please #1408102

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Hi les

These probably were used on canberras although don’t quote me on that – i am not well versed in jets!

Yours is RAF all right – I can just make out the start of an air ministry 14/ stores ref number.

All the best

Thanks for the quick reply W_P. We had already reckoned it was an intervalometer but can’t decide it’s origin – don’t think it’s a Canberra bit :rolleyes:, looks American to me.

January 20, 2005 at 4:45 pm in reply to: Equipment Ident Please #1408372

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Hi les

That is an intervalometer by the looks of things. A bit different to the one I own but normally used for timing camera exposures after ordnance has been released over the target.

January 19, 2005 at 2:04 pm in reply to: Bernie Salter Lancaster Cockpit(old thread 2005) #1411766

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Hi MOTF

PM sent.

Can anyone quote an asking price (via PM or otherwise)

January 19, 2005 at 2:03 pm in reply to: Bernie Salter Lancaster Cockpit(old thread 2005) #1411774

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Spot on webpilot

I think the most of the fuselage frames are wood, covered with an aluminium skinning. The canopy and most of the fittings, AISTR, are largely original parts.

Maybe.

January 19, 2005 at 2:02 pm in reply to: Bernie Salter Lancaster Cockpit(old thread 2005) #1411777

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I would love it if it went to a small museum. We have a few weeks at least before everything is finalised – fingers crossed.

Perhaps a small museum would appreciate it as a walk through exhibit or something? Would certainly be an attraction.

January 19, 2005 at 2:00 pm in reply to: Bernie Salter Lancaster Cockpit(old thread 2005) #1411780

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Hi Bruce

We considered the ebay route but the owners feel it is a little unpredictable and prefer it to be sold through a tender system we control. They are also understandably very reluctant for it to be split which would bring in around 25-50% extra and may/may not make selling easier.

Bung it on Ebay like the last load of stuff. If an instrument panel can fetch 10,300, then this has got to have a Market?

January 19, 2005 at 1:57 pm in reply to: Bernie Salter Lancaster Cockpit(old thread 2005) #1411788

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Hi everyone

Thanks for all your kind words. Here is a description of the cockpit which I hope may answer many of your questions.

Lancaster cockpit section which is from former 6 ( just behind W/OP) to
former E (Main pilots panel) The structure is constructed from wooden formers clad in Aluminium, mounted on a wooden base which is covered in Aluminium. The whole unit is mounted on a bomb trolley. There was a comprehensive article on the project in Flypast many years ago.

Internally there is an accurate bakelite Main pilots instrument panel
fully equipped with all instrumentation
The Blind Flying panel is an Original
The throttle Quadrant is original but has been substantially repaired
The control Column is a replica and the Yoke is also a studio replica.
The Seat is Original
Trim Unit is Post war lancaster/Shackleton
H2S 162(C) indicator and switch unit both complete and fitted on an
original cage mounting EX RCAF complete
Fishpond complete
Gee Receiver complete
Gee indicator complete
Control panel type 3
Astro Sight in box complete
Flight engineers panel replica complete, wired and working
Air Mileage unit and flexible cable complete working
DF Loop Complete and working
Drift Sight
Flight Engineers seat studio Replica
Canopy front metal frame is original minus armoured screens ( 2 Left hand
ones included) rear frame studio made
Fuse Box replica all original plugs and sockets mostly wired and working
1154 complete
1155 complete and working
Morse key wired and working
J Switch
Resistance unit
2 Power supplies
Rudder pedals enough parts to make a complete twin set
George complete
2 Air Dryers
Escape Hatch replica
Astrodome original
Master compass complete and wired. correctly wired to make all other
instruments in circuit work correctly
Lighting wired and working
W/Op Seat complete and original EX RCAF
all relevant plugs sockets resistance units wiring connectors
throughout

Yes Cees – I am sitting in the second pilots position! It’s okay – I wasn’t about to take off 😉

OMG who would possibly think of blowing anything of that quality up?! That’s insane! Yes, by all means make the phone lines hum and call every museum that you can, it deserves a nice home!

January 18, 2005 at 12:39 pm in reply to: Vulcan plans fall apart #1414942

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Lets hope he is skillfull at spinning and someone steps in to assist.

I don’t think it’s particularily becoming or indeed within the spirit of the forum for
people to vent their opinion on someone they have never met. I take it all the people
who thought it wouldn’t be a good buy told him so before hand ?

January 15, 2005 at 11:18 pm in reply to: Aircraft Instrument Panel Projects #1420477

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Work on the Whitley panel has stopped for the moment while more pressing issues are dealth with – like the recent cruel hike of our workshop rent 😮 .

Correct Elliott,

Having seen 682al’s photo of the Whitley throttle box I now see where the engine operational limitation dataplate of N1521 needed to be fitted. I’m happy that it went to a good home.

Any pics of your Whitley panel yet?

Cheers

Cees

January 14, 2005 at 10:30 pm in reply to: UK B25 help needed #1422721

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Not sure if anyone has posted this, but the north weald one ALSO has a new owner! (not me by the way)

So who actually owns the ex-Southend one at North Weald? I am thinking of having it mounted on the top of my house as Basingstoke’s most interesting weathercock!

(That is a joke – but I am interested)

January 13, 2005 at 5:28 pm in reply to: Aircraft Part, TEST wotizit #1426279

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Ooops – obviously not!

Does it contrarotate?

January 13, 2005 at 4:33 pm in reply to: Lancaster cockpit for sale? #1426483

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Hi FlyBuy

I’m broking it for someone actually – if you email me i’ll send you a pic. [email]elliott1940@yahoo.com[/email]

There’s nothing to feel guilty about we all have to sell cherished items sometimes to move on to other projects! No doubt it will go to loving home. Would be grateful you you could send me a photo over the PM, just wondering what it looks like for curiosity reasons only. Many Thanks and good luck!
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