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Great info - thank you!All early US bombs had two suspension lugs and all early British bombs had a single lug. Once the US started supplying bombs to Britain and vice versa all bombs used by both sides had three suspension lugs. Two on one side and a single one 180 degrees away. When mounted in the aircraft the lug(s) not in use will be visible. IE one if on a US rack and two if on a UK rack.
The hoist cable idler is a tool and not permanently mounted on the bomb. I saw lots of them and never knew what they were.
Look for AP 1661 which I posted on the forum some time back. I will find a link when I get home and also some photos I took of US bombs in PNG in the 70s before cooking them off.
All early US bombs had two suspension lugs and all early British bombs had a single lug. Once the US started supplying bombs to Britain and vice versa all bombs used by both sides had three suspension lugs. Two on one side and a single one 180 degrees away. When mounted in the aircraft the lug(s) not in use will be visible. IE one if on a US rack and two if on a UK rack.
The hoist cable idler is a tool and not permanently mounted on the bomb. I saw lots of them and never knew what they were.
Look for AP 1661 which I posted on the forum some time back. I will find a link when I get home and also some photos I took of US bombs in PNG in the 70s before cooking them off.
Looks good, AllWell now that we've solved the bomb issue, on with build shall we go.
Tail gunners position was the last internal build before the halves go together.
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Followed by some black wash inside. Hope it's not too much but doube much will be seen.
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And than the two shal be as one...
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That's what I said!!!!! I know where everything is, In here somewhere.A very tidy work space
Yeah it was pretty clean but hard to get clamps to hold without slipping off. Tapped either side of the mating half and laid mud down (Tamiya white) and let dry. Sanded down with 600 and 800 grit boards. The nose it still an issue. Trying hard not to have a gap as that will make the glazed nose not fit! I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS!!!!!Struggles but looking good, Don. Some mud but nothing serious
Great idea. Have to put that in my kit bag. I have a couple in the door.Contour gauges like below are easy to find on the net and from that you can cut out a close fitting piece of balsa or other soft material. Double side taping that to your clamps should solve that problem.
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I have never done this on models but have done so on other fragile components. Also adding thin double sided tape helps hold clamps steady but you will have some residue to remove and that might be a major issue.