Alan, that is one stunning build...thanks for sharing!
I have 2 Sunderlands myself, one to be an RNZAF Mk.III transporter, the other a later MR.5 (Brought on charge too late to fit in with this build description) ...Sunderland Mk.III it is then!
In that vein, anyone have any info on the reconfigured interior?
(Btw, look forward to seeing your TBF-1c build Alan!)
Cheers, Evan
Hi Evan
For the Mk III Transports (all four) the flight deck was a normal
Sunderland 'Office" the main changes were on th lower decking.
The RNZAF version had mattress type seating similar to this
The Officers ward room would have probably lap belts attached to
strap the passengers in, and as you already know the portholes were
lower down.
Similar to photo in this link
http://www.seawings.co.uk/images/sunderland/RAF%20Mus%20WR/115.JPG
Galley would remain the same, to provide tea and a storage area for the
"bagged lunches" for the passengers - note flying time
between Hobsonville and Laucala bay (or return) was about
nine hours
Bomb bay would have bomb racking removed and seating would have been added
(similar to officers ward room), though the bomb bay doors would still open.
Crew ward room would be converted to seating, bunks again similar to
officers ward room see link.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc106/pondskater/Seawings/1132.jpg
Seating was also on the raised deck aft of crew ward room,
only till about opposite the rear main hatch
A Sunderland flying from Laucala Bay to Hobsonville carried some
30 passengers, I suspect some would have taken up residence
on the cargo aft of the rear main hatch.Other than that the Mk III
Transport was pretty much the same interior wise.
If you check out my build, and if you want to add the interior
remove the lower part of last bulkhead, it will give more room for the
bunk/seats
Are you planning to sit the aircraft on beaching gear or a water diorama?
If water diorama I have some info on mooring for you
HTH
Alan