Wildcat's Warbirds

[Matt308]

Wait a minute. Your trying to confuse me. You're making my point. You can't make my point. I own that point.

The perspex is the route to go. While I was kidding about the lead soldered glass panels, the construction is the same for the paneled nose screen, some sort of putty, and flat pieces of clear material. A molded perspex nose would be much easier from a maintenance action position, can include a large flat panel for the bombing reticle and is likely better aerodynamically (not that it likely matters on that beast of burden).

So what is your argument about the flat panel nose again? Looks pretty? You mean like soviet bombers?

 

[pbfoot]

Have to agree Matt it looks like the only thing missing on the Lincoln is curtains

 

[Matt308]

I'm waiting for yet another British can do not wrong and the result is always the better for the beautification of said airplane post from Lanc. Wait for it.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

you seem very supprised by the fact you're borderline correct!

how do you mean it's just as easy to make a curved as a flat peice? that's pish-posh! (yes, i really did just say that...) it's much easier to make it from flat panels because it's easier to make flat panels! it makes bombing easier, is easier to replace, can ammodate bigger bomb sights and also factor in that at times the gun would have to be aimed optically through that window, the last thing you want is a curved window that will skew the image, no such distortion with flat panels, the curved nose was fine for the lanc, but in a post war world of bigger bomb sights, more engine power and what isn't quite the world's most aerodynamically sound airframe anyway the difference was so little they went for the slightly easier option, of course this isn't the full official verdict i'm simple pulling together little bits about this i've read (yes matt i've read little snippets about this very issue!) and filling in gaps myself... with some inspiration from you

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

sorry i didn't justify how beautiful she is! i say she is, and so it is so! i think i've proved my taste in planes and women to be far superior to all of your's... combined!

 

[Nonskimmer]

i know we've had our differences in the past sys, but you take that back!

Yeah! You tell 'im, lanc!

Wwwwhy I oughtta...

 

[Wildcat]

The nose of that Lincoln qualifies it for one of the "ugly" planes we see on occasion.

I don't think that version of the Lincoln is ugly, HOWEVER the Australian made maritime patrol version definately is ugly. Whadda you think Lanc?

 

[Wildcat]

don't you just hate the RAF short shorts

I know what you mean, we almost got an eyeful in that shot!

 

[syscom3]

It would look "interesting" with a whale mouth painted on the side.

 

[Matt308]

As Master of Duplicate Posts I will yet again say...

I stand corrected.

But you know that your argument is based upon pig swill.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

it's a similar argument that applies to the B-36, why didn't they use a single curved peice

definately is ugly. Whadda you think Lanc?

I've seen her before an i absolutely love it! i'd prefer all Lincolns to have that nose!

 

[syscom3]

The B36 nosepiece didn't look like it had a pimple on it.

 

[Clave]

Yeah, it looks 'off' to me too... I bet they could have streamlined it, but post-war constraints were a big deal for aircraft makers then I guess...

 

[Wildcat]

I've seen her before an i absolutely love it! i'd prefer all Lincolns to have that nose!

I had a feeling you would say that!

 

[Nonskimmer]

She's a...charming girl...of sorts.
Yeah, that's it...charming.

 

[Matt308]

Like the nice chick at the dance who weighs 320lbs.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

Please don't speak about her like that, whilst your American bombers are running around dancing to jazz music at some over the top teenage party, the Lancaster is a Lady, always dignified and restrained, and never too fat

 

[Matt308]

Okay the fat part was uncalled for. But with the paned glass, I'll refrase and say...

She is like the nice chick at the dance with REALLY thick glasses.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

She's like the sophisticated Lady invited to drink tea with the Queen

 

[plan_D]

No one likes that girl, lanc.