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MkVIII
19th Oct 2004, 14:56
I am trying to research the Avro Manchester as much as is possible, and have bought all available references I can find.
What I need, if someone can help, are VERY accurate 3 view drawings of the Manchester. I have only so-so accuracy drawings so far.
Any help appreciated. Please email at
[email protected] if large drawings.
Thanks all.
MKVIII
I have copies of the Avro Medium Bomber spec P13/36, I think that it was the manchester.
Onan the Clumsy
22nd Oct 2004, 14:01
I think it was in Aircraft of the Fighting Powers Vol II. Is that accurate enough?
MkVIII
22nd Oct 2004, 14:34
No, not really accurate enough - I need sections, and accurate outlines etc. I have ordered "Manchester - The Legend behind the Manchester" (COSTLY!) and some plans from a US plans retailer.
All that will be used for a conversion of a 1/48 Tamiya Lancaster to Manchester (I am a mad keen modeller as well as pilot). Unless someone here has a spare 1/48 Paragon conversion laying about and is willing to sell it.... :D
My medium bomber specification has outlines wing plans etc. If you can confirm that the manchester was the original spec. before it was discovered to be underpowered and the 4 merlins made it the Lanc. you can have copies of what I have.
MkVIII
22nd Oct 2004, 23:45
Sky9,
MUCH appreciated! Yes, the Manchester WAs the 2 engined predecessor to the Lancaster.
Can you scan them and send to
[email protected]? Or at least email me there and we can arrange a way for me to pay you to send me some copies.
Regards and thanks.
MKVIII
I am sending them to you but your hotmail account is filling up and not accepting the emails. Either send me another email account or keep clearing your in-box!!