Gun Turrett and Interior Restoration.
Avro Lancaster Bomber FM159 Restoration Project
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Gun Turrett and Interior Restoration
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Starboard Outer Engine Restoration Photos.
Starboard Outer and Starboard Inner Engine Runs
Photo 2
Front F.N.5 Gun Turret Restoration (these photos are copyright)
The front Fraser Nash F.N.5 Gun turret was removed from the nose and refurbished last summer. The project took two weeks to complete.
Before removal of the F.N.5
Close up of the Front Turret installation
Preparing for the lift
Easy does it..!
After pressure washing.. most of the original paint is still intact
Upon removal of the paint the metal was like new
Once the primer was dry the first of two coats of Satin Black were applied
Looking very smart in its new paint
Test fitting of the plexi panels. Some minor trimming was required
Easy does it..!
She's In! and not a scratch on the paintwork
Touching up the plexiglass mounting screws
Looking more like a wartime bomber now...
Port elevator removed for restoration.
Recovering the elevators with fabric and dope.
Cockpit before.. Note broken canopy glass and missing guages
Original panel refitted. This was rebuilt by John Spinks
Newly installed prop and throttle levers. Not an easy task..!
Temporary Wireless/Op installation
The first step to making a new Radio operators bulkhead cutting the pattern out in paper
Transferring Paper to Card
New wooden Bulkhead installed, test fitting of the TR11554.
Newly installed TR1154/55 Radios.Repainted the area around the radio installation.
Final touch ups.We need the cables and connectors for this installation. If you can help, please contact us.
Close up of the Navigators station. Notice the temp radio shelf?
