By: Air Ministry
- 17th September 2020 at 16:10Permalink
Hi Old Towzer,
For the last 4 years and 10 months this thread has been dedicated to the treasures (?) from my garage: I never intended it to be open house for anyone else's old tat.
I'll appeal to a Mod. to remove your post and perhaps start it in its own thread.
By: Air Ministry
- 20th September 2020 at 17:14Permalink
Two engine control boxes of the same type. One has rather better levers than the other but both castings are corroded - one is a bit more intact though!
Not sure of the version that this box represents. The switch/button housing on the starboard throttle lever is a nice addition and probably a clue? I like the way the bakelite knob has been modified to provide a route for the electic cable.
By: Air Ministry
- 23rd September 2020 at 17:33Permalink- Edited 23rd September 2020 at 17:35
Thanks for that Rob, I'll be in touch.
Just for comparison, here's the throttle box from a Mk. II Beaufort, with Twin Wasp engines. I don't think this one is from "that" yard ; I bought it at an aerojumble a few years ago. It has obviously spent time exposed to the elements but is in a much better state of preservation - I suspect it may have come from Australia.
Lastly, here's the "other one". A very poorly Beaufighter box, in need of much tlc!
By: Wyvernfan
- 23rd September 2020 at 20:24Permalink
I hadn’t even realised there was a difference in Throttle boxes between the Taurus and Twin Wasp engined Beauforts. But I guess that’s what part of this thread is all about - education 😊.
And thanks for the comparison with the Beaufighter box. It certainly looks poorly, but with winter now just around the corner..!
By: Air Ministry
- 25th September 2020 at 18:45Permalink
A set of rudder pedals. These came as a bit of a surprise as I found them at the back of the "other garage" (the one whose treasures have barely yet featured on this thread). No idea how they got there!
By: Air Ministry
- 25th September 2020 at 18:51Permalink
A hydraulic valve. There's a fair chance I could pin this one down by consulting my own records but they are not to hand and someone might be able to spare me the effort?
By: Wyvernfan
- 26th September 2020 at 07:13Permalink
I’m probably barking up the wrong cockpit but that partial control yoke and column has an Armstrong Whitworth look about it, but the yoke seems to be a flat design rather than dished!?
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By: 12jaguar - 9th September 2020 at 12:25 Permalink
Hi Alan
have sent you a PM
John
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By: Old Towzer - 13th September 2020 at 08:36 Permalink
Just wondered if anyone can help identify this piece of Me 109.
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By: Air Ministry - 17th September 2020 at 16:10 Permalink
Hi Old Towzer,
For the last 4 years and 10 months this thread has been dedicated to the treasures (?) from my garage: I never intended it to be open house for anyone else's old tat.
I'll appeal to a Mod. to remove your post and perhaps start it in its own thread.
No offence!
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By: Air Ministry - 17th September 2020 at 16:12 Permalink
Hi John, and "yes" in answer to your p.m.
I think its in the back of the van, awaiting an actual 'jumble!
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By: 12jaguar - 17th September 2020 at 16:42 Permalink
Thanks Alan
can you let me know via PM how much you want for it?
thanks
John
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By: Old Towzer - 17th September 2020 at 17:18 Permalink
Good afternoon AM,
My apologies. No offence taken, please feel to remove.
Old Towzer.
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By: Old Towzer - 17th September 2020 at 17:46 Permalink
Sorry, meant to say 'please feel free to remove'
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By: Air Ministry - 20th September 2020 at 17:14 Permalink
Two engine control boxes of the same type. One has rather better levers than the other but both castings are corroded - one is a bit more intact though!
Not sure of the version that this box represents. The switch/button housing on the starboard throttle lever is a nice addition and probably a clue? I like the way the bakelite knob has been modified to provide a route for the electic cable.
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By: Wyvernfan - 20th September 2020 at 20:47 Permalink
Very interesting. The quadrants look Beaufighter to me - but the canted forward levers look unusual!
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By: Air Ministry - 21st September 2020 at 19:06 Permalink - Edited 21st September 2020 at 19:08
Not 'fighter, but close again!
Beaufort Mk.I, the clue being in the number of mixture levers, i.e. the Mk. II (Twin Wasp) had two.
I thought the push switch housing might denote a particular version but the manual says it is for dropping bombs or torpedoes, so a universal fitment.
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By: Wyvernfan - 21st September 2020 at 20:40 Permalink
Ah yes of course, Beaufort, obviously! At least I was sure it was Bristol.
I’d gladly give those a home.
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By: Air Ministry - 23rd September 2020 at 17:33 Permalink - Edited 23rd September 2020 at 17:35
Thanks for that Rob, I'll be in touch.
Just for comparison, here's the throttle box from a Mk. II Beaufort, with Twin Wasp engines. I don't think this one is from "that" yard ; I bought it at an aerojumble a few years ago. It has obviously spent time exposed to the elements but is in a much better state of preservation - I suspect it may have come from Australia.
Lastly, here's the "other one". A very poorly Beaufighter box, in need of much tlc!
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By: Wyvernfan - 23rd September 2020 at 20:24 Permalink
I hadn’t even realised there was a difference in Throttle boxes between the Taurus and Twin Wasp engined Beauforts. But I guess that’s what part of this thread is all about - education 😊.
And thanks for the comparison with the Beaufighter box. It certainly looks poorly, but with winter now just around the corner..!
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By: Trolley Aux - 24th September 2020 at 16:36 Permalink
everyday is a school day 👍
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By: Air Ministry - 25th September 2020 at 18:41 Permalink
Back with some more stuff.
Another partial column top and yoke. This one bears a Dunlop Part No.
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By: Air Ministry - 25th September 2020 at 18:45 Permalink
A set of rudder pedals. These came as a bit of a surprise as I found them at the back of the "other garage" (the one whose treasures have barely yet featured on this thread). No idea how they got there!
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By: Air Ministry - 25th September 2020 at 18:47 Permalink
Just about the heaviest item yet to feature on this thread. Had it years, no idea what it might be other than Fairey made it. Any ideas?
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By: Air Ministry - 25th September 2020 at 18:51 Permalink
A hydraulic valve. There's a fair chance I could pin this one down by consulting my own records but they are not to hand and someone might be able to spare me the effort?
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By: 12jaguar - 25th September 2020 at 18:58 Permalink
well the Fairey item looks like a filter bowl assy but other than that no idea
John
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By: Wyvernfan - 26th September 2020 at 07:13 Permalink
I’m probably barking up the wrong cockpit but that partial control yoke and column has an Armstrong Whitworth look about it, but the yoke seems to be a flat design rather than dished!?