Machining and a Mosquito Spen Crowson 2023-05-02 | A damaged starter motor armature and a Mosquito engine run.
Aircraft Pitot/Static system, specifically the Static Port. Spen Crowson 2023-04-09 | While I have one of Just Jane's Static Ports in for cleaning I thought I'd tell you all about it.
Dog Clutches Spen Crowson 2023-01-31 | A request from one of my subscribers, The location and operation of the clutches on my lathe.Sorry about the quality but it was done in a bit of a rush.
AN/APS 15 Scanner Update Spen Crowson 2023-01-25 | A quick update on the progress I've made on Jane's AN/APS 15 Scanner
Repairing a damaged Lancaster Jig Mounting Spen Crowson 2023-01-24 | The steps I took to repair a galled up Jig Mounting.
Xmas Message and Update, or why Ive not posted much lately. Spen Crowson 2022-12-31 | A short(ish) vid for the end of the year.
Just Jane Taxy 21/09/2022 Spen Crowson 2022-09-21 | A short clip from this afternoons taxy, with Just Jane doing what she does best.
ER 32 Collets Spen Crowson 2022-09-06 | Answering a question from one of my subscribers about the ER32 collet system I use.
How Many ? Spen Crowson 2022-08-29 | A short vid about a milestone my old Glide passed today.While I realise that in the USA this might seem like no big deal, here in the UK it's unusual.
Questions and Answers 2 Spen Crowson 2022-08-12 | #clarkelathe #cl500mAnswering a viewers questions on how I keep my lathe accurate and any mods I've carried out to make it more useable.Sorry about the quality in places, I think the latest version of Hitfilm doesn't like my rig. You can find manuals here: clarkeservice.co.uk/product_manuals/metalworking_lathes.shtmlclarkeservice.co.uk/technical_information/metalworking/cl430-500m_tech.pdf
Back Gears and Ratios Spen Crowson 2022-07-20 | A rather long one this time, about the Back Gears on my lathe, ratios and how to change them.This is a result of questions asked by: Eli Dari and Bob Murphy.Hope this answers your questions.
Another Monday morning in the office. Spen Crowson 2022-07-12 | More fun with vacuum operated instruments plus some waffle.
Something Interesting Spen Crowson 2022-07-04 | Checking out a new (ish) piece of test kit at the "Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre" today.
Using a traveling Steady and other waffle Spen Crowson 2022-06-14 | Using a Traveling Steady to turn thin stock, also some waffle about other work I'm involved in.
Skimming a BTH CA 4750 Starter Motor Commutator. Spen Crowson 2022-06-08 | Something a little different, skimming the Commutator off a BTH CA 4750 starter motor.I eventually took 5thou off to get it round and remove the pitting.
H2S MkII TR a simple guide Spen Crowson 2022-05-28 | This H2S MkII TR came into us last week and I thought I'd give a somewhat simple explanation on how it works.All information is taken from the relevant RAF documentation and for a further in depth insight on how some of the components work Google is your friend.
Testing a temperature gauge Spen Crowson 2022-05-22 | Back inside Just Jane to test a number 3's radiator temperature gauge.
R1155 Update and more Spen Crowson 2022-05-05 | A quick update on the state of the latest R1155 radio to pass through my bay, also a preview of what's next.
My thoughts on a modified R1155 receiver that came in Monday Spen Crowson 2022-03-29 | I was hoping to use this modified R1155 receiver for training my student, but it's such a mess inside.
Just Jane Electrical system Update. Spen Crowson 2022-03-05 | A short vid documenting the progress so far in the electrical restoration of Just Jane
DR Compass number 3, initial system test. Spen Crowson 2022-01-25 | Finally got all the parts connected together and this is the first time it's run as a system for many years. Some more work is required before it all goes back into the aircraft, but I'm getting there.This was filmed in a noisy environment so I've used some filtering to combat that.
Engineering Engine Run 10/11/2021 Spen Crowson 2021-11-13 | This is a short compilation taken during the final engineering engine run of 2021.Turn up the volume for the full Merlin experience.
DR Compass Part 2 Spen Crowson 2021-10-26 | Part 2 in the series on getting Jane's DR compass system operational.Once again if anyone has any info on the Air Position Indicator, please let me know.Thank you.
Direct Reading (DR) Compass Mk1 B Spen Crowson 2021-10-22 | The DR Compass off Just Jane works, but I have very little information about it.So if any of you out there have any documentation and circuit diagrams I would like to hear from you.
Another Monday Morning Spen Crowson 2021-10-18 | Monday morning and it's time to change the batteries on Just Jane.
The Unsung Hero Spen Crowson 2021-09-09 | Something different this time, a poem about the personnel who maintained the aircraft in WW2
Testing a Starter Solenoid Spen Crowson 2021-07-11 | Just a short one this time showing me testing a starter solenoid (relay type J) off Just Jane.
Monday Morning at the Lincolnshire Heritage Centre Spen Crowson 2021-07-06 | It's Monday morning so lets see what they broke over the weekend, plus some work on the Mosquito.
Landing Lamp Operation Spen Crowson 2021-06-08 | A short video showing the inners workings of a Lancaster landing lamp.
Cutting threads on the CL430/CL500M lathe Spen Crowson 2021-06-04 | As requested here's how I use my CL430/CL500M lathe to cut threads.I realise that it's not how you do it, but it's how I do it with the equipment I have at my disposal.
Some one thinks Im not qualified! Spen Crowson 2021-05-25 | Got an email by some one telling me that I shouldn't be doing what I do and that I'm not qualified, This is my response.
Going for a ride in East Kirkbys 1944 Ford Jeep Spen Crowson 2021-05-17 | Taking the heritage centre's 1944 Ford Jeep for a warm up drive.
FLHS Rear Calliper Repair Spen Crowson 2021-03-11 | Replacing the calliper mounting bushes on my 89 FLHS
Navigation and Bombing System Mk1, V Bomber, Valiant, Victor & Vulcan avionics Spen Crowson 2020-08-27 | This is an update/reboot of a series I uploaded some years ago.The following couple of films, from 1959 show the principles and operation of the Navigation and Bombing System (NBS) Mk1 analogue navigation computing system as fitted in the RAF’s Valiant, Victor and Vulcan aircraft.This worked with the H2S Mk9 Ground Mapping Radar to produce the navigation and bombing solution for these aircraft. I 1st came across this system when I joined 617 Sqn in 1970 but it wasn't until 1974, after further training that I started to get to know and love this equipment.I actually taught this, though without the bombing component at RAF Marham in the mid 80's finally saying good by in 1988 when I moved to AI24 Foxhunter Radar development.As you watch these films you may see where my love of analogue systems comes from. Part 1. Navigation Computing Part 2. Bombing ComputingSo grab a brew, sit back and enjoy.
Fault finding a Rad Temp Gauge snag on Just Jane, NX611 Spen Crowson 2020-08-25 | Another fault finding video on Just Jane this time it's a Rad Temp Gauge snag.
Fault finding on Just Jane, NX611. 29/July/2020 Spen Crowson 2020-07-30 | Talking you through and showing you how I trace the cause of a fault on Just Jane.
Analogue Pressure TX Part 2 Spen Crowson 2020-05-28 | Part 2 about the analogue oil pressure transmitter.In this one I test it on the deadweight tester and we see why I think this is U/S.
Analogue Pressure TX part 1 Spen Crowson 2020-05-24 | How an analogue oil pressure transmitter works and how to test it, part one.
Merlin Fuel Pressure Switches Spen Crowson 2020-04-29 | Testing and adjusting RR Merlin Fuel Pressure Switches using the deadweight tester.
Part 2 on using Deadweight Tester Spen Crowson 2020-04-22 | This time showing how to use it to test the accuracy of a Bourdon Gauge.
The Deadweight Tester Spen Crowson 2020-04-19 | Part 1 about the Deadweight tester, what it is and how it works.
Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauge Spen Crowson 2020-04-11 | A short video about how Bourdon tube pressure gauges work.
Temperature gauges and the Wheatstone bridge Spen Crowson 2020-04-02 | Lancaster temperature gauges, how they work and how to test them.
The Desynn transmission system part 2 Spen Crowson 2020-03-31 | Continuing from part1 I test a desynn tx and show fault diagnosis.
The Desynn transmission system Part 1 Spen Crowson 2020-03-24 | Number 1 in a series explaining and demonstrating how the Desynn system works.
Replacing the drive belt on my 89 FHLS, part 5 Spen Crowson 2019-11-27 | Part five, the final episode where it all comes together.
Replacing the drive belt on my 89 FLHS part 4 Spen Crowson 2019-11-26 | In this episode I finally get the old belt off
Part 3 in the belt replacement saga Spen Crowson 2019-08-27 | Carrying on from part 2 things take an unexpected turn
