TonyG Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Not done a group build for a while, maybe it's time to try again? I've got a choice of Revell's Lancaster, Airfix's Hampden, or the bomber resupply set. My Stirling is too far along to be considered (lot more than 25% complete), and my Baltimores were used in the desert air force so are out (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Hey, hopefuly i ll have time to work on Airfix´s Lancaster as i just ordered the BBMF collection set actualy... i see the decals in the airfix BBMF collection kit are for lancaster PA474, which is flying today in marking not used during his short operational use... So i guess i would have to find some other decal options,right? Edited July 30, 2014 by Wolwe82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastvader Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 What's the consensus on the Airfix Hampden Kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Pete Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 It's showing it's age now, raised detail, lots of rivets, moveable control surfaces and thick transparencies. Shape wise not too bad except for the wing tips. Not sure how the Valom kit compares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Pete Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 actualy... i see the decals in the airfix BBMF collection kit are for lancaster PA474, which is flying today in marking not used during his short operational use... So i guess i would have to find some other decal options,right? I think so - there's plenty of options out there Cheers Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 ye i guess, saw some nice kit worlds pin-up decals, so might end with one of these ll see, i m tempted to build one lancaster as a show bird, you know, clean and polished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 It's showing it's age now, raised detail, lots of rivets, moveable control surfaces and thick transparencies. Shape wise not too bad except for the wing tips. Not sure how the Valom kit compares I can take some photos of the Valom Hampden which is in The Stash and post them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Following Pete's suggestion, I'd like to join in with a Planet / Revell Manchester build. Depending on real life, might do a double build of the Mk.I & Mk.Ia for a challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Hey again guys, does anyone know, if there is some conversion set for grand slam configuration lancaster 1/72? Or at least some good drawings, where i could see how hard would be the conversion from Airfix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Just looking at the title if this GB , I thought Bomber Command was from 1936 - 1968 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Rob, Indeed - you are right... However, the focus of this group build is Bomber Command during the years of the Second World War. Cheers, Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Oh I see, fair enough , focus needs paying to that after how they were shamefully treated after the war. What a disgrace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastvader Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I can take some photos of the Valom Hampden which is in The Stash and post them here. If you could Enzo. That would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I can take some photos of the Valom Hampden which is in The Stash and post them here. If you could Enzo. That would be greatly appreciated. Try these. Taken about fifteen minutes ago in artificial light. Sprue 1 with the fuselage and wing uppersurfaces. Sprue 2 with the wing lowersurfaces, engines and tail The remainder. Transparencies, decals and PE. So far I have never seen a Valom kit which didn't have a butt fitment of the wings. This one seems to have a far more positive wing fitment, although the tail fins are still a butt fit. There is a very basic bomb bay structure but it requires the doors to be cut out. I shall be building this kit in the GB. I'm really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Having just completed my first GB (D-Day) this is hard to resist now that I have 'the bug'. I had an Uncle who flew Lancasters in WWII so that's the obvious choice. However, I'll have a little look around for a bargain that will allow me to join the fun Edited August 22, 2014 by wimbledon99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 GB Forum now started HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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