Simon Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Hello again Apologies for the lack of progress on the build, but I'm not able to get any time on the workbench for various reasons at the moment. However I've just been reading about the upcoming PhotoBucket apocalypse, so I've found alittle time to re-link the images throughout the thread via Flickr - hopefully this will work okay...! Cheers Simon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 The images look fine to me Simon and seem, if anything, to be a little 'crisper'? Looking forward to the next update, when you're ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 5 minutes ago, CedB said: The images look fine to me Simon and seem, if anything, to be a little 'crisper'? Looking forward to the next update, when you're ready Odd, isn't it? I've re-linked three picture-heavy threads on here with links from Flickr replacing the PB ones, and they do seem to be of higher quality - even thought they're exactly the same images on my hard drive. Maybe PB samples them down more the Flickr...? Hope to have some more updates soon. And not just pictures of the Lancaster... Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerJ_757 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Just spent a worthwhile couple of hours going through the thread from start to finished and love what you have done, well done so far, Simon, she's looking amazing (not a word I try to use too much but seems I use it a lot on BM!) Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) Well, I'm back with another update. Once again, apologies for the long delay in progress reports, but that's mostly because there hasn't been any for a while...! So, on with the update. Turrets are all now done, with some nice Quickboost gun barrels added, and they are all installed. Front turret: Mid-upper: and tail turret: Note the 'Monica' aerial. This was a right royal pain the the proverbials, but looks the part. Here it is before fitting: I've also done a crew ladder for the rear door. Not much sense in having it open if no one can get in or out! That's the Lancaster pretty much done and dusted. Now I need to put it in a setting, so I've made a base like the one I did for my Italeri Stirling, and started on some extras to add some interest. First up is a conversion of the Bedford MWD from the Airfix Bomber Resupply Set, as a tea van. I've done one of these previously, based on the Airfix Austin K2, so knew pretty much what to do: I've also done a 'civvy' version of Ace's 1/72 Austin Tourer, which is now an R.A.F. pilot's little runaround: I've got some figures ready for painting, but some more are on the way, so more news when they arrive... Cheers Simon Edited July 24, 2017 by Simon 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 The Lanc is beautiful but the NAAFI van is a little gem in it's own right. In fact, I would go so far as to suggest that it is a potential competition winner. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Error Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Beautiful! And very nice cars! 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Wonderful job on the Lancaster and those vehicles look splendid, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Nice job mate. The kit is looking very good. Well done1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I love that NAAFI van! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) On 1/9/2017 at 0:46 PM, Simon said: No, you're of course right, it's probably not correct. I might put something else there in its place - a manual or two maybe. And no, CedB, it's not an ashtray, it's sometjhing I saw in a couple of photos of R.A.F. Navigators at their stations - a compass maybe? Mine's a bit too big, scale-wise: Did you ever figure out what that object is? I believe that I know. It's a Dead Reckoning Computer like this one: Nav Computer 1a Large by Russell Taylor, on Flickr or maybe this one Edited July 25, 2017 by VMA131Marine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 9 hours ago, VMA131Marine said: Did you ever figure out what that object is? I believe that I know. It's a Dead Reckoning Computer like this one: Thanks for the photos VMA. I had an idea that was what it was, but couldn't find a photo. And thanks for the kind words everyone. Much appreciated! Regards Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Great work... I really love the vehicles. Tea van what's not to love about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 Just a quick update for today. The figures have arrived,s o i've been busy getting them painted up. These are mostly from Gunthwaite Miniatures - the R.A.F. officers are actually R.N. officers but don't tell anyone...! I'm also working on a couple more vehicles, including a companion for the Austin. This is the B.S.A. M20 from Airfix's Bomber Command Resupply Set, 'civilianised' as a 1939 model: As well as a civvy paint scheme, I've added the rear number plate braket and tail light. I particularly liked the figure who's bending down, from the Gunthwaite set GM72-026, so thought he could be taking a look at the bike: I'm busy with a couple more vehicles, so will post another update when they're done. Cheers Simon 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Very nice figure and bike painting Simon - very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 A final update - all done now, so I've posted a new thread in the 'Ready for Inspection' forum here: Thanks for all the messages during the build everyone, I'm very grateful for everyone's help and encouragement. Cheers Simon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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