rob85 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I would like to build my lanc, it's the new tool airfix and I have the box option for 'thumper' and another couple of sets including 'Johnny walker' but I want something a bit different. you don't often see many Lancasters with pin up girls on the side, and my research on google has given me a few options but I was wondering if you guys had any more ideas? Any transfer sets out there? If you hadnt guessed I'm looking at 1/72 thanks for any help, my current favourite is 'Sugar's Blues' but that would mean modding the turret to a) a different type and b ) further forward.... not out of my comfort zone but would rather a cleaner build. thanks in advance Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Great minds think alike Rob. I was hoping to do Sugar's blues too, for a proposed Canadian GB. The same thing has me thinking about it; the nose turret. The Canadians had quite a few raunchy nose art Mk. X. I also considered Lincolnshire's 'Just Jane' (Mk. VII?). Could be a nice way to go as she is possibly getting close to flying condition: There's also the second RAAF 'S for Sugar' that looks like this: I really like that one. Any idea what Mk. she is? There's lots on the 'net about the first S for Sugar, but I can't find much on this one. There's also 'Naughty Nan' another RAAF aircraft, but again, I don't know the Mark (BII?). Hope I've been a bit of help and looking forward to see what you choose, and your build . TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Some sites: http://www.lancaster-archive.com/lanc-noseart-d-f.htm https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Nose_art_on_Avro_Lancaster http://www.rcaf434squadron.com/lady-orchid/ If you should come across either of these two book, they both have a lot of nose art pictures in them. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hi Rob, Kits World do a selection in 1/72 with some nice choices including 'Just Jane'... they're eye-wateringly expensive but the top two sets on the list have 4 options in each. That said, I personally wouldn't be likely to build more than one Lanc (maybe two, a B.I/III and a B.II if I live long enough ) Cheers, Stew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Cheers chaps, some good subject in there! I will continue my hunt for the perfect lady who doesn't need too much work doing.... feel free to post anything else else you know of. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) This is from the first book I mentioned above. Chris Edited February 23, 2017 by dogsbody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hemsley Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) What about 'Piccadilly Princess" of 424 Sqn. (RCAF) - a Mk.I - coded 'QB*P - s/n.NG347? No Mk.X mods needed. Zotz Decals did a 72nd sheet of Lanc's with pin-up nose art.that included both "Sugar's Blues" and "Piccadilly Princess". I'm not sure of the current status of Zotz decals, but if they're not around any more (used to have a web page) maybe a look on E-bay or a private sale, might yield a set. PM me as I might have a duplicate sheet that I could just pass off to a good home, but I'll have to check first. Scott Edited February 23, 2017 by Scott Hemsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 On 2/23/2017 at 5:20 PM, dogsbody said: This is from the first book I mentioned above. Chris Cheers for that Chris, great info and nose art! made even more comical for me as I call my mother in law fanny (her name is Francis) she is rather prim and well to do so this would go down a storm!! Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 On 2/23/2017 at 8:55 PM, Scott Hemsley said: What about 'Piccadilly Princess" of 424 Sqn. (RCAF) - a Mk.I - coded 'QB*P - s/n.NG347? No Mk.X mods needed. Zotz Decals did a 72nd sheet of Lanc's with pin-up nose art.that included both "Sugar's Blues" and "Piccadilly Princess". I'm not sure of the current status of Zotz decals, but if they're not around any more (used to have a web page) maybe a look on E-bay or a private sale, might yield a set. PM me as I might have a duplicate sheet that I could just pass off to a good home, but I'll have to check first. Scott and PM sent, Cheers Scott! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRK4m Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 In my opinion two tasty (although not really very big due to the space-occupying mission tallies) pin-ups on the Lancasters you can find among the Polish-manned RAF No.300 Squadron machines - maybe the reason I like them is that I'm Polish One of them is famous "Lady in Champagne" LL804 from early 1944 and another is "Crescent Moon Nude" ME470 from early 1945. Strangely both aircraft wore BH@F codes http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/b/555/9/2 Cheers Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 7 hours ago, KRK4m said: In my opinion two tasty (although not really very big due to the space-occupying mission tallies) pin-ups on the Lancasters you can find among the Polish-manned RAF No.300 Squadron machines - maybe the reason I like them is that I'm Polish One of them is famous "Lady in Champagne" LL804 from early 1944 and another is "Crescent Moon Nude" ME470 from early 1945. Strangely both aircraft wore BH@F codes http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/b/555/9/2 Cheers Michael I've seen the 'lady in champagne' before but not 'crescent moon nude' both great options mind. I do like polish aircraft, something about them!.... I can see how you are biased! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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