Popular Post Simon Posted August 17, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hello everyone After a long (7 months...!!) and at times surprisingly difficult build (more here), my Airfix Lancaster II is now done and dusted, and R.F.I. As I mentioned at the start of the W.i.P. I've build it as LL716 A2-G of 514 Squadron, which was lost on a mission to Bois de Casson on August 3rd 1944 after being struck by bombs from another bomber. The crew would all survive, with six of the eight members becoming P.o.W.s, and the other two including the pilot, F/O John Backhouse Topham, would successfully evade capture. His story has a fair bit of derring-do about it, including being hidden in a grave in a back garden while the S.S. searched for him. He eventually shot dead an S.S. officer, who ended up in the grave himself. F/O Topham would be awarded the D.F.C. Born in 1916 in Northumberland, he was police constable before the war, and returned to the police after his wartime service in the R.A.F. He died in a road traffic accident in Newastle-upon-Tyne on July 18th 1975. I did a load on internal work on the Lancaster, which you can see in the W.i.P. thread, and the base I printed myself. The vehicles are all Airfix - the Bedford MW's and the B.S.A. from the Bomber Resupply set, and the QLD truck from their Bedford QL set. Figures are from a variety of sources, mostly Royal Navy figures from Gunthwaite Miniatures. I'd also done a civilianised Austin 8 Tourer from Ace, but preferred the bike, so I'll save that for another day. Anyway, on to the photos, and some overall views: And some photos of the various elements: Airfix QLD truck: Airfix Bedford MLD water bowser, with the canvas top replaced with a frame, and the windows opened: Airfix B.S.A. M20, civilianised, with rider and interested party: Anf finally another Bedford MW, this time ocnverted into a Y.M.C.A. tea van: Overall it's been an enjoyable, if lengthy build. Not sure that the Airfix Lancaster is the easiest thing in the world to build, which surprised me a little, but it all went together eventually, and I'm pretty happy with the result. Cheers Simon 92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Great scene there...excellent little details--motorbike curiosity, tea truck and of course a fine Lancaster. Did you weather with oils? Top notch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Fantastic display, thoroughly enjoyed your build. Those ground vehicles really finish it off, especially the brew van! cheers neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 That's really nice, the plane, the vehicles and the figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 That is very nice indeed. It's certainly a scene with plenty of life in it. I love the tea van. Brilliant modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Stunning work. Lovely detailing and finish on the Lanc, great diorama with all the little side stories going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Beautiful Lancaster and diorama 👍👍👍 keep up the excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 What a beauty, I followed the WIP thread and it looks like all that hard work has really paid off! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Great diorama Simon. This makes me very tempted to pull my Airfix Lanc from the pile and start cutting plastic. Well done. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Very nice Lancaster Simon. Brilliant diorama, a great Bravo ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Error Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Wonderful work! And a nice building log. You have created a nice plane and a nice crew, with equipment. I really like the MC! 8-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Superb build of all the various subject's Simon a real conversation piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Everything about this vignette is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzapaolo Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 +1 on the tea van, love it! Nice addition to a brilliant model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Wow very nice Lanc and diorama...well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Great looking piece! Both the plane and the diorama. Nicely done model of a beautiful plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Awesome work! Fantastic diorama and details. Worth all the effort you put into it - certainly the end result betrays none of the problems you say you had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Superb vignette and beautifully painted. Very similar to one I am planning. I might pinch some of your ideas and hope it turns out something approaching this. I haven't decided on the Airfix or Revell Lanc though. Off to read your WIP now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristow95 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 What a great Lancaster, the tea van is just great. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Wow!!!!!😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Sweet! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I love the tea van, it's very good!! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convair Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Sublime. It's a shame that Airfix is no longer manufacturing this Lancaster B-II 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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