Uncle Pete Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Another question from Uncle Pete, The Muggle... I know I could probably Google it but I prefer the personal touch (besides, the answers I get from you guys are always much better than those supplied by Mr Google). I built the Airfix Dambusters Lanc with an Upkeep and I'm thinking of getting another and fit it with a Tallboy or Grand Slam. (What can I tell you? I love Lancs!) Is it the right Lanc or should I look for another version? And is it within the limitations of a bodger like myself to make it work? (Bear in mind I'm far from a rivet counter but I like to give it my best shot). And do any of the Tallboy or Grand Slam add-ons have trolleys? (Silly me threw away the trolley for the Upkeep... Didn't occur to me I could have parked it next to the plane). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 The advantage of the dambuster version is that for the 'Grand Slam' version, it has the correct configuration: ie No top turret If you look at plans showing the Grand Slam version then it doesn't take much to put in a flat bomb-bay and a small fairing either end. For the 'Tallboy' version, the removal of the mid-upper was required, which the kit has, but you would need some bulge bomb-doors . . . . That's it in its basic need Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks, mate.... The Manc comes through. My missus is a Scouser so I have an affinity for you norverners even if you don't talk proper like wot we does! Bulge bomb doors, eh? Doesn't sound like something for my ten magic thumbs but the Grand Slam version sounds doable. Just promise me you won't clean your glasses before looking at it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 If you’ve got a mk.ii in thevstash, then this has the deeper bomb bay doors. Freight dog do a Tallboy conversion set too, iv3 got one here to do and it all looks rather nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Airfix released a GrandSlam Lancaster in 2001 - good luck finding one, here's how it builds: As I remember, this kit had an additional sprue for the bomb,nose fairing, and the paddle props. Possibly the aircraft floor as well - but I don't think it re-uses anything from their Dambuster, which I've also built. Edited November 17, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJP Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Mike Belcher offers the trolley: http://www.belcherbits.com/lines/172conv/bl7.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thanks, lads. Very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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