Phil @ Flory Models Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Well the kit is out of production and almost as old as me, Sprue's are dated 1975 but it's the only 1/48 Lanc out there. The kit is showing it's age with raised panel lines but when you think it's over 30 years old It must have made a huge stir in the modelling world when it was released. OK it's a commission and it is to be built out of the box and be in 617sqn "G" for Gorge markings. More to follow but Photobucket has given up on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Nice one Phil, I have made a couple of these but watch out for the nacelles they are a bad fit and if you had time and a bit more cash to splash these should be replaced with the Belcher Bits engines but as it's OOB ah well. The other thing is the W/Op's window is too near the cockpit it should be a bit further back over the leading edge and the wheels should be smooth but you may already know all of this, anyway it's still a great build and a great looking Lanc at the end. Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 You may also need the larger bomb aimers nose blister, give me a shout if you need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Well the kit is out of production and almost as old as me, Sprue's are dated 1975 but it's the only 1/48 Lanc out there.OK it's a commission and it is to be built out of the box and be in 617sqn "G" for Gorge markings. Ok- Lets run a sweepstake on how long it is going to take Phil to finish this from time of his post- I recon 5 days 14 hours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Ok- Lets run a sweepstake on how long it is going to take Phil to finish this from time of his post- I recon 5 days 14 hours... I'll see your 5 days 14 and raise you 4 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Nice one Phil, I have made a couple of these but watch out for the nacelles they are a bad fit and if you had time and a bit more cash to splash these should be replaced with the Belcher Bits engines but as it's OOB ah well. The other thing is the W/Op's window is too near the cockpit it should be a bit further back over the leading edge and the wheels should be smooth but you may already know all of this, anyway it's still a great build and a great looking Lanc at the end.Graham. Ah the old window problem, Well I have made the decision to leave it where it is, the cost in time would be better spent on other areas of the build. You may also need the larger bomb aimers nose blister, give me a shout if you need one. Yes please Neil do you have a pic of it and how much I'll see your 5 days 14 and raise you 4 20. God don't start that or some one will say 3 days odd and I'll spent 22 hours a day on it just to beat it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 1 day 10 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 1 day 10 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Yes please Neil do you have a pic of it and how much I will send you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest les Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 May be oob but I would suggest using glue rather than rubber bands, Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 May be oob but I would suggest using glue rather than rubber bands, Good luck Have you noticed these red Royal Mail bands are crap they only last a few weeks. Are they being eco friendly or cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Well a hard day in the office but it's coming along nicely Cockpit painted Test fit the wings Seams taken care of and re scribed or is that re raised lined I think The wings and engines tomorrow and get the turrets dune. I thank you for your time at looking........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 3 days and 2 hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 (edited) Jeesus- hes nearly bloody finished it already... Ok- lets give him one of those awful giant vacform things that people always buy at the nationals- or a 1/32 C-5 Galaxy made out of wet cardboard Edited July 3, 2007 by Mentalguru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 We can always give him a sanger vac form 1.48 B-52! that will sort the men from the boys. Looking forward to seeing this lanc built phil! Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagmate Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Well a hard day in the office but it's coming along nicelyCockpit painted Test fit the wings Seams taken care of and re scribed or is that re raised lined I think The wings and engines tomorrow and get the turrets dune. I thank you for your time at looking........................... Newbie question warning........how do you re-raise old panel lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Newbie question warning........how do you re-raise old panel lines? Voodoo I think you run a knife blade along the line where you want the panel line, which causes a burr that similates the panel line you lost. Allegedly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Newbie question warning........how do you re-raise old panel lines? Personally I sand the buggers all off and rescribe, even if it is a Lanc The traditional method to replace a raised panel line is using stretched sprue and CA glue ...allegedly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Personally I sand the buggers all off and rescribe, even if it is a Lanc The traditional method to replace a raised panel line is using stretched sprue and CA glue ...allegedly... Excellent build article by Randy Lutz in Scale Aircraft Modeller some time ago shows how he did his rescribing on a Tamiya Lanc called Piccadilly Princess, thoroughly recommended read !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 I just use a new blade to make new raised panel lines, works a treat and very hard to tell the difference I have a idea for the weathering that I haven't used in a long time that requires the raised lines. As for The traditional method to replace a raised panel line is using stretched sprue and CA glue I think someone was having a laugh with that one. I remember a guy on ebay saying he used marmite for panel lines Anyway I'm fighting with the engines who said Tamiya kit fall together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Shoulda gone to Belcher Bits !! :shithappens: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Shoulda gone to Belcher Bits !! :shithappens: Nothing that some CA, CA kicker and Jays sanding stick cant handle................ But they are nice though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 OK engines on. I wont lie they were a complete sod to fit and yes in hind site it would be better to have gone with the Belcher Bits replacements but there done now. Well that's the major work done, all the clear parts next and lots of masking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiSteve Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Cheers for sharing Phil, it's always a joy to watch your build progress! Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Jeeez- Im going to print off all the photos- then staple them together, and then flick through them really quickly to see how to build a Tamiya Lancaster in .782 seconds.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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