rowmk9 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Cheers Daz and Galgos. I did think the intake for the heater shouldn't be there on early Lancasters because of some period photographs I had seen, but I had to check to make sure! What I thought was a chute is a trailing aerial fairhead - it makes sense really, considering its position. I'll put it on. R5700 is almost finished Edited February 13, 2011 by rowmk9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) I've finshed her! Here is R5700, coded ZN(O)G, of 106 Squadron RAF, circa 1943. My little tribute to the non-famous and unknown aircrew of Bomber Command is complete. I'll also take this opportunity to pay my respects to the civillians who died as a result of allied bombing, whatever their nationality. The final parts went well without too many hiccups. The resin machine gun barrels were very nice and I'm glad I bought them - even if they were a squeeze getting them into the turrets! The final flat coat went a bit patchy in places with a few milky stains, for example on the nose. I'm not too upset about this, as the period photos I've seen of Lancs show how grubby and stained they looked, so I think it adds rather than detracts from the overall effect. In a similar vein, I probably could've made the exhaust staining a bit more visible as Lancasters really got dirty around the engines, but this will do for me... Thanks to all who contributed comments and advice, I've had fun building this one! Edited February 14, 2011 by rowmk9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 really nice build and useful too as Im about to start mine. I might also copy some of your weathering techniques as Im hoping to produce a worn and weary French SAR bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidad Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I am sure you are very proud of that build, and so you should be. It's a fine tribute too to all the thousands of bomber crews who perished om operations or training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb13 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Excellent results Rowan, if I could get one of my models to look that good I'd be very very chuffed. Great work! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 A superb tribute and a damn fine GB entrant. Really enjoyed watching your progress Rowan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Very nice job. I do like the weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Rowan That is an excellent build for which you must be very proud! I bet you were rather worried about the weathering when you first applied it, there was all the makings of a disaster there but the final result looks spot on for a war weary old battle horse. Well done mate, the rest of us in the SIG build have a lot to do to reach that standard! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 A very good-looking Lanc Rowan, she looks very battle-worn and past her best years, being out on the airfield for so long! Sets the standard for the GB as far as I'm concerned. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Yup the best build of the GB so far IMHO. But, I model to please myself and I'm very happy with how my Lanc turned out. And can't wait to build more Edited February 14, 2011 by daz greenwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) RowanThat is an excellent build for which you must be very proud! I bet you were rather worried about the weathering when you first applied it, there was all the makings of a disaster... Mark Indeed Mark, I was very worried at one point, to be honest it still looked a bit naff until I put the final flat coat on which levelled out some of the tonal variation. I was mightily relieved. Thanks all for the very kind comments, I am very happy with the final result (though there is always room for improvement!). I'll continue popping in to the GB cause I've had fun watching other peoples builds. Edited February 15, 2011 by rowmk9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 That's a superb build, one to be very proud of! Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Have to agree – great build. And should spur me on to build the one my wife gave me for Christmas a couple of years ago!! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 What can I say that the other guys haven't said already? It's a smashing model. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I agree: she came out very well. Must say I initially raised my eyebrows at the weathering, but to tell the truth it came out really well. Your confidence is vindicated! Another thing: don't those Quickboost gun barrels add something extra to the kit? I was so pleased with them on my Lanc built last year I must go and buy loads more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 I agree: she came out very well. Must say I initially raised my eyebrows at the weathering, but to tell the truth it came out really well. Your confidence is vindicated! Another thing: don't those Quickboost gun barrels add something extra to the kit? I was so pleased with them on my Lanc built last year I must go and buy loads more... Thanks! Well I wasn't so confident when it looked a mess! But if you're in a bad place the best thing is to keep moving,and so I pushed on and eventually got it to a decent finish, wiping the sweat off my brow as I did so! I guess thats the way to learn new techniques though, sometimes you've just got to take the plunge and go for it, regardless of the consequences. And yes, the quickboost barrels are very neat, I'm glad I used them. They're only a small part, but I do think they help with the overall 'look' of the aircraft. Thanks to everyone for the kind comments - I'm eagerly watching the other Lancs being built in the GB, R5700 needs some more friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan and Tony @ AJ Aviation Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hi Rowan, I have been approached by one of our customers who would like to make contact with you. His uncle was the navigator on this aircraft when it crashed landed. If you can possibly contact on the business phone no or email and can then pass on his details. You have done a marvellous job. A.J.Aviation details are on the forum under shop section. Thank you. Jan Eastwood. AJ Aviation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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