woody37 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks guys, Steve, I can honestly say that my skill is more about patience . The amount of times I've redone things because I wasn't happy means I'll never be a fast modeller. Some people make modelling look easy, my workbbench is far from that place of luxury. you want to see the size of the swear box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 That is looking stunning.. Really is.. As for flat clear.. I've really taken to Tamiya flat clear.. And provided you dust it on it doesn't go chalky.. (Okay, it happened on my zero, but that's because I drowned it..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clift Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Cheers guys. Callum, I certainly recommend Alclad, as long as it's mixed well it goes on a treat and dries quickly. Here's an update standing on its own boots with the masks off. The props need their yellow tips and the gear doors need attaching, then turrets and arials. edit...oh and the big round thing underneath !!!!! What a great finish you've managed to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Your model of course, but I don't think I'd be overegging this particular pudden with red dope As she stands (sits - whatever) she looks the "nuts of a canine creature" Super B b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Cheers guys. Bill, thanks for your opinion ont red dope. I've been undecided, so open to persuasion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 This build is looking brilliant! Can't wait to see her finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hi Neil This is looking good, I'm well impressed. By the way ED937 was the last of the modified Lancasters to arrive at Scampton on May 11th and was allocated to Maudsley as a replacement because of an earlier accident. Various sources quote that the mid upper removal and other modifications were initially done at the Avro factory but to speed things up bearing in mind a pressing appointment the modifications were made on the squadron. Myself I would guess that ED937 was modified in a hurry and repainting the mid upper turret area was not a priority. The late delivery would also suggest that ED937s flying hours were extremely low so I would hazard a guess that her paint work would have still been very fresh. It's anyone's guess!! I do like the model and your transparency painting technique. Can't wait to see it finished. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Cheers guys. Bill, thanks for your opinion ont red dope. I've been undecided, so open to persuasion Personally I like it as it is...the red dope might be a step too far, but if we do know that the actual aircraft was finished like that then it's obviously justified. At the end of the day it's your model Neil, don't be swayed by any opinion on here, one way or the other. Anyway, given your track record it'll be beautiful whatever you decide! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 That's two votes now, it's staying as it is !!!!! Cheers Chaddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Well, She's now finished. More pictures in RFI HERE. Got all the little bits on...well a couple of tiny bits to add if you're observant ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Nice one Woody, superb Lanc. Good call on the wing dihedral correction too, excellent stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 A very splendid job sir. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Another cracker Neil. Well done old fruit. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 That is superb stuff! Well done that man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Yup That's the canine's doodahs I just knowed you would make it lovely , superb work in fact You've done those brave guys proud with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlornhope Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Stunning Neil, you have really done her justice. I would love to see all your heavies together maybe you could swing them by mine and Eds club one month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thius is very nice. Sytematic solving of the problems and a great result. I will do one of these in the future and I'm sure I'm not the only one who has collected the pictures and text of this build as a reference article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Stunning build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Excellent result Neil, another super build. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcham11 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Really impressed with this one! Splendid job mate, shes a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Great build, It's been excellent watching this come together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 it has been great to watch! You've also built a whole Lancaster masterfully in about the same amount of time it takes me to unblock and setup my airbrush! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks guys. Nice to see it off the bench though !!!! Next BC build this year will be the old...but not out...Frog Whitley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Another cracking build Neil, very nice work. All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAAFPhot Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 30/12/2012 at 16:19, elger said: I don't have the source at hand, but I believe that the railing in the cockpit was painted yellow post-war. In other words, I think it should be the colour of the cockpit on war time aircraft. Nice work on the engine intakes though! Oddly enough I have just watched a vid stating these were painted to help crew find their way to the parachute escape hatch under the bomb aimers padding in low light, although smoke makes more sense, beta lights were on our cabs for night, not sure if they used anything similar during this period (obviously on instruments, what fun that has created for historic aircraft flights, museums etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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