Don149 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Halleluja brother ! , I`ve been thirsting for news on those paddle bladed props to build the Mk 3 . ( One happy bunny ) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Don149 said: Halleluja brother ! , I`ve been thirsting for news on those paddle bladed props to build the Mk 3 . ( One happy bunny ) . Mk.III denotes Packard Merlins, both Mk.I and III shared the same variations over time. PA474 is a late Mk.I. Paddle blades amongst other mods could appear on either Mark, or changed as needed, I just read that 617 blagged every paddle blade prop they could get for the Tirpitz Raid. Edited August 9, 2018 by malpaso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 As an aside the RAFM example is an early build Mk.I and all contemporary photos show it with needle pointed blades. However by the time it had reached the museum, they had all been swapped for the later paddle blades. I see that Airfix are reissuing their new tool in this scheme. I hope both types are provided. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) One for the aftermarket if not? (Edited due to idocy) TT Edited August 10, 2018 by TEXANTOMCAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don149 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I just think the Lancaster with paddle blades and the longer bomb aimers blister looks (to my eye ) , more business like . A personal preference is all ! . I wonder if Iconicair will bring out the David Brown tractor , once mentioned , to display with it , `would look good with one or two of their bomb trailers behind . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Does it have bulged and straight bomb doors? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hi Trevor, I didn’t ask, but they reply on Facebook pretty sharpish if you want to ask. I only asked for the bits to make PA474 Cheers, WV908 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 @WV908 thanks for the heads up but I don’t do Facebook! It’s all academic as I’ll never justify the cost/time/space for one anyway 😢 Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, Max Headroom said: @WV908 thanks for the heads up but I don’t do Facebook! It’s all academic as I’ll never justify the cost/time/space for one anyway 😢 Trevor Ah ok, I might ask if it has the bulged doors then. Expect to see a sales post pop up from me in a few days - it’s so I can afford it 😢 Cheers, WV908 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) New pics here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/543846965788682/permalink/1102637863242920/ and here: http://www.moxingfans.com/new/news/2018/0928/5033.html V.P. Edited September 28, 2018 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Well I've said it before on this thread, but even though I can't afford it, I'll never build it, and/or I'll never have the space to display it I still WANT IT! This is one of my long-time dream kits. Regards, Jason 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 On 6/21/2015 at 8:10 AM, brewerjerry said: Hi maybe someone may sneek in another 1:32 lancaster, A revell one would be a good option in my opinion. Healthy competition keeps prices down. Cheers Jerry Hi well prediction comes true, but i never expected it to be WNW cheers jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I will be purchasing ten of these kits at Telford this year.... I just hope that I can fit them all on my invisible, stealthy, ram-jet powered unicorn, which I will be using to get home on the Sunday afternoon. See everyone there! Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 The rivets look pretty good to me on the fuselage although not sure about the fuselage windows. Hopefully my pre-order will be with me within a month, I look forward to receiving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Not sure if already posted. A German language special preview. Pictures speak a thousand words. Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 On 8/9/2018 at 9:53 PM, malpaso said: Mk.III denotes Packard Merlins, both Mk.I and III shared the same variations over time. PA474 is a late Mk.I. Paddle blades amongst other mods could appear on either Mark, or changed as needed, I just read that 617 blagged every paddle blade prop they could get for the Tirpitz Raid. PA474 is a very late BIII/IV built for Tiger Force with only forward and rear turrets - which were removed before she became a test airframe. They were re-installed much later with a mid-upper turret (discovered in a training school in Argentina and returned to the UK by the RN) installed later. As the BBMF Lanc she often masquerades in markings for BI airframes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Airscale dedicated detail cockpit set. Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2118018448263335&id=142422025822997 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Sources: https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/77571-scale-modelworld-telford-2018/&page=2 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 So where are the Lancastrian bits? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Those test build photos look amazing! I know the WNW Lanc is more detailed, has stressed skin etc, but I actually prefer how the HKM Lanc looks and it will probably be a more straightforward build. I much prefer how the HKM kit is built up too, especially with how the cockpit canopy is done. Equally if I ever decide to get a B-17 (Sally B decals on standby) the detail levels on both will be pretty much the same. If I bought the WNW Lanc, it would outclass the B-17 too much for the pair to look good. Cheers, WV908 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Saw both of these models at Telford on Saturday and both look amazing both in terms of detail AND size. Ultimately there is nothing you the modeller can do about these kits...yes they are going to cost a packet, yes a 1/32 Lancaster can't ever be anything but huge but all you can do if you really love the Lanc is to ask yourself...can I justify the cost? Do I have enough space? Am I prepared to commit the time it will take to complete one of these? A 1/32 Lanc is not really something to reside on the shelf of doom is it? If you can answer yes to these questions then get one because a 1/32 Lancaster will be pretty much a once in a lifetime modelling experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 3 hours ago, WV908 said: Those test build photos look amazing! I know the WNW Lanc is more detailed, has stressed skin etc, but I actually prefer how the HKM Lanc looks and it will probably be a more straightforward build. I much prefer how the HKM kit is built up too, especially with how the cockpit canopy is done. Equally if I ever decide to get a B-17 (Sally B decals on standby) the detail levels on both will be pretty much the same. If I bought the WNW Lanc, it would outclass the B-17 too much for the pair to look good. Cheers, WV908 Are you trying to convince us or yourself that you don't want the WNW one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 So the HK kit should be in the post by the end of the month ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 That's shaping up to be the best-looking, most detailed model of this millennium (so far), and I'm not really exaggerating - IMHO of course 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Tbolt said: Are you trying to convince us or yourself that you don't want the WNW one? Oh I do still want the WNW one, but I can tell this will be a much easier build.... and it also gives me an excuse to build PA474 AND NX611 if I end up still buying the WNW kit 😉 The main point though is about the B-17 - I wouldn’t want either to outshadow each other, and the fully built HKM kit looks 10x better than I expected from the sprue shots meaning I am more than happy to buy one Cheers, WV908 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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