Lancaster Mk10 AR KB976 - 1/72 decals / conversion?

[WV908]

Hi all,

I'm wondering if anyone knows of 1/72 scale decals and a conversion set for Canadian Avro Lancaster KB976 in MK10 AR condition as delivered to Lynn Garrison in 1964 or in her final transatlantic flight condition to Strathallan in 1975. I'd be looking at using Airfix's excellent new tool BI / BIII as the basis for the model.

[goggsy]

Bumping this as I'd like to do this version as well. Any ideas?

[Paul J]

Not available any more but Leading Edge did a lovely set some years ago for FM104 that survives in the Toronto Aerospace Museum. I don't think anyone did decals for your chosen subject. Try Hannants Xtradecal range, I think there was a Canadian option included in one of their sets but again don't think its for 976.

[Test Graham]

Try this for their 17 different sets for Canadian Lancasters

http://www.canmilair.com/products.asp?cat=57

I have the Leading Edge set (aircraft 104) and the Arrow sheet (aircaft 123 with dayglow bands) and don't need both.

[WV908]

That's the decals catered for then ( In addition to the earlier link - http://www.canmilair.com/proddetail.asp?prod=033 ) - looks like I'll be scratch building the fuselage plug and modifying the kit turrets

Edited December 22, 2013 by WV908

[-Neu-]

Belcher bits has probably the best set... here is a PDF of what you get on their sheet.

http://www.belcherbits.com/lines/decals/bd18.htm

http://www.belcherbits.com/images/decals/bd18combo.pdf

I'd chose them over the Canmilair set in a heartbeat; far better decals at a much more reasonable price. It looks like you can build one of the later versions of that aircraft with this set: You'd get the Ensign, three KB- range serials, Large RCAF underwing, a 9 for the underwing (which can be a 6 too), the red arrow that goes across the fuselage, Roundels, the Maritime air command wording, and squadron marking. It will be cheaper than the other two options, and if you ask them, they might give you a second set or print off some of the stuff you need (like the number 7)

This is a normal MR version I'm just finishing up right now using their decals and the revell kit:

Edited December 22, 2013 by -Neu-

[goggsy]

Belcher bits has probably the best set... here is a PDF of what you get on their sheet.

http://www.belcherbits.com/lines/decals/bd18.htm

http://www.belcherbits.com/images/decals/bd18combo.pdf

I'd chose them over the Canmilair set in a heartbeat; far better decals at a much more reasonable price. It looks like you can build one of the later versions of that aircraft with this set: You'd get the Ensign, three KB- range serials, Large RCAF underwing, a 9 for the underwing (which can be a 6 too), the red arrow that goes across the fuselage, Roundels, the Maritime air command wording, and squadron marking. It will be cheaper than the other two options, and if you ask them, they might give you a second set or print off some of the stuff you need (like the numb

This is a normal MR version I'm just finishing up right now using their decals and the revell kit:

That's a bit tasty, great scheme and lovely finish.

[-Neu-]

Thanks Goggsy.

I actually just finished the aircraft... here are a few photos.

[goggsy]

Spot on, I may be tempted to go for this, it's nice and simple but effective. Great metalwork btw, ALCLAD I assume?

[justplanecrazy]

Here is where I am at with mine

It's been an on off project for years.

Nick

[Learstang]

Better than mine - I've just got the decals and the kit parts, including parts to make the nose extension. Nothing started. It would be nice to see someone attempt this particular Canadian Lancaster.

Regards,

Jason

[justplanecrazy]

My next step with it is building the auxiliary intakes on the fuselage sides, I'm using bits and bobs from the spares box for these.

Nick