tonyot Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Yeah I see what you mean Neil,.......that mid upper turret really does ruin it for me too,.........I don`t like it now!! NOT!!!,......I LOVE IT! This has to be your best yet,......fantastic modelling! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 She's a look pretty darned good Neil Is it the slight sheen at the back of the turret? A wafting of Tamiya TS-80? ( I think its TS-80) would flat that right back if you just mask it with paper and dampened tissue I reckon As I said, pretty, very and amazingly good pretty I loves it, that is a beauty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Absolutely gorgeous finish Woody, I would be extremely pleased if my models came out that good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Absolutely fantastic. Really first class finish and an inspiring build. Thanks very much for sharing and I will be referring closely when I eventually get round to building mine. Stunning. Regards Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Beautiful, a real inspiration, the finish is firstclass. Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 That's a absolutely cracking model you have built Neil! Well done. Sorry to hear about your troubles round New Years I hope you are moving on from it and the situation is looking better! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousLL45 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 stunning Neil, as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Another Stunner mate and Happy New Year to you. I look forward to seeing it in the flesh one day. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Brilliant Manchester, Neil! But we expect, nay, demand no less from you. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Cheers guys She's a look pretty darned good Neil Is it the slight sheen at the back of the turret? A wafting of Tamiya TS-80? ( I think its TS-80) would flat that right back if you just mask it with paper and dampened tissue I reckon As I said, pretty, very and amazingly good pretty I loves it, that is a beauty Hi Bill, Not it's the tidiness of how the vac turret is mated to the plastic ring that it sits on. I used Solar trim at the base of the turret but may take it off. Absolutely gorgeous finish Woody, I would be extremely pleased if my models came out that good Kev, you're models do come out fantastic, you continually set benchmarks with your builds Beautiful, a real inspiration, the finish is firstclass.Cees Cheers Cees. I registered on Large Scale Models, but couldn't post on your build, not sure if I should get an email once validated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 A stunner Neil Thoroughly enjoyed the journey Matey Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Neil, Sorted. Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Not been doing much since going back to work, real life again! This is where it's up to so far, started to put the bits together. I got the etched plate off Ebay for less than £2 which you can't complain about. I'll be using the static grass applicator for the grass either side of the dispersal concrete and hoping to put a fence in at the back which may well of been there looking at war time photo's of the eastern dispersal areas at Waddington. In hind sight, I would of opened the door and hatches, but I'm not even going to attempt that now! I'm tempted at the moment to just leave the aircraft as it is and use the base for a Lanc where I can open the access areas up, I've got a Freightdog set to do a Tallboy conversion which I'm looking forwards too, in part because the conversion isn't really a conversion and there is one less turret to do!      16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I'd leave the diorama as is, Neil. Very minimalist (like my model-making). Let the viewer fill in the details in their head. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I always think that aircraft look better in situ with GSE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blogs On Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I think that will look just fine, as too much detail on the ground will detract from the splendid work that is the Manchester. It'll look like the lads have nipped off to the NAAFI wagon for a Char and Wad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Cheers guys. I guess it will look better once the ground is on, all looks a bit bare at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Neil, Looking at your scheme I think I want to do L7381 as well. I really like the early style of wavy camouflage and the old style codes and roundels Current state of play. Cees 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 This is a useful website Cees.... http://www.sonsofdamien.co.uk/Man-Lanc%20serials.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks Neil, Good for reference. Cees Edited January 22, 2016 by Cees Broere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Congratulations Neil, another masterpiece. I like the Diorama layout. I used to ride one of those DB tractors at Culdrose when I was misemployed onthe pig farm... Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Cees If that is the HK fuselage being converted to the Manchester then I am pulling up my chair in anticipation of great things to come . . . Here are a few photos how I went about scratch building my Manchester wings and engines Edited January 23, 2016 by Mancunian airman 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It is. Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks for posting those pics on how to build the engines, been tempted to do a 1/48 conversion unless anyone has a Paragon set they want to donate for a reasonable price. Actually done some modelling today, got the base started and some paint on the ground vehicles. The base needs more work yet, but happy with how it's looking so far... Â Â Â 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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