Mancunian airman Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 This has been in my stash for some time so now is the opportunity to build the thing with a little bit of motivation from you guys. Still sealed in the bag . . . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Do the Aussie one. It'll be a pleasant diversion from brown, green and black 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Ooh nice! Glad to see someone doing a Lanc. It is, after all, such an iconic British machine and deserves some attention. Never built this kit myself so I'm interested to see how it goes for you. Also noticed there's Blue/White RAAF SEAC roundels in the decal sheet - never seen that option in a Lancaster kit before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastvader Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Do the Aussie one. It'll be a pleasant diversion from brown, green and black +1 Best of British to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 nice to see another Matchbox kit. I will be watching this one. cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Wonder If I can build two side by side ?? the other boxing has slightly different artwork . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Wonder If I can build two side by side ?? the other boxing has slightly different artwork . Go for it Never know until you give it a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Having built the Aussie version previously, (Will try and find the photo), I have the research info and I can tell you that the actual line-drawing provided by Matchbox is in-correct as the aircraft didnt carry the H2s. Also the artwork in wrong on the box-top, it shows 11 bomb symbols on each row when in fact there should only be TEN as the aircraft, NG206, only undertook 31 operations; plus, the exhaust shrouds were removed so they will need altering. Sorry I am getting ahead of myself, the thing is I have two sets of squadron markings for 9 Squadron - WS-J and WS-Y (from the Frog kit) but sadly they are not both the same colouring with the Frog set being more brick red than the brighter red of the matchbox decals. I have a few days to make a decision . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 The coloured parts in the kit . . . . plus the decals The 3 options to build . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Looking into the build and I discover the the W/op.'s window (the large square one) is located to far forward, similar to the issue with the 48th Tamiya Lancaster, so knowing its positioned wrong kinda forces me to consider the surgery of moving it. I didnt really want to go OTT with this build but now i know its wrong . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I'm a sucker for art work and image on this box makes me want to get one, even though I know what's inside is much outdated! Can't wait to see your build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 If the truth be known, I like the artwork, the simple girlie motif and the fact that the top turret has been removed just makes it slightly different. Research tells me that they up-graded the engines for these particular aircraft for this operation. IIRC Merlin 224's were sourced from various location and replaced on the squadrons aircraft; dont think there was any external differences but also, the exhaust shrouds were removed as seemingly this helped. Wellington tank carried in the fuselage as well I believe. Looking forward to starting this . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 The re-positioining of the W/op's window . , , Thought I had some Aeroclub white-metal exhaust stubs but found some others in the spares box. This kite had no shrouds so they have to come off . . . blood was spilt . . . be careful out there with them scalpel knives 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 New window position for the W/op . . . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Good to see you fixing the issues with this one. Little touches that make a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Nice to see some DIY surgery (and also another Matchbox kit in the GB) Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Some detailed flaps going in . . . I think that I shall be having the bomb doors open, utilizing a spare bomb bay interior from an Airfix Lancaster. Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Outer engine nacelles with the exhaust shrouds removed . . . Original W/op window filled in and filed More to come Ian Edited January 3, 2016 by Mancunian airman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 You know Ian, for some reason I thought this was going to be a simple and straight-forward out-of-the-box as Matchbox intended build. Glad to see I was wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thanks for those kind observations Col. Its not my intention to fill the cockpit with any great detail rather just to fill it so its look better than plain. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 It is nice se see how a lancaster is growing. I like how you improving this kit. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Great progress. I will watch this one closely. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Venables Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Great progress. I will watch this one closely. What he said. I have a couple of these in the stash and have always been waiting to hear/read/see how other modellers approach them before I find the courage to do so myself. Nice work so far. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Thats the trouble when you have a few builds on the go consecutive, little progress on each . . . . . . . also decided to build an AEC refueller to sit in front of the Lanc' -- its in the background and I'm just smoothing off the tank joins. Noticed also that the Lancaster is missing the Astro-dome aperture in the top of the fuselage so that will be something else to put in. There will be more to come soooon Ian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 I have been working on this aircraft's wings, joining the two wing sections together resulted in the bottom half slightly bigger than the top so filed them round to the same size. I am ready to join the fuselage halves together and also been doing a little painting of certain parts. Dont suppose many have a spare Lancaster fuselage but I have decided to have a slightly better looking nose section on this aircraft . . . . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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