The Spadgent Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 On 9/8/2020 at 11:16 AM, tk1608 said: I’ve come to this epic very late, but your build is Absolutely stunning !!!! Thanks for sharing Phil Thanks Phil. She was a joy to build. 🤩 On 9/8/2020 at 2:05 PM, TonyOD said: I'm very late to this party but what a build! Fantastic work. I had to laugh at doggy having a nibble at your book early on. Our dog has eaten my glasses, my running shorts, my ski jacket, a fleece and my favourite Montane walking jacket, oh and the corner of one of my 1970s Queen vinyls LPs, but curiously hasn't touched anything belonging to the wife. I'm sure she's trained that way... Luckily he is older now and chews less. Sorry to hear of the vinyl. 😮 On 6/23/2020 at 11:58 PM, VT Red Sox Fan said: Johnny, Just joining but likely not the last—I really don’t have words for how spectacular your bomber turned out—it is both a moving tribute and a phenomenal display of skill—best, Erwin Thanks. Too, too kind. 🤗 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 On 9/8/2020 at 3:12 PM, giemme said: Now I'm bleeding.... and crying.... My only Queen vinyls are of the later production, from A kind of Magic on - safely stored away! Apologies for the OT Johnny, I'll stop now I have quite a few records still. I have Flash Gordon sound track signed by Brian Blessed. I keep it away from Zero. 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 55 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: I have quite a few records still. I have Flash Gordon sound track signed by Brian Blessed. I keep it away from Zero. 🤣 Please tell me you got him to write GORDON'S ALIVE?!?! on it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 On 9/10/2020 at 9:10 PM, TonyOD said: Please tell me you got him to write GORDON'S ALIVE?!?! on it... What else! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Gibson Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I've recently completed some research on a Lanc. My mother as a 17 year old, wrote the crew a poem to present to them at a friend's 18th party. Her friends brother was on the crew. Before the party the Lanc was lost over Germany. The poem was never read to them. I've managed to identify the crew, which was no small feat as most were mentioned by their nicknames. I've identified the crash site and intend visiting when restrictions allow. But to help with the search I've bought this kit to get to know the aeroplane. I've built nothing in years so I'm out of my depth a bit but your superb build on these pages has given me courage. If you want to see details of the poem I'm putting together a site. It's a work in progress. https://juliaandrichard.wixsite.com/jb141 I have a question for Johnny, did you paint the figures? I can't find any details of anyone who has. Again, a fantastic build and one i think I'll have plenty of time to complete 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riksbar Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 What a fascinating site Reg, good luck with the build, I hope you’ll be posting it on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Reg Gibson said: I've recently completed some research on a Lanc. My mother as a 17 year old, wrote the crew a poem to present to them at a friend's 18th party. Her friends brother was on the crew. Before the party the Lanc was lost over Germany. The poem was never read to them. I've managed to identify the crew, which was no small feat as most were mentioned by their nicknames. I've identified the crash site and intend visiting when restrictions allow. But to help with the search I've bought this kit to get to know the aeroplane. I've built nothing in years so I'm out of my depth a bit but your superb build on these pages has given me courage. If you want to see details of the poem I'm putting together a site. It's a work in progress. https://juliaandrichard.wixsite.com/jb141 I have a question for Johnny, did you paint the figures? I can't find any details of anyone who has. Again, a fantastic build and one i think I'll have plenty of time to complete Oh my word. I have just read through your site. What an extraordinary and tragic story. Stranger still is that I myself work in Birmingham. On the Hagley road no less. (In fact I live on it but way up the other end in Stourbridge) I worked at the Five ways (Tricorn House ) for just over twenty years before moving to Digbeth and now Alpha Tower by the Mail Box. So I’m fully aware of the street she walked along as I have done the same leafy journey myself many times. ❤️ Your Story is beautifully written as is your mother’s poem. I’m honoured that you might use my build as reference for your build to honour the brave souls and your mothers legacy. If I can help in any way please let me know. I didn’t paint the figures unfortunately. I rarely do. If you need spares for practice I’ll gladly send you mine. I also have a few spare parts if you should need them. Please let me know. Are you planning a WIP? If so please let me know also. I’d love to tag along. I have lots of ref shots that might help. I’m sure @isaneng would love to hear this story so I’ll tag him in if that’s ok. Take care, all the best and good luck with your endeavours. John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isaneng Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Thanks John, Reg, I'm in, all the very best chap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Red Sox Fan Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Johnny, simply spectacular results--it is always what detail pique interest in a profession build--I dont know why, but the tires on this are amazing--maybe they ironically pop out better against all the black--never the less, a fitting tribute to The Many--Best, Erwin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaminCam Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 @The Spadgent @Reg Gibson Hi Reg, this is fantastic, just settling in to read through the whole site and hope you'll keep us posted! Sorry John for hijacking your thread, i thought Reg might be interested in the basic paint job i did with the figures for my 1/72 Lanc here: I spent a bit of time looking for tips on figure painting and didn't find much either - I'm sure there is someone on BM who can help though and would be interested to see the best way to tackle 1/72 and 1/48 pilots and crew. Cheers, Sam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Gibson Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Thanks, all for the encouragement. I'll keep you posted 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Gibson Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Just received the kit together with another pile of kits - it was an auction. Turns out it is the early 70s molding - no prepainted bits etc, all in black! Bonus is the 1973 magazine review of the kit. Is it worth me starting or should I get one of the later versions? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 It depends what you want to do . . . A decent model can be made with a few mods if your so inclined but the later version had a pre-painted clear set which included a 0.5 twin gun turret . . . . still with the mods to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Gibson Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 43 minutes ago, Mancunian airman said: It depends what you want to do . . . A decent model can be made with a few mods if your so inclined but the later version had a pre-painted clear set which included a 0.5 twin gun turret . . . . still with the mods to do OK, as long as that's the only drawback with the earlier kit. Someone offered my the grandslam special with motors for £100, can't even find one to see if that's a reasonable price! Did I hear that the rivet detail was suspect on the original moldings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Reg Where do you draw the line . . . some argue that panel lines and rivets spoil a model whereas other thinks its a sign better detail to have them ?? Here is one I built about 5 years ago and will certainly give you an idea of whats in front of you ... https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/airfixtributeforum/tamiya-1-48th-lancaster-ed583-wings-for-victory-10-t46830.html Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Gibson Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Many thanks, Ian. I'll have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Gibson Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 On 03/01/2021 at 20:19, The Spadgent said: ... I didn’t paint the figures unfortunately. I rarely do. If you need spares for practice I’ll gladly send you mine. I also have a few spare parts if you should need them. Please let me know. Are you planning a WIP? If so please let me know also. I’d love to tag along. I have lots of ref shots that might help. I’m sure @isaneng would love to hear this story so I’ll tag him in if that’s ok. Take care, all the best and good luck with your endeavours. John. John, I'm glad you like the story etc. I'll let you know when Spielberg gets it on Netflix 😉 Many thanks for the offer of the figures, I will take you up on it if I may. I'll PM you my details. The kit turns out to be the early 70s version - the decals are limited e.g. it's suggesting to me to paint the red stripes etc! Reg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Gibson Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Mancunian airman said: Reg Here is one I built about 5 years ago and will certainly give you an idea of whats in front of you ... https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/airfixtributeforum/tamiya-1-48th-lancaster-ed583-wings-for-victory-10-t46830.html Ian Ian That's a great build, well done. It took me a while to get access but all s good now. Whilst looking at your final photographs it reminded me that I think it was you that made JB141 in her previous 100 Sqn markings? I'll have to order new decals as the ones with the kit are the original, smaller ones and I'll be marking her up as UM N2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Indeed, JB141 as she was at Waltham with 100 Squadron I look forward to seeing a Wickenby Lancaster . . . . Good luck with the build Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 12/01/2021 at 21:54, Reg Gibson said: John, I'm glad you like the story etc. I'll let you know when Spielberg gets it on Netflix 😉 Many thanks for the offer of the figures, I will take you up on it if I may. I'll PM you my details. The kit turns out to be the early 70s version - the decals are limited e.g. it's suggesting to me to paint the red stripes etc! Reg Hey Reg. there is a little package ready for postage tomorrow. I have added a few extra spares I thought you might want. There were another set of props but I only had three. Why? I don’t know why. 🤔 hope the build goes well. 🙌 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Gibson Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 1 hour ago, The Spadgent said: Hey Reg. there is a little package ready for postage tomorrow. I have added a few extra spares I thought you might want. There were another set of props but I only had three. Why I don’t know why. hope the build goes well. 🙌 Johnny Johnny, you are a gentleman, thank you. Now all I have to do is resist buying the motorised "Grand Slam" version that is for sale locally!! Help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Reg Gibson said: Johnny, you are a gentleman, thank you. Now all I have to do is resist buying the motorised "Grand Slam" version that is for sale locally!! Help! After the amount of good fortune I have had over the past few months the least I can do is pay it forward to another willing soul. If you want to build two Lancs go for it but the kit you have is a stunner. I’ll look forward to which ever you choose. Jonst 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Gibson Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 8 hours ago, The Spadgent said: After the amount of good fortune I have had over the past few months the least I can do is pay it forward to another willing soul. If you want to build two Lancs go for it but the kit you have is a stunner. I’ll look forward to which ever you choose. Jonst The Grand Slam one has the motors. I think I shouldn't bite off any more as I'll not only be unable to chew but may develop indigestion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Gibson Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 On 13/01/2021 at 19:00, The Spadgent said: Hey Reg. there is a little package ready for postage tomorrow. Johnny The support crew with extras have arrived, THANK YOU VERY MUCH Johnny, what a gent 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Gibson Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Looking for glue recommendations (apologies to those without facebook) Facebook article on 'Just Jane' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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