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Airfix Lancaster III EE136 WS-R 'Spirit of Russia' 9 Sqn, 1943 - all done


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Thanks for all the kind words everyone. :blush:

 

I think that's me and Airfix Lancasters done for the time being. It's a good kit, but some of the detail is a little disappointing - IM(v)HO.

 

I already have my next two or three (or four, and possibly five) builds lined up, so back to the workbench for me - I'm thinking 1/72 Airfix Blenheim IV... :hmmm:

 

Cheers

 

Simon

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If I was wearing a hat I'd take it off to you - perfectly executed diorama, beautiful work all round

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Beautiful model and diorama.  I particularly like the groundcrew painting on the mission marking.  One thing bothers me a little  though, would the hardstand be repaired and a steam roller used that close to a parked aircraft?  Not a criticism of the wonderful work however. 

 

Andrew

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6 hours ago, Andwil said:

One thing bothers me a little though, would the hardstand be repaired and a steam roller used that close to a parked aircraft?  Not a criticism of the wonderful work however. 

 

Andrew

Yes, a fair point. I mentoned in the W.i.P. that I wasn't sure it would be allowed - I'd guess they'd usually use a smaller diesel roller, like these. Looks like theirs was u/s that day, so they borrowed someone else's...:whistle:

 

Cheers

 

Simon

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On 31/03/2018 at 3:29 PM, Simon said:

So, another one for the display case, and I pondering what to embark upon next...

How about one of the Lancs that got left behind during Operation Paravan? - repaired and used by the Soviets..........

 

Lancph07.jpg

 

Build details - and the story of Operation Paravan here.

 

Great model - and fabulous diorama BTW :worthy:

 

Ken

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, Flankerman said:

How about one of the Lancs that got left behind during Operation Paravan? - repaired and used by the Soviets..........

 

Ken

a couple of decent photos of the Soviet Lanc nose repair have recently been published in this

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235032321-lend-lease-and-soviet-aviation-in-the-second-world-war-helion-and-company-via-casemate-uk/

 

along with a few more  'new to me' shots as well,  pics are not very big but it does mean they are 'out there'  though.

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T

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Thanks Troy - I'll take a look.......

 

I scratched my new nose on the Soviet Lanc - but I have a vague recollection of someone doing a resin job ??

 

Ken

 

Found it! :- https://www.aviationmegastore.com/avro-lancaster-mk1-in-soviet-service--csd7226-kora-models-csd7226-aircraft-modelling-conversion/product/?action=prodinfo&art=119332

 

......but probably no longer available.

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