RussG 645 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Hi, Here are a few photos of my latest model, Revell's Lancaster B III in 1/72 scale dressed in the livery of a 50 Squadron machine which took part in such raids as Peenemunde, Hamburg and Berlin during mid 1943. It took a while to build, approx 5 months but went together beautifully and a thoroughly recommended model. I hope you like it, Russ 23 Link to post Share on other sites
Corsairfoxfouruncle 23,385 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Excellent Lancaster 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kapam 1,635 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 A very tidy build indeed. Nicely finished and weathered as well - especially the prominent exhaust stains. Not having studied photos of the real plane that carefully, I am curious about the exhaust staining - the outer engines only have one stain each. Did the outside exhausts point slightly downwards, or was there some aerodynamic forces in play? If you know. Just asking. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tomprobert 6,172 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, kapam said: A very tidy build indeed. Nicely finished and weathered as well - especially the prominent exhaust stains. Not having studied photos of the real plane that carefully, I am curious about the exhaust staining - the outer engines only have one stain each. Did the outside exhausts point slightly downwards, or was there some aerodynamic forces in play? If you know. Just asking. The outboard section of the wing has a greater dihedral than the inboard section (which is flat) and therefore the outboard exhausts on the outer engines pass under the wing rather than over it. A lovely looking Lanc, by the way! Tom 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kapam 1,635 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Just now, tomprobert said: The outboard section of the wing has a greater dihedral than the inboard section (which is flat) and therefore the outboard exhausts on the outer engines pass under the wing rather than over it. Thanks - that makes perfect sense and I should have figured it out, without asking. Nonetheless I'm glad you cleared it up. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stevej60 37,314 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Always a treat to see a Lancaster build,excellent result. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TonyW 10,060 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 A beautiful build. The framing of all the glass work is especially impressive. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
F-32 4,569 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Great work, really nice! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mancunian airman 2,800 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) Good all round build . . . impressive Lancaster Surprised not to see any bomb symbols to represent the Ops. flown by the aircraft. (?) Edited August 20, 2018 by Mancunian airman 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RussG 645 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thank you for all your kind comments, they are much appreciated! In answer to the question regarding the bomb symbols, it is likely that the Lancaster I have tried to represent, DV217 'C' was the replacement of Lancaster DV156 'C' which was lost with all crew on 12/13 July 1943. So although I had symbols from other kits I decided (rightly or wrongly) not to apply them. Cheers, Russ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Vinnie 2,025 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Beautifully presented Lancaster. Well done. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Reynaga 833 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Russ, That Lanc may have taken you five months to complete, but I can assure you that it was time well spent. Neat and tidy, but it still looks like a veteran aircraft. That is one beautiful build! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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