Thom216 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 She's looking great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Seconded! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 With all the decals applied and sealed in with a coat of Quick shine gloss, today I turned my attention to weathering the aircraft. I started by mixing up some black and light grey to make a wash for the underside, this was thinned down and brushed over the underside. When it was almost dry I rubbed it down (in direction of airflow), and it has highlighted the panel lines as well as creating some shading varient's on the black. Then I created a dirt wash for the top /camo sections of the aircraft using black and brown. I then repeated the exercise brushing it over the top of the aircraft, and rubbing off when nearly dry. I also mixed a small amount of black and rust to highlight sections of the build. Once dry I added a little chipping, using Vallejo silver and a cocktail stick. Finally I turned my attention to smoke stains on the wings. Firstly blasting a little black from the airbrush, before adding some Curtiss grey. I'm really happy with how the stains have come out. I do have a question however, would there be smoke staining under the wings? I have looked online but can't find any photos, and would be greatful for a little help here. Now onto the stand. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I'm not an epert, but the exhausts sit very high and hot air goes upwards. It wouldn't also be good for the uc , I think and as a night bomber the flame dampers shouldn't go downwards, otherwise the flak would be very interested in. So maybe minmal stains there, I guess. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 31 minutes ago, Shelliecool said: I do have a question however, would there be smoke staining under the wings? I have looked online but can't find any photos, and would be greatful for a little help here. Now onto the stand. Lancaster exhausts patterns seem to go over the wings mostly, except for the outer exhausts on each outer nacelle. So the left outer nacelle's left exhausts will go below the wing, and so will the right outer nacelles's right exhaust. Some photos: 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadKarma75 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Looking fantastic. always love a lanc build, my attempt at the monster Tamiya is floating around on bm somewhere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 1:36 AM, Shelliecool said: I do have a question however, would there be smoke staining under the wings? I have looked online but can't find any photos, and would be greatful for a little help here. Mostly over the top and outboard of #1 and #4 under. However, if you have a very weathered aircraft, I've seen photos where you can plainly seem white streaking underneath all the engines. Given the exhausts are almost in line with the leading edge, it makes sense the air would flow over and under the wings at that point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 There’s some Interesting staining over the tailplanes in the first image in Elger’s post. Oil thrown back from the inboard engines? Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 It's on both tail planes. And I'm pretty sure VNN in the second pic has it to a heavier degree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 I have begun work on the stand for the Lancaster. I am using a wooden lid from a tea caddy, and a fishing float. First I sanded the wooden lid down, before filling the ring where the rubber seal once sat. Once the filler was dry I sanded it all down and masked it up. I plan to airbrush a faint roundel on the top, and have begun with a coat of white. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Great work going on here - love the exhaust staining on the wings - I think you've nailed it there. Looks just right. I think if you tried to reproduce the staining seen in elger's photos exactly, it would probably look unrealistic somehow even if it was more accurate. The base looks good also - it going to be a great model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 colour always helps I think, and in my best Blue Peter fashion... On 10/02/2014 at 22:03, Troy Smith said: Hi Erik Try looking through Etienne du Plessis flickr files, he has been posting up colour photos, he's also a member here right, 50 Sq, 1942. Note the mix of colours, and that the most outboard exhaust trails goes mostly under the wing, note outside of nacelle, and stain on tailplane Perhaps clearer here, the light colour of internal framework or rear turret is also of note. 101 Sq on the ground. Note stains on tailplane as well, also the plane in the background. Ground crews did clean this gunk off, the pale grey-brown is really soft an rubs off very easily. I can only find this lo-res pic, it's famous, and really shows the exhaust pattern very well It's probably on the IWM site, found this though and this There are more, have a search, i tried 'Lancaster over target' HTH T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) I have continued work on my display stand, unmasking and masking it up so the roundel can receive a coat of blue (this time Revell blue gloss). Once dry I can apply the final colour, red in the centre. https://flic.kr/p/243TsYk Edited February 10, 2019 by Shelliecool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) Once the blue had dried on the stand I masked it up again and gave it a blast if red, I then put it to one side and began the finishing touches on the aircraft. Firstly carefully attaching the bombs using tweezers, in the best arrangement to suit the stand it will fit too. I then added the props and spinners, as well as pitot tubes and the like. Once the glue was dry I masked up the clear sections, and gave the build several light coats of Vallejo satin varnish. I then unmasked the stand, sanded the roundel down to weather it and gave it a coat of Quick shine gloss. Then the time came to secure the aircraft to the stand, I took time to build some Lego jack's to keep it level while the glue set.......and finally, she's finished. I have really enjoyed this build, the Lancaster is such an iconic aircraft and one I feel I know a little better for building. The kit went together well, caused little drama, and the Vallejo acrylics sprayed and settled very well. Thank you for joining me on this build, I hope I have done the aircraft justice. I will post more photos in the ready for inspection forum, thanks again. Edited February 10, 2019 by Shelliecool 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 That's a blinder Michelle! Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReaper09 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Amazing. I’m loving this build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Very nice Shellie - I like that a lot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Fantastic build she does look a beauty , I really like the 'in flight' display 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 What they ALL said! You have certainly done this one proud - what's next? Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Hamden said: What they ALL said! You have certainly done this one proud - what's next? Roger Thanks Roger😀, my next builds are Italeri's FW 189 A-1 and an Airfix Douglas Dauntless, both have had a splash of primer to the cockpit sections and are waiting for me to start. Thanks again, Michelle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Shelliecool said: Thanks Roger😀, my next builds are Italeri's FW 189 A-1 and an Airfix Douglas Dauntless, both have had a splash of primer to the cockpit sections and are waiting for me to start. Thanks again, Michelle. I see much canopy masking in your future... Lanc looks great. AW Edited February 11, 2019 by Andwil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, Andwil said: I see much canopy masking in your future... Lanc looks great. AW Yes.....I fear I may be needing a stiff drink once I have finished my masking marathon!!!! Thanks, Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Great work and a nice base. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReaper09 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Just bought this kit. Hope it turns out even half as well as yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky Donkey Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Great stuff Shelliecool! The base is inspirational. 👍 W-D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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