gamevender Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 This is the M+E Models conversion set mated to a 2nd generation Airfix Lancaster. You get a new nose and tail as well as a plug for the ventral turret and a page of decals. From what I've been able to gather, these used the paddle bladed props, so the ones in the kit shouldn't be used. I got a set of the other props from a friend. It sat on the shelf for a few years as the decals shattered when put in water. Then I discovered that the new Airfix Whitley kit comes with BOAC markings. I know they're not correct, but they look fine and what's more, they fit. Finish is SNJ polished with their polishing dust with the exception of the control surfaces. 49 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 A very nice conversion, makes the Lanc look totally different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Lovely Lancastrian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Beautiful build and finish, looks stunning! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Outstanding finish on a lovely aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Top notch mate, my dad really liked it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Stunning job on that GV, a super finish indeed. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 That's a wonderful build, love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Vere nice BTW - have you sand out all rivets of Airfix gen 2 kit? J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob998 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Lovely job there. I wonder what they were like to fly in as a passenger, I can’t imagine they were too refined... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Norman Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Very Very nice......an shiney too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Very shiny conversion !! Congrats !! CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) Nice work - good idea to go for an uncluttered and smooth surface devoid of rivets etc - it brings out the shape of the plane very nicely - and in this scale it's perhaps also realistic. Jay Edited March 25, 2020 by Mountain goat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamevender Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 JWM, As to removing rivets. Using cheap flat black paint, I spray everything with rivets. Let it dry for 24 hours, or it will clog your sand paper. Then I take either 320 or 200 for stubborn places and wet sand all the black off. It shows where the rivets and raised panel lines are and you sand until all the paint is gone. I then re-coat with the black and sand that off with the next lower grade of sandpaper. Then, as they say, "wash, rinse, repeat" until you're down to 400 grit. The last level is to spray a real primer and then very lightly sand with 600 grit. Then re-primer and you're ready for your final coats. It's tedious, but not really difficult. You may want to assemble some pieces to make sure joints/seams are smooth, but sanding some pieces before assembly may be easier, then go back and do the seams, For some natural metal finishes which must be used on bare plastic, you will have to really polish the surface to a glass like finish. However, with paints like Alclad, if you use a good filling primer and then a good smooth gloss black undercoat, you don't have to go that far. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Very nice, a different take on a classic Lanc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Flawless finish. The "wash, rinse, repeat" is highly effective! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces High Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Wow! So shiny! That's fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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