airbus320 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Wonderful historical account and superb model too!! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 What a superb Lancaster and a very poignant story to go with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 A most impressive display piece of the iconic Lancaster with an excellent story line behind it. This kit belongs in a museum. Your attention to detail has paid handsome rewards. You richly deserve all of the accolades for this beautiful work of art!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 A stunning build - beautiful ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 thank you all for these kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 That is some epic work, the end result is jaw droppingly perfect! Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 A true work of art! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 The backstory is amazing, and the model is even better! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 The personal account that you provide gives, as always with such stories, a real contextual richness to the actual build. As for the build; remarkable work. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 A truly magnificent model! Can I just ask what ratio you used with the Hataka thinners and Mig ammo paints? I was interested to read Hatakas thinners do better than their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Whitewolf said: A truly magnificent model! Can I just ask what ratio you used with the Hataka thinners and Mig ammo paints? I was interested to read Hatakas thinners do better than their own. Thank you! I don't really have a fixed ratio. For most paint work I thin the Mig Ammo paints just a little, a few drops, because they can be sprayed straight from the bottle and as such don't need much thinning, but for fine work I'll add maybe up to 40% thinner into the mix. There's a discussion in the WW2 forum right now about the Ammo paints' accuracy, and especially the dark green is quite awful (it's even a very unpleasant colour), but in terms of use I found that within the category of water-based acrylics Mig Ammo is "best of the worst" (though I haven't tried AK's third generation acrylics). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 An absolute stunner with a great story to go with it. Don't know how I missed it first time round. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, elger said: Thank you! I don't really have a fixed ratio. For most paint work I thin the Mig Ammo paints just a little, a few drops, because they can be sprayed straight from the bottle and as such don't need much thinning, but for fine work I'll add maybe up to 40% thinner into the mix. There's a discussion in the WW2 forum right now about the Ammo paints' accuracy, and especially the dark green is quite awful (it's even a very unpleasant colour), but in terms of use I found that within the category of water-based acrylics Mig Ammo is "best of the worst" (though I haven't tried AK's third generation acrylics). Can't comment on their aviation colours, I find Gunze/ Mr Colour are best and their RAF Dark Green/ Earth are pretty accurate. I intend to use Migammo for an AFV but a bit sceptical about spray from bottle. One of theirvpaint guides actually tells the user to thin the paint?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 incredible! That last photo looks like it could almost be a real one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Thank you for the detailed history of the aeroplane it opens a door to the reality of what the model represents. As for the model itself- brilliant- I particularly like the interior work and the other detailing. A work to be admired. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 An absolute stunner. Fantastic build and all the historical detail just makes it come alive. Beautiful. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleygolding Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 I'm a bit late to this but, let me say. The best 1/72 Lancaster I have ever seen. I think it asks some questions of Airfix though. In 1/72 Airfix these days do a good job of outlines and shapes, they do though seem to be running down the old Matchbox rabbit hole of smooth surface and very noticeable recessed panel lines which in scale I could put my fist in!. I know everyone hated the raised rivets of old but, these days you would think that very subtle ones could be produced which would achieve the effect seen here. Just my two cents. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_alfisti_ Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Wow, what a stunning Lancaster, great work!👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Absolutely stunning in every way ... the build, detailing and painting 👌👏 It's an intersting read about the aircraft too. Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Amazing job 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Very nice indeed. Thanks for sharing Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 A phenomenal build and back story. Without doubt the best Lanc I've seen built in 1/72. The extra detailing is sublime! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Magnificent is a word used already in this thread, and for me too it fits the backstory, the paint choices, the resulting model and the time taken to build the model and give us the heads up. You've got me thinking more about accuracy of paint compared to the original colour and 'scale colour' which is something very different. To me your post demonstrates rather well how 'scale colour' considerations can be far more relevant than I realised to reaching the most satisfactory end result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Just in awe of your build and finish of this Lancaster. The fine detail in doing all the steps to weather this kit are so effective. It is hard to imagine you did this in 1/72 scale. The longer I look at the pictures, the more I see the small details of a certain scratch here and a bit of weathering there that plays together so realistically. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 wow, thanks for all the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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