Dunny Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Hi All, Here is my attempt at Eduard's 1:48 Lysander. This is a reboxing of the Gavia kit circa 2001, and I had the 'Lysander in British & Finnish Service' boxing. Here's the WIP if anyone is interested: I chose to model as V9289 of 357 Sqn RAF, which saw service in Burma in 1945. Here's a photo of the actual aircraft (image copyright World War Photos): You may note that there's a fair bit of wear around the cowling and spats. I made my first attempt at using the 'hairspray' technique to replicate this wear. I made a few other improvements and additions to the kit, summarised as follows: Scratchbuilt the base to the pilot's seat using brass tubing, along with 0.4mm lead wire added to the back of the IP: As this was a Special Duties (SD) version, I also dispensed with the rear seat and scratchbuilt a 'plywood' bench seat, full-width plywood floor with non-slip coating and sliding radio tray which were all present in this version. The rear cockpit deck was also scratchbuilt, dispensing with all equiment along with the rear guns. I also considered showing the leading edge slats and flaps deployed, but as photos show both extended and stowed I took the path of least resistance. Many thanks to others who provided advice for these elements - particular thanks must go to @bigbadbadge, @dnl42 and @AdrianMF who all graciously assisted. The kit is very fiddly in parts, but it should be noted that Eduard have corrected the dihedral issues that were present in earlier boxings (caused by incorrect location of the wing strut location holes). Anyway, here's the photos: Although the build has been a bit of a fight I'm quite pleased with the result and I'm definitely glad to add this most secretive of aircraft to my collection! Thanks for looking, Roger 46 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Stunning build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 What a cracker , you have done a fantastic job and created a lovely model Roger. I do love the scheme too with the night undersides and your weathering. Great work fella you should justifiably proud of your efforts. Thanks for the mention too. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, bigbadbadge said: What a cracker , you have done a fantastic job and created a lovely model Roger. I do love the scheme too with the night undersides and your weathering. Great work fella you should justifiably proud of your efforts. Thanks for the mention too. All the best Chris Chris, Thanks for the kind words and all the help - much appreciated, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 53 minutes ago, wellsprop said: Stunning build Thanks for the kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 A marvellous build of one of Yeovil's finest. Super finish and scratch building on display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, Troffa said: A marvellous build of one of Yeovil's finest. Super finish and scratch building on display. Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Outstanding work! I like the weathering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Lovely work, the weathering on the black underside is particularly effective. I've just finished this kit myself... had real problems fitting the side windows. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Superb portrayal of this amazing airplane! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Your Lysander is superb, Outstanding build and weathering, the first one I've seen with SEAC markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 10 hours ago, dnl42 said: Outstanding work! I like the weathering! 9 hours ago, gazza l said: Lovely work, the weathering on the black underside is particularly effective. I've just finished this kit myself... had real problems fitting the side windows. gazza l 22 minutes ago, Spitfire31 said: Superb portrayal of this amazing airplane! Kind regards, Joachim 6 minutes ago, Retired Bob said: Your Lysander is superb, Outstanding build and weathering, the first one I've seen with SEAC markings. Thanks for the kind words gents - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 You`ve done a lovely job on this Roger,........ looks great in this scheme too,...... great paintwork, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 minute ago, tonyot said: You`ve done a lovely job on this Roger,........ looks great in this scheme too,...... great paintwork, Cheers Tony Thanks Tony - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Fantastic result 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Lovely job, Roger. A lot of works gone into that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, Vinnie said: Lovely job, Roger. A lot of works gone into that. Cheers Vinnie - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Absolutely superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, Stephen said: Absolutely superb. Thanks Stephen - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Simply beautiful Roger!!!!! Well done sir!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Sky Keg said: Simply beautiful Roger!!!!! Well done sir!!!! Mike Thanks for the kind words Mike - much appreciated! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Looks excellent from over here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Beautifully finished. Well done! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 1 hour ago, phildagreek said: Looks excellent from over here! Just now, Mig88 said: Beautifully finished. Well done! Miguel Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 That's grand! I enjoyed reading the WIP and it's great to see she's finished and ready to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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