Properjob56 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 My mojo for things japanese was flagging so halfway thru a kit (yet to appear here) I saw this one on the shelf in the man cave and thought why not? This is the 2nd moulding of the 1/72 Airfix Lancaster. The mould itself dates from 1979 with this particular kit a 1983 boxing. Built OOB, it was excellent for its time, accurate, good fit and easy to build, but nowadays we would criticise its lack of internal detail, an almost complete lack of panel lines, and a lack of finesse and sharpness with some of the parts being obvious and not very good approximations of the real thing. Having been in a box doing sterling work as roof insulation for over 30 years unsurprisingly the decals were shot. Their disintegration into a million pieces is easily resolved with decal film but the habitual silvering was not. Gloss varnishing, MicroSol/Set, firmly pressing down, puncturing with a needle after application and filling said punctures with decal setting solution-nothing worked. So I acquired a set of Techmod decals from Hannants for a 300 (Polish) Sqn machine. They worked well but were very thin so curled up at the slightest chance. Techmod also seem to have a problem with British Red as it was much too...well...red when it should be reddish brown. Paints were all brushed Humbrol enamels, 29/116 and a 50:50 mix of 21/29 for Night ( I know Night is supposed to be a very dark blue but that mixture just looks right to me). The camo. pattern was done freehand. Weathering, particularly the exhaust stains, was with Tamiya powders. No aerial wires on this one as, despite my best endeavours, I could not get them to stay in place. I'm also not sure if cable cutters were moulded onto the leading edges of the wings on this mould but whatever, they're not there now. So, after the obligatory box art and instructions shot, the photos. Any comments and criticisms welcome. 28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Properjob56 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 Oops. Forgot one 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Looks good to me, nice work - John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Another nice Lancaster in the thread today.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Great job! I like to see the Airfix oldies getting built. This one's a beaut 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Properjob56 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 4 hours ago, J Sherratt said: Looks good to me, nice work - John Thank you 3 hours ago, Vinnie said: Another nice Lancaster in the thread today.👍 Thank you 34 minutes ago, GREG DESTEC said: Great job! I like to see the Airfix oldies getting built. This one's a beaut 😀 Very kind. Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 This prove the rule that all models can be build to nice representations of real things. Those old molds have some specific, nostalgic spirit, and for sure when done like this really worth a lot. Regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Properjob56 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 4 hours ago, djos said: This prove the rule that all models can be build to nice representations of real things. Those old molds have some specific, nostalgic spirit, and for sure when done like this really worth a lot. Regards Djordje Indeed but some need a lot more work than others. This builds nicely from the box, others...don't. To get this one to near modern standards requiring a complete rescribe and a scratch built interior would be weeks of work for an expert, though in my case months! 19 hours ago, SAT69 said: Well done! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Lovely Lanc ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Lovely looking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Properjob56 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Wulfman said: Lovely Lanc ! Wulfman Thank you 2 hours ago, swralph said: Lovely looking model. Thank you though I have to say these photos are the exception to the rule that says they exaggerate faults; these photos flatter the model. Nevertheless the exhaust staining is not really shown accurately, in real life it is much more pronounced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Still the best version of the Lancaster regarding being accurate in shape combined with simplicity of construction, In my opinion. One always has the opportunity to add internal detail . . . You have carried out a good build there and it certainly looks like a Lancaster . . . for me, I prefer a none gloss finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Properjob56 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Mancunian airman said: Still the best version of the Lancaster regarding being accurate in shape combined with simplicity of construction, In my opinion. One always has the opportunity to add internal detail . . . You have carried out a good build there and it certainly looks like a Lancaster . . . for me, I prefer a none gloss finish. So do I and, despite appearances, it is finished with Humbrol Satin varnish as I also dont like a matte finish unless there is photographic evidence for it. Western Desert aircraft are often matte but most other theatres show a sheen. The only gloss are the prop blades and thats only because, in the rush to finish, I forgot to do it. Easily sorted if I can be bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 A beautifully turned out Lancaster. Well done!! 👏👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Excellent Lancaster, nice work 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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