The Tomohawk Kid Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 21 minutes ago, RichG said: if I'm honest I always considered electronics in models, the preserve of the RC modelling community. Rich Sci-fi modellers too. Tommo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, The Tomohawk Kid said: Sci-fi modellers too. Tommo. I've gone for lighting for aircraft before - cockpits, cabin, strobes, nav lights etc. - but no mechanics. At least not since I put a motor into a 1/72 Sea King as a kid to get the rotors spinning and nearly took my hand off. I do like what they've done with this kit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 This is a 32nd scale resin upgrade seat for the HK 32nd Lancaster. Unfortunately its rather small for their 32nd Lancaster so I popped on the 48th scale pilot figure from the old Tamiya kit . . . Looks like I may have inadvertently got myself a resin upgrade on the 48th scale HK Lancaster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 In stock and I received shipping notice from HLJ today, should be in my hands in 2-5 days (FEDEX)!!!!! I can’t wait! At long last! And these RCAF decals and resin parts are due soon too! http://lemdecal.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Instructions are up at https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10761488 Regards Robert 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 My kit is in my hot little hands! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 So, I wonder if I can expect my 'pre-order' any time NOW !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 On 4/16/2021 at 3:10 AM, Scooby said: My kit is in my hot little hands! Where did you order from and where do you live in the world, just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 9 hours ago, Ali62 said: Where did you order from and where do you live in the world, just curious HLJ (Hobby Link Japan) and I’m in Canada. I’m betting I have the first and only 1/48 HK Lancaster in Canada. I paid $125 Cdn, which is converted to 72 GBP (plus shipping). At least I haven’t heard anyone else bragging about having one, in fact all the model boards have been quiet since all the excitement over the announced release. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 quite nice looking test build here: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/04/build-review-pt-i-48th-scale-avro.html#more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Looking at that build, my life long obsession with 1/32 might be receding somewhat , that looks to be a superb kit , and light years ahead of the ancient Tamiya one, I certainly can see one of these in my future 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I have one on Pre-order from BlackMike Models, shouldn't be long now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I've got one on order from Rails of Sheffield. Waiting, waiting, waiting...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 On 22/04/2021 at 01:09, Scooby said: HLJ (Hobby Link Japan) and I’m in Canada. I’m betting I have the first and only 1/48 HK Lancaster in Canada. I paid $125 Cdn, which is converted to 72 GBP (plus shipping). At least I haven’t heard anyone else bragging about having one, in fact all the model boards have been quiet since all the excitement over the announced release. Is it finished yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 11 hours ago, One 48 said: Is it finished yet? Sadly no, I’m working on what I can. I’m afraid I’m a slave to after market parts. I’m waiting for them to release. I’m building what sub assemblies I can. I may just use the Tamiya sets I have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 On 21/02/2021 at 13:02, Adam Poultney said: Think I will sit this one out, 1/48 is pretty huge when it's a Lanc, easily the display space for another 1/72 Vulcan Despite what I said earlier (above) I might have to change my mind since Airfix isn't exactly in a rush to release the new triangle.... and I am getting a 1/32 Lancaster anyway so might as well do the 1/48 at some point 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 14 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: Despite what I said earlier (above) I might have to change my mind since Airfix isn't exactly in a rush to release the new triangle.... and I am getting a 1/32 Lancaster anyway so might as well do the 1/48 at some point That's what I've done. Bought a HK 1/32 Dambuster Lanc, getting a B.Mk I in 1/32 as well is just totally out of the question space wise here, so opted for their 1/48 upcoming kit for mid upper turret goodness, its paid for and on pre-order, shouldn't be long now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 8 hours ago, One 48 said: That's what I've done. Bought a HK 1/32 Dambuster Lanc, getting a B.Mk I in 1/32 as well is just totally out of the question space wise here, so opted for their 1/48 upcoming kit for mid upper turret goodness, its paid for and on pre-order, shouldn't be long now I'm going for the B.Mk I, I'll be doing just about the most un-notable Lancaster I can find with no nose art or anything. Probably this one, NN696. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Just had an email from Rails of Sheffield to say my Lancaster has been despatched I just hope I can intercept it before SWMBO or she may make her displeasure known 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Mine arrived today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IT_Man Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) On 30/04/2021 at 13:26, 593jones said: Just had an email from Rails of Sheffield to say my Lancaster has been despatched I just hope I can intercept it before SWMBO or she may make her displeasure known The 1:48 one? Others are saying end of May! Rails' website saying on order - does that mean in stock? Just looked at the Pocketbond/Bachmann website (UK Importer) and they still say awaiting too Edited May 4, 2021 by IT_Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 23 minutes ago, IT_Man said: The 1:48 one? Others are saying end of May! Rails' website saying on order - does that mean in stock? Just looked at the Pocketbond/Bachmann website (UK Importer) and they still say awaiting too Well, mine arrived today! I wonder if perhaps they received enough to fulfil the pre-orders and are now waiting for new stock? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Possibly delivery problems for an "en masse" style release of even pre-orders too in these crazy times, but its not as if I don't have an enough to build just now, mine will be here soon, quite sure of that ... and then it will be the anticipation of Tamiya's Phantom I'll anxiously wait, its never ending, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 15 hours ago, 593jones said: Well, mine arrived today! Have the wings been moulded without the engine nacelles? A Lanc Mk.II would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, SleeperService said: Have the wings been moulded without the engine nacelles? A Lanc Mk.II would be nice. The wings come with just the upper part of the cowling moulded with the upper wing as can be seen on the sprue chart, the nacelles are separate. We will (should) be getting more types as the box has 'Avro Lancaster Series' printed on it, so that will presumably be the Dambuster aircraft, possibly a Grand Slam version, and after that, who knows? I don't imagine a B.ll would be beyond the bounds of possibility, it would certainly be nice and I would buy one. Mind you, I still haven't built my Airfix B.ll yet! What did surprise me, as I said on another post, is that the rear turret does not have any doors. The turret is a single, clear moulding with an opening in the back. However, there are no doors to fit there I've heard of the clear perspex panel in front of the gunner being removed for clarity of vision, but I've never heard of the doors being removed. Not a problem to sort it with plastic card, but it really shouldn't be necessary. Edited May 5, 2021 by 593jones 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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