Popular Post mark.au Posted March 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 12, 2021 Hello all; Here’s my recently completed Lancaster, the RAAF’s 460 Squadron G-George. The WIP thread is from the current GB and is here; I must say I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would and a lot of my preconceived ideas and prejudices about older tooling kits were knocked down. Here’s a few pics of how he turned out, there’s more about the build as well as George itself on my site. Cheers. 77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 That's a cracker. Superb photography as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Lovely finish Mark - you absolutely nailed the exhaust staining! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I`m impressed Mark how you turned this older tooled / version of the venerable Lancaster into something special. It looks great!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Beautiful build Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) That's a great rendition of this older tooling. The exhaust staining looks spot-on. Just shows that there is still life in these older kits if one is prepared to put the effort in. One question though. I checked out your WIP to find out what the strakes behind the outer engines are all about. Did you ever find out the purpose of them? Never seen those before. Edited March 12, 2021 by Meatbox8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: What are the two rows of ridges behind both of the outer engines? Never seen those before. The real George had these strakes behind its outboard engines, they can be seen in at least one wartime photo as well as how it is now at the AWM. It’s very unusual for sure, I’ve not seen them on any other Lancaster. Check out the WIP thread or the link in my signature for more details. Edited March 12, 2021 by mark.au Clarity 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, mark.au said: The real George had these strakes behind its outboard engines, they can be seen in at least one wartime photo as well as how it is now at the AWM. It’s very unusual for sure, I’ve not seen them on any other Lancaster. Check out the WIP thread or the link in my signature for more details. Thanks. Interesting that they are such a rarity. I wonder if they were added on the production line or at an MU or maybe squadron level. Maybe they were an experiment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Outstanding build, , and I love the subtle weathering. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Thats a beautiful finish on the model. I can only echo the compliments above . . . Well done Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Outstanding work, Mark. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 172 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Splendid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joao Augusto Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Nice job Mark! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 By George! That's amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Great job Mark , it does look flippin gorgeous. Got an older Airfix Lanc in the stash and looking forward to doing after seeing your model. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 11 hours ago, Sky Keg said: I`m impressed Mark how you turned this older tooled / version of the venerable Lancaster into something special. It looks great!!!! Mike I totally agree! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 It is a superb build, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskin Air Services Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Very well done, cracking result from what I think is quite a good kit for its age. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Amazing work Mark! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Thank you all for the comments. 5 hours ago, Ruskin Air Services said: ... I think is quite a good kit for its age. I agree! I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the fit and moulding. In fact, the fit was such that I was able to complete, including weathering, all of the major components separately. I literally attached the wings, tails and turrets and it was finished. There’s very few kits where that’s possible, even modern ones. Edited March 13, 2021 by mark.au Clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 36 minutes ago, mark.au said: Thank you all for the comments. I agree! I was very pleasantly surprised at the qualifying fit and moulding. The fit was such that I was able to complete, including weathering, all of the major components separately. I literally attached the wings, tails and turrets and it was finished. There’s very few kits where that’s possible. Given my limited modelling skills, the earlier Airfix Lancaster was always easier - more forgiving , if you will - to build. The current version is, doubtless, better in some respects but it is not an easier build. I wonder how much 'better' kits have to be before we pass the point when, in a previous form, they were at their 'best', Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire 123 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Amazing build, excellent photography too. How did you do the exhaust stains, if I may ask? Riley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 That looks stunning, you’d never know it was an old kit. Absolutely gorgeous and that exhaust staining looks incredibly realistic. I’ve got this old kit in the stash to do as PA474; if it comes out anywhere near this I’d be very happy. Amazing work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Amazing build, I am 61 now and for as far back as I can remember, I have known about G for George. I have never noticed the strikes before, I wonder if they were added for the flight to Australia? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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