Winded Penguin Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, Crossofiron1971 said: Hi WP. Pretty much; All of the parts are photo etched bespoke from my drawings I lightly tack the main section to the wall so I can manipulate to get vertical and straight Then add the two side strips to form the T Section; then run some Zap A Gap down to fill gaps to make them look as one Finally, the grooved top piece is added after a slight role to curve the parts; more so of course at the back. For the pure amongst us, I know for of the main joining sections were 'C' Sections but thought that a step too far, particularly as two will not be really seen at the back... Thank you for the explanation and the photo 👍 I am extremely grateful to have 'obtained/afforded' one of these kits. I've squirreled it away for a far-future build, when my appetite for negotiating complexity has more time to improve a bit. The kit doesn't have a 'fully detailed interior' - whatever it says on the box - I saw the early revues and wasn't deterred. It's still amazing. However, as you know, the middle section of the fuselage interior has the ends of the kit ammo belts to the rear turret floating in space: the ammo storage boxes over the bomb bay aren't rendered. Since I want the rear crew door left open, some much less ambitions scratch building on the interior will be required on my part when the time comes. Probably utilizing Evergreen plastic strips, like I've also seen used on this forum. Thanks again for providing another benchmark 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) Well it sounds like an amazing project; but I'm another who never gets to see the photo's It’s the same on my iPad pro and MacBook Air and I’ve got very good broadband download speed n’all. Never mind, good luck with it anyway Edited December 28, 2022 by Fritag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) On 10/15/2022 at 1:25 PM, Crossofiron1971 said: UK Aircraft Explored on Youtube has been invaluable in working out the cable runs and types. Yes, agreed it is a fascinating series looking in detail at different areas of the Lanc including videos on each crew station, exploration of the fuselage, flying controls, undercarriage, fuel systems etc. using extracts from the wartime Air Ministry Pilot’s Notes. UK Aircraft Explored I've just got the Border Models Lancaster nose kit to start work on and there's a great thread that's also helpful in understanding the equipment fitted and structure of the nose area for those of us modelling this area. Rich Edited December 28, 2022 by RichG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron1971 Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 With many thanks to Mike, I have been working on my photos... Have washed through size reducing software. Can someone let me know if the downloads are better? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron1971 Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, RichG said: Yes, agreed it is a fascinating series looking in detail at different areas of the Lanc including videos on each crew station, exploration of the fuselage, flying controls, undercarriage, fuel systems etc. using extracts from the wartime Air Ministry Pilot’s Notes. UK Aircraft Explored I've just got the Border Models Lancaster nose kit to start work on and there's a great thread that's also helpful in understanding the equipment fitted and structure of the nose area for those of us modelling this area. Rich Totally agreed! That is my main source of material apart from too many trips to museums! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, Crossofiron1971 said: With many thanks to Mike, I have been working on my photos... Have washed through size reducing software. Can someone let me know if the downloads are better? Many thanks I could view them before, after a fashion. Now they appear to load immediately for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron1971 Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Winded Penguin said: I could view them before, after a fashion. Now they appear to load immediately for me. Thanks WP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) I have just come across this and I am intrigued by your determination to build three such iconic aircraft in one attempt . . . . I also note that you are going to build some vehicles and even a Watch office; all in the large scale. Converted the Tamiya Austin to a Hillman Bedford QL as a crew transport OIL bowser scratch built Engine trestles scratch built Ground crew Nissen scratch built Compressor trailer scratch built Also converted the AFV Matador 4x4 to the 6x6 refueller Completed and modified the IconicAir David Brown tractor along with scratch built the bomb trolleys The Watch Office that was at Scampton at the time of the Dams attack, (1959/34) was the pre-war design(see photo) whereas the Watch Office at Woodhall Spa (later home to 617) had a design of Watch office similar to the Bomber satellite type ; somebody has attempted the latter model of it at the 'Thorpe Camp' museum at Woodhall Spa. I have a 4mm plan of the 1959/34 which you could easily scale up to 32nd (9.5mm ). No internal detail although I have some photos of the central spiral staircase. Carry on the great work Ian Edited January 3, 2023 by Mancunian airman Added photos 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Steve, you’re one of my favourite modellers on this planet! As always your work is incredible. So glad I found this thread. Makes me want to get back to my 24th Mossie again! Cheers Anthony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron1971 Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Anthony in NZ said: Steve, you’re one of my favourite modellers on this planet! As always your work is incredible. So glad I found this thread. Makes me want to get back to my 24th Mossie again! Cheers Anthony Anthony! Great to hear from you sir! Been a while... Also seen your work on the 1/24th Mozzy since our exchange, most impressive. My Mozzy Projects is in suspended animation until this project is sorted but will most certainly be in touch mate. Cheers Steve Edited January 3, 2023 by Crossofiron1971 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron1971 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 Hello one and all! Hope you are well... So, here is what seems to be my monthly check-in... Firstly, am the only one to think that the words Longeron and Stringer are brilliant words? Got to be up there with flange, right? The reason, I have gone a little Longerons and Stringers crazy... Been doing my usual research and I have learnt what primary systems were installed into the Lanc's before painting and what systems were added after... My three ladies are now ready for their forward paint jobs; Here is the Lancaster B.I Please note the flak damage on the rear window, sustained in late '44 over France Full systems in this one Here is the Lancaster B.I (Special) – Grand Slam; The Services to the Front Turret are not installed The Stick Bombs Panel and other systems were removed, hence the location holes in the panels Here is the Lancaster B.III (Special); Bombing Computer has been removed, I just left the frame as a feature Camera has been replaced by the front height spotlight In other news; The electrics are starting to creep in; The Rear Internal Sections are now done; Here is the Lancaster B.III (Special); Here is the Lancaster B.I Here is the Lancaster B.I (Special) – Grand Slam; The Grand Slam will be crewed and ready to taxi with the door closed so no internals except what you can see from the rear turret. I have also blanked up the cabin windows on the Grand Slam; Finally, managed to get to the bottom of the accuracy of the Thumper Decals; now I have to sort out a bulged bomb bay! Hope you like what I have done so far... Cheers Steve 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Crossofiron1971 said: Hope you like what I have done so far... Very much so. Bigger means more detail. Always a good thing. I see what you mean about the ammunition runs for the rear turret. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 9 hours ago, Crossofiron1971 said: Firstly, am the only one to think that the words Longeron and Stringer are brilliant words? Got to be up there with flange, right? How about these : cleats ( they tie the longerons to the stringers ) or skin plates - doublers and trippplers? I love OML Outer Mold Line and IML Inner Mold Line. 😃 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Steve, only you could make a Border Lanc even more detailed! Such amazing work buddy...thanks for the update! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Wonderful stuff. Remarkable work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron1971 Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 Hello All, I know I have been posting Lanc's in threes but to be honest, I underestimated just how long it would take to furnish one inside!! So, this is to prove I am still alive 😜 I present to you first then, Thumper; All the internal equipment is pretty much all 3D Printed or photo etched. Since starting, Quinta Studio brought out their sets so took out a second mortgage and bought three sets. Worth it? I think so, up to you to judge... So, time to put the bomb bay and floor in plus electrics! In other news, finished my next Diorama piece, the Pillbox; Hope you like what I have done so far... Cheers Steve 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinneko Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Awesome. Love the wireless op station. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Its going to be epic !! . . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Strewth, this is simply incredible. But fitting out three? I suspect you have a job for life!!! 😂 Thanks for the update. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 excellent work on all three 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Outstanding work and the level of detail is amazing! Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron1971 Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 Many thanks for all your comments all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron1971 Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) Thought I would share some final photos of the fuselage halves before I button her up; She is fully electrically connected too now; going to be fun burying this lot All three turrets are (will be) lit and there are three ;ights per wing... Thanks for looking, hope you like it... Cheers Steve Edited May 8, 2023 by Crossofiron1971 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbojock Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 It seems such a shame to "button her up." You could spend hours just admiring the internal detail. When you display them, why not in front of a montage of these photos, rather like a real aircraft restoration project? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron1971 Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 1 hour ago, jumbojock said: It seems such a shame to "button her up." You could spend hours just admiring the internal detail. When you display them, why not in front of a montage of these photos, rather like a real aircraft restoration project? Wow! Now there's a thought of a project! Just Jane maybe? 🤔😊 Down the road of my Airfield Diorama but it's now on my bucket list 🫡👊 Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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