Dr Lurrrrve Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) Hi This is my first model in quite a number of months but here it is the Revell 1/72 Lancaster! A great kit! I dedicate this one to a friend who flew as the mid-upper gunner on the Piccadilly Princess. I hope you like it. Constructive critiscism is welcome. Thanks Rob Edited January 15, 2009 by Dr Lurrrrve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Really nice job. Have the Hasegawa offering, was going to sell it, may keep it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jase Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Looks good. What gun barrels did you use? They look too detailed to be the Revell ones! What colour did you paint the bombs and tyres? (I've tried to mix up some Tamiya colours to match those in the instructions, but I can seem to get the right colour match.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Nicely done I am interested in the way you did the exhaust 'staining' on the wings, can you enlighten us on the technique? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaking Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Looks good are those the decals that come with the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Lurrrrve Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Looks good. What gun barrels did you use? They look too detailed to be the Revell ones!What colour did you paint the bombs and tyres? (I've tried to mix up some Tamiya colours to match those in the instructions, but I can seem to get the right colour match.) Hi there Jase I used the Quickboost barrels with the oval perforations. They look really good when painted black and then dry brushed with a gun metal shade. The Revell gun barrels are orrible and not at all convincing!!! The bombs were Gunze Vietnam camo green (the lighter shade - can't remember FS number) with a bit of fading. To do this i heavily diluted Tamiya sky grey and misted it on very lightly. The tyres are Revell acrylic Anthracite with a touch of black added to darken it down a bit. Wheel hubs are Tamiya acrylic gloss black. Hope that this helps? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Lurrrrve Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Nicely done I am interested in the way you did the exhaust 'staining' on the wings, can you enlighten us on the technique? Hi Trojan Thanks for your compliment! The staining was applied with my Iwata Eclipse airbrush stopped right down with minimum airflow. First i applied a very thinned down mix of Tamiya black/brown mix over the wings and just built this up until i got the desired effect. Once dry, i then went over this with a very thinned down Tamiya sky grey with a little white added - again the key is to gently build up the effect that you want. Takes a bit of practice but as long as you gradually build up the effect you can't go far wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jase Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hi there JaseI used the Quickboost barrels with the oval perforations. They look really good when painted black and then dry brushed with a gun metal shade. The Revell gun barrels are orrible and not at all convincing!!! The bombs were Gunze Vietnam camo green (the lighter shade - can't remember FS number) with a bit of fading. To do this i heavily diluted Tamiya sky grey and misted it on very lightly. The tyres are Revell acrylic Anthracite with a touch of black added to darken it down a bit. Wheel hubs are Tamiya acrylic gloss black. Hope that this helps? Rob That's great thanks, I've used the Revell gun barrels on the Lanc I'm building, but when I build another one I will definitely get some Quickboost barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Lurrrrve Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Looks good are those the decals that come with the kit? Hi SeaKing The nose art came from a Tally Ho Lanc Nose Art sheet and the codes in the correct shade of red from the Zotz Sexy Lancs sheet. Roundels and stencils are all from the kit decals sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 It's a beauty Doc, particularly the fine canopy framing - which, for me, adds a seal of professionalism! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Lurrrrve Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 It's a beauty Doc, particularly the fine canopy framing - which, for me, adds a seal of professionalism! Thanks Deon Those canopy frames sure did take some masking - not looking forward to masking the frames on my next Lanc that will be "Mickey the Moocher". Thanks R Very nice Thanks Mish! You're a gundun!!! R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Nice Lanc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Lurrrrve Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Nice Lanc Thanks Mike! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Very nice build. But I have to correct your text, it is 424 RCAF Sqn. Definitely a Canadian Squadron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Nothing to criticise there.A fantastic Lanc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Looks fantastic! I only hope when I get around to building mine it will look half as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 That's finished to a very high standard Doc. Mine is really srating to fight me, the undercarraige is proving to be a nightmare. I was hoping to finish the kit last year having started it in November but I'm nowhere near that. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Very nicely done. Glad I got my 3for2 at M&S. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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