Jazzy Jase Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Finally finished the Lancaster that I started way back in October. I decided to build the aircraft as "Admiral Prune", pictured below. A Mk1 Lanc from 106 Sqn, often piloted by Guy Gibson. The kit fits together very well, but due to my lack of modelling skills, there are still a few visible seam lines. The main let down with the kit, in my opinion, is the lack of detail on the guns and wheels. Next time I build one, I will use aftermarket items. The Aeromaster decals I used were very thick and did not respond at all well to Microsol. They did not settle down into the panel lines, despite multiple Microsol applications. This was my first attempt at post-shading, but I don't think I did a very good job of it as it's not very visible. Finally, the Vallejo matt varnish seems a little dusty and white in colour. This only really shows up on the black and is more visible in the photos than in the flesh. I don't really know why it did this. Any ideas? Please feel free to offer any constructive feedback. (Somehow I missed the yellow decal above the pilots seat and painted it black thinking it was a headrest.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 That looks like a very nice piece of work to me. Bravo to you, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybee Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi Jazzy very nice, cannot see these visable seams you mention. The only obvious things I spotted were the horizontal frame on the front turret, there should be one and the pilots seat is too far back. I know Revell tell you to fit it there but it should be level with the perspex panel in front of the one with the blister. The photo of Prune has someone sat in the seat and he's further forward, Really nice build though, well done, Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Very tasty , makes me want too dig out my Tamiya 48th Lancaster and start building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmojen Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Cracking build that Jase, well done That whitening effect you've got is pretty much the norm with any flat coat that I've used. I love to know if there's one out there that doesn't do it! Jen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Looks brilliant, especially the first pix with the diorama Really, a very nice build. I like the weathered look, many black aircraft look I've seen look unrealistic and almost boring. Your stressed panel lines look spot on! Congratulations!! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Super build, well photographed. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Nice Lancaster, can't see anything particularly wrong with it. I like it. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidad Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 You're very modest - I think it looks just great! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 You're being far too modest! It's a cracking build and one to be quite proud of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jase Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks for the kind comments everyone. Honeybee, I hadn't noticed that I had missed a frame on the front turret. It should be easily fixed though. I see what you mean about the pilots seat being too far back. Too late to fix on this one, but I shall bear that in mind when I build another. (I'm looking forward to the Dambusters version of this kit!) desmojen, I'm going to purchase a few different flat coats and experiment to see which gives me the best finish before I complete the next model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Suburb build Jazzy, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 One very nice build. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 A great piece of work ! Well done job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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