Roland Pulfrew Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Decisions, decisions! KUTA III, for which I have several candidates, or the Lancaster STGB!! I have a couple of Lancasters in the stash so may I join? Plan to do the Revell B1 (colour scheme and squadron TBD, but hopefully something a little different). Edited April 3, 2011 by Roland Pulfrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Roland You most certainly can, I'll add your name to the list Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Some similar shots as Paul and his 35 Sqn Lanc. Mandatory box shot: A couple of sprue shots: And one of the Revel Instruction sheet Now all I need is some time to get on with it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 A little bit of progress this evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Nice progress Roland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Thanks Daz A little more progress from tonight. Before I stick the fuselage together I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on the fuselage transparencies? In this scale the windows are pretty small and although I can try and mask them before gluing them into the fuselage, this leaves the risk of painting over them and then trying to clean up the windows later. I have used PVA glue for small transparencies before and I was wondering whether this would be a better option this time. Anyone got any views? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 That's really looking good, Roland! I've been thinking the same about mine, and have come to the conclusion that it depends on the fit of the transparencies. If they're snug, then fitting them and masking with Maskol would work well. If they're not, then the PVA route would be best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 A little bit of progress on my Lancaster. Sadly having sprayed the top surfaces I have just realised that my aircraft needs all the fuselage windows blanking out. So out with the filler and then the wet'n'dry paper which will mean respraying the top surfaces of the fuselage And now off to my local rugby club for some birthday/Six Nations beers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Coming along nicely Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 A little more progress on my B1. Now starting to think about having to do some exhaust streaking. To spray, or not to spray; that is the question!! I guess my "something a little different" is now becoming obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Looking excellent so far Roland, I rather like those markings and the post war Bomber Command colour scheme. Good luck finishing her off. Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 And the answer to the question Roland is: spray!! It's looking good. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Looking good Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 And the answer to the question Roland is: spray!! It's looking good.Max Max Thank you for the kind comments. My worry is by spraying the exhaust I risk bu**ering it up altogether! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Stunning Roland, what a great choice of livery, I'm sure you'll get it right based on what you've shown us so far ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hmmmm! Not sure spraying was the right move. I think I may have overdone it on the left wing, although I am happier with the right. Not sure there is much I can do to tone it down now though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Roland, If you're not completely happy, try toning it down with chalk pastel brushed on. This works very effectively and is really easy to do. Try a black one to start by brushing into the panel lines. I usually chalk a few colours onto a sheet of wet n dry and use it like a pallet to add colours and break up flat areas of colour. If you're not happy, rub it off, if you are, add a bit of spray varnish to secure it. I think it's a superb build, hurry up and get some finished pics up !!!! Edited March 2, 2011 by woody37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I think the effect that you have on the port outer is spot-on Roland, but I can see why you may be a bit doubtful in other areas. From photographs that I've studied, the aft edge of the wings tend to be less stained, presumably as a result of the airflow over the upper wing surface, whereas yours is pretty uniform across the whole aerofoil surface. But it really should be quite easy to correct - some light, judicious airbrushing with a very thinned grey sprayed from the aft edge forwards should fix things! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 yeah I reckon it can be fixed. Get some of your base grey paint and like galgos said spray it lightly over the staining, particularly towards the rear to the wing. then blend in that new paint with the rest and it should be back to normal. If it were me, I'd be tempted to add a tiny hint of brown/tan to the staining, just to make it look less ashen, but having said that it still looks pretty good as it is. Best of luck mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Been a bit remiss in not cracking on with this, particularly as I have signed up to the Spitfire STGB and that has started. Anyway, finally I have got her onto her own wheels so this is how my REAF Lancaster B1 looks as of last night. Sorry about the picture quality but they were taken on my phone. I would also be interested in knowing thoughts (good or bad) on whether I have recovered the excessive exhaust staining (or not)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Looking great! The exhaust staining looks a lot better to me and you're a lot braver than I am for trying it Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I think the staining looks good. Its heavy but from the pics I've seen its completely within the typical staining seen on the Lancaster, they really were dirty aircraft! My only suggestion would be to marry up the pattern of staining on the outer engines by removing as much staining as possible from the outermost exhaust exits on the number 1 and 4 engines. As someone pointed out in my build, for some reason the exhuast gasses from these exits went mostly under the wing with very little on the top. Other than that, its looking sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the kind comments. My only suggestion would be to marry up the pattern of staining on the outer engines by removing as much staining as possible from the outermost exhaust exits on the number 1 and 4 engines. As someone pointed out in my build, for some reason the exhaust gasses from these exits went mostly under the wing with very little on the top. I was using this picture as a reference, (I hope this works) Lancaster which does show exhaust staining from 1 & 4 as well. I guess it all depends upon how well looked after the aircraft were. Edited to add: D@mn! Just reread your post and I think I see what you mean. The outer exhausts of 1 & 4, not all exhausts from 1 & 4! Good spot!! Edited March 28, 2011 by Roland Pulfrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowmk9 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 D@mn! Just reread your post and I think I see what you mean. The outer exhausts of 1 & 4, not all exhausts from 1 & 4! Good spot!! I missed it first time round when I built mine too, and no worries, I wasn't very clear when pointing the staining pattern out and even confused myself a little! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) Finally finished!! No onto the Spitfire STGB. This is the new Revell 1/72 Lancaster B1 pretty much out of the box but with the Xtradecal decals. A Royal Egyptian Air Force B Mk 1. Edited April 3, 2011 by Roland Pulfrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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