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Yes . . looks like the molding is slightly mis-shaped. Perhaps a little warming under the hair-dryer ???? And if you look at the photo of JJ . . .looks like them put to much glue around the panel does that mean I can get away with the same . . .

I would say, looking at the alternate photos enough, you can see that Just Jane has a deeper aperture for her radiator(s) rather than the other two aircraft . . . . Must admit I dont know where you are coming from with this 'bulge in the lower front corner ' ??? As far as I am aware there shouldn't be a bulge in the engine cowling full stop . . . .

I initially thought I would be able to polish them out but I have been duly informed that there actually 'holes' in the plastic . . . .

Are you saying that spares are available ?? I know you had a replacement for the clear pieces but that was from the local stockist. I wonder if you could have got them replaced by HK themselves ??

The two rings in the front nose blister indicate a later mark of IFF (Mk. III I think) IFF= Identification Friend or Foe David

You will see the early shallow bomb-aimers blister here . . . https://www.ozatwar.com/ghistory.htm there were two later version of that blister to come . . . I hope this helps David

Hi James Its been a while since we had an update, have you got any paint on her and any chance of a snap showing the size when its together please ?? David

Nige In your video showing the use of Mr Surfacer, What alcohol are you using ? I presume its a bottle of some such rather than straight whiskey

They came from the Trolley acc. made by Graham. They so match the examples I came across on the airfield near me.

Question: What would be the best form of solution to eliminated panel lines altogether ?? I ask because on the HK Lancaster there are a second set of landing light and also a dinghy stowage in the port wing. I have heard mention of Tippex, correction fluid, I have seen Mr Surfacer used but only to lessen the depth of panel lines. I want rid then to be able to scribe panel lines . . . Thanks in anticipation David

That vid from Nige is really informative. Graham has gone to a lot of trouble to get the detail right and worthy of the price when you consider the size of the Damm thing . . . . . (see what I did there -- Sorry)

Would this be classed as a hint ? I haven't received my Lancaster yet but while I am waiting I thought I would start on some ground equipment to pose with it . . . The 72nd Airfix type is just there for comparison in size

Something else to add to the list of corrections then . . .

Nige that was an interesting video, please keep them coming as I wasnt aware that the pilots cockpit floor was to high. What is the name of that tool you used to cut the pilots floor off ?? Wooden handle with what looks to be a razor blade ? I would like to get one of those David

Robert If you are in the market to sell some of those improvements . . . . ?? David

Smitty44 I believe this issue had Book 1 & 2 combined . . . https://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/title/the-lancaster-at-war/author/garbett-mike/ Listing No 11 tells you this is the case:Copyright 1971 & 1979 David

Smitty44 A book I could strongly recommend would be the 'Lancaster at War' book 1 by Garbett & Goulding. Its a long time Out of Print book you should be able to get second hand copies It is a pictorial book basically a 'day in the life of . . .'. Has photos of the crew positions and also the exterior showing the weathering etc. There was a publication that combined Lancaster at War 1 & 2 so that would be even better I suspect. Also the book(s) contain recounts by both air and ground staff David

There will always be wear n tear on any aircraft particularly if it has a lot of hours. Edges of table and equipment and main walkways will always show scuff mark so the amount would be down to you. Reference photos are available from several sources if not from the members here . . . . I dont think any ONE book will give you all the answers

No thanks Eduard must be rubbing their hands together with the thoughts of all the additional detail they could provide but I'm sorry I have paid enough so I will try my hand at rectifying faults and improving stuff where I can. Just personal choice you understand.

Routine orders were usually for the aircrew to open the doors as they were shutting down the aircraft. Two reasons for this, 1. for an inspection ie No bomb hang ups and 2. saved the groundcrew starting the aircraft engines next morning to have the hydraulic pump open the doors.

Sorry Nigel I didnt find that really helpful as I couldn't make out the type of Swann blade you used ????. I love the idea behind the tip and will probably use it but . . . . I have only 10 and 10a so if you could let me know which blade I would appreciate it thanks David

Yeah the door does hinge forward internally.

I like what you have done to the seat and particular the armour plate. That is so visible as you look into the cockpit and now you have replaced the original and reshaped it, it looks great. Well done Nige I always thought the shoulder straps were anchored at the top of the seat and there was a quick release block that sat in the pilots belly and also this is where the lap belt straps came together in the block. I seemed to remember you twisted it anti-clock, hit it central and it released all the straps . . . . I am looking forward to more David

Its starting to come together quite nicely . . . Can I ask what is the Tamiya 'Cockpit Green' ident number or code ?? many thanks David

Any and all progress is good perhaps there will be more .. .- -.