JeroenPeters

Doing some research in what stencils were on this plane. So far i can only discern the yellow fuel type triangle, handhold stencils, fuselage footstep stencils and NO nicht anfassen markings on the rudder taps. The props are interesting. The rear should be anti glare black. The front aluminium. In some photos the rear shows yellow tips. In some they do not. The instructions tell you that the black dot on the spinner was painted on to create the idea of a cannon. If you look closely you see the tip of the spinner is a little black disc with a screw in the center. Indeed painted black.

Small steps. Pretty happy with numeral and swastika maskings. After some thought i will use a decal for the nose emblem. Pulling off paint again helped me with this decision.

I keep the mask under a thin stream if warm water. Dont want the water in the model itself.

I read that the vanes had to do with the underwing rockets. I’ll look it up again. i only read good reviews about the primer i used, but it’s shit. Probably quite literally too... i found a way to take the masks off safe. Keep them under warm water.

Managed to fix it. Kind of.. The balkenkreuzen with Miracle paint masks went fine.

Disaster... again problems with my primer. This was the last time. Mig one shot. Well, i wont give it another shot!! Simply Touching this primer will cause it to give. I will never use it again. Besides: i should have known better since i had the same problems with the Buchon and this primer.

Have a great day!!! Cheers! Jeroen

Thnx! just sprayed the overpainted spanish markings:

Better...

I was pointed out that the stitchings on the rudder are waaay overdone. So sanded them back and will repaint.

I found RLM63 too green and dark. RLM02 too green. so i mixed some rlm65 and rlm02:

Finished the base. Drilled holes in the corners. Added screws.

Did a test on a spare part. Rlm63 is a bit too dark and green for my taste. Found the AK paint doesnt mix too well with gunze. So ordered a whole batch of AK Rlm colours to get the rlm63 a bit greyer and lighter.

Retail estimate is 75 dollars.

Here's a look at the decals:

Here it is! The latest HK Models release consists of the separate nose section of the full Lancaster kit. Perfect for if you don't have the room to stall one (let alone 3) complete Lancasters! In addition you get a transport / factory trolley to display it in. You get no less than 4 cool nose jobs to choose from. Review soon here on LSM. Price to be determined.

Almost done with primer. RLM 63 paint from AK arrived so ready to rock and roll!

I’m glad i’m not alone! So often my wife asks: how long will you be? I have supper on the stove. About 15 minutes is my steady reply. By now she knows better...

Had a lot of trouble getting the primer right. Tried several. AK, Mig, Alclad etc... mixed them with several thinners. Then tried 3 different airbrushes. Iwata, Colani and Tamiya. When i found the right combination i got this far. More tomorrow...

Thank you Karim. I have removed the first line of your reply to keep things peaceful and quiet. Stay safe everyone!

Ok guys! Shall we agree to disagree and leave it at that? That would be great.

Thank you Antonio! just ordered the AK rlm 63 since Gunze does not have it. At least not my supplier. much appreciated!

Now to pick the right colour. The instructions call for all over ‘barrack grey’. In other words: mouse grey. no idea what to go by at this moment...

Rivets done!

More rivets...