Wingco57 Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 I used to have one but sold it on. I hope to share as much info on the Lanc here as I can. Cees 2
Administrators James H Posted October 22, 2018 Author Administrators Posted October 22, 2018 Hoping to have something else to show you this week. Things have been a little slow due to illness recovery and other writing. 5
Alan Posted October 23, 2018 Posted October 23, 2018 Hi Jim, damn happy to have found this build thread! She’s looking just great!! I will be supporting HKM and getting their Lanc- should make a nice long and enjoyable build!! Hope you are feeling better and recovering mate! Cheers Alan 2
Administrators James H Posted October 24, 2018 Author Administrators Posted October 24, 2018 Ok, time to break regular cover. If you read one of my magazine articles, or indeed most by anyone, you'll see a relatively linear workflow.....you know....cockpit, engines, closeup, wings, paint etc. In actuality, the workflow is less linear and designed to maximise our time at the workbench and aid deadline schedules. So I don't suppose it will surprise you all to know that I've actually built most of the model in some form, minus paint at this stage. My plan is to build as much as possible and then add wiring etc, and then crack up the airbrush. As I'm still waiting on a few replacement parts from HKM, I thought I'd add a series of photos here to show what I've built so far. It certainly beats no updates for a while! 13
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 24, 2018 Administrators Posted October 24, 2018 Quite like the detail in the turrets. I can really see them detailed up a bit and painted. 2
Wingco57 Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 Nice to see the hydraulic recouperators for the gunturrets just aft of the bombbay. I like what I see. Cees 3
BlrwestSiR Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 I'm really liking what I see and I'm glad I've got one on preorder. Hope you're feeling better soon James and I can't wait to more progress. Carl 4
Grunhertz Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 Looking great Jim. Are they ammunition runs from the middle of the fuselage to the tail? 4
Wingco57 Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 Yes, to keep the centre of gravity from shifting. Cees 5
Peterpools Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 JIm Very nice progress and the looks does look mighty good Keep 'em comin Peter 3
Bomber_County Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 Jammed hoping you are on the road to recovery, the Lanc is looking good might have to be tempted 3
Administrators James H Posted October 28, 2018 Author Administrators Posted October 28, 2018 This build is becoming more of just a collection of random photos as I progress through major construction. Again, I want to do ad much of this as I can before I hit paint. I've also decided to showcase the forthcoming Airscale cockpit set for this, which should be with me tomorrow, and decals to follow in over a week's time. I'm sure you'll agree that the effort in removing the moulded detail is definitely worth it, and is already done in readiness. Here are some photos of Airscale's prototype set: I'm still waiting on some replacement parts coming from HKM for various improvements and short shots in the test sprues, and those include the hinges on the original Sprue V. Until I get that sorted, here is the state of the tail. More aftermarket? Ok, I'm using the new Master Models Lancaster barrel set. This comes with adaptors to fit the barrels to the plastic guns. They work a treat. Here are two turrets fitted out already. A little more preliminary work too with masking the fuselage windows, both inside and out. This is where a circle cutter comes in real handy. I know you guys like some flap photos, so here is a set fitted to the port wing. Again, they fit like a dream. Last photo for now as I fit the outboard engine (No.1) to the wing. Zero issues with fit or fettle. A joy to assemble. 9
mozart Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 Great stuff James! The guns and Peter's cockpit panels, including the engineer and navigator's panels are all a worthwhile improvement. Max 3
Grunhertz Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 thats looking awesome love the flap detail 1
Bomber_County Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 This is getting all to much...... I want one............absolutely stunning 3
HubertB Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 Beautiful. This forthcoming Airscale panel looks the bees knees Hubert 2
Peterpools Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 James Terrific progress on the assemblies and Peter’s IP set looks brilliant Keep ‘em comin Peter
Wingco57 Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 I really like the Airscale instrument panels. Just as a point of attention, the direction compass and D/F indicator as seen at the top of the instrument panel were in fact fitted at the base of the windscreen in front of the pilot and and stick out. Do not forget to make the rear casings of said instruments and the wiring as these are very much in view. Check for photo's to see what I mean. Nice touch though. Cees 5
MGunns Posted November 25, 2018 Posted November 25, 2018 Great article and build log. The Airscale IP looks, like Hubert wrote, "The Bees Knees" alright. I really like the way they did the engine nacelles, unlike the Tamiya 1/48 kit. It's amazing how modeling technology has advanced in 43 years. The landing gear looks robust and a positive fit for proper alignment. I have one on order from Squadron, looking forward to it's arrival. 3
FME erk Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 Looks good so far and like many Brits, I'm still waiting for the delivery of my 'pre-order' I for one will be watching with interest and already have ideas of how things need to be checked and improved such as the IP from Airscale 4
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