FME erk Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 When is the official start date for that Lancastrian Ernie ?? The wingspan is massive as you know but the fuselage will be even longer than your standard Lanc with those extend nose and tail pieces . . . I , along with many others, will be looking forward to seeing this on your bench . . . 3 1
CrankyCrafstman Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 51 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Where did NigelR32 disappear to? He's to busy doing YouTube videos. Ron G 4
FME erk Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 He has moved on to build/demonstrate things like the mods to the Titanic kit and the B52 'Big Bad Buff' aircraft amongst other things . . . 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 21, 2020 Administrators Posted October 21, 2020 8 hours ago, FME erk said: When is the official start date for that Lancastrian Ernie ?? The wingspan is massive as you know but the fuselage will be even longer than your standard Lanc with those extend nose and tail pieces . . . I , along with many others, will be looking forward to seeing this on your bench . . . As far as I've been able to tell, the Lancastrian started in late 44 as a special built transport from Victory Aircraft, and apparently it was a hit, because they started building a bunch of them. I think they started building them in Britain, as well, but I'm not sure. 3
harv Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 5 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: He's to busy doing YouTube videos. Ron G Have a link ?....harv
FME erk Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 As many of you probably know 2021 is the 80th anniversary of the introduction of the Lancaster into RAF service. Xmas Eve 1941 saw the delivery of the first three Lancaster to RAF Waddington, near the city of Lincoln. As my small tribute to this great aircraft, I intend to start my HK Lancaster with the hindsight of previous builds at the start of the new year. There are a lot of tweaks to do with this kit and I shall endeavour to do my best as for me, this will be the ultimate Lancaster kit that I can build. 4
ScottsGT Posted November 7, 2020 Posted November 7, 2020 Just got in my set of Aerocraft brass landing gear for the Lancaster from Ali yesterday. Wow! Is about all I can say. If you’re like me and like some good solid legs for a model this size to stand on, well worth the investment. Now I just need to find time to build it...... 1
harv Posted November 8, 2020 Posted November 8, 2020 2 hours ago, ScottsGT said: Just got in my set of Aerocraft brass landing gear for the Lancaster from Ali yesterday. Wow! Is about all I can say. If you’re like me and like some good solid legs for a model this size to stand on, well worth the investment. Now I just need to find time to build it...... They do make nice stuff....harv
FME erk Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 ScottsGT Can you post a couple of pics of them ?? thanks Ian 1
BlrwestSiR Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 Resin2Detail has just released a couple new pilot's seats for the Lanc. https://www.resin2detail.com/product-page/1-32-avro-lancaster-seat-upgrade-for-hk-kit-no-belts I've got a pair on the way so will let folks know what they're like once I have them. Carl 2 1
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 36 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Resin2Detail has just released a couple new pilot's seats for the Lanc. https://www.resin2detail.com/product-page/1-32-avro-lancaster-seat-upgrade-for-hk-kit-no-belts I've got a pair on the way so will let folks know what they're like once I have them. Carl WOW! Those look really sweet. Ron G 2
FME erk Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 I spotted those yesterday Carl but as I have already converted mine . . . . I do like the extra detail so will be interested in your view of them. I was a little put off with all the additional 'sprue' ?? I dont think they are badly priced either so thats encouraging . . .. Ian 3
BlrwestSiR Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, FME erk said: I spotted those yesterday Carl but as I have already converted mine . . . . I do like the extra detail so will be interested in your view of them. I was a little put off with all the additional 'sprue' ?? I dont think they are badly priced either so thats encouraging . . .. Ian They look to be 3D printed. I'll be curious to see if the production ones are the same or if they're cast. 3
yknu Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 Wow, I placed an order for two deluxe w/o seatbelts. I have not started my cockpit yet so it was good to wait :0) 2
BlrwestSiR Posted May 30, 2021 Posted May 30, 2021 There's a new option for the Lancaster cockpit. Robert Mrowzowski is making a resin cockpit for the Lanc As you can see, it replaces the pilots station in the cockpit. I'm not sure if it fixes the height issue of the platform or not as it seems to replace just a section of it. You also need an AM IP panel for it too. https://www.robertmrozowski.com/https:/www.robertmrozowski.com/shop/1-32-scale-avro-lancaster-cockpit-kit/ Carl 2 1
FME erk Posted May 30, 2021 Posted May 30, 2021 That looks to be well detailed but unfortunately for us in the UK when you put together the postal charge and import tax it becomes extortionate . . . Ian 1
wackyracer Posted May 31, 2021 Posted May 31, 2021 On 5/30/2021 at 8:33 AM, FME erk said: That looks to be well detailed but unfortunately for us in the UK when you put together the postal charge and import tax it becomes extortionate . . . Ian Hi, I ordered mine on the day he released it and it arrived 6 days later with no import duties £62 all in. The parts are exquisite too! 1
nmayhew Posted May 31, 2021 Posted May 31, 2021 5 hours ago, wackyracer said: Hi, I ordered mine on the day he released it and it arrived 6 days later with no import duties £62 all in. The parts are exquisite too! Did it have the full value displayed on the box? I am a bit out of touch as to what the rules and regs are... 1
Bomber_County Posted May 31, 2021 Posted May 31, 2021 3 hours ago, nmayhew said: Did it have the full value displayed on the box? I am a bit out of touch as to what the rules and regs are... It seems some items “slip” through and then others get spanked. Be interested to know the full rules ……..unfortunately another £60 odd on top is beyond me…. 1
wackyracer Posted June 5, 2021 Posted June 5, 2021 On 5/31/2021 at 2:34 PM, nmayhew said: Did it have the full value displayed on the box? I am a bit out of touch as to what the rules and regs are... yep $72 I'm going to use it in the cockpit only kit as it will be better viewed. The full kit will maybe have a crew loaded up. 1
BlrwestSiR Posted August 30, 2021 Posted August 30, 2021 Looks like there's a new set of in flight crew figures coming out. https://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/apgyyv44xyjr7ifgjlpx.html There's upper turret and rear turret 'gummers' too. 2 1
BlrwestSiR Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 It's just been announced that Border Models will be releasing the WNW Lancaster. Seems they're going to do a limited run of them around Christmas. They posted it on Facebook and had been picked up by Britmodeler in their Rumourmonger section. Guess I'd better start saving my pennies again. Carl 1
Spitfire Posted September 27, 2021 Posted September 27, 2021 3 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: It's just been announced that Border Models will be releasing the WNW Lancaster. Seems they're going to do a limited run of them around Christmas. They posted it on Facebook and had been picked up by Britmodeler in their Rumourmonger section. Guess I'd better start saving my pennies again. Carl It it comes off it will be great that all that research and developement will not have gone to waste and the kit will see the light of day. Cheers Dennis 1
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