seiran01 Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 LOL... Considering I will need to design the engine faces (with de-icing grilles?) and exhaust for those engines for "that other project" for us, it seems like a no-brainer. 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 23, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 23, 2019 15 minutes ago, seiran01 said: LOL... Considering I will need to design the engine faces (with de-icing grilles?) and exhaust for those engines for "that other project" for us, it seems like a no-brainer. No kidding. I think we’re gonna need another house. 2
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 23, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 23, 2019 Another angle. I’m really really liking the streaking. It’s gonna help during the minor dirtying up. This was 1963, and these birds were getting tired. As you can see, the wings are quite weathered. Power eggs need to be somewhat shinier and noticeably darker. Comments? 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 23, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 23, 2019 Those Lancastrians did well for TCA and BOAC. Served well into the North Star and Super G era. Not bad for a cobbled together afterthought. 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 23, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, seiran01 said: Tail cone shape look right to folks? I’m iffy on it... but I have drawn up a Lancastrian nose as well for a rainy day That nose looks all the world like thy lifted it off a B-25D 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 23, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 23, 2019 Thanks, although I’m at the stage of maximum ugliness, right before it all ties together. 4
seiran01 Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 21 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: Thanks, although I’m at the stage of maximum ugliness, right before it all ties together. You are? Or the build is? 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 23, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 23, 2019 13 minutes ago, seiran01 said: You are? Or the build is? Both, I’d say. But I peeled back some tape, and this thing is looking yummy. 5
Wingco57 Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 Mike, That looks fantastic please make it a separate thread for all of us to enjoy. Cheers Cees 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 23, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 23, 2019 I went to bed last night unsure on the wings as the MMP dries slowly when you add the reducer, so the streaking was exaggerated somewhat. I looked this morning and am mostly thrilled by the results. Much more blended. There are a couple spots I might touch up, but all in all it looks like a sun weathered aluminum wing. Tonight I'll paint the power eggs in more of a slightly darker and newer looking duraluminum finish and see where we stand. The beauty of MMP is that it's super easy to change and topcoat. 4
Jeff Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 This is really getting exciting... I can't wait for this........ and I MUST say, I went back and looked at those scratch built strengthening strakes by the mid upper, and they REALLY came out NICE ! That in itself makes the model in my eyes.... 4
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 23, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 23, 2019 Thanks Jeff. TRULY appreciated!! 4
Martinnfb Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 I. Like the paneling definition. Looking at the picture on the top I was wondering if the top windows were tinted? EDIT: no tint, it was just a light effect caused by the small cover up segment over the pilots head. Milton Ontario 3 1
1to1scale Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 OK, now the $1000 question, how are you getting this thing to Chattanooga? 4
Jeff Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 21 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: OK, now the $1000 question, how are you getting this thing to Chattanooga? VERY carefully....................... 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 23, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 23, 2019 I’m driving and I have a big wooden box for the Felixstowe so I hope it’ll fit. I’m SUPER excited about the Nats this year. The Lanc will be there and I’m so looking foeard to it 4
1to1scale Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 I just spent an hour reading rules and categories, Im bringing my Ki-84, Corsair, PzIV, and going to try to get my Mi4 done. Your Lanc is going to steal the show. 4
GazzaS Posted July 24, 2019 Posted July 24, 2019 The wings look great, Ernie. Gee... I love those submarine windows... 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 24, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 24, 2019 So guys, I have some VERY exciting news to announce for all us Lanc lovers. A few months back, I sent a pleading and probably whining email to Roy Sutherland at Barracuda Studios asking that he consider some block tread late and postwar Lanc wheels. Roy took pity on me and between him and Mike Swinburne, they came up with a pattern and because one thing leads to another, we now have a complete line of Lancaster wheels being released in 1/32 and 1/72 scales. I have yet to hear word on 1/48. I received the first copy of the postwar block tread wheels a couple weeks back, but I was sworn to absolute Military Grade secrecy. But as of today, I received a message from both Roy and Mike that they have been announced so I have the OK to announce them. Please check out Barracuda’s full line of resin accessories and decals at their website. These wheels will be ready for sale in August http://barracudacals.com/products.php?cat=13 4 1
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 24, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 24, 2019 The kit wheels are quite simplified and are one of the few places on the kit in need of help. Barracuda’s new Lanc wheels will be an instant hit I’m sure and they’ll go a long way to enhancing these big Lancs. They will be available in both block and smooth tread in all three major scales. 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 24, 2019 Author Administrators Posted July 24, 2019 The difference certainly speaks for itself. Here’s a picture of the smoothies that I got from the Barracuda Ready Room FB Page 5 1
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