Curly Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Hello Folks, I have just rec'd my registration email - Hello to you all.... So i guess , I'm the newbie around here... I have returned to modelling over the past 12 mths after many years, and I am amazed at how much things have moved on and progressed. I now have taken the big step and purchased the 1/32 HKM Lanc. It has been staring at me from the box for many weeks now and I have scoured the net for advice and tips. This site / forum has been v.helpful , along with Nigels bench and other channels on YT. My intention is to complete a diarama but have found the scale not only daunting but the lack of vehicles such as bomb trolleys , tractors / tugs kitty ambulance / truck and figures. There does seem to be a huge difference in the market availability when going down the 1/32 route. Scalemates , I find very helpful , but would like to know if there are other sites , 3D printer folks that can help. I would just like to hear your experiences of the 1/32 scale. Or Is it just accepted that if you are not the greatest of a scratch builder , then 1/35 scale is the way to go for diarama additions ?? And having to grin and bear it ? I am so much looking forward to the build and the many months it will take .... Any comments or pointers would be extremely helpful... regards... Curly... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Welcome Curly ! I know squat about dios and scale vehicles, there are many friendly, knowledgeable members here and given some time. I'm sure the will chim in. I think you will find this forum a very helpful friendly place. Look forward to your build here.......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Welcome aboard Curly............. Harv is right there are some real good folks here that know lots and are most willing to help out.... Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 First, welcome aboard Curly. It’s a nice place here, that stays friendly, unlike some other places .... For your Lanc diorama, I’d start by looking at Iconicair’s releases. It’s a sponsor here, and GrahamF, the man behind Iconicair, a member here as well. You should have a look at Fmeerk’s refueling truck conversion on this site. Another great inspiration. Hubert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Welcome Curly, great to see new faces. As Hubert said we’re the laid back corner of the modelling web thing......dive in and enjoy.....not sure where you are in the world but Telford in the UK is in 2 weeks, great for inspiration 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Hey Curly. Welcome to the site. Good luck with your diorama. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Welcome to the Forums, Curly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Curly I too am intending to build a diorama for my 32nd Lancaster. Although there are very few 32nd vehicle kits there are a few in 35th. The Bedford QL I plan to use as a crew transport, the OIL bowser I scratch built, the 'Tilly' I converted from an Austin to a Hillman. In the photo you can see a scratch built Nissen hut in 32nd as well as a couple of engine trestles and some wheel chocks. I also have the 32nd Iconicair trolley acc. as yet to be built but I did scratch a pneumatic trolley for set dressing. This is the last photo of the 35th AEC 4 x 4 conversion to a 6 x 6 refueller tanker, my mojo has dipped for the time being One reason for starting all these before the Lancaster is because as the Lancaster needs a lot of modifications, I suspect that my mojo would fail me and I probably couldn;t be bothered to build them later so tried to get them done first. I am also considering building a couple of bomb trolleys as I have just sought an item of witch to cast wheels . . . . Good luck with your diorama plans Ian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU 5137 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Watch "Shep Paine's Armor Modelers Guide" on YouTube Watch "Book Review - How to build dioramas" on YouTube figures: Reedoak - Photos | Facebook https://m.facebook.com/reedoakmodels/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums How to Build Diorama..book https://g.co/kgs/ZAJQpZ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU 5137 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 this site is impressive as you can read books FREE. Like this o e which shows how to create "accessories ". fs.02.2019 by ukr7337 - issuu https://issuu.com/ukr7337/docs/finescale_modeler_2019-02__vol.37_no.02_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU 5137 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 How to Build Dioramas by Sheperd Paine - AbeBooks https://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/title/how-to-build-dioramas/author/paine-sheperd/ Shep as most on here know is an exceptional modeller. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Hi Folks , Many thanks for the welcome , and also many thanks for those who have been so kind to offer up some advice and links. It's nice to know that there are people who are willing to share knowledge and experience rather than those who prescribe to the sink or swim mantra. Just to explain, I do have many work and family committments , as do many of us , so being AFK does and will happpen on a regular basis. So , if I don't respond straightaway please don't take offence. So onto the HKM Lanc' . I have started compiling and buying some PE and improvements and the diorama ideas posted are a great help ... tyvm.. I have yet to remove the sellaphane from the first sprues and actually start the build. So judging quality of build is abit difficult and unjustified. But, I am somewhat surprised at the amount of negative posts and reviews that this kit has rec'd. I am honestly somewhat concerned that HKM have produced a kit that has some glaring issues. Also , the amount of correctional work for accuracy to history seems to be rather extensive. Particularly when one considers the cost. I have seen YT video and posts where folk have basically stopped the build because of quality of accuracy , finish , or manufacturing failures such as many EPM and poor fit. Please don't think that I would expect the box to open and the beast falls together but there are issues without a doubt. I know from reading posts here at LSM that there has been a few builds by members... Any thoughts ?? Curly.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I do not own the HKM Lanc, when it was first released, I studied the sprue shots and was not impressed considering the high cost of the kit, I decided to wait for the Wingnut kit, which is quoted by them to be as far below $400 USD as possible. When I saw the kit at the nationals, I was very impressed. As for the HKM, I had several chances to look at and fondle the parts, there are definitely issues, and the amount of work required to correct some, is not my cup o tea. But, the kit is not trash, nor is it unbuildable, I just chose to wait for the one that I prefer. If you have seen Ernie’s lanc, it’s possible to build a very nice model. And in reality, they can be built as is, OOB. And as far as accessories, iconair just announced a tractor and bomb carts for the Lanc yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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