Tworrs 1/72 Lancaster B.III

[Tworrs]

I made a start on this model and omitted to take pics at the beginning, so to remedy that here we go.

More to follow.

 

[Tworrs]

First the sprue shot.
Progress thus far, the office is complete and installed.
Here I am gluing the sticky outy bits together.
I am a bit disappointed at some of the fit, even the dry fit was not great, but I will overcome that.
I'll try to remember to take pics as I go

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Built this same kit many moons ago Garry. Had the same fit issues. Makes a half decent model in the end. I will follow your build with interest.

 

[Tworrs]

Built this same kit many moons ago Garry. Had the same fit issues. Makes a half decent model in the end. I will follow your build with interest.View attachment 507164

Thanks Steve, I'll see how it works out.

 

[colin m]

It's a Lancaster, it will look great when you're finished.

 

[Tworrs]

It's a Lancaster, it will look great when you're finished.

Indeed it will Colin

 

[adt70hk]

Garry

Where have you found the worst of the fit problems? I have a non-Dambuster version in the stash.

Thx.

Andrew

 

[Jim R]

You've got to love a Lanc.and a Dambuster Lanc. even better. Hope the fit issues are not to awkward to sort out. At 1/72 it will be a big model.

 

[Tworrs]

Garry

Where have you found the worst of the fit problems? I have a non-Dambuster version in the stash.

Thx.

Andrew

Getting the fuselage together around the interior floor, as it seems the floor is very slightly oversize.
Also the 2 wing spars that protrude from the fuselage to which the wings are fitted splay a little when the wheel housings are added, I dry fitted and messed around with this section for some time before managing to force fit them.
That is all so far.

You've got to love a Lanc.and a Dambuster Lanc. even better. Hope the fit issues are not to awkward to sort out. At 1/72 it will be a big model.

Not to worry I will make the little b*gger bend to my will. Haha I need bigger models these days so I can see what I'm doing

 

[Tworrs]

I have assembled the 4 engine nacelles and attached them to the wings, all were a good fit.
I've also made a start on filling the fuselage joints.

 

[boatman]

HI Garry she lookin good an you say you also have fit probs seems to me they earnt makin the kit good nowadays like my tomcat fit problems as so far ive had a lot an glad you wernt hurt by them hailstones that size an did you have your car in a garage ?

 

[Tworrs]

HI Garry she lookin good an you say you also have fit probs seems to me they earnt makin the kit good nowadays like my tomcat fit problems as so far ive had a lot an glad you wernt hurt by them hailstones that size an did you have your car in a garage ?

Thanks Chris yes the fit has been a bit frustrating, but I'm making it work.
Yes, fortunately my car was in the garage and SWMBO's car was in the carport.

 

[Tworrs]

Brilliant sunny day today, even though it was -2C this morning.
Todays progress.
The undercarriage is in, and what a mission that was, talk about fiddly, however I persevered and here is the result with which I am quite pleased.


Then installed the horizontal and vertical stabilisers to the rear of the fuselage.



That's all for today.
Thanks for all your encouraging comments.
Garry

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Great work Gary.

 

[boatman]

HI Garry yes that undercart does look quite a challenge an it would put me off building it i think but you have managed it very well done sir loveley bit of modelin

 

[Tworrs]

Great work Gary.

Thank you Steve, much appreciated.

HI Garry yes that undercart does look quite a challenge an it would put me off building it i think but you have managed it very well done sir loveley bit of modelin

Kind of you to say Chris, thanks. It was a challenge, but not an insurmountable one.
Cheers
Garry

 

[Tworrs]

Ok, so I've made some progress on the Lanc, it has been relatively easy with not too many gaps, which will be filled before painting.
Some slight fit issues, but those are part of the fun of modelling.


Front gunner and bomb aimers positions are in place

Tail gunners office has been built and installed loosely.



Till next time, thanks for staying tuned
Garry

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice updates. One of these days I’m going to get this kit either Revell or the new Airfix

 

[Tworrs]

Nice updates. One of these days I’m going to get this kit either Revell or the new Airfix

Thanks Lee, I'll look forward to your build then.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Coming on nicely Gary.