Tamiya 1:48 Lancaster

[adt70hk]

James

This really is as amazing look plane. Hats off to.

Keep up the good work.

Andrew

 

[Ancientmariner]

Thanks Andrew, think the pictures make it look better than it is

 

[scottie3158]

That's a fine looking beastie

 

[Ancientmariner]

Finally looking almost completed.
Did the decals today, as a 103 squadron variant as this was the one a family member was tail ginner in completing 54 missions before the end of the war which from what I have read is good for a rear gunner.

I have to apply Matt varnish still to fully fix decals and once done put on the clear bits (canopy, turrets, front bubble for bomb aimer and nav and landing lights).

Lastly, the board it's sat on I am considering making into a base (concrete apron section) but am undecided. Was planning to sand and then apply poly filler to the top, scoring once dry to make sections and then spraying. Any thoughts? It isn't something I have done before.

JRFB

 

[The Smythe Meister]

AWWWWWWWEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMEEEEEEE !!
There,i said the "A Word".... but it IS ,as simple as that!
Loving that very much James,
Excellent stuff on an iconic aircraft
Andy

 

[Ancientmariner]

Thanks for the kind words Andy, it's taken a long time to even get to this stage!

 

[BarryW]

Very nice build you have done a great job.

 

[Ancientmariner]

Thanks Barry, I am moving onto the 1/32 kits next, really enjoyed the larger scale of this.

 

[BarryW]

Thanks Barry, I am moving onto the 1/32 kits next, really enjoyed the larger scale of this.

I look forward to seeing some of your 1/32’s then. I am sure you will love the scale.

 

[Ancientmariner]

So the Lancaster is finally done (will pop photos in completed section when base is also done) and I am doing the base.
Found a piece of scrap wood and covered with poly filler, left to 80% dry and sanded roughly and scribed lines into it. As it's not completely dry some corners have broken which I quite like as it's a bit like concrete.
Given it 1 coat of black and I think will need one more before infilling centres grey and then dry brushing, varnish and then pop some static grass in the cracks.

 

[adt70hk]

James

That really has turned out beautifully.

The base is showing a lot of promise too. It really will look the business once on the base.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Jim R]

Hi James
The beast is done That is a nice model - well done. Base will really set it off perfectly.
Jim

 

[minitnkr]

Great base to set off an excellent model. Love the chipped concrete.

 

[scottie3158]

James that is a great result the base will set it off perfectly.

 

[tigersteve]

Really nice build and a great memory for a brave family member......

 

[Ancientmariner]

Thanks for the positive comments chaps!

Base completed. Happy enough for 2 hours and a bit of scrap wood I had it doesn't look too bad.

Will post a completed thread when I have a proper camera to hand.

 

[Ancientmariner]

PS - the grassed area wasn't planned, I messed up the lines and it covered it well

 

[Jack L]

Model and base look great. Might sound a daft question, but how did you sand the filler on the base so level?

 

[Ancientmariner]

Model and base look great. Might sound a daft question, but how did you sand the filler on the base so level?

To be honest Jack I barely sanded it, just put it on levelish with a trowel and then gave a very quick once-over. It is not level completely but I wanted that effect really. Has come out pretty well really I think.

 

[Jack L]

To be honest Jack I barely sanded it, just put it on levelish with a trowel and then gave a very quick once-over. It is not level completely but I wanted that effect really. Has come out pretty well really I think.

It looks fantastically level and smooth! Really spot on!