SteveT
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That's looking really nice and coming on well. Good work!
The Border Models 1/32 Lancaster BI/III
- Thread starter BarryW
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i have been working on various nose detail parts.
I have a bit more work on the above before I fit them.
I have also test fitted the rear fuselage.
I am pleased with the fit.
Below you can see some of the work behind the ‘pit.
Below you can see a bit of a gap between the front and rear fuselage halves. It’s not too bad and it will be sorted in due course. Others have pointed out that there should be a strengthening strip around the fuselage in this position for which WNW probably intended to provide an etch strip. I will see if I can reproduce such a strip using Mr Surfacer 500 which will also sort the gap.
I have a bit more work on the above before I fit them.
I have also test fitted the rear fuselage.
I am pleased with the fit.
Below you can see some of the work behind the ‘pit.
Below you can see a bit of a gap between the front and rear fuselage halves. It’s not too bad and it will be sorted in due course. Others have pointed out that there should be a strengthening strip around the fuselage in this position for which WNW probably intended to provide an etch strip. I will see if I can reproduce such a strip using Mr Surfacer 500 which will also sort the gap.
boatman
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COR Barry the lanc is lookin great an gonna be a biggee an it looks a strong build but how do you intend to glue the canopy framein to the glass wont it smudge on the glass ?
chrisb
chrisb
The frame will glue to location holes on the fuselage. The transparency will cover it and be cemented to the fuselage as well, so no smudging.
boatman
SMF Supporter
OH right oh Barry should look great keep it comin
chrisb
I have been fitting the cockpit frame. This need a lot of patience as it needs to be done slowly. The windscreen is cemented firmly into position and I have started with the centre piece. The first step is to cement the piece sticking out of the front to the top centre of the windscreen. This is done and it needs to dry thoroughly before I attempt to cement the two ‘shoulders’ to the windscreen part. Then it’s the turn of the two ‘verticals’ each side, then the separate rear part.
Incidentally. I left off the ammo cases from under the front turret and slightly trimmed a couple of pieces at the front. None of this can be seen but it will enable me to fit the turret as a final fitting.
I have also been working on the inside of the rear fuselage. The rear door concerns me as I there is a risk that it might be pushed in should I pick it up with my finger on it. As a heavy model I won’t exactly be holding it with a light touch. So I used plastic sheet to reinforce it. None of this will be seen. I will paint it all soon.
Incidentally. I left off the ammo cases from under the front turret and slightly trimmed a couple of pieces at the front. None of this can be seen but it will enable me to fit the turret as a final fitting.
I have also been working on the inside of the rear fuselage. The rear door concerns me as I there is a risk that it might be pushed in should I pick it up with my finger on it. As a heavy model I won’t exactly be holding it with a light touch. So I used plastic sheet to reinforce it. None of this will be seen. I will paint it all soon.
Steve-the-Duck
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One thing I really do like about this model is the 'crinkly' effect of the riveting
It’s what called ‘oil canning’. I believe the first kit to depict it was the 1/24 Airfix Typhoon. The new 1/32 A20 Havoc from HKM also has it. It really sets this kit apart from the HK 1/32 Lanc.
SteveT
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That's looking really nice indeed and that cockpit looks super cool, well done.
Steve-the-Duck
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That structure just forward of the Elsan, is that meant to be the flare chute because it looks a bit huge? Most of the photos I've seen only show a singler compartment with a big curved lid
Neil Merryweather
SMF Supporter
chaff dispenser?
It’s the late style flare chute. The smaller round earlier one is an option.
Jim R
SMF Supporter
Fine progress Barry. The canopy frame looks very nice - your patience in fitting it has paid dividends. Your idea of recreating the strengthening rib on the fuselage with Mr S 500 sounds like a plan. Hope it works.
Most unlike you Barry! What's that untidy mess in that storage unit?
Steve-the-Duck
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Right. All my pics and references are of the early one, for my 'first in service' still incomplete partwork build. Nice to know this kit has options for other marks. Does it also have both late and early nose blisters? I couldn't see the transparencies in the parts pics
"Can't see the transparencies? Well, that's because they're TRANSPARENT!"
There are two different nose blisters Steve.
Waspie
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Serious Question. Did they have 'Chaff' then? (Horrid stuff!!) Mr Google time!!!!!
Mr Google wins. 1942 it was invented. That surprised me!
Steve-the-Duck
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Yes, but back then it was called 'window,' by us, and 'duppel' by the Germans. Or, whatever is the German word for 'where did all this tinfoil come from?"