1/72 Hasegawa Lancaster

[Ancientmariner]

So since last time, more torn decals, more swearing but also some progress.
I have done all the props, undercarriage doors and also under carriage before adding it to the model.
Sourced new roundals for wings but struggling to find a replacement for the fuselage. The S on the tail I couldn't find for love or money so just sprayed over it.

Wings black lining on top I have sprayed as decals kept tearing.

 

[Ancientmariner]

More tearing today. Have ordered a full new decal set. The roundals for wings came today, applied them and they went on like a dream!! So must be age of the ones in the kit which I think looking at it are 2007, so coming on 20 years old.

So next I ordered a new decal set. Had to spray out the one side but it's for the best.

Does anyone know, did they have different registrations on each side of the fuselage? I only ask as the decal sheet I have seems to indicate this (see below). Any help appreciated as I want it to be almost accurate even if not completely.


Anyway as I have got as far as I can before more decals arrive I decided to start making a base.




Hopefully it's going to come together in the week or 10 days.

 

[boatman]

VERY GOOD GOIN there James this will look great pity about the decals but glad you are havin another go at it keep it up an you will succseed
chrisb

 

[Jakko]

Does anyone know, did they have different registrations on each side of the fuselage?

No — the letters indicate the squadron (the group of two) and the plane in the squadron (single letter), so it would be very strange for a plane to have two different sets at the same time. But as I said in your other post about this, ISTR there’s a restored Lancaster that deliberately has different codes on it, and the decal set is probably for that one, not for a wartime plane.

 

[Ancientmariner]

Continue the base today, made it more of a plinth so there's space for wiring and batteries etc.


Also used grout on the top this time as I assume it will work ok and as I already have it it's free rather than buying more stuff.

 

[Ancientmariner]

So played about a bit more today. Fitting wiring etc isn't the easiest as I am only using stuff I have as I'm making a point of buying anything that isnt essential and all my connecting wire is 2.5mm core i had left iver from the shed.
The plinth has made life a lot easier as opposed to routing channels for wires. There will be a 9V battery and switch mounted outside and actually with all the LEDs onto it it means they are a little dimmer which I like as it's a smaller kit.

Also managed to get it primer today which I am pleased with. Couple of hours with an airbrush and it will be done.

 

[scottie3158]

James just had a catch up, great work so far pity about the decals letting you down. The base lighting is very good.

 

[Ancientmariner]

James just had a catch up, great work so far pity about the decals letting you down. The base lighting is very good.

Thanks, it's coming along ok but really I think the kit is 2007 so to be expected, the new decals are spot on, doing it as "Just Jane" (even though upper gun turret will be a little out of position).

 

[Ancientmariner]

Base black now, ready to have slabs etc scored out before Moe black and then airbrushing in details.

 

[boatman]

James the leds look great should look brilliant with the reflection off th lank brilliant modeling my freind an i hope you light up you next plane
chrisb

 

[scottie3158]

James just had a catch up, great work so far pity about the decals letting you down. The base lighting is very good.

 

[tr1ckey66]

Great work James and at such a rapid pace. The resin flaps add a lot of interest.
Looking forward to the rest of the build
Cheers
Paul

 

[Ancientmariner]

Beyond a bit of messing about not a lot done to date. Have done a bit more with the base, glued of some gravel that I will paint over and also scored the concrete blocks.

As for the model I have started applying some decals though only had 30 mins spare so not masses done. The builds at that stage where I just need a decent few hours to break the back of what's left really. New decals go on a treat! I have not yet glued in windows as I want these clear and am too lazy to fit and mask them all.

 

[Ancientmariner]

Bit more of the base done, just need to get the damn thing finished.

 

[Ancientmariner]

Weathering done and taxiway lights and surrounds for these fixed in. Grass to do and then the taxiway edge lights.

 

[boatman]

LOOKS VERY good that concrete very real an the lanc on itbe nice to see it all lit up great stuff

chrisb

 

[Ancientmariner]

Starting to pop in the lights, still another 7 to go in round the edges but starting to look ok I think. Pleased with the little inserts around the LEDs, look quite realistic.

 

[boatman]

BRILLIANT MODELLIN James that concrete looks real very well done my freind
chrisb

 

[papa 695]

Fantastic work, really liking the base.

 

[Ancientmariner]

Fantastic work, really liking the base.

It's not bad, paint hide a million sins. As it's only the second one I've done I will be changing the order I do bits in for the next one.