Troy Molitor Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Well done Dennis. I love the tubular frame work you installed. I hope we can see glimpses of the frame work once the exterior starts. Love it. Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 All- I haven't left this project, I promise! Life has just gotten in the way. We adopted a dog, who has had some medical issues, and work has been absolutely crazy. I did, however, want to do a really small update today to show where things are headed. I have been in contact with our own wunwinglow at Flying Start Models in order to get a little bit of a different ordinance setup for my Lancaster. Because I am depicting her in an earlier war configuration, I wanted a loadout that was more consistent with that as well. I found an outstanding reference photo, and Flying Start provided the bombs. They are 3D printed, beautifully cast, and will definitely do the part! Here's what it's going to look like: If you're looking for British bombs for your builds, I can't recommend Flying Start any higher than I already do. A beautiful product! - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA chukw, Uncarina, Learstang and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Most impressive Cheers Dennis Dennis7423 and Troy Molitor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Most impressive x 2! Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber Command nut Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Hi Dennis If you want to be historically correct, the Lancaster only had three attachment points across the bomb-bay, to incorporate four bombs you need a modified carrier which meant that the two centre bombs hung down lower. Are you still building 'Phantom of the Ruhr' EE139 ???? Ian nmayhew and Dennis7423 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Bomber Command nut said: Hi Dennis If you want to be historically correct, the Lancaster only had three attachment points across the bomb-bay, to incorporate four bombs you need a modified carrier which meant that the two centre bombs hung down lower. Are you still building 'Phantom of the Ruhr' EE139 ???? Ian Oh that's the plan! I've got several of the Eduard bomb bay sets to incorporate the correct bomb mountings. And yes, I'll still be building Phantom. - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA Bomber Command nut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) Wow Dennis! Not sure how I missed this thread? I just read through the whole thing last night. Fantastic work to say the least! When I was at the Nationals in Phoenix in 2018 I had cash in hand to buy this kit but the fellow manning the HK stand said he couldn’t get any before the show as they hadn’t quite been released yet. Then the WnWs kit was announced and I knew I’d go with that one instead. Unfortunately that was not to be. I’ll have to live vicariously through your build and love every minute of it. Cheers, Wolf Edited July 21, 2021 by Wolf Buddee Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Hi Dennis, excellent work and that canopyooks just superb, your hard work has definitely been worth it! Regards.Andy Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 All- Need a bit of help. I am looking for appropriate masks for the fuselage sides to depict the correct codes for Phantom in her earlier career. Kitsworld Decals, who's supplying the nose art and other accoutrements for the markings, only provides fuselage codes for Phantom once she was assigned to No. 550 Squadron in late 1943 (BQ-B). However, because I am depicting her in her early years with No. 100 Squadron, I am in need of the correct fuselage codes (HW-R). Anyone know where I could source those? Decal or mask would be acceptable. Thanks! - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA Bomber Command nut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 hey Dennis go with masks for everything but the phantom decal please! it is only fair to do your build justice! for masks, you may have some off the shelf options by Maketar and you can buy direct or from Hannants - if you do, make sure you choose vinyl rather than kabuki as i think they will be much easier to manipulate especially for roundels if not, you can try TopNotch - they do lots of RAF stuff and if they don't have your codes already, they will do custom made; advisable to provide them with dimensions just to make sure you are both on same page or... possibly the best long term solution: get yourself a silhouette cutter! build looks great - very interested to see how you cleaned up the seam line / filler just behind the front turret - that didn't look fun at all! hope to see more soon Nick Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I;ll also recommend TopNotch, first class service and very helpful. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 Thanks for the tips fellas! I shot an e-mail off to TopNotch to see if they're willing to do some custom masks for me. And you're all absolutely right, masks are the way to go. Fortunately, I already have a set of masks for the roundels and whatnot. Just need the codes and serial number. In other news, I started the seam work on the wings today, in preparation for paint. I'd like to get the wings ready to go, and pick at the fuselage as time allows and energy flows. Before I know it, I'll have a Lancaster! - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA Bomber Command nut and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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