Robthepom Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Hello Fellows Well here goes......its been sat in the dark cupboard for way to long, I'm not getting any younger, so I've decided to build this kit while i can. It will take a while as i plan to do it in stages so i dont get bored as i did with the WnW Felixstowe Engines first with bearers My plan is to expose 2 engines and with the other 2 covered dummy engines. I'll make 2 Rolls and 2 Packard basically because i have no idea what Lanc I want to build yet LET ME OUT!!! Fantastic plastic Test fit of engine parts If you have any tips or advice, please jump in and let me know I've been watching YouTube builds, because the instructions are giving me brain strain Edited October 14, 2023 by Robthepom Martinnfb, Dadeo911, LSP_Kevin and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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geedubelyer Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Hi Rob. Good to see another one of these epic models being built. I would absolutely love to build one of these but there are a number of reasons why I cant/wont. Therefore I shall enjoy the experience vicariously through your project. Already eager to see more. Cheers, Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Good to see another of these on the go Rob. As far as tips go…….dry fit as many times as your sanity will allow before you commit to cement. Definitely look at what you’d like to achieve in terms of breaking the kit down into sub-assemblies, historical accuracies with the version you choose, and markings. Ignore the instruction manuals build sequence, it doesn’t make a whole heap of sense. Overall tip…..would be to enjoy it for the marvel of a kit that it is. Dadeo911, geedubelyer and CRAZY IVAN5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Engines were painted with Mr Surfacer 1500 Black Then some dry brushing Lots of clean up and lots of parts Brilliant so far Finn, denders, scvrobeson and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Looking good, in case you want to add a bit of colour to the engines: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205188205 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205188203 Jari geedubelyer and Victor K2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 I thought I'd build one engine at a time, nearly done with the first...piping is completely made up and not accurate at all, but i'm happy with how it looks...just 3 more to go mc65, Victor K2, Martinnfb and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 I just want to add, that while building this kit I have terrible regrets that its not a WnW package. Shame on you Peter, you could have had the legacy of producing the best model kit ever....ah well at least we have this 3/4 finished version to build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Wow Rob! Awesome. This is great for when I start mine. Also thank you Finn for the colour photo's, they will be useful too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 7 hours ago, Robthepom said: I just want to add, that while building this kit I have terrible regrets that its not a WnW package. Shame on you Peter, you could have had the legacy of producing the best model kit ever....ah well at least we have this 3/4 finished version to build And it’s better in every respect than the HKM Lanc in my opinion. Archimedes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) I did some extra hoses/wiring from the bulk head to the engine, its all totally fictitious I did start to do some research on the wiring but gave up as to complicated. Nothing will be seen anyway. I'm still unsure about which version i want to build but leaning towards "still going strong" WSJ Edited August 6, 2023 by Robthepom denders, dutik, Landrotten Highlander and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 more work on this magnificent kit, wheel bays There are missing rivits on the cover so I'm using the last of my stash of Archer decals for these I'm going for interior green for the flaps, right or wrong who knows The fits of the assemblies i have built so far is incredible Scotsman, scvrobeson, mc65 and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Those engines are incredible! Lovely detailing work. Flap interiors were certainly black on later Lancs but I do seem to recall seeing pictures of early birds having green. I imagine with various factories building then there was likely some variation anyway. MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha As Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Impressive work !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) moving along nicely, the only tricky area is the fit of the inner and outer wings which needed a lot of filing How cool is this flare gun Making do with the space i have avaliable. Really i should be making 1/144th scale not 1/32 Great kit, although i might not be saying that when i tackle the outer engine nacelles Thanks for all your comments rob Edited August 22, 2023 by Robthepom Shoggz, TankBuster, LSP_Kevin and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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