kkarlsen Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Great choice Kent. I have digital copies of the 467 and 463 photograph albums which contain other pictures of PD337, let me know if you want to see them. Max Wow Max, I would really like that! Kind regards: Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) A little for you to ponder Kent. Below are extracts from 463 Squadron's history written by Nobby Blundell, who was ground crew with the squadron, and from the ORBs for the Tirpitz attacks, in which different Lancs were used, neither being JO-V! You'll see that LM587 flown on the first attack in September was JO-L and was a Mk III and would have had Hamilton paddle-blade props, and PD329 in October was JO-Y and a Mk I and as such she may have had the needle-blade props though many were retro-fitted with the Hamilton paddle-blades. No photos yet, hopefully later! Max Edited September 11, 2017 by mozart kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) Here's the result of the airbrush work. It's not perfect, but I think it somehow captures the rough exterior of the Lanc, better than a smooth plastic surface. The sharp sunlight leaves no room for errors, every little irregularity shows. At least it doesn't look so much as a plastic toy, what do you think, was it worth the effort? Edited September 11, 2017 by kkarlsen Uncarina, Kahunaminor, Cees Broere and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Very cool, very convincing and inspiring.... great work... kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etendard Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) Just been doing a bit of back tracking through various books in my possession and a couple of websites Kent, there's some confusion evident! Lancaster PD337 was NOT JO-V, but JO-L, I can corroborate that from several different sources. This fact puts the accompanying text to your picture from the AWM, which is also in the IWM collection of JO-V into doubt especially since I cannot find any reference to JO-V being a camera Lanc. This is another example of secondary sources being taken as accurate without checking the facts by otherwise reputable institutions! On 27/28 September 1944 JO-V (LM309) was flown by F/O Bruce Ward-Smith to attack Kaiserlautern but there is no mention of it being a photographic plane. So if you're after historical accuracy the squadron coding should be as mentioned in my earlier post, if you're not then all this doesn't matter a jot!! :) See below for a good summary of 463 squadron serials and codes: Max Edited September 11, 2017 by mozart kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Absolutely stunning work going on in this thread. Your research and hard work are paying off BIG time with your build. kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Do I think it was worth the work? Absolutely! I totally agree Kent, your surface treatment combined with a very skilful paint job has produced an excellent result. Well done! Craig kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 very nice work on the finish kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Worth every minute spent on the finish Kent IMHO - delightful... Torben kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Top notch ! Very realistic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 A stunning finish and paintwork. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Regards, kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) I really like the surface. Faded and worn. Edited September 15, 2017 by Gazzas kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Same here, fantastic, I wonder what you would do to the HK Models Lancaster with your skills. Cheers Cees kkarlsen and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 That's really nice. 'It's not perfect' Life is not perfect, so you have nothing to worry about. At least from me. Sincerely, Mark kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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