Return to a stalled build

[Bigfoot57]

Greetings peeps
Here is my next attempt on the modelling front I actually started this 3 years ago and shelved it after a disastrous loss of parts and interest namely all the engine throttles etc
Anyway I have acquired some replacements so now it is time to restart this build namely Hatchett’s 1/32 scale Lancaster BMk 1 if I’m not mistaken here’s where I got to last time

Regards

Colin

[BarryW]

Thats a big 'un Colin...
Never heard of that make before, balsa I assume?
I hope that you have an aircraft hanger to display it....
Looks an interesting and different one, I will certainly follow the build.

[Bigfoot57]

Thats a big 'un Colin...
Never heard of that make before, balsa I assume?
I hope that you have an aircraft hanger to display it....
Looks an interesting and different one, I will certainly follow the build.

It certainly is made from laser cut plywood plastic metal and the dreaded pe but just look at the size of those instruments which have to be glued into place
last time I tried this was a disaster so will need to think this one through this time around

[Bigfoot57]

Here’s the rest of the magazines left to finish off one of 2 things the model or me hopefully it will be the 1st option

Regards

Colin

[Bigfoot57]

1/32 Lancaster Build Update 1

Made up another part of the fuselage over the weekend and refitted fuel tanks and straps back into the wings. Fuselage part string on one side at the moment and it has had a lot of damage repair work done after stringing the other side hopefully tonight it will get a coat of paint

Regards

Colin

[papa 695]

Coming along Colin, I will keep popping in on this one.

[flyjoe180]

Looks good so far Colin. I don't envy the task ahead but the result should be very impressive and well worth the wait.

[Bigfoot57]

1/32 Lancaster Build Update 2

2nd phase of the fuselage build complete all stringers in place waiting for the glue to dry then it will be painted in light green colour
I believe this one will join the centre section where the wings fix to to and the underside of both will form the bomb bay

Regards

Colin

[Bigfoot57]

1/32 Lancaster Build Update 3

Fuselage now painted looks a bit rough but the ends can be sanded smooth as they will but up against other parts and won’t be seen as such

Regards

Colin

[Bigfoot57]

1/32 Lancaster Build Update 4

Just a photo showing a rough assembly of parts so far to illustrate the size of this thing there is a Humbrol paint tin by the nose for comparison

Regards

Colin

[papa 695]

That is going to be BIG Colin, nice work so far. Keep the updates coming.

[Bigfoot57]

1/32 Lancaster Build Update 5

Started assembling the bomb bays when they have hardened and set they willl be painted matt black the same as the rest of the bottom of the aircraft have also cleaned up the fuel tanks and straps

Regards

Colin

[Bigfoot57]

1/32 Lancaster Build Update 6

Bomb bay assembly complete prior to painting looks ok should align when the fuselage assemblies are joined together

Regards

Colin

[Bigfoot57]

1/32 Lancaster Build Update 7

Bomb bay painted black more bits of fuselage done looks like the rear end as there is a crew access door way in the right hand side and the 1st trailing edge

Regards

Colin

[colin m]

Good heavens. It will look amazing, but I'm glad it's you and not me building this.