Problem with a lot of these builds is that if you want parts to move, ie propellors, turrets etc then you have to fit them early in the build. That then creates a problem with the parts breaking as you handle the model through the prepping stages of the build. I just leave as much off as I can and then glue them in a fixed position for display purposes. Makes the build a lot easier to work on. With your Lanc see if the front and rear glass turrets can be left off and then just slot them in at the end. Same with the propellors. JMO.
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It's not too bad actually Pete as there seems to be a guy sitting right at the back to guide them in. The things they did in the days before parking sensors....
Unfortunately Steve the turrets need to be fitted beforehand. Either that or I leave them off and paint the "housings" or "shrouds" that fit around them, and are body coloured, afterwards. I have come up with a bit of a plan though, and hopefully I'll get some pictures up when Imgur has stopped messing me about.Comment
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After much head scratching about the turrets and other bits, I had an epiphany. I thought it was just gas but never mind.....
I mixed up a primer that was as near as I could get to the AK colour I've been using for the interior, and intend to spray the lower half with. That way I can pre-colour all of the fiddly bits and if any don't get caught with paint later on they won't be too noticeable.
Here's the primer next to the bomb bay in AK German Grey.
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That allowed me to paint the little radar dish type thing and cover it in this part-glazed bulge ( a one piece transparency). The dish is all but invisible but at least when you look through the glazed portion the interior will be almost fuselage colour.
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And the rear turret, painted as per the video I posted above. Not fantastic work but acceptable given the size of it and the pretty poor transparencies. I've also painted the shrouds that fit around it as one may be able to see the inside of them once fitted. Guns are a gun metal colour I mixed up from Mr Color Steel & semi gloss Black
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The other turrets are getting the same kind of treatment just in case I can't get to them once fitted. Yes I'm probably over thinking it, but that's the only way I know I'm afraid.Comment
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I have the Dambusters Lanc to complete so Im following this with interest. I started it a few years ago and made a bit of a mess with the fuzz seam and the project got put on hold. It's going to be resurrected as my next build. Good luck with this one. Im sure it will all come good in the end.SteveComment
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Thanks chaps, getting there slowly but surely.Comment
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Andy, really good build up of the rear turret. Airfix and Revell turrets are a real pain to make good. The Hasegawa turret is much better. Wish I had that Youtube video for reference when I did my Stirling turret. Here's a link to what I tried my best to do. Turret . I'm sure you may have seen it.
The rest of your build is getting the attention of assembly and painting skills that are increasingly getting better at every new build you attempt. Fantastic. :thumb2:
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What a beast! I’ll enjoy watching this.Comment
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The best way Andy. I used to rush when I first started. Now I take time do a better job
& of all things revel in my patience which has been totally lacking for about 78 years of my life.
Some where on here there is my Lancaster build now very vintage. Probably 15 years ago or more.
Great aircraft to build as it has so many features. Are you going to rig it ?
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Thanks for the comments everyone.
I think so. Its not something I've done before as I can never find any suitable thread or whatever around the house, but if I'm going to be building more aircraft I need to start having a go.
It's another thing I'll have to look into though as the instructions just say "use thread" with no actual indication of where to and from!Comment
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This may help a bit Andy. Not to clear I will take a few photos of my finished Lanc showing the rigging.
I use Crysta Line which can be found on Ebay. Comes form China so you will not get it soon I would have thought.
Also use knicker elastic they have changed the name https://www.google.com/search?client...Strick+elastic.
Just found this in John's shop. https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/pro...iaries/rigging.
I would go for this. Going to order some for my SaeKing
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Andy i use EZ Line for aerial cables. You can get it in different 'scales'. Have a search for it and see what you thinkComment
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Another vote for EZ line.....nice work on the Lanc by the way.....Comment
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Taken these pictures Andy which will help with those above.
Looks dusty. It is they have been building flats opposite us. Not bothered to clean.
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