First build in 35 years...

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Undercarriage assembly, as pointed out earlier, was fiddly and I have a warped wing strut on the left which is pushing my wheel bay about a bit. Some hack and slash and Ive sorted it. Also the engine covers don’t fit great on this model, Airfix Lancaster BII. Anyway, we are where we are, flaps down, wheel bays open, that’s it for today I think.

[PaulTRose]

coming together nicely

dont you already have a Lanc thread for this?

[AlanG]

The threads have now been merged together. Russel. Please keep all updates on this build in this thread.

Many thanks

[Jim R]

Hi Russell
Undercarriage looks good. I have limited experience of building planes but the undercarriage often seems fiddly and fragile.
Jim

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

The threads have now been merged together. Russel. Please keep all updates on this build in this thread.

Many thanks

Thanks. Wasn’t sure if it needed to be in a certain section as a wip. Shall stick to this thread :-)

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Update Saturday! My filler arrived; Tamiya putty, good stuff so have closed gaps on the wings and for the ill fitting engine covers. Sanding this plane has been difficult as you are always at risk of knocking something else off. In hindsight I should have waited to attach tail, bomb doors, weapons turrets etc. I’ve also had a problem with my windows and canopies. I saw a tip to use pva glue but they have simply fallen in or, as I had to resort to other glue I have fogging. I know have ammo mig’s ultra glue and had to use the spare bomb aimers glass and the incorrect side panels for the main canopy BUT, they are at least clear. I also bought some Micro Krystal Klear so will replace the missing windows with it after painting. Live and learn.

[Jim R]

Hi Russell
Fine progress. I think we have all attached parts too soon in the build and then knocked them off a few times. Wing mirrors, aerials, lamps, undercarriages etc. That Micro Krystal Klear is good stuff.
Jim

[colin m]

Looks like you are doing a great job here. A BII as well, I don't think I've seen one of these Hercules engine variants built.

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Much progress! Now just need to wait for it to be warm enough to varnish and then get some decals on.

[Guest]

Nice work!

Re: sticking clears, try using Krystal Klear for this, since you have it already. You’ll need to be patient and careful, but it should allow you to glue without damage.

[Jim R]

Hi Russell
Someone has been busy. Looking good. The decals will bring it to life.
Jim

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Nice work!

Re: sticking clears, try using Krystal Klear for this, since you have it already. You’ll need to be patient and careful, but it should allow you to glue without damage.

Thanks. I only realised afterwards that Krystal Klear could also be used as adhesive, bought it to fill in my missing windows, so I bought Ammo’s Ultra Glue too...’all the gear...’ I’ve honed it though and in the end; it has worked well. No more fogging! Thanks.

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Hi Russell
Someone has been busy. Looking good. The decals will bring it to life.
Jim

Cheers Jim! Going to use some decal set and fix. Hope no silvering...

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Update! I ruined the underside with poor glossing but managed to bring it back. I also lost a wheel so had to wait for Eduard replacements. Just a couple of bits to do now.

[Mini Me]

That has turned out nice Russell. :thumb2: Rick H.