Avro Lancaster (1/72 Revell)
My first ever in 1/72 scale, simply because the 1/48 scale one wouldn't fit into my display case. I bought it at a local hobby competition for peanuts really and I thought of it as an easy, relaxing build. The kit itself is really nice, with great interior and crisp exterior... but it has it's flaws as well... most notable the non existent wing dihedral, engine cooler intakes (a joke mildly put), some missing panels... and some wrong ones. I've decided to correct that flaws and decided to drop flaps... and make them from a pile of stirene. And put some extra work into wheelbays. And turrets as well. And regrave the panels and rivet them... So much for a speedy enjoyable build...
Extras? Some, but not as much as I am used to. Eduard masks, Brassin wheels, quickboost barrels and intakes... and some excellent Kits World decals.
With all the corrections the build was slow, but I've enjoyed it nevertheless. Once completed, a base coat of mr. surfacer 1500 was sprayed and the model was ready for camo paint.
Camouflage scheme and roundels were painted with Mr. Color paints, can't tell you exact numbers as they were custom mixed, sorry. Some nice washes from Mig productions were used to make the beast dirty, everything was sealed with mr. color satin coat, then the exhaust streaks were sprayed at the end. And that is it... after 6 months. And yes, it fits into my display cabinet... but just barely.
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Morne Meyer said on September 4, 2014
You have definitely nailed the finish on the Lanc. AWESOME!
Gregor d said on September 4, 2014
Brilliant. I love all the extra fine detail you've added particularly in the turrets.
Milan D. said on September 4, 2014
Superb finish on this one.
Bernd Müller said on September 4, 2014
Nice Lanc with lots of extra detailing, it is good to make pictures of it, before
closing the fuselage. Your rivets as well the realistic exhaust stains stood
out, well done.
George Williams said on September 4, 2014
Beautiful looking Lancaster, Greg. I remember getting the original Airfix 1/72 kit for Christmas when I was a kid, but I know it looked nothing like this!
AL HOFFMAN said on September 4, 2014
Well done on the overall finish. That one shot of the in-progress turret & guns looks like a little Viagra is called for.
Craig Abrahamson said on September 4, 2014
Hey Al...that got me to thinkin' - what would happen if one were to take Viagra if they didn't really need it? 🙂
AL HOFFMAN said on September 4, 2014
Maybe a trip to Immediate Care after 4 hours?
Steve hawley said on September 4, 2014
Beautiful job. I'm always impressed by modelers that can stay totally focused on a project until every detail is correct/perfect.
Bob Bailey said on September 4, 2014
OH MY. Awesome. Admire your skillful use of styrene bits to dress her up.
Craig Abrahamson said on September 4, 2014
Everyone has already said what I was thinkin', Grega...very nice work!
Grega X said on September 4, 2014
Thanks guys!
Ramon R. Lomeli said on September 4, 2014
WOW! really great work, especially knowing it is at 1/72 scale. you have a wonderful attention to detail and excellent craftsmanship - great work!
Korolev Vlad said on September 4, 2014
Great job!
Best regards, Vlad.
Rick Wilkes said on September 4, 2014
Beautiful finish, really outstanding. Thanks for posting all the in progress pictures
Grega X said on September 5, 2014
No problem. Thought it might come in handy for someone...
Rapid27 said on September 5, 2014
Superb, great realisation.
Eric from France
P.k said on September 5, 2014
Vem kdo bo ZMAGAL!
is an excellent
Simon Whitney said on September 6, 2014
Great build there Grega.
Know what you mean about having the space for the 1/48 version although I always will want to buy it my head says where to put it..
Well done sir.
Frank Cronin said on September 17, 2014
Grega,
Excellent build. I like everything you have done here.what an exceptional looking Lancaster.
Martin Dytrych said on October 13, 2014
Stunning work! Even with black color... And congratulation to getting September's Award. You truly deserve it.
P.k said on October 13, 2014
Bravo!
Magnus Fridsell said on October 14, 2014
I am ashamed to say this but I didn't see this one before I did the judging with Martin: this is simply great!
It does have a little bit (or actually a lot 🙂 ) of everything: scratch-building/kit corrections, a whole lot of detailing, a very good paintwork and weathering to emphasize the looks of the model. This is the way I would like my models to look. Every time!
Looking forward to see more from you Grega!
Best regards
Magnus
Greg Kittinger said on May 1, 2015
I just have to say that I have a new modeler to look up to! Simply fantastic build. Since I only build 1/72, I like to see others put such detail in to 1/72 builds.