Wingnut Wings 1/32 Avro Lancaster – Visual test shots review

November 10, 2018
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1/32 Lancaster Scale Modelworld Wingnut Wings
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Reporting live from Telford, one of the undisputed head-turners of this show is this, the forthcoming Wingnut Wings 1/32 Avro Lancaster Mk. I. Also covered on video here:

imodeler.com/2018/11/life-from-telford-wingnut-wings-lancaster-1-32/ · on imodeler

Telford kit news: Wingnut Wings Lancaster 1/32 [VIDEO]

Let’s have a closer look. This is a partially built model constructed out of the early test-shot sprues. The actual product will appear only in 2019-2020, and it is likely to become the most expensive WnW kit to date, meaning a street price in excess of 350 USD.

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1. Separate canopy framing 2. Stressed skin surface

1. Exhaust shrouds, note the air slot 2. Carburettor intake guards are provided as separate parts

1. Piot seat with nicely draped harness 2. Detailed internal canopy framing 3. D/F antenna

1. This is the best shot of the upper wing surface, showing the subtle stressed skin effect to advantage. This is impressive!

1. Side windows typical for a Mk. I Lancaster 2. Top turret faired over for the Dambuster version

1. Separate control surfaces (not attached on this demonstration model)

1. Detailed engine 2. Note the firewall detail 3. Cooler assembly

1. Note the fine detail in this area, which includes realistic attachment points for the nose glazing 2. Clear parts are still rough on this pre-production test shot

1. Engine cowling details 2. Carburettor intake guard 3. Usually this spot is tricky to fill, will WnW solve it?

1. Detailed wheel hub and brake assembly 2. Barnes Wallis' bouncing bomb is one of the planned options 3. Check the stressed skin effect on the undercarriage door