Avro Lancaster B MkIII – Tamiya's 1/48th scale classic
Evening guys and gals,
Here's a model I completed today - Tamiya's classic of the mighty Lancaster in 1/48th scale. My model represents a B MkIII of 300 (Polish) Squadron, based at RAF Faldingworth in early/mid-1944.
I picked this up for a steal on a well known auction site a while back, shortly after HK Models released their new kit and thus a lot of these were being sold off cheaply. Whilst the Tamiya kit is of 1975 vintage, it still builds up well and holds its own against the newer HK rendition well.
I actually like the raised surface detail (which although a little overdone in places is a more life-like rendition of the real aircraft) and whilst it has the odd tricky element during construction - namely the fit of the engines - it doesn't take any major effort to put it together. I painted it with my trusty Badger 200 using Xtracolor enamels, and added a Flory 'grime' wash and did all the exhaust staining with Mig-Ammo pastels which are really easy to work with. Decals came from Techmod and were superb, bedding down over the raised details without issue.
All in all a very straightforward and enjoyable build, and whilst I need to get hold of the newer HK kit one day, I'd happily build another of these if the opportunity arose - you can't beat giving an older classic some love!
Tom
Your usual excellent work results in another great model, Thomas @vacform.
A fantastic result, Thomas!
Well done, Thomas.
Great-looking Lanc!
Gorgeous build, a true battlehorse. Wouldn't have the shelf space necessary!
What a beast! I remember as a kid making the occasional pilgrimage to a distant hobby store and lusting over this model (never in stock, but in their Tamiya catalog). I always wanted to build it, but life happened. Yours will do for a vicarious experience! Well done!
Looks great, Thomas (@vacform). I just picked up the same kit sold on consignment at my local hobby shop for a very reasonable price. I guess yours and mine were on sale for the same reason. I will need to work really hard on mine to look even half as good as yours. Well done.
Excellent work. Crisp work on the canopy!
Impressive result, Thomas @vacform
With the bomb bay doors open it clearly shows how much this aircraft was able carry.
Well done.
Lovely result, Thomas. Well done.
That is beautiful, I love the classic kits you did this one perfect
Excellent build of a classic model.
Super work Thomas@vacform
Beautiful build Thomas. Your model brought back memories of this kit when I built it ; way back when...Sadly no longer with me. But...I have another one with new decals & some aftermarket stuff, just waiting for some inspiration; and now I have it! So thank you for giving me a push!