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The Border Models 1/32 Lancaster BI/III

Steve-the-Duck said:
Or, whatever is the German word for 'where did all this tinfoil come from?"
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Don’t pat yourself on the back too much ;) Britain and Germany independently invented Window/Düppel at about the same time, and both kept it secret because they figured that if they used it, the other side would immediately know what it was for and duplicate it. The UK was the first to use it in combat, and though German civilians of course were puzzled by metallic paper strips on the ground after a bombing raid, as soon as word of it got to people who knew about Düppel, they knew they didn’t need to keep their version secret any longer.
 
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More progress.

The canopy fitted very well. I did have some minor adjustments to make to the inner frame but nothing to worry about.

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Reviews suggest that the top inserts are a little too wide for the fuselage. Solutions tried include using plastic sheet to make the fuselage wider.

did not do that and just cemented the two fuselage sides into place. I ended up with a gap in the two short sections of top fuselage, behind the canopy and at the tail. I filled these with Vallejo Plastic Putty and after letting it fully cure I sanded it and then applied some Mr Dissolved Putty to the join. It will need a little light sanding tomorrow once that has cured. You can also see in the picture that there is no gap with the fuselage sides fitting snugly together in the middle section. As you can see I did nothing to correct the alleged wider insert…

I say alleged, because a test fit below shows the inserts fitting perfectly. And are exactly the right width! Note that in the picture they are just loosely placed IMG_7857.jpeg
So, I am not sure why reviews say the inserts are too wide!

Below you can see that I have started work on the bomb bay doors and tail sections.
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In built up the tail/stabs and then realised that they won’t slide onto the location points due to protrusion from the flap attachment. You were meant to attach the flaps after sliding the tail on. I suspect the theory behind it was to lock the tail in place with the flaps.

You can see the protrusion inside towards the bottom.
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It was a simple 5 minute job getting a razor saw inside to cut it up to weaken it then break it off and file the area smooth.
Then they slid on perfectly giving a nice close fit.
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I have not cemented them in place yet.
 
HI Barry whats happening on this lanc as havnt herd from you for a fair while ?
chrisb
 
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boatman said:
HI Barry whats happening on this lanc as havnt herd from you for a fair while ?
chrisb
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Hi Chris. I have had a flare up of back trouble so little bench time over the last week or two. Hopefully I will be able to get back to the bench and post again next week.
 
BarryW said:
Hi Chris. I have had a flare up of back trouble so little bench time over the last week or two. Hopefully I will be able to get back to the bench and post again next week.
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YES Barry i know what its like with back pain as had mine for over 30 yrs after a accident at work causein my back injury an yes its very painfull reduced to crawlin to the loo on all fours terrible so i know how you feel i find a hot water bottle helps reduce the pain so hope you sir get better soon or we will have to send MATRON TO SEE YOU LOL so get better my freind as im waiting to see that lanc come to fruitaion
ATB Barry to get better soon
chrisb
 
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A quick update. My back issue has flared up again this week so I have not been able to get on the bench.
 
BarryW said:
A quick update. My back issue has flared up again this week so I have not been able to get on the bench.
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You really need to either tell Alice to give you a rest, or maybe join her in a swim at the beach Barry.
 
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A quick personal update.

I am currently sat in bed at Kings College Hospital having had a growth removed from my spine. It is cancer, probably prostate. If they had done an MRI and CAT scan at A&E when I first went there with what I thought was sciatica then it would have been detected two years ago. This time they got it right and were brilliant, I was whisked off to Kings College by emergency ambulance yesterday and spent 9 hours in surgery over night. Feeling good right now with the first stage of the fight over.

Now I am awaiting a biopsy and a plan to deal with the cancer. I feel very confident and positive.

The good news being that with back issues repaired and when I have regained strength in my legs (severely hit) I won’t be so limited by bench time. Just got to beat the big ‘C’ and you know what they say about prostate !!!
 
BarryW said:
Now I am awaiting a biopsy and a plan to deal with the cancer. I feel very confident and positive.

The good news being that with back issues repaired and when I have regained strength in my legs (severely hit) I won’t be so limited by bench time. Just got to beat the big ‘C’ and you know what they say about prostate !!!
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You sound positive Barry. Please stay that way and good luck with the treatment!
 
WOW Barry so sorry to hear that jen an i hope you soon recover an get better
chris an jenn
 
Sorry to hear that news Barry. You sound positive and I've no doubt that a positive, determined attitude helps recovery. Wishing you all the best.
 
My God that's rough - Thank goodness they caught it.

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery Barry, staying positive will certainly help greatly!
 
Hi Barry
That is shocking, terrible news. I wish you a full and speedy recovery Barry.
Beat the Big ‘C’ (with no more back pain) and live life anew, giving us many more, masterclass builds like this Lancaster.

We’re all with you

Paul
 
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