discussion Tworrs 1/72 Airfix Lancaster B.III (Special) The Dambusters

[Tworrs]

A reasonably pleasant build, with only a couple of fit issue, which were quite easily solved.
I made an attempt at brush painting, which I have to say was not as good as I would have liked, so to the future it's back to the airbrush
Overall the end result is acceptable to me and, I suppose that's what really counts.
Thanks to all that followed, offered advice and encouragement.
Garry

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

The spinners finish it off Garry. Thanks for the updated pictures.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice one Garry. Every inch Mr Harris’ house removers.

 

[Tworrs]

The spinners finish it off Garry. Thanks for the updated pictures.

You're right Steve.

Nice one Garry. Every inch Mr Harris’ house removers.

Thanks Tim, I'm sorry but I don't know what that refers to, was it a TV show or something?

 

[Tim Marlow]

You're right Steve.

Thanks Tim, I'm sorry but I don't know what that refers to, was it a TV show or something?

Apparently it’s what the RAF heavy bombers were nicknamed by the infantry. I’ve seen it referred to in several memoirs.

 

[Andy T]

Nicely done Garry.

 

[papa 695]

Great work Garry.

 

[Tworrs]

Apparently it’s what the RAF heavy bombers were nicknamed by the infantry. I’ve seen it referred to in several memoirs.

OK thanks Tim, now I get it, very apt given there size.

Nicely done Garry.

Thanks Andy much appreciated.

Great work Garry.

Much obliged Ian

 

[Ian M]

Thanks Tim, I'm sorry but I don't know what that refers to, was it a TV show or something?

The bomber command boss was referred to as Bomber Harris as it was his last name. The house REMOVERS a play on words. The bombers did not move houses, they removed them.
A very nice build Garry. I really must build a bomber one day.

 

[spanner570]

Great result Garry.
Operationally dirty. Right up my street!

Nice one. :thumb2:

Ron

 

[colin m]

Nice to see a Lancaster. Good work Garry.

 

[Jim R]

That looks good to me Garry.

 

[Guest]

Gary congratulations, you've got
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Nice, and used looking.

 

[AlanG]

Very nice build indeed Garry.

One little thing if i may. The exhaust stain on the most outer part of both wings should only go under the wing and not over it too. This is due to the camber of the wing. But please don't let my comment detract from your build. It's yours and you can do whatever you like. As long as you enjoy it. That is ALL that matters

 

[Guest]

Great to see and worthy of all the plaudits....

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

That is a very nice build indeed - that's certainly a very acceptable brush painted finish. If you don't mind me asking, what were the problems you had?

 

[scottie3158]

Garry, that's a cracker mate.

 

[Tworrs]

The bomber command boss was referred to as Bomber Harris as it was his last name. The house REMOVERS a play on words. The bombers did not move houses, they removed them.
A very nice build Garry. I really must build a bomber one day.

Thanks Ian, now I understand :smiling2:

Great result Garry.
Operationally dirty. Right up my street!

Nice one. :thumb2:

Ron

Very kind of you to say Ron

Nice to see a Lancaster. Good work Garry.

Thank you Colin

That looks good to me Garry.

Thanks Jim

 

[Tworrs]

Gary congratulations, you've got
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Nice, and used looking.

Very kind of the committee thank you

Very nice build indeed Garry.

One little thing if i may. The exhaust stain on the most outer part of both wings should only go under the wing and not over it too. This is due to the camber of the wing. But please don't let my comment detract from your build. It's yours and you can do whatever you like. As long as you enjoy it. That is ALL that matters

Thanks Alan and duly noted

Great to see and worthy of all the plaudits....

Thank you Mike

That is a very nice build indeed - that's certainly a very acceptable brush painted finish. If you don't mind me asking, what were the problems you had?

Thanks Arnold the only real problems were the fit of the fuselage around the inner floor, and the wing roots were splayed, both were overcome quite easily though.

Garry, that's a cracker mate.

Thank you Paul.

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Hi Garry, sorry, I actually meant what was it about the brushed paint finish that you weren't happy with - but thanks muchly for the notes on the fit, I'll keep that filed away for when I build one.