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Hi All,  Decide today to retry the ancient art of "real shopping" as opposed to surfing the net. I paid a visit to "GeeDee Models" in Nottingham. Brill shop, with very helpful staff and yes, available on the web. Only made one mistake,  went to buy some paint and then instead of browsing the net I started browsing the whole shop, FATAL!!! I came out with extra paints than I went in for so I could paint the kit I bought whilst in there.  So having got it home thought I`d share the results with you. Good thing is "Wifey" loves it, as her sons Grandfather was a navigator on a Lancaster in WW2. (I`ve read his personnel diary - chilling) Anyway here`s the kit. Some nice artwork to start with.Pic 1 Now the contents: The parts look very clean,detail also has some very good points like weight loaded tyres. Only issue I can see at the moment, is the area where the props are situated (see pic), but I don`t think it`s anything a bit of warm water won`t soften to straighten it out. Here`s the spru`s.Pics 2-4 So here`s the minor issue with the props.Pic 5 Rest seems OK!!Pic 6-7 Here`s the weighted tyres.Pic 8 Now there`s not many decals on this kit, but here they are.Pic 9 As for the instructions, at first glance they do look very clear and concise.Pic 10 Well that completes my first kit review. Comments/ideas welcome Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking forward to see your build. will it be straight from the box? “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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jase wrote:Looking forward to see your build. will it be straight from the box? Hi Jase, Firstly thanks for taking a look.  As you guessed, yep this is gonna be a straight out the box build. Reason one, kit looks good and Reason two, still got to source approx £175 for the upgrades for the "Battle of the Denmark Straits" which is gonna top the £500 mark as a collection. Heck only money and you can`t take it with you, Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Del, I'll be watching-I've always had a soft spot for Airfix kits from my childhood building days, they were the only kits I bought because you always got pilots with them I built this one also although not this release. Hope to see this started soon Steve
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stevie_o wrote:Hi Del, I'll be watching-I've always had a soft spot for Airfix kits from my childhood building days, they were the only kits I bought because you always got pilots with them I built this one also although not this release. Hope to see this started soon Steve Hi Steve, You`ll be pleased to know that this one is going to jump the queue. Reason being that I`m still collecting for the "Denmark Straits", but the collection is coming on strong,  . Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Lovely memories Delboy! I can still remember my old Airfix Lancaster (moulded in black!), it definately didn't have as many parts as this beauty though! Looking forward to seeing this come together! Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Plymouth57 wrote:Lovely memories Delboy! I can still remember my old Airfix Lancaster (moulded in black!), it definately didn't have as many parts as this beauty though! Looking forward to seeing this come together! Robin Hi Robin, Memories is the right word, this will be the first of many plastic kits I`ll be building in the near future. Biggest issue is, that this will be the first plastic kit I have built in approx 45 years , good job there`s some cracking tutorials on this site  . Have found another minor issue with the instructions as far as painting. The only colours listed are the exterior ones, need about 7/8 for interior detailing. Oh dear, that means another visit to the shop  Thanks for looking in and Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Del I know you said that its going to be an OTB build but I thought this may be of interest its the Big Edd set with etch and masks http://www.eduard.com/st...USTER-1-72-1.html?cur=1
have fun with her whatever you decide regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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delboy271155 wrote:jase wrote:Looking forward to see your build. will it be straight from the box? Hi Jase, Firstly thanks for taking a look. As you guessed, yep this is gonna be a straight out the box build. Reason one, kit looks good and Reason two, still got to source approx £175 for the upgrades for the "Battle of the Denmark Straits" which is gonna top the £500 mark as a collection. Heck only money and you can`t take it with you, Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Absolutely, as my granddad always says, no point being the richest man in the cemetery “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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Hi Andy, Thanks for the link. Having researched what the kit on the link contains and checked it against the parts of the aircraft, I found that the wing flap detail is already there, as is most of the exterior items. To that end, have checked on good old ebay and purchased: The flight deck detail kit seatbelt kit and masking set cost £20.65 as opposed to £41.90 for the lot Result Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Del Glad I could be of help and bargain regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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jase wrote:Somehow I knew you would add something
Looking forward to it
Jase  That obvious Eh!! Times in life when you just can`t help yourself. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All, So, here`s a little problem! The kit contains a trailer with a bouncing bomb, or you can put the bomb in the bomb bay. So here`s the question. Does anybody know what vehicle was likely to have pulled the trailer, with the bomb on it to the plane. Cos, if it`s available in 1:72 then I`ll add it to the build. Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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I could imagine they probably used a tractor as those where more common and in abundance.. Airfix used to do a tractor and trailer kit a long time ago, you might still be able to get hold of one on fleabay Spencer
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Warthog wrote:
I could imagine they probably used a tractor as those where more common and in abundance.. Airfix used to do a tractor and trailer kit a long time ago, you might still be able to get hold of one on fleabay
Spencer
Hi Spencer, You are not wrong in that idea. Checked out ebay and other uk sources via my browser and found ground vehicles, inc: bomb trailers and bombs, towing vehicles,tankers etc. Plus in another kit: ground crew, pilots, oil drums, wheel chocks and more. Well here comes a dio me thinks. Many thanks for your input. Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Spencer, We must be on the same wave length. Same as one I found on ebay. Many Thanks. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All, These will be adding to the main kit.   Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All, Here comes another expanded build. The Lancaster has now gone full-on Dio. This will include full support vehicles, ground crew, air crew, nissen huts, control tower, bombs, etc, etc. Then, with the relevant scenery, it will all be fitted into a glass top and sided coffee table. "Hey" two builds in one. I have acquired nearly everything I need, just waiting on the delivery of the nissen huts, which should be here tomorrow So here`s the start: Control Tower. A couple of the walls with windows and doors fitted.Pic 1 With all main walls built and some paint work we get this.Pic 2 More paint and the addition of the walkway it`s this, including the "penny" shot.Pic 3 Now the start of one vehicle, called a "Tilley" (not complete), with the addition of an unpainted figure you get this.Pic 4 Well that`s the very basic start, more to follow soon. Any comments and or suggestions gratefully accepted. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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