AX 365 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 The masses demand an update! Well...maybe demand is too strong a word. Please sir. Could we see some more? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) Well, it has been a long time coming, but this build is finally finished. With the advent of summer and spending long hours working on the restoration of Lancaster FM212, it has been a challenge finding time for modelling, but, tonight I put the finishing touches on LM178. Some of you sharp-eyed rivet counters will note that the serial number reads LM179. That is in deference to my friend Sam, the rear gunner and only surviving member of U-Uncle. His memory isn't the best any more and he is adamant that LM179 is the correct serial. Rather than shove all the evidence in his face and make a scene about it, I am going with that. After all, this is intended as a gift to Sam. So, to the crew of U-Uncle and all those other brave men of air who did or did not return from their last mission, this is my small tribute to your courage and sacrifice. Edited July 6, 2012 by Big Daddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 What a great looking Lancaster! I'm sure Sam will be very happy with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 What a great looking Lancaster! I'm sure Sam will be very happy with it. Thanks, Pete!! Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I decided to do a bit more weathering on the Lanc before I give it to Sam. I used chalk pastel dust and a small brush to highlight the panel lines. Please give feedback, positive or negative. Thanks! BD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkin mad Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 You've made a grand job of that, I am sure he will be bowled over by it. I would be. ----------- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 You've made a grand job of that, I am sure he will be bowled over by it. I would be. ----------- Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it. And, I am really looking forward to visiting your fair land this September! Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkin mad Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it. And, I am really looking forward to visiting your fair land this September! Don That is nice of you. By that are you coming to Scotland? if so there is an Airshow at RAF Leuchars on the 15th of September near St Andrews (the home of golf, easy to find) in Fife if you find yourself near. Well I hope the weather will be a bit better for you when you are here, there has been a fair bit of rain over here this summer. ----------------- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 That is nice of you. By that are you coming to Scotland? if so there is an Airshow at RAF Leuchars on the 15th of September near St Andrews (the home of golf, easy to find) in Fife if you find yourself near. Well I hope the weather will be a bit better for you when you are here, there has been a fair bit of rain over here this summer. ----------------- Yup. England, Ireland and Scotland. We have two weeks from Sept. 1-16th so it looks like timing is poor for the Airshow. Fingers crossed for better weather. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkin mad Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Yup. England, Ireland and Scotland. We have two weeks from Sept. 1-16th so it looks like timing is poor for the Airshow. Fingers crossed for better weather. Don Oh, that's a shame, not to worry, I am sure & hope you will have a great time over here. ---------------- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I decided to do a bit more weathering on the Lanc before I give it to Sam. I used chalk pastel dust and a small brush to highlight the panel lines. Please give feedback, positive or negative. Thanks! That's a nice improvement to a well-done effort. Your panel highlighting gives the model depth. It's a fine gift to Sam, and a tribute to the crew of U for Uncle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 That's a nice improvement to a well-done effort. Your panel highlighting gives the model depth. It's a fine gift to Sam, and a tribute to the crew of U for Uncle. Thanks for your comments, David! Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Don, Sorry for not seeing this sooner. We were out of town on vacation and today is the first opportunity to view the forums in depth. The results of your efforts are truly remarkable. The finish is very realistic. It's not overdone and very believable. I'm sure Sam will be very grateful for receiving such a wonderful gift. Great work. Well done, sir. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Don, Sorry for not seeing this sooner. We were out of town on vacation and today is the first opportunity to view the forums in depth. The results of your efforts are truly remarkable. The finish is very realistic. It's not overdone and very believable. I'm sure Sam will be very grateful for receiving such a wonderful gift. Great work. Well done, sir. Mike hey Mike, Thanks a bunch for your kind comments. Hope you had a great vacation! Cheers, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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