**** DONE: GB-52 1:144 Lancaster Mk I - Heavy Hitters IV

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far!

 

[PlasticHero]

I've seen those and you're right about trying to replicate what is going on in there. The Amodel Lanc does a very credible job at showing that. The top of the wheel well is the upper wing half with ribbing molded in there.

Thanks all for keeping me honest!!!

 

[PlasticHero]

This is what I have after advice about wheel well colors.

I have the base colors on, some decals and started the "Moon Moggie" nose art. As a reminder, the squadron code is my initials and Moggie is an old nickname.

It turns out that I wildly underestimated the size of the cat decal I have so I had to cut a stencil, then some gray, then gray and yellow.

 

[PlasticHero]

Decals are on and waiting for them to dry completely before a clear coat. Then a little engine exhaust staining, stick on all the fragile bits and I'll be done.

I swear it looks like a cat, not a skunk!!!!

 

[rochie]

nice

 

[Wurger]

Looking good although the yellow disk could have been of smaller diameter.

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far!

 

[Totalize]

Good effort and progress!

 

[Wayne Little]

Not bad at all.

 

[PlasticHero]

Almost done....

 

[fubar57]

Wow. Hard to believe its 1:144

 

[Wayne Little]

Very well done....

 

[Wurger]

 

[PlasticHero]

These bits of brass rod carry most of the weight of this model. I had to cut and solder it because I didn't get the part in the base lined up. This is a very delicate kit at least for me and this way it will be awhile before the gear and props get knocked off. There is some brown wash for exhaust and mud on the bottom. The base is an 11" round with railroad grass and very fine dirt from my yard.

You can't quite make out the slogan but it is W-------- Wild Cat. A fun build and a plane that I've been thinking about for a long time.

 

[Wurger]

Nicely done.

 

[Jamoliva]

Awesome looking Lance!