Tamiya 1/48 Lancaster SIG interest

Post by **Mylightweight** » Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:44 pm

Right then boys and girls, I'm thinking of doing a 1/48 Tamiya Lancaster SIG.
I need to know who if anyone is interested, leave a reply saying "I'm in or something similar.

If there's enough interest I'll get it sorted out.

Cheers
Chris

Post by **ColinW** » Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:39 pm

I'm in. Got one in the queue to build.

Post by **peppie** » Thu Feb 02, 2017 9:48 pm

I don't know, isn't there like... ehm .. one colour scheme for Lancasters?
Would mean that they all will be the same...

Post by **Smiffy** » Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:15 am

So tempting, I crave a Tamiya Lancaster, I do believe my life would be far more fulfilled owning a Tamiya Lancaster

But which would I do?

Grandslam?

Post War RCAF?

Tiger Force?

Or Even French?

Post by **Paul** » Fri Feb 03, 2017 12:49 pm

I may be interested if it's later in the year. I know a few others that may join in as well.

Ps sorry for not replying to your Facebook pm Chris I saw it and totally forgot to reply to you

Post by **Mylightweight** » Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:03 pm

No worries Paul,
Smiffy, your life WOULD be more fulfilled

I was thinking of starting 1/9/17 for 9 months, anything goes in terms of after market stuff and super detailing etc.

The only rules are 1/48 scale Lancasters made by Tamiya

The more the merrier

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:57 pm

Hmm that Canadian Lanc looks pretty cool

Post by **Smiffy** » Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:56 pm

Mylightweight wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:03 pm No worries Paul,
Smiffy, your life WOULD be more fulfilled

I was thinking of starting 1/9/17 for 9 months, anything goes in terms of after market stuff and super detailing etc.

The only rules are 1/48 scale Lancasters made by Tamiya

The more the merrier

Don't encourage me

I'm in with the first of September for a start date, means I have time to convince the family to buy me a Tamiya Lancaster to fulfill and complete my life.

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:57 pm Hmm that Canadian Lanc looks pretty cool

Doesn't it just, I've always been fond of that RCAF Transport Command paintjob of white over natural metal with the red and while flash dividing the two. Though for me I would have to do the Bomber Command DG/DE over Night. Unless of course I had two then I could do the RCAF one too

Post by **sheppsea** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 8:49 am

Although I wouldn't take part as this kit has always been something I am aspiring to and want to take on once I feel I've mastered a few more technique, I would certainly watch everyone with interested

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:52 am

As this build, with AM, represents an investment of £140 and a full bench until Sept, it was going to be a NO! Now you say it starts in Sept (empty bench) AND lasts for nine months, you can count me IN!

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 12:18 pm

Cymru wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:52 am As this build, with AM, represents an investment of £140 and a full bench until Sept, it was going to be a NO! Now you say it starts in Sept (empty bench) AND lasts for nine months, you can count me IN!

As a salesman would say - they saw you coming mate!

I'd be tempted myself but I made a vow yesterday - no more kits until I make some proper inroads into my current stash.

Its not a huge pile but I'm aware of the need to apply myself while locking away the wallet for a while.

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:29 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 12:18 pm As a salesman would say - they saw you coming mate!
I'd be tempted myself but I made a vow yesterday - no more kits until I make some proper inroads into my current stash. Its not a huge pile but I'm aware of the need to apply myself while locking away the wallet for a while.

Maybe but they roll out the red carpet

Lancaster Kit = £76.50
BIG ED = 65.00
Gun Barrels = £3.50
Metal U/C = £15.00
Resin wheels = £5.00

Total = £165

Post by **Mylightweight** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:09 pm

Which gun barrels are you going for?

I'm planning on using the Eduard interior detail set, aftermarket barrels, not sure which ones and some aftermarket wheels.

I'm building a Chastise Lanc so need to decide on a scheme too

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:23 pm

Is there a specific Tamiya kit that has decals for all those versions shown in the early part of the thread???
Specifically the RCAF version
I am asking for a friend

YouTube · Post by **NorthernModeller** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:48 pm

I would just need to buy one which I can do soon and I would defo be interested

Post by **Smiffy** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:10 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:23 pm Is there a specific Tamiya kit that has decals for all those versions shown in the early part of the thread???
Specifically the RCAF version
I am asking for a friend

As far as I'm aware no. I'm not ever sure if there's a conversion kit for it either? I'd imagine decals are out there though.

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:28 pm

Mylightweight wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:09 pm Which gun barrels are you going for?

I'm planning on using the Eduard interior detail set, aftermarket barrels, not sure which ones and some aftermarket wheels.

I'm building a Chastise Lanc so need to decide on a scheme too

These are the barrels I'm going for https://www.modelhobbies.co.uk/shop/qui ... 12917.html

Decal sets available here https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?scal ... pe_id=2677

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:53 pm

Uh oh, I found those RCAF decals online...this could be trouble

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:59 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:53 pm Uh oh, I found those RCAF decals online...this could be trouble

Welcome to the dark side

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:06 am

Cymru wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:59 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:53 pm Uh oh, I found those RCAF decals online...this could be trouble
Welcome to the dark side

Ya, like twist my rubber arm

Thanks for the help though

Post by **sheppsea** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:13 am

Cymru wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:29 pm
Stokesy44 wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 12:18 pm As a salesman would say - they saw you coming mate!
I'd be tempted myself but I made a vow yesterday - no more kits until I make some proper inroads into my current stash. Its not a huge pile but I'm aware of the need to apply myself while locking away the wallet for a while.
Maybe but they roll out the red carpet

Lancaster Kit = £76.50
BIG ED = 65.00
Gun Barrels = £3.50
Metal U/C = £15.00
Resin wheels = £5.00

Total = £165

If you keep an eye out on eBay the kit comes on regularly and can be had for £40-£50 second hand, although one obviously needs to read the description carefully

I can't find the Big Ed set now, but I'm sure I've seen that on there for less as well

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:50 am

sheppsea wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:13 am If you keep an eye out on eBay the kit comes on regularly and can be had for £40-£50 second hand, although one obviously needs to read the description carefully

I can't find the Big Ed set now, but I'm sure I've seen that on there for less as well

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll keep my eye out

Post by **Smiffy** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:04 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:06 am
Cymru wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:59 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:53 pm Uh oh, I found those RCAF decals online...this could be trouble
Welcome to the dark side

Ya, like twist my rubber arm
Thanks for the help though

One of us, one of us, one of us

Post by **Smiffy** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:06 pm

JADLAM Racing has the Dambusters Grandslam Lancaster for £67 on ebay right now. Mighty tempting, though I want the B.I and B.III, really wish I knew if there were the parts for a "normal" Lancaster in the box too. Though at that price I'm almost tempted to get it any way. I hear my credit card weeping

Post by **Mylightweight** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:13 pm

I'll have a look later Smiffy and reply back

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:24 pm

Smiffy wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:06 pm JADLAM Racing has the Dambusters Grandslam Lancaster for £67 on ebay right now. Mighty tempting, though I want the B.I and B.III, really wish I knew if there were the parts for a "normal" Lancaster in the box too. Though at that price I'm almost tempted to get it any way. I hear my credit card weeping

I can't lend you my credit card, it is whimpering and hiding somewhere under the couch
My eBay escapades yesterday wth the F-18's and then a NHL game last night....not a cheap weekend

Poor card it has to pay for a certain UK spray booth soon as well

Thanks for heads up on Lanks, will keep an eye out for sales

Post by **Mylightweight** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:32 pm

Unfortunately the parts for a normal Lanc are not in the Dam's Lanc kit. So it's one or another I'm afraid

Post by **Mylightweight** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 4:00 pm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252749129213

Post by **Smiffy** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:04 pm

Thanks for looking and the link

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:54 pm

Check this out for inspiration.

I first saw this guy's work on the Hellenic Modellers site. It seems to be down at the mo but I found his Lanc build on another forum.

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/G ... is/00.shtm

NEVER seen anything like it. It is absolutely awesome, possibly the best work I have ever seen

Post by **Smiffy** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:05 pm

The pretty freaking awesome.

Post by **demarcation** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:34 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:54 pm Check this out for inspiration.

I first saw this guy's work on the Hellenic Modellers site. It seems to be down at the mo but I found his Lanc build on another forum.

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/G ... is/00.shtm

NEVER seen anything like it. It is absolutely awesome, possibly the best work I have ever seen

I can onlu agree, the guy must be from another planet, that Lanc is a piece of art!

Post by **Mylightweight** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:26 pm

I need to know who is definitely committed to this build to see if it's going to be worth getting the build thread set up.

Thanks guys

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:01 pm

Mylightweight wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:26 pm I need to know who is definitely committed to this build to see if it's going to be worth getting the build thread set up.

Thanks guys

I'm still up for it

Post by **Les0012** » Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:38 pm

I have just ordered the kit and some after market, so as long as I don't get let down by the suppliers I would like a go at this one.

Les

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:03 pm

I have to drop out, spent too much coin on models lately especially helicopters and wing nuts and Hornets...OH MY!

Sorry guys, but I will certainly hassle everyone as they build

Post by **Mylightweight** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:04 pm

Hi Guys,

Unfortunately there hasn't been enough interest in the build so it won't be happening.

I still look forward to seeing your builds if you decide to build.

Thanks
Chris

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:34 pm

Shame

Post by **HIghAltitudeScale** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:56 pm

I'd be happy to join but for me it would need to be a few months down the line. So many builds going on right now!

Post by **Les0012** » Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:47 pm

Oh well, will have to keep it in the stash for just now on the hope that something comes along soon.

It's a shame though was looking forward to the build.

Les

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:13 am

I'm gonna go ahead and get the kit next month anyway. Maybe there will be more interest in the new year?

Post by **Mylightweight** » Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:12 pm

As soon as I have cleared my bench I will crack on with my build anyway, look forward to seeing your build.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 1:28 am

With the end of the year coming up, a suggestion for Bomber sig or gb in 2018 might be appropriate
Widen the topic to all bombers so it nets more builders

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:43 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 1:28 am With the end of the year coming up, a suggestion for Bomber sig or gb in 2018 might be appropriate
Widen the topic to all bombers so it nets more builders

Excellent idea!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 3:11 pm

Spread the word mates

Hello,

We are forming a bomber sig/ buddy build this year. It will be non ISM sponsored and will have prizes.

viewtopic.php?f=52&t=24016

Likely start is after egg build for Easter so as to give people time to get kits and get organized

Love to have you join up

Scott