#47 alextheblue...twist, twist...Dam, I'm Bust!! Reveal

[alextheblue]

Finally I've managed to get some pictures taken and post them to the reveal section. It's a nice kit and despite the problems that I had, I have really enjoyed being part of the SiG. There's some phenomenal work going on and I must admit, I felt a bit of a fraud taking part. But that's never stopped me from doing anything before, so I wasn't going to let it this time!

The kit is Airfix's 1/72nd scale Lancaster bomber, adapted to replicate the famous aircraft that took part in Operation Chastise, including the famous bouncing bomb. Whenever I look at one of these planes, I am always reminded of Sir Barnes Wallace's reaction when he was told about the casualties and losses. He broke down in tears and his first thought was of all the lives that were lost and not of the success of the operation.

In my own clumsy and ham-fisted way, this is my tribute to that great man and all the great men that took part in Operation Chastise.













A big thank you to everyone for their encouragement and kind words and a massive thank you to Scott for hosting the SiG. With all the comments and posts, not to mention fighting off evil spammers , I'm surprised you've had time to get on with your own build (it's looking great by the way! )

Thanks for taking a look!

[Tomcat64]

Very nice work mate - especially around the black sections where it's always difficult to get detail to show up.

Great finish

[RossiM1]

That looks fantastic will be very happy if mine turns out anywhere near as good as yours

[pourquoi61]

Well you have made a lovely job of this one and a fitting tribute to everyone involved in Bomber Command.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Spec-freaking-tacular
Absolutely fantastic work and a touching story to boot
Great modelling my friend, so happy you have had a good time despite my Tom foolery
to a Fine Lanc

[demarcation]

That's a beautiful looking model mate.Excellent job!!

[smokeriderdon]

Great job sir!

[kiwigav]

nice build.

That kit was one of my first kits I built many moons ago

[Les0012]

Got to agree with the other comments, very nice build

Les

[chief5437]

Looks beautiful, great work mate! There’s a museum near me that has a Lancaster that does engine run ups and taxis, it’s an amazing sight, especially when you imagine a whole group of them setting off on a mission!
Good skills buddy!

[alextheblue]

Very nice work mate - especially around the black sections where it's always difficult to get detail to show up.

Great finish

Thanks Neil. The black fought me a bit, and to be fair, the photo's do it more justice than it deserves.

That looks fantastic will be very happy if mine turns out anywhere near as good as yours

Thanks! I've been following your work and yours will knock spots off of mine all day long

Well you have made a lovely job of this one and a fitting tribute to everyone involved in Bomber Command.

Thanks! I was hoping to finish it on the anniversary of the op., but I missed it by a couple of days.

Spec-freaking-tacular
Absolutely fantastic work and a touching story to boot
Great modelling my friend, so happy you have had a good time despite my Tom foolery
to a Fine Lanc

Thanks Scott! Are you kidding, it's because of all of the tomfoolery!

That's a beautiful looking model mate.Excellent job!!

Thanks, appreciate you taking the time to comment!

Great job sir!

Thank you sir!

nice build.

That kit was one of my first kits I built many moons ago

Thanks gav! Always loved the lanc and promised myself I would build one one day.

Got to agree with the other comments, very nice build

Les

Thanks Les

Looks beautiful, great work mate! There’s a museum near me that has a Lancaster that does engine run ups and taxis, it’s an amazing sight, especially when you imagine a whole group of them setting off on a mission!
Good skills buddy!

Thanks chief! I've never seen one up close. but a few years ago there was a fly-past in Windsor that I dragged the wife to. Tons of iconic aircraft on display, but the lanc really got the hairs on the back of your neck standing up. Incredible sight!

[Kevthemodeller]

Lovely build mate very, very nice

[alextheblue]

Lovely build mate very, very nice

Thanks Kev, appreciate the kind words!

[gaz45]

Very nice build there mate

[Quax]

absolutely no fraud there, you've done a great job bringing it to life

Paul

[TommyKillander]

Excellent job!

Well done!


Tommy

[digger303]

Excellent job!

Well done!


Tommy

excellent job