Border Models 1/32 Avro Lancaster BI/BIII Part 5

[@danmeehan1390]

Canadian here. I've had mine for over a year. It's still in the box. I've watched Nigel's channel on his build of it so far. I am very pleased to now being watching your build videos. Both of you have pointed out the glaring mistakes in the instruction booklet, which will save a lot of people who are yet to attempt their Lanc. Outstanding work so far

[@TheModelShed]

Thank you Dan

[@raleighlamb3324]

WOW!!! I wish Wingnut Wings would have been around to finish that project. I believe it was in the quality assurance phase of development, and I can only imagine what it should have been. I'm not saying it isn't impressive, I think Border just took what was there, and ran with a partially complete project. On that note, I think you are doing an amazing job with it! Can't wait to see more, eagerly awaiting the engine mountings. Very much looking forward to the next update! "It's a good day for modeling!" Indeed it is!!

[@TheModelShed]

yes it’s a great shame - at least if WW had done the instructions it would have been a great step up for the kit. We’ll battle through though 👍

[@ronhudson3730]

I made the nose kit and found it a bit of a a handful. The canopy inner-frame and transparencies are VERY delicate and only respond well to a very gentle hand. All in all the level of detail is astounding. The complete kit, in Canada, approaches $1,000.00, which is a little steep for my bank account, to say the least. Plus, the finished size makes it almost impossible to display in our smallish condo. Hence my delight at watching a master-modeller complete the job.

[@TheModelShed]

Thank you Ron I’m very wary of all the transparencies now. This one is being built for someone else so I don’t have the display problem😀

[@Harry-wi1id]

Great built...needless to say that it's very professional! The model, even with all his difficulties, is a great one! I am confident that a masterpiece is coming out there with you! With the rain sound you also obtained a nice background atmosphere, very peaceful and relaxing, perfect for modelers! Looking forward for next episodes!

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks for the feedback. A lot of people like the rain on the roof finding it relaxing as you say and also the birdsong. It’s a good atmosphere to concentrate on model building

[@timorvet1]

I have the Dam Buster kit and Border have included a whole new sprue of clear parts beautifully clear with no imperfections, wrapped in bubble wrap and placed in a small cardboard box. They have also included another sprue of clear parts which came with the standard bomber version and these look nice as well.

[@TheModelShed]

Yes thanks Tim I got the new sprue from Albion the UK importers. It’s a big improvement.

[@albertoromanocovasso308]

Thanks…! 👍😊

[@TheModelShed]

👍

[@mpearce820]

Such a challenge indeed, we are lucky to have this model kit available to build and watch being built by our benevolent host and other hobbyists. I too have the nose kit in my stash LOL and have had the privilege of walking through the real thing in Hamilton Ontario Canada. Cheers!

[@mikemontgomery2654]

Canadian here, if you ever get the chance to see the one at the RAF museum, that Steve is modelling after, do it! You won’t be disappointed.

[@TheModelShed]

We are indeed lucky I shouldn’t moan about the instructions I suppose.

[@mikemontgomery2654]

@@TheModelShed well, I think you have a point, just based on the cost of the kit.

[@Leescreativeart]

Good video I believe my 2025 bill is going to be this plane. I have been researching the assembly ships and might do a half assembly ship half original bomber paint job. It’s gonna drive me nuts with the painting schemes between the two sides, but I think it’ll look cool when it’s all said and done. I jumped right to part five of your series but will go back and watch the others so far so good excited to see the rest of the build.

[@Leescreativeart]

Build. Not bill. 😅

[@TheModelShed]

Good luck with that one. It’s complicated enough to start with 😬😀

[@Marley-k2i]

Hi Steve, thanks again for a masterclass of building this beauty!

[@TheModelShed]

You’re most welcome - thanks

[@chrisbrown-ed6du]

Looking absolutely stunning well done keep up the good work

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@jeffreyross-zb8cz]

You are so Talented Good Sir, love your channel with coffee here -Detroit

[@TheModelShed]

Thank you Jeffrey

[@malaudisa]

I love this series, it will be invaluable when I'll get to tackle this incredible kit.... thank you!

[@TheModelShed]

I hope so and enjoy

[@davidroberts2777]

Top Shelf modeling as always Steve. That lanc is going to be a beauty.

[@TheModelShed]

I hope so David 🤞

[@Garywolff884]

Good to see you are using the liquid latex. It really is great stuff and I believe better than the usual masking liquids.

[@TheModelShed]

It’s great Gary as you know I use it a lot since you introduced it to me

[@johntreloar8203]

Excellent Video Steve, the detail on this kit is outstanding, and the fit is so precise, model companies need to sort out the short falls with the instructions, there's nothing worse than following the steps only to realise that the manufacturer skipped ahead, and now you are doubling back to see if it was something you did wrong...

[@TheModelShed]

It’s frustrating John because it shouldn’t be too hard to get these things right. I can’t understand how if the company had people test building the kit they wouldn’t draw attention to the errors.

[@johntreloar8203]

@@TheModelShed 100% Steve, hopefully they can get it right.

[@alancrowley7991]

A significant step forward in the project Steve, its looking good....👌

[@TheModelShed]

Cheers Alan

[@andreaselesky9970]

Great job, and thanks for all the tips on this one.

[@TheModelShed]

You’re welcome Andreas

[@tez4274]

Aero modelling at it's very best.

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks Ted🙏

[@hacheyp]

What a gorgeous kit and wonderful work on your part as always!

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks Paul

[@joepucillo1338]

Great work Steve! Seems to be a challenging kit.

[@TheModelShed]

Yes it’s not one for the beginner that’s for sure Joe

[@michalwarszawski]

What a job!!!!!

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks Michal

[@davidguy6823]

Fantastic kit and a fantastic build!

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks David 👍

[@asdf9890]

I want one of these! Problem is, where to put the massive thing! So much detail in that kit.

[@TheModelShed]

That is the problem - plus the £500 price tag

[@garywood1973]

Hi , I noticed in this episode that you mentioned that in the next episode you are going to put in the ribs of the bomb bay , please be advised these ribs are highly delicate & doesn't take much to brake them , part number Q1-16 x 50 expect a few of them to brake , not to tell you what to do but it would have been better to work on them while the bombay was still out you will see by the part that it is meant to be fit by segment by segment , the instructions are not much help , please be very careful at this point & good luck

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks for the heads up Gary 👍

[@typhoon2827]

Ref the fuselage instructions. You need to have bought Revell part number CFB001 which is a crystal ball.

[@TheModelShed]

😂😂😂😂

[@hacheyp]

Rain much where you are 😂

[@TheModelShed]

Most of the time Paul I actually have webbed feet

[@hacheyp]

lol😂

[@finlayfraser9952]

Steve is that really the audio of a Merlin, sounds pretty wishy washy even for a start up, not the usual healthy growl?

[@TheModelShed]

it is Finlay but it’s a Mosquito start up.

[@c123bthunderpig]

You're an excellent modeler however I have not been watching this series because I think the cost of this kit is totally insane, ironically not worth the investment, unless your paid to build it

[@TheModelShed]

I would have to think twice before buying one for myself that’s for sure. Not so much on cost grounds but it just takes up too much space.

[@Garywolff884]

@@c123bthunderpig it is expensive. However you could look at this another way. It is so big and complex it is like building 6 £100 kits. It will take the same amount of time. It is just the initial outlay that is expensive but when you spread that over the months it might take to build…