HK Models 1/32 Lancaster bomber - Part 8 - Final Reveal

[@johnprice7303]

I actually wept tears during that commentary. God bless the memory of those men.

[@jpspaintingstudios1032]

The audio gave me goosebumps through the whole video, made me feel like I was inside a Lancaster. Great job!!!

[@ModelNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it! I agree - that audio really is something else.

[@borninthewoods4482]

I bet it’s way better with headphones!

[@SuperSherman44]

Great job bro! The audio makes it very surreal. My favorite part is when they were cheering when they shot down the plane.

[@ModelNerd]

Yeah, the audio is fantastic. I'm just about to post a link to some more audio in the Community tab on my channel, with crew radio from another flight.

[@brianperry]

My mothers brother..(uncle)..flew a bomber in WW2, not a Lancaster but a Halifax then later a B24 Liberator. he survived the Flak and fighters only to die in a motorcycle crash in 1951... I guess he would have recognised that intercom chatter. Whats amazing is it all sounds so cool, calm and controlled..

[@ModelNerd]

It really does. There's another sample somewhere on KZbin where the conversation is basically: "Skipper, we've been hit" "Have we?" "Yeah, there's a big hole in the nose" "OK" Incredible nerves.

[@brianperry]

@@ModelNerd Yes! bombs away...there goes the 'cookie' Freezing cold, deafened And just a couple on millimetres of alloy between them and bursting 88mm flak. I built an Airfix Lancaster when I was a kid in the fifties... didn't look anything like as beautiful as yours.

[@soppdrake]

What a cracking job you made of this kit! "Props" to you, sir!

[@ModelNerd]

Haha, thanks Mark!

[@PiperStart]

Fantastic little video and great job on building this kit. I prefer this to all those 'perfectionist' weathering the model videos.

[@ModelNerd]

Many thanks!

[@darrenhillman8396]

Superb job! Despite its faults as a kit and a shockingly poor response from the manufacturer, you have built a wonderful model and it is a fitting tribute to those that served in Bomber Command. I don’t think it is something that I would take on - lack of space to display it being the primary reason, but the way you have done the clear sections and managed to give enough visual access to all that interior detail is spot-on. Well done!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Darren. Yes, I echo your sentiments about the kit. I have managed to find a table to display it on now, which is good :)

[@stuartwalters96]

Absolutely wow! We found out my great aunt got married in the war to a wireless operator who flew in a mk 3. Unfortunately he was one of the 55k who never made it home, shot down over Aras in france after d day. I have a tamiya 1/48 to build and display his war medals. If I can do half as good a job as you've down I'd be extremely chuffed!

[@ModelNerd]

So many untold stories of these aircraft and their crews. I'd love to see the Tamiya Lanc when it's done - do you plan to upload any video or images?

[@badbotchdown9845]

The Tamiya is easy to do except for glass surfaces who could be hardly to keep clean the hard work would be the masking job

[@tedh7679]

Fantastic finish.. really well done ... demonstrates to all how perseverance in modeling can have great results.... The audio is inspiring recognizing the risks these men took in defense of freedom.. wonderful tribute sir. Well done..

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Ted. If you're interested in more Lancaster crew audio, you can find some here. I couldn't include it in the video because of copyright issues: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3eYkJusepmKe6M

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

I like the audio at the end there.

[@ModelNerd]

Awesome stuff to hear for sure

[@StephenDPRK]

Super Job ! A fitting testament to the brave lads of Bomber Command. Thank you for your videos and ongoing thoughts.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you, Stephen. I really appreciate your comments.

[@paulsoftley8170]

Fantastic job on the build and the recording played with it was just awesome. It gave me chills. Great job all around, thank you.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Paul, I'm glad you liked it. Yes, that audio is something else.

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Beautiful build my friend, the level of detail is amazing. Crisp and clean. Thanks for sharing.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Damon, glad you liked it mate.

[@AnthonyBrown12324]

I have the old Tamiya 1/48 Lancaster that has even less detail . just so big to store so it gathers dust on top of the cabinet . very nice set of videos . gives good insight into the kit and you made a great finish with the markings . I only wish I could make models to this standard !

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Anthony. Yes, the size is a major downside to be honest.

[@andrewgowing9815]

Bravo. You pulled off a great build from a challenging kit.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Andrew - I'm glad you liked it.

[@michaelfirth2052]

Thanks for sharing and for Honoring the Men that were inside these magnificent machines.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Michael

[@robbo1068]

You have achieved an amazing model and it's been a marvelous journey so many thanks for taking us along with you. Love your work and thoroughly enjoy watching your channel. Robert

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers Robert - glad you liked it. I did many times whether it would ever be finished!

[@zaynevanday142]

Awesome post love the F for Freddy mission audio

[@ModelNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@zaynevanday142]

@@ModelNerd I’m trying to look for a crew to go in mine but it looks like no one makes a crew for the Lanc the closest is a crew of 7 walking to the aircraft

[@ModelNerd]

@@zaynevanday142 Same! It seems like such an obvious thing for a company to make, yet...nada.

[@Rashomon00]

I absolutely love this. The audio is very moving.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. I've just uploaded a link to more Lancaster crew audio in the Community if you're interested. It's from two very action packed raids over Essen and Stettin.

[@stephenmiller195]

Fantastic job

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks!

[@lawrencereid9375]

OUTSTANDING! Your paint job is so good. Difficult to do so much black so well as you have done. God bless your great aunt's husband and all the few who sacrificed all for the many.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Lawrence.

[@eddieagar8039]

The sound of delight in their voices shows how hard it was to shoot down an enemy plane

[@ModelNerd]

Definitely. I wonder how many the average air gunner shot down - not many, I'd bet.

[@eddieagar8039]

@@ModelNerd i think it was like 1 in 5 gunners shot down a plane which is pretty small. Especially with the little .303

[@amateurbenchscalemodelling6221]

Superbly finished as always, I look forward to your next project.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Jaime. There's certainly plenty of time for projects these days. The next one is definitely going to be a little bit smaller though!

[@robchallis2423]

Great set of videos thank you. I have this kit and, thanks to you, I am better prepared for the pitfalls. You are an excellent modeller and should be proud of your work. Take care, Rob UK

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Rob, I appreciate that. Good luck with your Lancaster.

[@robchallis2423]

@@ModelNerd thank you Take care, Rob

[@badbotchdown9845]

Nicely done job with lots of efforts all along the rendering is amazing, I have done long ago the Tamiya one at 1/48, old mold but very pleasant to be done.

[@ModelNerd]

I hear a lot of good things about that kit. I saw one on sale at a model show recently - 50 GBP - and was pretty tempted.

[@badbotchdown9845]

@@ModelNerd wow it's clearly a high price was it the old mold from early 70's?

[@AnthonyBrown12324]

Very nice work.I can t decide , if I like clear sides but is the only way to show the detail so I guess it is good in this instance.

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, I know what you mean. With hindsight (and seeing how little detail HK actually included) I think the fuss over the clear fuselages was over done.

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Extraordinary , what a beautiful airplane this Lancaster , fantastic details !🛩️

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers! I just got something very nice to go with this kit today (photo in the community tab soon....)

[@simonmoss101]

A fantastic video and tribute to the brave heroes who put their lives on the line every night 👏👏 “chocks away”

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Simon. Definite goose bumps listening to some of that audio.

[@MrMome1612]

Astonishing! Bravo!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you :)

[@stuartmiller8053]

Really enjoyed this series. Great modeling and final presentation. Stu, NZ

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Stu. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Paul_C83]

Fantastic build really enjoyed watching the process. Thanks for sharing

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers Paul, I'm glad you liked it.

[@johnreed3638]

Excellent result on a excellent aeroplane . Well done.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks John, much appreciated.

[@akhalif68]

Hello - The Airscale instrument panel really made the cockpit area standout as well as the 2 exposed Merlins (wiring harnesses & pipework would have added realism). The RAF roundels also look pretty cool. Also I think the way you partly painted the clear fuselage 1/2 is really cool. The busy bomb-bay with the "Cookie" is also great - Well done & I hope HK Models send you a "Thankyou Certificate" for your efforts...

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Alex!

[@markorollo.]

Not sure if I've commented on this already but I live about a mile from the old Avro factory in Chadderton, Oldham, where many if not most Lancaster's were built. Thinking of buying a Lancaster model in honour of that.

[@ModelNerd]

I think that's a great idea. There's something mesmerizing about those images of the Lancaster fuselages lined up in factories, in different stages of construction. To think what came of them all, and the crews that flew them...

[@br_44300]

Fantastic video! The audio is a nice touch.. model looks great! Really enjoyed this series, thanks!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Andy. Yeah, the audio. Nerves of steel, those guys.

[@apebble9740]

How do you not have more subs you make better models than the guys with 100k subs who do modeling ! Great job keep up the amazing models!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. There are a lot of great modellers out there. Which are your favourite? I watch a lot of Panzermeister36, Night Shift, Dave's Model Workshop, Andy's Hobby Headquarters, and quite a few others.

[@apebble9740]

Model Nerd I like Andy’s hobby headquarters and so many others that I don’t know the name of.

[@oceanvibesphotography8395]

My great grandma use to build lancs during the war and she work at vickers as well 🍻

[@lj03oem]

Looks superb,worth all the effort.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Sean. Yeah, I definitely feel it was.

[@kaisfullerton1348]

Love it mate solid effort!, Think you will get another HKM kit or nope done done?

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you. I'm not sure to be honest. 1/32 was a bit of a novelty for me, but is really a bit too big. The HK kit itself was "OK", although I wasn't impressed with some of their customer service (i.e. ignoring me when I had a damaged part). That said, from what I see on Nigel's channel they are keen to listen to feedback and are making improvements to their kits, so maybe. I think a 1/48 bomber would be better for me these days, although I already have plenty of Lancasters so it'd have to be something else.

[@BradBrassman]

Well done!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate

[@BradBrassman]

@@ModelNerd G-George next? With revolving Upkeep?

[@ModelNerd]

@@BradBrassman I do have a Dambusters Lancaster, a Mk II Lancaster, and a Grand Slam Lancaster in the stash :D I really wish a company would do a Manchester though - there are only very old kits out there :(

[@EdsAttentionToDetail]

New to your channel, love the Lancaster. Just a wonderful looking heavy bomber with the four water cooled engines. Great build!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you, Ed. Yes, fantastic aircraft. I think I'll have to build another (smaller scale) some time soon.

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

The option of putting one half of the fuselage as a clear part in the kit is great, especially with this model as so much is going on in the inside. But i would have preferred it if the clear half had no inner structure/ribs. By having the clear part smooth on both sides the visibility would drastically improve!

[@ModelNerd]

I agree. I feel like the clear parts inclusion was a bit of an afterthought to be honest.

[@zaynevanday142]

Fantastic Job m8, Zayne Te Aroha NZ, I did a 1/6 LRDG Willys Jeep RC last year

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. 1/6? That's some size!

[@zaynevanday142]

@@ModelNerd had to do some remodeling but everything extra cost more than the Jeep lol the two 1/6 Soldiers cost over $650 by themselves then the Jerry cans the maps and documents the weapons and grenades an expensive exercise but so worth it for the end result

[@zaynevanday142]

@@ModelNerd wish I could show you the finished result

[@inclusivemodeldesigns16]

Great Work!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks!

[@mattthomas2836]

Excellent!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Matt

[@robchallis2423]

THANK YOU !!!! I have just ordered this model with the full sound, lighting and motorised propeller kit. Your advice will be invaluable. Superb work. What are you working on next? Take care and keep well.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Rob. It'll look great with lighting I reckon. Got a few things in progress at the mo. Trying to clear the desk a bit before starting new projects. Tiger I winter, Sturmtiger, Pak36, and zombie dio all in progress.

[@robchallis2423]

I have a few things to finish before I start this one - I feel I need to finish a few smaller things before I attempt this one. I’ve never built anything this big before. Take care and keep well. R

[@theauditor6407]

I like the commentary, I have build a Lancaster 48 scale with markings LN F could you please share the old pilots commentary

[@ModelNerd]

Hi. Thanks for your comment. The link to the original commentary is in the video description.

[@jamesthorley-fox1463]

Stunning! Hoping mine turns out half decent 😕 where did you get the tiny map from?

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks James. I just searched for historic maps online and found one for Europe in the 1940s. I copied it into Word several times at different sizes and printed it on a regular home / office printer. Good luck with your build!

[@jamesthorley-fox1463]

@@ModelNerd cheers, what a brilliant idea!

[@ModelNerd]

Yeah...I do the same with things like recruiting posters, 'careless talk costs lives' posters, etc too - there are a lot of images of these free online in places like the Imperial War Museum archives. No need to spent 15-20 USD on a pack of them. I'm going to try it with newspapers for my 'next' diorama.

[@jamesthorley-fox1463]

@@ModelNerd cheers for the tips 👍

[@deanmcbeth4140]

Superb build.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Dean

[@JamesJones-of8hl]

Fantastic job!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks James

[@DSMODELS]

Wow that’s beautiful 👏👏👏👍😊

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Dave

[@nigelcracknell947]

Amazing, well done!

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers Nigel

[@paulshrimplin4032]

Nice job you have made of it, but where are you going to keep it being so big.

[@ModelNerd]

That is a good question, and I don't know the answer :)

[@bcmfin]

Nice job, I've following this from your first video. I was trying to think of what movie the audio was from, but I'm thinking it wasn't from a movie.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Yes, the audio was captured during an actual Bomber Command mission. The details are in the description above.

[@wilhelmnelles4355]

Perfekt!!!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Wilhelm

[@Emtbtoday]

The cockpits are beautiful in these nowadays eh I can't believe it the clear dial panel and extra box of clear parts and metal landing gear I was sold straight away on the IL2 who made this Lancaster? I'd love one of these! I built one years ago but would like to see the difference in my skills now.

[@ModelNerd]

Hi. This is the HKM (Hong Kong Models) Lancaster.

[@Emtbtoday]

@@ModelNerd great gonna try get this too! Thanks

[@Emtbtoday]

My IL2 is from hobby boss looking forward to that build just doing some ww1 kits just now just done the mk4 and rolce Royce armour car got the A7V to do and whippet next then on to the IL2! Start to pluck up the courage being my first aircraft in a long long time and no whare near experienced as am now at building so gonna be interesting! Change from Armour vehicles what better to start with than the flying tank haha!

[@ModelNerd]

@@Emtbtoday Sounds great. A really liked the A7V kit from Meng. I left one of the side walls off so you can see the interior. Shame they didn't include an engine, but hey.

[@Emtbtoday]

@@ModelNerd oh rite do they not!? They did in the mk 4 from meng I believe! I just done the new special edition release from takom it's a 2 in 1 kit male or female you don't get full interior but you do get all the insides of the sponsons to keep hatches open and side pannal to show drive sprokets! Iv just set my new compressor up that came yesterday and my new airbrush brush just attaching the water trap and quick release to it and way to start painting some models that are built up and put back in there boxes because my old compressor went on the blink couple weeks ago so been waiting for it to arrive from England its finally here and can't wait to get back to it! I'm away to get my hobby shop to put the takom king tiger and the RFM Tiger 1 with full interior aside for me to pick up through the week when have a wander up! Quite fancy a full interior build soon I have the mk1 A9 British cruser tank with full interior it looks pretty cool loads in box and my ARV Sherman came might do that next been wanting that for long time and found a brand new one from italeri on ebay for 25 bucks ! I thought it would be kinda old and flash all over! How wrong I was

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Impressive build 👏

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks buddy. I was watching your FW190 video the other day - very nice job there.

[@b.p.7153]

Awesome! 😲👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Emtbtoday]

Iv got an IL2 flying tank to build this way with the clear parts in 32nd scale I'm abit scared to start her just now haha

[@ModelNerd]

That'll be a nice build. A Stuka and an IL2 are on my to-buy list, though probably not in 1/32 as I don't have the space!

[@Emtbtoday]

@@ModelNerd yeh its massive can't believe the size metal landing gear another box in the big box full clear parts for engine cover and guns on wings theres about 3 spurs of bombs haha hell coming close to that thing back then haha! Really nice detail though very impressive the cockpit is like that Lancasters clear parts with the decals coming through the glass from back that's really nice I love that! That small detail is actually what sold me on the whole kit tbh! Never seen that before so gonna try more aircraft after this it's the white one flown by there hero Pavlov got the decals for that model and got the Russian patriotic vallijo air acrylics for the build especially

[@Emtbtoday]

@@ModelNerd was down to £55 in my local hobby shop well worth it couldn't leave it behind haha

[@Emtbtoday]

@@ModelNerd revell monogram have a lovely stuka in 48th haha

[@mcturdburger1235]

Amazing build! What paints did you use for the camouflage?

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. The paints were Tamiya RAF Dark Green and Vallejo Model Air for the Dark Earth. The black is Tamiya XF-1.

[@mcturdburger1235]

Model Nerd thank you! I am currently building an Lancaster and I find the model air dark earth way too dark for it. And the green I use is dark green by model air and that is not the colour im after. So now I just decided to mix my own brown-ish paint and I’m using an different green! Thank you for replying! Nice video man!

[@brettpeacock9116]

The RAF did not have Bombardiers - They were officially "Bomb Aimer"'s - Bombardier was an Army Artillery rank. (As in Bombardier Beaumont from "It Ain't Half Hot, Mum". I guess he (The Pilot) heard the Yanks use the term and followed suit. And, if I recall my Codes correctly the plane is from C Flight of 75(NZ) Squadron. (A and B Flights used the AA code, and C flight used JN code, so it is more likely the chat would have had a a strong Kiwi accent and maybe some Canadian, Aussie, British and Free French individuals alongside them. But you have to use what's available, I think.) But that's aside - that is ONE SERIOUSLY NICE Model you have done (and FINISHED!) I hope my own turns out half as well. (Being a Kiwi, I think I will look at "AA" Codes on mine. Glad I splurged out for the HKM model as it looks bleak for the Wingnuts one to get a release anytime soon.

[@ModelNerd]

Hi. Yes, the background audio wasn't supposed to be from this aircraft - it's just one of the few very examples that is available. You're right about this aircraft being from 75(NZ) Squadron. This particular one (ND911) was lost in November 1944. Yes, I can't see the WnW Lancaster seeing the light of day, sadly. A shame because it looked incredible.

[@woutheffels9288]

really nice made and good video good job!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you!

[@Trabnegli]

Very impressive audio and build. In the ears of a non-brit, it sounded very British. They call each other by function, not first name

[@ModelNerd]

Haha, definitely! That and the "would you mind?" they seem to start every sentence with. Check out the Community tab on my channel where there is a link to more audio. If possible, they sound even more British in that one.

[@ZeddysDad]

Superb video- and your build is lovely & crisp. Decals look painted on, very nice. No comment on your work at all but HKM put a pitiful amount of effort into those merlins didn’t they? Same on their Mosquito, which is why I sealed them both up permanently out of view.

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, with hindsight I was taken in by the scale but really the detail isn't there. I saw a comparison between their 1:32 Mosquito and another (Tamiya's) and the difference was day and night. Then again, I guess their prices are generally lower too.

[@ZeddysDad]

@@ModelNerd I don’t think the discount between the Tamiya & HKM Mossies quite reflects the difference in quality & detail. I say this having made both! Don’t get me wrong HKM make some lovely kits. I’ve done 2 of their B-17s. If only they did the wall mount on other big birds I’d love to do a Lanc, then again talking about price-quality differences I’d probably stretch to the Border masterpiece.

[@ModelNerd]

Oh, the Border kit looks fantastic. If they were to release just a cockpit section, I would definitely go for it.

[@jeffersonchocron]

Awesome!!!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Jefferson

[@normangebhardt]

Good work! Thank you

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Norma.

[@Summo3]

Did really well I can’t even manage to finish a 1/35

[@Summo3]

*1/32*

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Angus. There definitely comes a point when you have to call 'enough'. I couple have definitely spent many more hours on this (weathering, for example).

[@Summo3]

Model Nerd haha anyway look fantastic

[@Summo3]

Hi really good job

[@mrbillhicks]

Squadron Leader: Top hole. Bally Jerry pranged his kite right in the how's your father. Hairy blighter, dicky-birdied, feathered back on his Sammy, took a waspy, flipped over on his Betty Harper's and caught his can in the Bertie. Bovril: Er, I'm afraid I don't quite follow you, squadron leader.

[@XxBloggs]

At this scale the engines need all the wiring and plumbing

[@ModelNerd]

I agree they could have made more effort with the detail in this regard. When I look at the early shots of the (not cancelled, of course) WnW Lancaster....

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

Really interesting build! I watched every one! I like the audio, I really like that idea.its interesting how you can see the interior! Keep it up man! ( I’m still crying form you comment on my video thanks so much!) :)

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. I think I'm going to do some more videos with original era audio (if I can find it).

[@harveygamble1217]

Proud to be British

[@SteveSmith-kf9on]

Fan Fuckin Tastic 👍🇬🇧👌🇬🇧👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Steve

[@CBT2024]

The audio sounds like its made by Monthy Python....

[@sscfc1]

Faultless

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you!

[@michaelnaven213]

Well done!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Michael