HK Models 1/48 Avro Lancaster Build - Part 2 - Construction

[@frankhoeppel2314]

Are you a teacher? You should be. The clearest descriptions and most sound advice I have seen on a modeling channel.

[@spruehunter]

Thank you, I'm not but I do enjoy teaching others especially when they get something out of it. It's kind comments like yours that make it worthwhile so thank you again! Glad you liked the video build, I'm working on more content but the video editing is something I need more experience in but hopefully I can cobble together something interesting soon. All the best! SH

[@mikecotty88]

Glad I found this channel, very precise detailed explanations, a pleasure to watch

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Mike, comments like yours make it all worthwhile. Very much appreciated! 👍

[@garyrielly1955]

Great video Sprue. I have been building model kits for over 55 years now and I must say that I have never seen someone so keen on the finer detail on a kit. Some of the tools that you use is something I have never ever seen before. I have built 1/24 & 1/12 cars, 1/48 & 1/32 litre planes, 1/350 & 1/200 warships, 1/14 RC trucks, and 1/35 static tanks & 1/16 RC tanks with the latter being my favourite. My first kit was of a Spitfire when I was 12 years old as a Christmas present, that now seems like a very long time ago. At the moment I am building a 1/32 Tamiya F4E Phantom II which is at a standstill as we are packing for a house move. I also have a 1/16 Tamiya RC M1A2 ABRAMS Tank that I inherited from my late brother had started building in Australian Army colours, that needs to be built. I do have the same 1/16 RC Tamiya M1A2 ABRAMS kit that I finished a few years ago depicted from the Iraq War. So getting back to your Lanc build, I am very interested in the methods you use to solve certain issues that arise to the finished part. So even though I may have many years of experience one can still learn.

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Gary, I'm very humbled by the responses like yours on the build. I had no idea that so many would be interested and that I'd actually be able to impart some knowledge on others, the modelling community is certainly a very supportive one. Part 4 of the build is up now, hope you like it. 👍

[@archerry6457]

Hurray! A modeller who can pronounce the th diagraph correctly! Bravo! No wevvering or finners on this channel. No rambling bullshit without doing any actual model making and no tedious intro; straight into it! Subbed. I'm hoping with standards this high, he'll pronounce décal correctly. 👍👏👏👏

[@spruehunter]

Thanks AR, feeling the pressure now on pronunciations 😂 Trying to keep on point but a lot to get through with a four engined heavy in this scale, drastic editing into each episode as I've over 120 hours of footage to get through. Glad you like the videos, comments and subs appreciated 😁👍

[@chrisliston6107]

I'm amazed at your patience in pursuit of a top quality build! I've realised that my gung ho approach needs some moderating!

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Chris, I was very gung ho in my youth but nowadays I'm happy to take my time, I remember not even painting interiors just so I could get something into an aircraft shape to fly round the room making engine and machine gun noises... of course I have to retrain myself these days as that kind of activity gets me strange looks from my better half! Anyway thanks for commenting and I hope you like Part 4 when its out.

[@koiepops]

I've ordered a Dambusters and I've really been enjoying this series. Can't wait to do mine!

[@spruehunter]

Thanks, very tempted by a Dambuster version myself. Make sure when you come to build yours to use a lot of glue to secure the Bombay/cockpit floor. Mine popped open when I was handling it for painting and I forgot to make a point of that in the video, maybe use something like Revel Contacta, I managed to re-glue mine but apart from that it's a great kit, I'm sure you will enjoy the build 😁👍

[@koiepops]

Thanks!@@spruehunter

[@BillHalliwell]

G'day Sprue, Thank you so much for these videos. I got myself one of these as soon as they became available here in Australia. I'm ex-RAAF and in my retirement years I've become a military historian; mainly concentrating on air power during WW2 and Korea. To me, the Lanc. was the best bomber of the war in terms of effectiveness of getting ordinance on, or nearest, a target. It's such a pity that the Lanc. wasn't given a belly turret; I believe that would have saved many aircrews from a sad end. They could have just fitted one forward or aft of the bomb bay. There certainly wasn't any room for waist gunners, however, the fact that most flew at night was in their survival favour. I've also got a lot of respect for the B-17s; all those guns and such a small bomb load was unfortunate, however, the way they used them, in daylight ops, they needed every bullet they could throw at the Luftwaffe. Personally, I think the Americans made a huge mistake continuing to fly in daylight even after losses were 'screaming' at them to give it away. Until they had escorts, they should have joined the RAF in night ops. The combined effect on European and German targets would have still kept the other side scrambling to make repairs and keep their factories going. The RAF repeatedly warned the 8th Air Force not to do day ops but they wouldn’t listen. They were spot on bombers when finding daylight targets in the New Mexico deserts but over cloudy Europe their accuracy, like them, was shot to pieces. Anyway, back to your excellent build. I’m so glad you are a stickler for fine detail; I think that much overlooked. I never tackle a model until I’ve gone through my library and the internet to find details about the more interesting aircraft types, pilots, battle history etc. I’m often amused by the trend, these days, to be so exact with so-called D-Day or ‘invasion stripes’. I have dozens of period pics of these big stripes being applied by ground crew, mostly General Hands, slapping these on using huge tins of paint and rough 6-inch brushes. They certainly didn’t have the neat lines one sees on all manufacturers’ boxes and, due to this, it is replicated by modellers. I always hand paint my ‘invasion stripes’ with wide, flat brushes and I never take too much care in the paint job, as it was done in reality. Surface patching, to repair battle damage is also, mostly, overlooked by modellers. Many aircraft took to the air looking like patchwork bedspreads! The Surface Finishers at most British airfields took care to replace important aircraft ID markings but, otherwise, paint was, again, slapped on over patches. The top priorities, of course, were always the jobs that got the planes back in the air and safe for the crews to fly. ‘Cosmetic’ repairs simply didn’t matter, especially in the first half of the war when ops were almost an everyday affair. I liked the way you did the entire interior of your Lanc. I do this sometimes; it’s good practice, for a start, and with famous aircraft or ones that I know are in museums these days, I’ll go for a perfect paint job and an ‘out of the factory’ look. It’s enjoyable to do this from time to time. I reckon more manufacturers should give modellers the option of a clear fuselage side on significant kits like ‘Memphis Belle’ or Guy Gibson’s Dam Busters aircraft etc. It’s often done with submarine models and some large tank kits and they can look fantastic. Anyway, writing being part of my job, I tend to ramble on, too long for many KZbinrs so, I’ll sign off now and just say I subscribed some time back and I’m really looking forward to more of your impressive modelling. Cheers, and all the best to you for Christmas. Bill H. Hobart, Tasmania

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Bill, sorry for taking so long to reply. been very busy with work but manged to get the next part out which covers the painting. I really enjoyed reading your comment above, your spot on with what you say, only thing I would say is regarding the daylight raids by the US kept the pressure on the Germans, less fighters to go off roaming for ground targets. Everything that happened might have seen small or a high risk at the time but it was a combined effort from all the allies that was needed to grind the German war machine to a halt. Thanks for taking the time to write it and again I apologise for the delay in getting back to you. Hopefully you enjoy Part 3 and I look forward to reading any future comments, all the best. - Sprue

[@stanikicin]

I'd like to see part three now!, 😃😃

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Stanislav, you'll be glad to hear Part 3 out now.

[@georgejones8481]

I like to vicariously live through you watching these 😂 I do 1/48 myself but the thought of tackling a 1/48 heavy is next level stuff 🤣 and to that quality

[@spruehunter]

Thanks George, it's not too much extra work to get her together. Just multiples to deal (engines, props etc.) Uses far more primer and paint than my usual 1/48 single engine fighters that's for sure 😂👍 Glad your enjoying the build!

[@TimsScaleModelling]

Excellent, no nonsense video. Clear and precise and no fuss. All power to yer mate

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Tim, comments like yours spur me on. Very much appreciated 😁👍

[@TimsScaleModelling]

@@spruehunter I fully realise it’s a hard slog but keep going mate. I didn’t know either that I needed a big Lanc!!

[@spruehunter]

@@TimsScaleModelling Thanks, the kits a joy to build. It's the steep learning curve of learning the editing side of things but enjoying the process and glad so many people are getting something out of the videos. It does take me a while to do the narrative as I have to remember to use my "posh telephone" voice so people can actually understand what I'm saying 😂👍

[@TimsScaleModelling]

@@spruehunter hahaha I can just about understand Greg

[@TimsScaleModelling]

@@spruehunter actually, the whole KZbin thing is like a secondary hobby. What are you using to film and edit?

[@davidgreenwood5602]

Fantastic build!

[@spruehunter]

Thank you David!

[@lewistaylor1965]

Commentary is brilliant...Video is brilliant...Must have watched these 2 vids 4 or 5 times...Interesting to see what colours you use for the camo...I've built a few 1/32 kits now, Spit mk2, Spit mkIX, Mossie and Harrier since getting back into the hobby after a 40 year hiatus (all cheap Revells by the way...which are very good kits especially for the price)...I have mixed all the camo colours individually (am a retired muralist by trade so colour mixing is something I've done for 35 years...lol)...None of the recommended colours did it for me without some adding of other pigment to get them as I wanted them...Most modellers understand that WW2 colours are a mix of opinion, fact and preference...not to mention the scale issue of colours looking different on small models...Its a minefield!...So I am interested to see how you get the colours for the Lanc...Some of the kits I see seem to have the colours too bright for my liking...The more dirty, lighter colours I like for the Lanc upper camo..They seem to make the kits look more authentic and less 'toy' looking...As I say there's a lot of preference and artistic licence in colours...So please let us know how you came to the colours you used...Looking forward to the next vid!...Great work, great vid, great commentary!!

[@spruehunter]

Cheers Lewis, I've gone with the AK real colours recommended by the kit instructions. Normally I'd use MRP as that's my "go to" but wanted to try the AKs, there's a big difference between the two brands which I show in the painting part so should help others make a decision. 👍

[@TheCraigievee]

Been waiting on this! Cracking mate! I’m hoping the birthday fairy brings me one so I’ll be using this series as my “go to” reference guide. 👍

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Craig, hopefully it's been worth the wait. 🤞The birthday fairy is kind to you, really is a great kit.

[@andrewrapley1270]

Building mine at the moment, its a great build with very few little niggles but nothing that modeling skills cant take care of,cant wait for part 3.

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Andrew, been so busy recently with work but getting more time to edit part 3 together so should hopefully be out soon.

[@fernandomolano6651]

Ufff----- Out of this world..great model !. Great information and tips from your side. Tks...!

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Fernando, glad your liking the series 👍

[@cookie18667]

Banging vids mate just got this from the other half Your explanation and guidance will prove invaluable Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Cookie, glad it helped.

[@jamesjohnston9765]

Vert enjoyable thank you 😊

[@spruehunter]

Cheers James, much appreciated.

[@lewistaylor1965]

BIG Thanks for Part II...It was well worth the wait...I know how much work goes into video editing too so BIG thanks again...I will be following this tutorial step by step when I start mine...but will probably wait for the final reveal so I know I have all the extras (masks and photo-etch) so I don't have to wait while I'm in building mode...I built a 1/32 revell Mosquito a couple months back and it had big landing lights underneath the wings so I tried something that worked surprisingly well...I glued some oven tin foil (5cm squares) on the underside of the top wing so that it was highly reflective...Tin foil laying flat is probably more reflective than any paints you can get...The fact that the tin was not glued to the bottom wing over the lens also helped the illusion for some reason...Might be worth experimenting more with tin foil on landing lights...I was really happy with the result...

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Lewis, your feedback means a lot. Great idea about using tin foil, I have some bare-metal foil so may try that in the future. Love the liquid chrome and to be honest it's the first time I've had the finish be grainy, think it's the type of plastic that HKM use for their clear parts but just like pointing out mistakes so others don't do the same. There's certainly a lot more aftermarket options out now, I'd probably go down the route of photoetch for the radiators and the grills on the carburettor intakes as the kit detail is lacking. Probably a set of brass barrels too but apart from changing the flight engineers panel I'm really happy with how it's turned out. Thanks again for leaving a comment 😁👍

[@AndyBIcknell]

another great build video …really enjoyed it !

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Andy 😁👍

[@stephenlancaster5348]

Awesome work your doing and clear instructions

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Stephen!

[@jasonsearle7832]

10/10 video my man

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Jason 👍

[@stuartwalters96]

What a great build and video. Really enjoying the series and looking forward to the next installment :)

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Stuart, next part out now.

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Hi buddy, only just come across your channel. Well chuffed. Great build so far matey. I did the Tamiya one a year or so ago and god was that an awful kit. Tamiya to. I have the HKs B-17. Stay safe buddy, hope you and your family are all OK

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Motty, appreciate the comment. Never done the Tamiya version but seen a few builds put together. Good kit for its age but superseded now. Atb 😁👍

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

@@spruehunter hi mukka. Yes defo. If you like or have time, I did a build video of it on my KZbin channel. If you follow any of my videos, I said, I think, around 90,000000000000000000 times ! Ha that the kit was pretty awful . Now, I've always been open and honest regarding Model Kits, bits and bobs etc etc and I think this is something that other Modellers, I'd like to say and point out everything in a review, that includes the kit flaws . We are paying good money and at times remortgaging my house, several times over to pay for a kit that you, we, us etc etc have been re?ly excited once the first tests shots are released etc to buy this kit . Then at the very last minute decide to read the price ........... Then we get flawed. Lol. Classic example would be the new 1/48th scale Phantom. I felt quite upset and destroyed if you like. It sounds, childish of me but personally, and remember Tamiya are my all time favourite manufacturer with Takom now coming very fast up my " League Table " lol to joint favourites, Anyway , I've bored you enough these last few days. I'm surprised you haven't fallen to sleep a lot more times. Anyway, I felt sick, angry, no confidence, no enthusiasm , no trust etc etc but I'll cut it off now before I give you a free " Coma" and newly trained, learned and listened jail Craft , experience etc. The price was awful. I can't believe it. I felt as though my favourite, joint favourite was taking the " Wee Wee " out of us modellers. You can totally understand with this last year and before all creeping up on us and destroying our wonderful hobby. I decided to take a " left " turning out ofvmy driveway which is a lot more " Action Packed" if you like. Its a lot like Line of Duty. Where its set and the notorious housing estate , nicknamed " The BOG ". Mate got go , in court for 0930 hours. So my chat will be a wee but less. Infact, none existant .

[@keithcarlson8522]

Glad I found your site, excellent work!

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Keith, feedback really appreciated 😁👍

[@johnboy384]

You deserve an Irn Bru, old recipe. Or a nice dram of Lagavulin or Laphroiag. Good man.

[@spruehunter]

Definitely wouldn't say no to an OG Irn Bru.. Just not the same these days 😞 a few drams were needed after editing down the footage 😁👍

[@markstott6689]

My Lancaster, AK 3G paints, and the Kits World 3d internal decals arrived today. The masks arrive tomorrow. Then I'm awaiting Tamiya airbrush cleaner. That's meant to arrive by 3rd February. The Tamiya paints arrived last week. Fingers crossed, I can make a start next week.😊❤😊

[@spruehunter]

Enjoy the build, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. It's a great kit and should look great with the 3D decals you've chosen, I'm tempted by the dambuster version that's been released recently but have a fair few projects to finish off before starting another Lancaster. 😁👍

[@markstott6689]

@@spruehunter Well I'm just as guilty of not getting finished. The Dragon Wagon I started in July is 90% complete. The Sherman I started at the end of September, I'm doing the final weathering. I'm hoping that the arrival of the Lancaster will push me over the line fairly soon. ☺️

[@spruehunter]

I have a 1/32 MC 202 in primer, an Eduard Hind helicopter in final assembly, 1/32 Harrier in the build stage plus more than I like to admit in various stages of paint and assembly 🙈😂👍

[@markstott6689]

@spruehunter I wouldn't know where to put that many kits. As it is, I'm getting overrun with the children's Lego. I'm probably going to have to bite the bullet and buy more storage. We added a Bugatti Bolide (in yellow, my son wants the blue version for his birthday), a Harry Potter Patronus, a Christmas tree, and Santa with sleigh and reindeer over Christmas. I think my 1975 Lego Hospital might have to be disassembled before long. There's another 7 Lego sets on top of my drawers, too. My three kits are on top of my turntable in the living room. It might mean a clear out before long, too. The joys of a one bedroom flat.

[@spruehunter]

I feel for you Mark, I also had a similar situation when I started the channel but fortunately we have now moved into a house that allows me to display a few more models without having to resort to a ceiling full like the old model shops I used to frequent as a child. 😂 Still I can see me running out of room before too long so I may have to come up with a better solution, possibly downscaling to 1/72 or 1/144 🤷‍♂️😂👍

[@fotomakr]

Superb and like the tips you included along the way.

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Bryan, just want to help others avoid any pitfalls during the build and glad that people are getting something out of the videos. 👍

[@markusv311]

Very nice build. Thanks for sharing this. Subscribed😊👍

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Marcus, absolutely slammed at work atm so will try and get Part 3 out as soon as I can. Subscription much appreciated 😁👍

[@garycompanion7484]

Beautiful Job! Really appreciate your effort in putting this together! Thank you!!!

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Gary, much appreciated 😁👍

[@TheKipperedOne]

Really great video - thanks. I find your explanations of what you're doing really helpful and informative. Keep up the fantastic work! Best wishes.

[@spruehunter]

Thanks for the kind comments! 😁👍

[@garywheeler2055]

Nice job

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Gary 😁👍

[@johnboy384]

Been looking forward to this too. Thanks mate. =)

[@spruehunter]

Thanks 😁👍

[@craighanson9694]

Great video. Really enjoying this series. Keep it going.

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Craig, feedback means a lot 👍

[@brianwatson1965]

What an excellent series! will help when i come to build mine...thankyou for sharing.

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Brian, appreciate the feedback 😁👍

[@pstrutt1]

Lovely build and some great tips along the way to use in my own builds. I suspect this kit will be joining the stash at some point very soon.

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Peter, certainly one worth having and glad you got something out of it. Very enjoyable build 👍

[@kenballard3724]

Fantastic videos! I’m just getting started on my kit and your guide is very helpful. Thanks!

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Ken, glad your enjoying the build. Enjoy putting your kit together, really good build. Just out of interest, do you have the issue with the faded rivet detail? Seems like it's only affected a handful of kits. Just avoid my mistakes and you'll be good to go 😁👍

[@kenballard3724]

@@spruehunter I’ve noticed any fading on mine. I probably need to take a closer look.

[@basfinnis]

Great information. I might get hold of one of these. Just about manageable for me 😀 Thanks for the info.

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Basil, definitely recommend having one in the stash 👍

[@markbaigent8373]

Learning a lot from your work 👏

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Mark 😁👍

[@robbo1068]

Inspirational work.....thoroughly enjoyed watching the process and listening to your commentary....great advice and tips that are so relevant for any model. The work you do is impressive, particularly the care and attention to all aspects of the building, painting and weathering processes (Ep 1 and 2). Terrific series so will be very happy to see that bell notification for No 3.

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Robbo, glad your liking the build series. 😁👍

[@gavanwhatever8196]

This kit has just joined my stash and there's no issue with rivet fade on the wings.

[@spruehunter]

Glad to hear it Gavan, check out part 4 there's another head scratcher regarding the moulding of my kit but nothing too drastic. Hope you enjoy the build when you get round to it, nice kit 👍

[@keithwaterhouse4304]

Build is looking great, looked at my kit and don't seem to have the fading rivet problem you have A tip for molotow pens, put some onto top of upturned tamiya paint pot. Put some chrome onto it and add a drop of Leveling thinnners. Stops the grit then and you apply with a brush, don't clean jar and next time you need to use reactivate it with thinners. I have the refil and it doesn't go gritty like my pen did over time.

[@spruehunter]

Cheers Keith, yeah I usually do after seeing Phil do the same. I just used to pen direct this time for a quick and easy solution but it backfired on me 😂 Just wanted to point it out "warts n all" so people don't do the same. Good to hear your kits unaffected by the moulding issue, be interested to see if anyone else is the same.

[@grahamfrench7003]

Awesome work and good tips on build process.

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Graham 😁👍

[@lewistaylor1965]

Just a question...What did you use to glue clear parts to clear parts?...I must have missed that bit...I've seen a chap use Extra thin very very sparingly so not to get mist and clouding...but I can imagine that would create a better bond than using any PVA based glue...

[@spruehunter]

Every clear part in the build is glued using Micro Krystal Klear, unfortunately I lost some of the footage of joining some of the turret pieces together but just a case of running a small bead round the edges. I agree that extra thin would be a better join but there's a chance that the glue might fog the clear parts. The benefits also of using the PVA based glue is that when we unmask if there is any dust or debris on the inside you can carefully remove the offending part, clean it and re-install. If you do want to use a hot glue I'd recommend using very sparing amounts of the quick setting extra thin which should reduce the chance of fogging. Hope that helps 😁👍

[@eddgreen9376]

Cracking first couple of parts to this build. I'm building the same kit at the moment. How's part 3 coming along?

[@spruehunter]

Hi Edd, thanks for the kind comments. Hopefully get part 3 out soon, found more time with work settling down so will crack on with editing the footage together. Stay tuned!

[@hirstyboy97]

Great tutorial my friend,can you tell me what type of camera you used 👍🟦🟨

[@spruehunter]

Thanks, it's all filmed on my camera phone, which is a Huawei p20. Hopefully upgrade my camera soon as the focus isn't automatic so I find myself having to check and lock the focus all the time. 👍

[@hirstyboy97]

@@spruehunter thought it was one of them sport’s cameras strapped to your head 😂,been trying my phone out on my videos but can’t seem to get a good angle ,could be the size of my head though😂😂anyway thanks great tutorial again ,just ordered same kit so I will try my iPhone camera on it ,cheers and stay safe my friend.👍🟦🟨

[@spruehunter]

@@hirstyboy97 I have it mounted on a boom arm that extends from the desk in front of me so the camera is just in front of my forehead, have to move it around depending on what I'm doing. I do end up knocking it a lot especially with a kit this big 😂👍

[@ivanblanchette2047]

WHERE did you purchase the MASKS ????? AND could you spell out the name of the company name....

[@spruehunter]

Hi Ivan, masks are from Art Scale Kit (ASK), available through Hannants in the UK or directly from ASK in Europe.

[@TheYazoofiend]

Could you advise where you purchased the canopy masks for this please.

[@spruehunter]

Hi Iain, canopy mask set is from Art Scale Kit (ASK), you can purchase them from Hannants in the UK or directly from ASK in Europe, just search online and you should find them 👍

[@superchris1243]

Any idea when part three will come out? I'm building one right now and am following your build closely.

[@spruehunter]

Hi Chris, apologies for the delay with part 3, been a nightmare at work recently but getting more time now to edit the next instalment together, stay tuned

[@superchris1243]

@@spruehunter Thanks for the reply. I'm excited to see how you painted and weathered!

[@timorvet1]

Are you building an aircraft completed before June/July 1943? If so the turret internal structure was in a natural metal or painted in an aluminium colour, after June /July 43 they were painted black on the production line.

[@spruehunter]

Yes looking at references I agree with you but I'm just building the kit by most following the recommendations that HKM gives for people following along. I was going to do a video at the end of the series to point out things to look out for. So I'll try and remember to mention that fact. Thanks 😁👍

[@moxxiloquita2048]

Those micro drills you're using, what brand are they?

[@spruehunter]

They are cheap sets on eBay under £5, I have to regularly order more as they are good but incredibly fragile to sideways impacts. I must have around 4 sets but only one complete set from 0.1 to 1mm.

[@lewistaylor1965]

Rivet detail issue...I I accidently bought 2 of this kit (I already ordered one from a shop that had said they had a problem with getting hold of it so I bought another and then the initial one turned up that I'd previously ordered...Dang!..so....One will be on ebay at some point)...so I examined both kits and both do not have this issue...or any issue with the factory cut from sprue fuselage halves either...

[@spruehunter]

Good to hear your kits are unaffected Lewis, looks like it's a very limited issue, maybe the first batch were only a problem?

[@turtle-gf6wv]

Apart from the cockpit can anyone seriously understand why there should be a fuselage interior,i could understand if they had a clear fuselage but since there isn't one whats the point

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Turtle, I think what HKM give us in 1/48 scale is adequate, I'd be more annoyed if it was super detailed and like you say once you close it up its gone forever!

[@browngeorgebest2943]

Awesome!! Any update ?

[@spruehunter]

Thanks Pranay, Part 3 out now!

[@PanzerChicken69]

Lovely kit and build but it does surprise me how much ejector pins and seamlines are on such an expensive kit.

[@spruehunter]

I think to be fair to HKM they are in areas we're not really going to see, easy to clean up. I'd say the ejection pins in Tamiyas 1/32 Mosquito are far worse and that kits twice the price from a triple A manufacturer. Seam lines are present due to the complexity of the pieces being moulded and a few swipes of a sanding stick takes care of them 👍

[@PanzerChicken69]

@@spruehunter Yeah you're right. Tbh I'm probably spoiled rotten after building 25 WingNutwings & CSM kits. I'll take your advise and buy the Lanc, since it is such an iconic and gorgeous plane, thanks!

[@spruehunter]

@@PanzerChicken69 WNW & CSM are top of their game, stunning well made kits, a real joy to put together. Wish WNW had released their Lancaster before going under but not everyone could afford such a beast so I'm glad HKM have released theirs. Great kit, you won't regret getting one, and no I don't work for HKM 😉 😁👍

[@PanzerChicken69]

@@spruehunter It's a shame WnW went under indeed.. :-( Oh well, it's good to know modelling has come this far since last century. And CSM is even better imo so can't wait what they will come up with. (sure you don't work for HKM :P ? ) P.s, Subscribed

[@ericb.davenport9762]

Excellent.

[@spruehunter]

Thank you Eric 👍

[@timorvet1]

Did you find the problem with the Starboard wing only? I've just received some Rosie the riveter tools in the mail today, and then came across your part 2 build this evening, talk about a coincidence.

[@spruehunter]

Both my wings, top and bottoms as well as a few areas on the fuselage have the fading rivet detail. Seems like only a few kits affected, which is good. HKM quality control must have stepped up 😁👍

[@timorvet1]

@@spruehunter Yes its a lot better then the 1/32 kit.

[@razif6916]

Subs added.

[@spruehunter]

Thanks for the positive vibes 😁👍