Not too many problems during the construction of the 1/72 Revell of Germany's Lancaster. I do remember a few hiccups tho'. In the kit there are 2 sets of identical sprue pairs. This might be an isolated case, but of both sets, one is perfect while its twin isn't. Sink marks all over the place (I remember the nacelles specifically), and some parts are covered in an odd wax layer. One of the fuselage sides was warped, but was easily fixed with warm water.
The kit's turrets are under-detailed, but i was in a rush, so I didn't stop to scratchbuild. Other problems were self induced, such as a tin of green that didn't want to cooperate at all.
Pictures galore. I've included the spitfire to scale. It IS a huge aircraft. The markings are for Avro Lancaster B.Mk.III, No 100 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Elsham Wolds, 1945. The aircraft's last mission target was Hitler's 'Eagles Nest' at Berchtesgaden. This aircraft, LM739 was No.1 Group leader for the raid, so its wingtips and tail surfaces were painted yellow to assist in formation flying. LM739 was struck off charge in Oct 1945.
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