Airfix GB - Avro Lincoln

[Logster]

brilliant stuff.....really looks the business now the paint is on

[Prime77]

That looks immense mate!

Been following this build with interest.Will hopefully spur me back on to building after a year + break.

Are you going to weather her slightly?

[Deacon]

Thanks guys.

She will get a panel wash on the wings and there will be the tell tale exhuast stains.

I have to say now that my build 'looks' like a Lincoln. But to the trained eye there will be things missing
or shouldn't be there. Also, after 5 years since picking up the hobby I still struggle to fill seems etc. I just never achieve the quality results I see on here time and again.

But, I hope tonight that the build will join my others and that anyone looking in the cabinet will coment "I see you've got a Lincoln" and that is what I am after. The build represents the aircraft type, is tidy and is pleasing to the eye but may not be technically 100% correct.

Alan

[Prime77]

Personally, I would not be able to spot any inaccuracies, but im no expert, just appreciate a good looking model

Can I ask what this colour scheme this is Alan? My guess would be post war?

[Maisie]

Alan, it looks like a Lincoln so you should be happy! Looks great so far. I think this year I'm going to pick up a conversion myself and have a bash after seeing this

[Deacon]

Can I ask what this colour scheme this is Alan? My guess would be post war?

It is post war mate.

[Deacon]

No.199 Sqn lost Lincoln WD131 7 miles NW of Bitburg, W Germany.
The aircraft Collided with a F-86D (52-3933) of 496th FIS USAF at night and crashed.
The US fighter pilot escaped by parachute, but the six crew on the Lincoln lost their lives.
The Lincoln had flown from RAF Hemswell, Lincs.
The crew were Flying Officer H.S. Honour, Flt. Sgt. R.V. Jarvis, Sgt G.V. Weller, Sgt. R.W. Walters, Sgt. G.W. Overton and Sgt. I. Jones

I didn't know this when I chose WD131. The reasons I chose her was: she had no guns; no top turret; no randome; and, I had the decals to make up the
squadron code. May her crew rest in peace.

Well, she is as finished as I can get her. Thanks very much guys for your support and it has been a superb GB.









Alan

[DerekF]

Fantastic Alan. And finished just in time as well.

[Matt H]

Very nice! You certainly work faster than me!

[Deacon]

Thanks guys.

[Logster]

Well done, not only for a cracking conversion but also for getting done within the deadline

[twirl2688]

See I said it would be done within the deadline well done Alan on a super conversion, that looks the business. Like also how you included the history behind the aircraft.

Scott

[Deacon]

See I said it would be done within the deadline
Scott

Mannnnnnnn, don't do that to me again!

Thanks both, very much.

[Maisie]

Sorry if I've missed it Alan but what paints do you use? Looks great btw

[Fumbles]

Geez Alan.. You have outdone yourself again! Your builds just get better and better by the build. Well done on this one.

[Prime77]

Brilliant, like this one a lot Alan.

And you must now have buckets more confiedence wiith aftermarket with this result.

[Deacon]

Sorry if I've missed it Alan but what paints do you use? Looks great btw

Thanks Maisie . The grey is Medium Sea Grey Vallejo Model Colour and the black is Games Workshop/Citadel Abbadon Black

Geez Alan.. You have outdone yourself again! Your builds just get better and better by the build. Well done on this one.:

Cheers Rod

And you must now have buckets more confiedence wiith aftermarket with this result.

I wouldn't go that far mate, but I was surprised that it wasn't the nightmare I expected!

[Craig]

Superb job and beautifully finished! Did you manage to sort the nose glazing in the end?

[SvB]

I see you've got a Lincoln

Fantastic build Alan

[Deacon]

Superb job and beautifully finished! Did you manage to sort the nose glazing in the end?

Yes mate. I just fill the gap with Krystal Klear.

Thanks for the positive comments guys

[Tug 747]

Cracking finish Alan and a job well done sir.

[jaguar]

Well done I am very imprest with the result

Paul.
CPC Aviation Photography

[Deacon]

Thanks Doug and Paul.