A Lancaster colour question
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A Lancaster colour question
Greetings All,
I specialise in building scale model aircraft in Lego I have done a number of models including a Spitfire and Messerschmitt, and now embarking on a Lancaster!
One of my limitations is getting the right Lego part in the right colour and I was interested to know if there were any Lancasters that were known to be all black? This colour gives me the best flexibility in parts and although I am working on brick building the camo pattern on the top, I am having trouble sourcing the right colours.
My current reference model is all black and if it is representative of any real Lancaster used by Bomber Command then ill keep it and build a second with the camo on top.
Any help appreciated!
Some of my models if interested:
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/64678482@N02/
Some Lancaater teaser pics will be up soon.
David
I specialise in building scale model aircraft in Lego I have done a number of models including a Spitfire and Messerschmitt, and now embarking on a Lancaster!
One of my limitations is getting the right Lego part in the right colour and I was interested to know if there were any Lancasters that were known to be all black? This colour gives me the best flexibility in parts and although I am working on brick building the camo pattern on the top, I am having trouble sourcing the right colours.
My current reference model is all black and if it is representative of any real Lancaster used by Bomber Command then ill keep it and build a second with the camo on top.
Any help appreciated!
Some of my models if interested:
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/64678482@N02/
Some Lancaater teaser pics will be up soon.
David
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Re: A Lancaster colour question
Good morning David and welcome to the Forum.
To the best of my knowledge, Lancasters were always in Dark Earth/Green camouflage over Black (Night) in Bomber Command save for those used on daylight raids with Grand Slam/Tallboy bombs. There are plenty of Lanc profiles on the web, a good starting point is a site called Wings Pallete which gives some good side profiles.
Best of luck
John
To the best of my knowledge, Lancasters were always in Dark Earth/Green camouflage over Black (Night) in Bomber Command save for those used on daylight raids with Grand Slam/Tallboy bombs. There are plenty of Lanc profiles on the web, a good starting point is a site called Wings Pallete which gives some good side profiles.
Best of luck
John
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Re: A Lancaster colour question
Hello David and welcome to the forum,
As John L. has stated, the colours are as such ..................... couldn't entice you to build a Short Stirling, could we?
Sure beats 'the everyday run of the mill stuff' !!!!!
Cheers,
John
As John L. has stated, the colours are as such ..................... couldn't entice you to build a Short Stirling, could we?
Sure beats 'the everyday run of the mill stuff' !!!!!
Cheers,
John
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Re: A Lancaster colour question
Thanks for the replies and looks like i'll keep working on a camo pattern. As for doing a Stirling ill let you decide on whether I'm worthy of such once I get some pics of my Lanc up
David
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Re: A Lancaster colour question
Preliminary build of the Lancaster completed at the link below... You'll be happy to know that one of my fellow club members has also requested a Short Stirling!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64678482@N ... 279558206/
I'll need a LOT more bricks to do the Stirling but it does look a facinating build...comments welcome
Regards,
David
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64678482@N ... 279558206/
I'll need a LOT more bricks to do the Stirling but it does look a facinating build...comments welcome
Regards,
David
Re: A Lancaster colour question
Hello,
I'm a bit late but this is a fantastic work. We're waiting for the Stirling!
Kind regards.
Bruno
I'm a bit late but this is a fantastic work. We're waiting for the Stirling!
Kind regards.
Bruno
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Re: A Lancaster colour question
Very nice model there, David .................... one to proud of. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Cheers,
John
Cheers,
John
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Re: A Lancaster colour question
Now if only i could have had one of those when I was a kid! Great work there David
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That is quite amazing!
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Re: A Lancaster colour question
G for George has had an upgrade
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64678482@N02/9494884140/
...and yes all 100% Lego.
My next one might be a Wellington, so still practising for that Short Stirling!
David
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64678482@N02/9494884140/
...and yes all 100% Lego.
My next one might be a Wellington, so still practising for that Short Stirling!
David