Thanks Peter, glad you liked it. Weathering this model was good fun and used a few techniques to show different ways of doing things. Thanks for commenting, it helps a lot 😁👍

@@spruehunter what airbrush type do you use as i am in the market for one for both my 1/48 scale lancs

I used a Harder & Steinbeck Evolution CR Plus 0.2 for the Lancaster, but I also have a Mr Hobby Procon Boy 0.2 and it's a great airbrush for the money with an adjustable Mac valve and lockable trigger comes in handy. Prices for H&S just keep going up but the Mr Hobby Procon I managed to pick up off Amazon for less than £100. I also hear good things about Fengda 180k brushes which a few folk have and at around £20 you can't really go wrong. The key I find with airbrushes is to not strip and clean them all the time, just blow them through with lacquer thinner and only clean when needed, my H&S needs more than the Mr Hobby but is fairly easy to disassemble. Mr Hobby I've never stripped but still no issues. Hope that helps! 👍

Thanks Jason, few things I'd do differently if I were to do another one but happy with the end result. Thanks for your kind comment! 😁👍

@@spruehunter your welcome you need to do more vids 😃👍

I know, getting the time and then video editing I do struggle with but I'm hoping to get another build onto the channel soon 🤞😁

@@spruehunter will look forward to it 😃

😂 I'd definitely watch a video narrated by Colin Farrell, I'll have to try my best Sean Connery impression next time, yesh! Cheers for that, gave me a laugh 😁👍

Thanks very much, glad you liked it. It's a nice kit to build, I'd recommend it 😁👍

I'm certainly no B-26 expert but I assume it's different noses and canopy's for different versions? So we'll possibly see another boxing of the Marauder from ICM in the future? "Flack Bait" maybe 🤔

Thanks very much!

Good to know Tom, saves me a job when I come to build it 👍

Hi Tim, thanks. Looks like a good kit and I'm itching to build it, I've also built in the past ICMs 1/48 Spitfire and bf109, tricky kits but good once together. More recently I've done their 1/32 Gladiator and B-26 Invader both of which just fell together, very enjoyable to build. Like I say in the review ICM give you enough without it being a high part count so the build usually goes together quickly and means you can get into painting and weathering while the mojo's still high. Glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for commenting 👍

Thanks Kipper! Yes it's been too long, unfortunately work is keeping me from spending as much time at the bench as I'd like. However this kit is too tempting and looks to go together relatively quickly so I shall endeavour to try and cobble something together for the channel so stay tuned! 😁👍

Aye, well I'd just fall oot with all those bawbags anyway! 😜 Thanks for commenting and glad you liked the video min 👍

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

I agree Chris, it's a bit of a disappointment. I was hoping like yourself that it would be more rivet detail but I've been disappointed with the new tooled Zoukei Mura 1/32 bf109 & fw190 both lacking the surface detail that say Eduard are known for. I'm more interested in the exterior surface detail that a kit that has that many internal details that once built will never be seen... Each to their own I guess. I did think about re-riviting it myself but I didn't want to add all that extra work when it took a bit of fettling to get the Macci together, definitely a kit that you have to constantly test fit and check seams etc. Nice when built, I've got mine into primer and planning on painting it once the weather warms up. It's a nice kit but not worth the retail price in my opinion, considering I didn't use the larger tubing that comes for the engine pipework and the wire for the antenna I'll use aftermarket rigging line. Plus I'll probably attempt to airbrush the "smoke ring" cammo so even the decals are no use to me... Like I say if you can find one for a reasonable price I'd get one as it's still a nice looking model despite its flaws. All the best SH

Thanks mikeyt3516, glad you're finding it useful. I always wanted to do a video that shows techniques and tips rather than just watching a model being assembled to music. It's a great kit, I'm a big fan of HKM after completing it, I've got the B-17s and the B-25 in 48 scale to do but need to clear my current projects first 👍

It's on my 'to do' list to go and visit her again, such a great place to spend time and plenty of inspiration 👍

Thanks @timeflies1114, it's around 11cm tall at the top of the canopy. I have it displayed on the top shelf of a bookcase although I'm hoping to acquire a display cabinet at some point and might be tricky to fit the Lancaster in unless I can find a big enough one 🤞👍

Thank you very much!

Thanks, glad you're liking it and finding it useful. 👍

Thanks Ben, enjoy the build. It's a great kit, just make extra sure to use plenty of glue to secure the bomb bay/fuselage floor in place. I had mine pop loose at some point in the build and had to re-secure with more Revell Contacta glue. Not a problem but a heart raising moment when handling her on the bench, did mean to mention in the videos but clearly forgot, apart from that and the tight tolerances she builds up into an impressive beast. I'm very tempted to get a Dambuster myself as it's such a fun build, you've got me thinking now! 🤔😁👍

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. 😁👍

@@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. ☺️

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 🙈😂👍

@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.

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 🤷‍♂️😂👍

I'm struggling to find it, could you send me a link? Had a look on the 3D Areoworks website but couldn't see a Lancaster in their range, very interested in finding out more. Thanks 👍

@@spruehunter vrosi1963 for my chanel

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Looks great! My only experience of flying rc was a foam Spitfire and crashing a hobby zone carbon cub 🙈😂👍

Thanks Ben

Matt varnish was Tamiya XF-86 Flat Clear thinned with Self Levelling Thinner in about a 60/40 ratio paint/varnish to thinner. It's technically an acrylic but more of a hybrid alcohol as can be thinned with acrylic or lacquer thinner. The only enamel I use these days is AK Extreme Metals but didn't use them on this build, so everything you see is acrylic or lacquer based. Hope that helps you out, thanks for your question. 👍

Hi Mannling1, I use a Harder & Steenbeck Evolution CRPLUS 0.2 airbrush with a Sparmax compressor and a Sparmax airbooth, however I have recently changed to a Bench Vent 300 spray booth which is an amazing bit of kit. Hope that helps! Thanks 👍

Thanks Mannling1, comments like yours make it all worthwhile 😁👍

Hi Kaegis, depends on what you mean? It's probably priceless to me as it's the only model I've built for KZfaq so a lot of sentimental value but if I was commissioned to build and paint another one to sell I really don't know, I would need to workout how many hours it would take, cost of the kit plus paint and glue etc. I've done commissions in the past but nothing this big so I would have to negotiate with the customer to come to a price we are both happy with. Thanks for your question, hope you enjoyed the build! 👍

Hi Parko, I use a Harder & Steenbeck Evolution CRPlus with a 0.2 nozzle & needle. Although if I was in the market for a new airbrush I would probably go for a Mr Hobby Procon Boy PS270, comes with a Mac valve and trigger limiter and reasonably priced. The H&S is good but I do find myself cleaning it a lot as gunk builds up in the nozzle, probably the easiest airbrush to take apart and clean but I hear good things about the PS270 which seems to need less maintenance and cleans well by just running some lacquer thinner through. Hope that helps you out and thanks for your kind comment. Cheers 👍

@@spruehunter thanks for the heads up great advice I will certainly consider it. Great build

No worries 👍

@@spruehunter gone off your recommendation boss and just brought myself a Xmas present in the Mr hobby airbrush 👍🏻

​@@Parko2017I'm tempted to get one myself after all the good things I hear about them. Enjoy! 😁👍

Hi Christine, I'd probably paint the model and before attaching the top wing I would drill out the holes for the rigging, just a few mm deep not right through then use a little super glue on your rigging and go about attaching it that way. I usually use Ushi rigging or Primm knitting in elastic (depending on scale) as they have a bit of stretch so good if you knock it while assembling. Hope that helps out and I will be doing a model that requires rigging on the channel soon. Thanks for your question! 👍

Always had a soft spot for the Tiger Moth, such a graceful aircraft. My father flew one as part of his PPL training, I have a photograph around here somewhere? I remember the amount of oil that used to drip out of the inverted gypsy major engine, two drip trays from memory 🤔😂 lovely smell of oil, grease and exhaust... misspent youth hanging around airfields. Also watching the 1984 "Tail of a Tiger" a gem of a film if you enjoy aviation, nostalgia and some varied acting but does heavily feature a Tiger Moth that is restored to flight.

Thanks Jason, glad you found it useful. It turned out ok in the end 👍

Thanks Jason 👍

Hi Jason, I suppose it depends on what subject I'm looking to build 🤔 For WW2 fighters in 48 scale you can't beat Eduard for spitfires, 109's, FW 190's, Zeros, Mustangs etc. their Profipacks come with a mask set and photoetch (if that's your thing?) and usually more marking options. As you say Tamiya is always good apart from the 1/48 Sea Harrier, avoid it if you can! HK seem to be getting better and better with each release, I would also look at Hasegawa too. Most of their kits are older tooling but most are still best in scale and a relatively straightforward build. Best thing I can recommend is Scalemates.com, it's a database for all the history of model kits, good to check to see if the latest offering from Revell is indeed a new tool or a rebox from the 1970's! The main thing is to keep it so you're enjoying modelling, welcome back to the hobby, hope that helps and glad you're enjoying the channel. 😁👍

I know, I've got reference photos of wonky rivet lines and gaps. These machines being built for war weren't always finished the best but had it where it counts. Only had to deal with seam lines where there wouldn't have been any on the real thing, thought I'd show how to deal with them reappearing so that others might benefit. Plus if I'd left seams all over it then it wouldn't look right as a scale model and there would be even more people critiquing the end result 😂👍

Thanks, I agree that the top stains are a little too perfect, I'd probably do it differently now looking back 🤔 Thanks for your kind comments, much appreciated! 👍

Thanks Martin, glad you liked it 👍

Hi Gordon, thanks for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed the video build, more as coming but I find myself very busy at this time of year so hopefully I can get another build onto the channel soon. Definitely get the Folgore up, it's currently waiting on its camouflage to be applied 😉👍 Thanks again!

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 😁👍

Thanks!@@spruehunter

Your welcome Mark, glad you found the videos useful. It's a nice kit, really has a presence in the collection, I'm sure you'll enjoy building it. Just make sure the bomb-bay/cockpit floor is securely glued in place when you close up the fuselage, mine popped loose at some point but thankfully managed to sort out the issue, apart from that and the fact I masked the rear turret wrong. You need to paint the rear black rather than mask as I did but have since sorted once someone mentioned it 🤦😂 Enjoy the build and thanks for commenting 👍

​@spruehunter You're very welcome. I'm glad that I watched all four videos again. It's made me realise that I haven't yet bought all the paints and weathering stuff that I'm going to need. Ah well, I do enjoy shopping for gear at the best of times. Abteilung and a new set of PLW's are next months purchases. The thing that annoyed me is that the kit makes no mention of transparent red, green and orange for the IFF lights. I'm wondering if Ammo Crystal Red and Crystal Green will work, leaving me with just transparent orange to buy?

I've got it built and ready for paint, few things to watch out for along the way but once it's together it's a nice kit, watch your parts clean up and test for before committing to glue. Don't bother with the larger of the two pieces of tubing that comes provided its oversized, 3D decals are good, wheel wells bad. There's a very good article online going into all the things to correct accuracy-wise if that's your thing. Next issue will be choosing which colours/brand for the Italian camo, so far an interesting build. Glad you made a saving as I'm not sure I'd pay full retail knowing what I do now, luckily I got a good deal so I'm happy but wouldn't recommend it to others at the RRP. 👍

No worries, glad you're getting some useful tips out of the videos. Always encouraging to get comments like yours, much appreciated. Thank you 👍

Thanks 👍

Yes, just enough to cover the top window line from the bottom edge of the cockpit window, then followed the panel line from the above the windows towards the rear of the fuselage, if that makes sense? Think it's readjusted in the video from where I initially masked it but had to move it further up when checking references. 👍

Thanks Dave, yes strange indeed. There are a few oddities with this kit, I'm currently working my way round the issue, hopefully I can find a solution to add it later in the build, the actuators for the undercarriage bolt to the firewall which is a new one to me so I can see why Italeri have you install it so early on as it's probably easier from a point of building but not when it comes to paint, especially if you prefer to airbrush your parts separately. I'm up to installing the wheel-well/firewall bulkhead and already found some issues in just assembling the engine, nothing major just odd. Anyway I'll hopefully get the thing together so the next issue will be the paint colours... thanks for your comment and sub 👍👍

I use an Infinity CR Plus with a 0.2 needle/nozzle, very easy to strip down and clean although I use mostly lacquers through it so less of a problem these days. Used to have issues when I used Vallejo due to the polymer they use in their paints. If you clean your airbrush out with lacquer thinners it manages to shift any paint left in the airbrush. If I was in the market for a new airbrush I'd probably go for a Mr Hobby Procon Boy as they seem the best value for money in the premium airbrush category. Budget airbrush I'd look at the Fengda one around £25 in the UK from Amazon, hope that helps. Happy modelling 😁👍

I have purchased a Mr Hobby Procon and it's great thanks for your recommendation Regards David

No problem at all, glad to be of help. Let me know how you get on with it, I'm tempted by one myself! 😁👍

I know, seriously underrepresented. At least Italeri have finally given us this kit, hopefully we see a 205 Veltro in the near future 🤞

They did, I think Hasegawa used to have a boxing of their kit in Egyptian markings. Maybe the aftermarket companies will give you decals sheets to do these aircraft.

Looks like it will be very detailed once assembled 👍

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Thank you

Thanks, been waiting for this since it was announced at the beginning of the year. Was like a kid on Christmas when it turned up 😂

Instructions stood out right away, simple and clear. Hats off to Italeri, they've knocked this out the park 👍