Revell 1/32 Westland Lysander

2 13 June 2022, 01:17

Geoff Heyland
The plane I am modelling - after the crash that stopped her flying career (so far)

13 June 2022, 01:22

Geoff Heyland
Same plane under reconstruction at Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

13 June 2022, 01:24

Geoff Heyland
First time I've using a construction jig.

13 June 2022, 01:24

Geoff Heyland
Scratchbuilt Canadian style exhaust extender/Cabin heater

13 June 2022, 01:25

Geoff Heyland
Test fitting cowling held on with blu-tac.

13 June 2022, 01:26

Geoff Heyland
Most of the interior details are scratch built.

13 June 2022, 01:27

Geoff Heyland
Test fitting the wings after flaps have been dropped

13 June 2022, 01:27

Geoff Heyland
Above and Below Graphics decals - had to carefully cut them so the yellow and black numbers contrast with the striped paint scheme

13 June 2022, 01:28

Geoff Heyland
Decals for the fin didn't fit, so I masked and painted them

13 June 2022, 01:29

Geoff Heyland
Checking the wing alignment before attaching the struts

13 June 2022, 01:30

Geoff Heyland
Done. First finished project in a long time.

13 June 2022, 01:30

Geoff Heyland
I count it done if the radio wires are on!

13 June 2022, 01:30

Geoff Heyland
I opened the starboard pilot window and roof o better see the interior

13 June 2022, 01:31

Geoff Heyland
Added a few bits to the engine - not a lot but it helps the look.

13 June 2022, 01:32

Ben M
Fun paint scheme - came out great!

13 June 2022, 03:28

Lysander in target towing colours based on Canadian Warplane Heritage aircraft