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Carlo (tasmod)
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AVRO Manchester
A Frankenstein build

Subject:
Letters and Numbers
GB Royal Air Force (1918-now)
Scale:
1:144
Status:
Completed
Started:
August 24, 2023
Completed:
October 22, 2023

My attempt to create a Manchester from a Lancaster Mark 1 kit with a few alterations. Besides the obvious wing and tail changes, the engines will need to look like they are Vulture 24cyl X-Block engines (a rounder engine nacelle than the Lancaster and 4 exhaust stacks, made from 2 Peregrine engines stuck together - which were not very successful and the planes biggest stumbling block).

Project inventory

Full kits
MKM14485
DHC Mosquito B.VII/XX/F-8 Canadian Mossie
Mark I Models 1:144
MKM14485 2018 New decals
14753
Avro Lancaster
Minicraft Model Kits 1:144
14753 2018 New decals
Decals
DMK14448
RAF WWII 24" letters, Grey
Mark I Models 1:144
DMK14448 2015 New tool
DMK14404
RAF Type A, A1, B roundels various sizes
Mark I Models 1:144
DMK14404 2011 New tool
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Photoalbums

37 images
AVRO ManchesterView album, image #30
1:144
Had to get some RAF decals to reflect the older style of markings used on the Manchester. The letters are correct but a ...
1:144 Avro Lancaster (Minicraft Model Kits 14753)1:144 DHC Mosquito B.VII/XX/F-8 (Mark I Models MKM14485)1:144 RAF Type A, A1, B roundels (Mark I Models DMK14404)1+

Comments

7 August 2023, 10:52

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