Airfix Westland Lysander Mk.1
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37 14 September, 16:42
Felix Author@Mark, right? But i do hope Airfix did their research properly and trust them for now. Btw, there's a gorgeous Airfix Lysander posted on this site with a gun metal cowling. It's fantastic!
1 October, 17:44
Mark SherwoodI have observed Felix, some Beaufighters with a gun metal/dulled metal cowling's. But then again Wimpie's, Blenheim's with copper toned cowling's. It may be the heat from the engine's but I usually blue mine up anyway.
1 2 October, 08:19
Mark SherwoodNice paint job so far Felix. I see you are using AK3G They were the final straw that pushed me towards AKRC and other lacquers.
1 7 October, 04:28
Felix Author@Mark i started out with Ammo Mig acrylics, coming back to the hobby. But their hues are awful. AK acrylics have beautiful RAF colors but i always have to use Flow Improver. Are lacquers hazardous?
7 October, 05:16
Mark SherwoodThey can be, if ingested/inhaled. Otherwise it's just the smell on some brands. Tamiya and to a degree AKRC are hybrids, I used Hataka and Tamiya lacquers recently they spray nice. Mr Surfacer is my go to primer now along along with the UV Cut varnishes for the finish. Oh and Tamiya semi clear lacquer varnish too. You certainly need a spray booth and mask, which I would recommend for any type of paint, primer, varnish due to particulates in the air. But I found freehanding and mottling camouflage a lot easier with them. Use the proprietary thinners for the brand, mainly AK and Mr Hobby for me.
1 7 October, 11:54
Felix AuthorYou are absolutely right, regardless of what type of color is sprayed, a booth and a mask are obligatory.
1 7 October, 12:46
Felix AuthorOk, calling this one finished! What a great kit, cannot recommend it enough.
14 November, 23:22
Felix AuthorDear Nick and Guy, thanks a lot for your kind words, much appreciated!
15 November, 07:56
TimmieVery nicebuild and paintjob. Hope onr day my Lizzy will turn out half as good.
1 16 November, 20:54
Felix AuthorThank you very much for your kind words, Timmie! Looking forward to seeing your Lysander. It's a fantastic kit!
16 November, 21:26
Felix AuthorDear Robert and Sebastian, thank you for your compliments! Danke vielmals, Sebastian!
17 November, 06:47
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I love british interwar planes and those used at the beginning of WW2. The Lysander is no exception. I will be building this without any aftermarket products, except for the canopy masks.
