Time for another quick update on the Lancaster diorama. I’m
happy to say that the ground vehicles are now more or less completed, apart
from a couple of decals. The diorama will include a David Brown RAF tug and a Bedford
MDC light truck from the Airfix Bomber Re-Supply set, mentioned last time, and
the classic AEC Matador refuelling tanker, a veteran kit from the old Airfix RAF refuelling set. Last time, I had not even bought the Matador refueller, but
I managed to get hold of one from my excellent local model shop, Regal Models of Chatham, and a few days later it is ready to go into the diorama. I have
also finished the small hut which will be the only building on the diorama.
The Airfix AEC Matador RAF refueller. I based the colour
scheme on a Matador in the film ‘In Search of RAF Bomber Command’, a wonderful resource
which shows bombers being readied for action back in WW2.
The hut is a model railway kit, though I think it suits
the WW2 airfield role pretty well. It has been weathered with enamel paints and
a Tamiya weathering set.
I thought I should also capture a couple of photos of the
Lanc’s cockpit before I cover it up for ever with its large clear ‘glasshouse’.
This is what the Lanc’s nose looks like with the front
turret installed: it’s starting to look more like a Lancaster now!
Looking very promising, especially like the truck!
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