Very good work, Paul! Great appearence of those roundels.
... and the learning curve rises ... never use masks or tape over applied decals
Thomas

I have come to the conclusion that it is much easier to mask and spray walk ways rather then use decals , can never get them straight . Which is weird for some one who has done a lot of rib tapes on WW 1 German subjects .

She is looking sharp so far

Terri

I have been a student of the Lancaster since the mid sixties and have built over ten of the Tamiya lancs and explored and photographed two of them inside and out, but I have never seen one built to this standard. Well done.

Steve

Paul,
for some reason the subscribe feature doesn't always work for me, and I've missed s few of your recent updates.

Mal's masks really made such a huge difference, it's like night & day. the finished look is truly outstanding.

I certainly agree with Terri about painting walkways or any stripe over decaling if possible. As you've found out, decals have a tendency to lift when tape is applied over them even with several coats of Clear sealer.

Joel

Niiiiice work! You did the painted markings spot on. Always amazed about Mal's masks. Wish he would send me some to try out...
And a very good progress on that beast. Overall look is already beautiful!
Thomas

Well if you have a similarly outstanding project where masks are needed then it is a possibility Alternatively you could actually buy a set! And take advantage of the Kitmaker discount. There is an even better deal to be had by joining the Bulldogs

I do like to see painted on markings, these seem to be particularly good I'm sorry about the lifting walk ways, I didn't think and I could ahve supplied those as well. If I had know that they were already applied I would have suggested de-tacking the upper wing roundel masks which may have prevented them being lifted:(