Hey everyone. i want to build at some time a B-17 and a Lancater and maybey even an aussie mosquitoe.

Ive been looking on ebay but the prices are all over the place. so for one what skill is needed in making one of these mothers? and how much does a good one cost?

Thanks

James

Hi James

What scale are you considering? I assume 1/48th?

There is no current "in production" model of the Lancaster in 1/48 and I think the case is the same for the B-17. This is going to put you at the mercy of the second-hand sellers and eBay would be a good indication of price, unless you get lucky. Tamiya made a couple of versions of the Lancaster, which normally go for AUD150-200 on eBay. The Grandslam variant normally around the 150-160 and the other (Mkii?) closer to 200. Monogram made a B-17 haven't seen one of these on eBay for sometime.

The Mosquito might be readily available from Tamiya, i don't know which version you need for a RAAF example though. I did a quick search and found at least 3 different variants in by Tamiya. Tamiya kits are known for being relatively "shake n bake" and I believe their Mossies are no different.

1/72 is easier; most of these subjects are in production, hasegawa released their lancasters not long ago and academy has a few different versions of the B-17 (probably want to see if you can find a review of the academy kits though and I would suggest aftermarket decals, from experience with other kits of theirs). tamiya also do a 1/72 scale mossie and I remember a positive review somewhere. Again might be an issue with a RAAF specific example though...

hope this helps
Wiz

Hey Wizard
This has helped heaps, i dont care what scale, but i do want a No. 90 squadron B-17C (im pretty sure its a B-17C) of 1941 and just anny lancastor but 1/72 because it would be chaper. But the 2 i really want is an RAF Mozzie and specificly an RAF 1941 B-17C

Thanks annyway for you great help, ill look into it some more

James