The Anson's paintwork, such as it is, has now been completed. I decided to go for an early-ish war Coastal Command finish and used the decals which originally came with the kit. The 'windows' aren't great as they already had a fair bit of glue on them (as per the last photo) so the trick is to not look too closely... A coat of Vallejo matt varnish finished it off.
The Anson is a kit I didn't have 'first time around', so it's nice to finally own one and get to know a bit more about this interesting aircraft.
In production well before WW2 and widely exported, the last Ansons didn't leave RAF service until 1968!
The poll to nominate the Anson's successor closes soon - the Lancaster is the current front runner but the Hurricane seems to be making a late run.
14 comments:
Well done mate!
Simply splendid.
Top notch rework Tim. I am a bit of a fan of anything with a turret and lewis gun combo.
It looks very solid as well which is a good thing. Does the landing gear retract?
Yes, well done. Very nice model of a nice looking aircraft. > thumbs up! <
Nick Grant
Thanks - I think it has a nice 'retro' look.
Arthur
Very kind. But what does your dog think about it?
Paul
Thanks. Sorry to be picky (I'm getting in before Wg Cdr Luddite!) but the turret gun is a Vickers K...
The undercart is now glued firmly in place which is how the real thing must have felt - apparently it took 140 turns of a hand crank to retract!
Stephen Beat
Just another wee homage to the Airfix we remember from the 1970s
Nice
Very, very nice
I would even go so far as to say I would get one myself now because of this :)
Great resurrection job
A great save there Tim, you have every right to be proud!
Geordie
You sound like a man who needs an Anson - I'm sure you'll make a better job of it!
Don M
Thanks - it has been a very well-received model!
Anson is looking good, chumrade!
Dancing Cake Tin
I thought it was retro enough to appeal to you!
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