Airfix Avro Lancaster B.II and WWII Airfield Resupply Set 1:72

Wheels

The main wheels and tail wheels were added next along with the bomb bay fittings. One let down of this kit is there are no weapons included in it , if you want bombs you will have to buy the Bomber Resupply Set (more of this later) or raid the spares box.

Hercules engines of the B.II

The cowls for the Hercules engines are the most obvious indication of the B.II. Each is moulded in two parts and this can cause a bit of problem when eliminating the joint seam as there is some raised detail that you will have to be very careful off otherwise you will sand it away. Each of the propellers is well moulded and fits nicely into the spinner assemblies. The Hercules engines fit onto the wing nacelles and the cowls slide onto the engines – the fit is very good and one the cowls are in place the props can be added, all very straight forward.

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