– Revell 04300 Lancaster Mk.I/III 1:72 Scale Unbuilt/Unpainted Plastic Model Kit

Cheap is a word I love to hear, but it is sadly becoming the fashion not to attach it to new model kits, that is why I am really quite chuffed with this Revell 1:72 Lancaster. I have the older BIII Airfix and the new Airfix BII so here is my verdict on this one. This is way better than the old work horse Airfix BIII but I think the new Airfix BII beats it in quality. This Revell kit is nearly £4 - £8 cheaper than the new Airfix BII and I have seen the older BIII sell second hand for between £9 - £13 so a little more gets you a great kit and a little less gets you a kit nearly as good, so this Revell offering is great middle of the road buy. Just received it today and couldn't wait to get it out of the box and have a look. Disappointed I was not as the surface detail is excellent and the parts all look to be well turned out. You get some interior detail on the cockpit and rear of the cockpit but not anything massively special like you would find inside a Trumpeter, Tamiya or Eduard kit so the Photo etched colour interior set mentioned already will be a must for this one, and I have just found and bought one as I type this. I have the idea of leaving the canopy unglued so as to reveal the inner detail. If there are any after market white metal landing gear sets out there, or any made for other Lancaster's, they would not go amiss as from seeing the mouldings they look very flimsy and I can believe they would bend under the weight of the kit. The decals sheet provides two sets of markings and all the other sub markings for her, and I love the two huge roundels. The instructions do look odd, in that there are multiple ways of doing constructing parts called out, but no reference as to which marque the choices reflect? There is one place I saw a marque difference called out and that was in the choices for the canopies sliding window sections. There is a lovely bomb bay set up and ordnance is provided in the form of whole cast bombs, no "moulded in two halves and glue together to leave a seam line" routine that seems to be so time consuming with filing and sanding that I usually avoid dealing with them, cast in one piece is so much better. The clear parts are nicely done if the frame work of the canopy seems a little thin so that will be a challenge to get right. A small amount of flash was present also on a few of the clear parts but this will be cleaned up in due course and is not a huge problem. The box is the usual side opener that is still not as good as the flip front or the top opener, and is a little flimsy so no stacking this one. Overall, I'm happy with this grand old lady of the skies, good detail, good looking aircraft. I will build the old Airfix 1:72 BIII firs I think for practice, then move onto this one.

Really pleased with Revell 04295 Lancaster B lll Dambuster GTthe seller of the goods, excellent quality and great value for your money and letting you know about the new orders that will be arriving at the warehouse in the coming weeks definitely Will be buying from the company again for the first class service they have delivered, plus they always giving you updates on when your order will be delivered to your doorstep kind regards from Paul and Mark in the Redditch area of Worcestershire

I recently purchased the Revell 04300 Lancaster Mk.I/III 1:72 Scale Unbuilt/Unpainted Plastic Model Kit to expand my collection of military aircraft models. Having prior experience with model kits, I was excited to assemble and paint this iconic World War II bomber, the Avro Lancaster. This review will detail my experience with the kit, including the assembly process and the final result. The model arrived well-packaged with all parts intact. The box itself is robust, and I was immediately impressed by the detailed illustrations and the promise of a high-quality model. The instructions were clear and well-organized, making it easy to get started. The size of the model is substantial, with a wingspan of 42.8 cm, which would be impressive once completed. This model kit is rated as Skill Level 5, meaning it is best suited for experienced model builders. It includes 257 pieces, which, while challenging, offered a rewarding building experience. The parts are well-moulded, and I encountered minimal flash or imperfections. The assembly requires glue and paint (not included), which adds a layer of customization to the project. The Avro Lancaster is represented authentically with a wealth of detail. The recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit with an instrument panel, and realistic bomb bay are standout features. The rotating machine gun turrets and 12 bombs, along with one large "Cookie" bomb, add depth to the model. Additionally, the model includes the detailed Merlin engine, which is a nice touch for aviation enthusiasts. The kit comes with decals representing three RAF versions of the Lancaster Mk. I and Mk.III, allowing for customization. The decals were easy to apply and adhered well to the model. I found that the decal options helped personalize the finished product. Just a note: no glue or paint included is included. Overall, the Revell 04300 Lancaster Mk.I/III 1:72 Scale Model Kit is an exceptional model for advanced builders who are looking for a challenge. The level of detail is impressive, and the instructions are clear. Assembling the plane and adding personal touches with paint and decals was incredibly satisfying. The final model looks amazing on display, especially considering its scale and intricate design.

It was with a bit of trepidation that I ordered this model. Revell and Airfix have a bit of a hit and miss system with models where sometimes you get a really decent model and once in a while utter rubbish. This thankfully is one of the better models. Revell have done a nice job here, the Lancaster is moulded in decent plastic and has a fair amount of surface detail which comes out nicely when painted. Allowing for the scale of this model, you can't expect huge amounts of minute detail but they have done extremely well I think and this is no insult to the crews that flew this incredible aircraft. As a representation of the Dam Busters bomber I feel that Revell have managed to capture the spirit of the aircraft and provide enough detail that it's a satisfying build and looks nice when finished. There are quite a few small parts for this, and a some care will need to be taken painting this model. You will get a better finish on the camouflage with an airbrush if you have one, but careful brush painting will not disappoint. The turrets rotate, the guns elevate - the bomb does not spin though. If you decide to have this with gear down, you might want to consider filing the wheels flat in one area to indicate weight from the plane, but that's your choice. The hardest part to paint is going to be the main cockpit area as that has a fairly complex gridwork of metal to pick out, so if you don't have a steady hand; either gradually paint it using thin masking tape or employ one of the many other masking products that are available to make your life easier. The internal detail is minimal, but that's no surprising on a model of this scale, but there is some effort made with the seats and control panel. You will need to look at a larger scale or one of the vastly more expensive Japanese models if you want higher detail levels. At the end of the day, this is a good model for the price, it looks extremely nice if you take care assembling and painting it and it's worth the effort to make. It is quite a large aircraft, even at this scale, so you will need space to display it, or, have it wheels up and hang from the ceiling as a flight model. Either way it's going to look good.

Grandson loved it

Good product thank you

Revell kits are usually excellent, however, this fell well short of the mark. On the wing tips, one side was bent up, the other side was missing, i found it in the bag and glued it back on. One reviewer mentioned that the pieces do not fit together correctly, he is right. There are large 'blobs' of surplus plastic on most sprues, annoyingly on the two seats that have pins on them to locate into a board. !5 minutes with a scalpel is not my idea of fun scraping away. I am sure it will look lovely when I have corrected all there mistakes, and they say a 12 year old could build this, really?

Value for money. Quite complex but keeps you interested.

It is an old kit low on detail but ok on fit, but was actually missing a sprue with the bouncing bomb, which meant I couldn’t complete it. Spend the extra and buy the Airfix kit, far superior in all aspects.

Tidsfördriv hobby

Ottimo per gli appassionati di modellismo

Es una maqueta facil de armar, sin complicaciones si se es paciente. Si se es detallista se puede conseguir un muy buen resultado por un precio razonable. Ademas tiene un buen tamaño, con detalles a eleccion en el armado de ciertas partes del avion. Recomendable.

Il modello è più dettagliato di quello che mi aspettavo...all'apparenza sembra una scatola prima serie,invece presenta un buon livello di dettagli delle postazioni dei piloti e del navigatore, con discrete pannellature con tutti gli strumenti,sediolini con cinture,quadranti vari, cloche e pedaliere-dettagli anche nell'alloggiamento del carrello,motori presenti e possibilità di montarlo con le gondole aperte-vano bombe con bombe, possibile lasciarlo aperto o chiuso-le pannellature sono incise e pulite,non ho notato deformazioni e le plastiche sembrano tutte complete-ovviamente non stiamo parlando di dettagli a livello di fotoincisioni o particolari in resina,ma per essere un modello da 15 euro direi che è un vero affare.