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Re: Airfix 1/48 Lysander mk.I/mk.III
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2026 9:24 pm
by Stikpusher
Dope in and of itself has a clear slight amber appearance. IIRC, it’s made from an extract of the banana plant. So when it’s applied to a linen made from un bleached cotton, it takes on that characteristic light beige/yellow color. When it applied to any dyed fabric, it will add that amber tone to the original base color.
Re: Airfix 1/48 Lysander mk.I/mk.III
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2026 11:24 am
by Medicman71
It's looking good Staurt!
Re: Airfix 1/48 Lysander mk.I/mk.III
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2026 5:59 pm
by Stuart
Medicman71 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 16, 2026 11:24 am
It's looking good Staurt!
Thanks Mike!
Re: Airfix 1/48 Lysander mk.I/mk.III
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2026 5:03 pm
by Stuart
Making progress - I've got the spats on (they needs seem work though), pilots and Lewis gun painted and fitted, tailplane fitted, and now I'm working on the clear parts. I'm using white glue to fit them just in case it all goes for a burton and I need to remove them.
I've also built the engine but I've not photographed that yet.
Cheers!
Re: Airfix 1/48 Lysander mk.I/mk.III
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2026 6:21 pm
by speedgraflex
White glue is the way, my man.
Re: Airfix 1/48 Lysander mk.I/mk.III
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2026 3:36 am
by LyleW
Looking very nice. I agree white glue is the way.
Re: Airfix 1/48 Lysander mk.I/mk.III
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2026 6:57 am
by Stikpusher
Very nice work Stuart!
Re: Airfix 1/48 Lysander mk.I/mk.III
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2026 9:40 am
by Medicman71
Very cool!
Re: Airfix 1/48 Lysander mk.I/mk.III
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2026 10:16 am
by cbaltrin
Looks like we are taking turns missing each other's posts Stuart
Looks like a fun kit and an interesting subject. You are making good progress on it. I like how they did the fuselage frame. Keep up the good work my friend!
Re: Airfix 1/48 Lysander mk.I/mk.III
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2026 2:10 am
by FullMetal
I use very carefully Tamiya extra thin glue....
But.....WHITE GLUE...
