1:72 Lancaster Mk. I/II/III - Seats for Airfix/Hasegawa kit

The real subject

The Avro Lancaster was one of the best known British heavy bombers of the Second World War. Its crew worked through long night sorties in a cramped fuselage, and the individual stations differed from one another in equipment and in seating. Seats, moreover, are among the details that are clearly visible under the large glazing of the cabin.

What the set solves

The set replaces the seats in the cabin of a Lancaster model in 1:72 scale. The title assigns it to the Airfix and Hasegawa kits and to the Mk. I, Mk. II and Mk. III versions. The extent of the parts, that is, how many seats and for which stations the set holds, is given in the manufacturer's instructions; before buying, therefore, compare your own release of the kit with the instructions.

Building and painting tips

Remove the original parts from the kit carefully and level off the area on which the seat will sit. Cut the excess material off with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the rest down. Wash and degrease the parts before painting. Paint and shade the seats off the model, while you can reach them comfortably, and glue them in only then. A suitable glue and the seating procedure are given in the manufacturer's instructions. Finish the interior before you close the fuselage up and fit the glazing.

Who it is for

The set is for modelers who want to take the cabin beyond the level of the parts in the box, and it also suits a build with open hatches. Even a modeler who is only starting to try accessories will manage it, because it is a small and straightforward alteration. The bomber kit is not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.