1:32 Avro Lancaster B Mk I/Iii

Avro Lancaster B Mk I/III decals in 1:32 scale

A decal sheet for a model of the British four-engined bomber. With the Lancaster, 1:32 scale means a genuinely large model, and the size of the individual decals matches that: every element transferred onto the surface of the wing and the fuselage is seen close up.

The real subject

The Avro Lancaster was the main British heavy bomber of the Second World War, a four-engined machine with defensive turrets and a roomy bomb bay running the whole length of the fuselage. The B Mk I and B Mk III versions were almost identical externally; the difference lay in the origin of the engines, so the same national and personal markings were carried on both. That is exactly why it makes sense for the sheet to cover both versions at once.

• A decal sheet for the Avro Lancaster B Mk I/III
• 1:32 scale
• Usable for both of the versions given, which did not differ externally
• Wet decals, that is the classic procedure with water and a decal softener
• An accessory to a finished kit, not a model in its own right

Application tips

The decals belong on smooth gloss varnish; on a matte surface a silvery haze will appear under the film. Cut the element out right up to the edges, dip it in lukewarm water for a few seconds and let it stand until it starts to move on the backing. Move it into place, press the water out with a soft cloth from the center toward the edges and draw off the rest. Over rivets and engraved panel lines use a decal softener, so that the film settles into the relief. Once dry, go over the area with a matte varnish, which will blend the edges of the decals with the surface.

The model, paints and varnish are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.