New Avro Lancaster and some older friends… (1 Viewer)

[egonzinc]

Finally set up the new king model of my collection, an Avro Lancaster. Decided to display ii between two medium bombers, a Hampstead and a Whitley. It is impossible to get a feel for the size of these models. On the image of the Whitley, you can see in the background the box where the Lancaster came in.
These models are not only fantastic, but the way they are shipped, all but guarantee the model arrives in perfect shape.
I used 30 lb test fishing line. It is always an anxious moment balancing these models…

 

[Grey Heron]

Nice work displaying these planes from the ceiling. The Hampden and Whitley are my favourites, but I do have a soft spot for the Avro Lancaster. Thanks for sharing.

 

[jason foote]

Wow, it looks pretty high up. Hope its well secured!

 

[tmanthegreat]

Beautiful and awesome idea on hanging those models! However, were I in your shoes, I’d have used 50 lb test line for maximum safety. I’ve got a number of large and heavy 1/18 and 1/6 scale aircraft hanging in a couple rooms in my house, all on 50lb line, and I’ve never had an issue with it coming undone or breaking.

 

[OzDigger]

Those aircraft look terrifc, but dusting may be dangerous {sm3}

 

[egonzinc]

Thanks fir the comments. These models are about 6 feet from the second story floor. The images show the ground floor which is 12 feet or so below. So dusting is very easy. Below these models are a grouo if 1/6 models on a low platform.
My only worry is an earthquake. On January of 2029 we had a good one and at the time I had some 1/18 models there. They swung back and forth, preety dramatic, but remained in place. But these are much heavier. Might go with a heavier line, but in a heavier line the knot is always more of an issue as it is always harder to make a tight knit with a larger line. Still wondering how I can “change the system” to one that removes as much as possible any danger to the models.

 

[tmanthegreat]

Thanks fir the comments. These models are about 6 feet from the second story floor. The images show the ground floor which is 12 feet or so below. So dusting is very easy. Below these models are a grouo if 1/6 models on a low platform.
My only worry is an earthquake. On January of 2029 we had a good one and at the time I had some 1/18 models there. They swung back and forth, preety dramatic, but remained in place. But these are much heavier. Might go with a heavier line, but in a heavier line the knot is always more of an issue as it is always harder to make a tight knit with a larger line. Still wondering how I can “change the system” to one that removes as much as possible any danger to the models.

That’s what always worries me about my home in California - earthquakes! Thankfully where I live in the central part of the state, I’m some distance from the San Andreas fault line and on top of a bed of hard pan clay that absorbs some seismic activity… But I’ve got 1/18 and 1/32 models hanging, 1/6 figures up on a ledge shelf, shelves of toy soldiers, so all that’s needed is a good shake and I’ll have a big mess on my hands, lol!

 

[egonzinc]

I love all three models, and the Lancaster is my favorite British bomber, but must admit that the Whitley grows on me a little bit more every day. Being in a spot where I see them every day confirms that this was the perfect spot for the display.^&grin