Folks:
For your perusal is my late 1945 Lysander Mk. IV(N) in FAA colours.
The Allied forces needed an aircraft to drop and pick up long range recon team members who worked with the coast watchers. Amphibians were used but a wheeled version was also required.
The Mk. III was selected as a base. An upgraded Mercury XXV engine with 1,200 HP, a 4 bladed propeller was installed. The center glazing was replaced with sheet metal for added strength to handle the violent Pacific Storms. Hurricane 250 Gal drops added to provide the safety margin for the long over water flights.
The kit is a "rescue" of a partially built Airfix version which I got as part of a stash buy from a local modeller. It had surface damage hence my selection of a dark colour. The center section metal work (.010 sheet) was added so I did not have to paint all the glazing, The soft edges on the canopy made it almost impossible to get a nice straight line.
Build Notes:
What a PITA build.
Drops tanks from an Academy Hurricane
Propeller from an Academy P-47D
The decals are from a Techmod F4F FAA sheet.
Brush painted with Hannants Xtra-colour acrylic GSB.
Propeller mount: a tooth pick.
