Airfix Westland Lysander 1:48 Full build
Richard's Modelling Adventures
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1/48 Airfix Westland Lysander | Full Build + Detailing Tips
In this video, I take on the classic 1/48 scale Airfix Westland Lysander, a unique and historically significant aircraft known for its STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) capabilities and covert operations in WWII.
Join me as I walk through the full build process — from unboxing and prepping the parts, to tackling the challenging canopy framing and adding those all-important finishing touches. Whether you're a seasoned scale modeler or just getting into aircraft kits, there's something here for you.
What to expect in this video:
Kit overview and first impressions
Tips for assembling the intricate landing gear
Masking and painting the heavily glazed canopy
Weathering techniques to bring out detail
Final reveal and thoughts on the kit
Kit info:
Manufacturer: Airfix
Scale: 1/48
Subject: Westland Lysander Mk.III (SD)
If you've built this kit or are thinking about it, drop your thoughts in the comments — I'd love to hear what approach you took!
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated with more scale model builds, reviews, and tips.
#Scalemodel #Airfix #Lysander #148scale #ModelAircraft #Plastickits #WWIIAircraft #ModelMaking
Link to my kit review Airfix Westland Lysander 1/48th scale fir...
Links to the canopy masks
Check out THSCALEMODELS canopy masks for this model. https://www.instagram.com/thscalemode...
Also sold on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2768258566...
20 Comments
At the time of writing this comment, I'm building the Lysander ring now. Your video has been helpful to me so far, to be precise it's the fact that you let out the weird oval plate at the front. This actually helped me put the frame together, as it just wouldn't connect when it was on. Thanks for the advice mate!😊
At the time you were mentioning the tail orientation, your cat was trying to let you know that the need for a variable incidence tail plane arose owing to the lack of authority of the elevators.
I am happy to translate your moggie’s speech.
You’re welcome…
Regards,
Z
Airfix Westland Lysander 1:48 Full build
Richard's Modelling Adventures
19,745 views
1/48 Airfix Westland Lysander | Full Build + Detailing Tips
In this video, I take on the classic 1/48 scale Airfix Westland Lysander, a unique and historically significant aircraft known for its STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) capabilities and covert operations in WWII.
Join me as I walk through the full build process — from unboxing and prepping the parts, to tackling the challenging canopy framing and adding those all-important finishing touches. Whether you're a seasoned scale modeler or just getting into aircraft kits, there's something here for you.
What to expect in this video:
Kit overview and first impressions
Tips for assembling the intricate landing gear
Masking and painting the heavily glazed canopy
Weathering techniques to bring out detail
Final reveal and thoughts on the kit
Kit info:
Manufacturer: Airfix
Scale: 1/48
Subject: Westland Lysander Mk.III (SD)
If you've built this kit or are thinking about it, drop your thoughts in the comments — I'd love to hear what approach you took!
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated with more scale model builds, reviews, and tips.
#Scalemodel #Airfix #Lysander #148scale #ModelAircraft #Plastickits #WWIIAircraft #ModelMaking
Link to my kit review Airfix Westland Lysander 1/48th scale fir...
Links to the canopy masks
Check out THSCALEMODELS canopy masks for this model. https://www.instagram.com/thscalemode...
Also sold on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2768258566...