* * Lancaster Rendezvous * * by PhilW
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Really just a test of Vue 6's spectral cloud layers, with a Lancaster thrown in for a focal point. I was in two minds whether to post this, but as it took 27 hours to render (due to the clouds), I wanted to get the most out of it!!
Hope you like it, even it is very different from my usual genre. And thanks for all your much valued comments! Phil
Comments (18)
taximan
Sorry to say this but Lancasters did or do not have radial engines they used inline V12 Merlin engines. Other wise a good picture.
PhilW
I was going to apologise for the inaccuracy of the model, but I have found out the following from a quick internet search - "Because of the possibility of some interruption in Merlin production, the Lancaster II was built with 1,229.5 Kw (1,650 hp) Bristol Hercules VI radial engines. These fears did not materialize, with the result that only 300 Lancaster IIs were built." So this is clearly a Lancaster II! And here is a link to prove it: http://www.rafweb.org/SqnMark408-429.htm Not trying to score points, just some interesting info! Cheers, Phil
Thelby
Well the clouds are the clouds in any case and they are Fabulous!!!
campbellsoup59
well done scene.
ontar1
Fantastic scene and work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gibby.g
Nicely done Phil! 27 hours!!! Do you have a spare computer to work on during renders? Worth the wait though, you're not likely to get the opportunity to photograph a Lanc from that viewpoint. :o)
Schnuck
Fine work!!!
watchman2005
Excellent picture!!! I too was puzzled by the radial engines and then I read your note that explained all, many thanks.
jwiest
Ouch on the render time. LOL I'd never have the patience for that. Came out great Phil!
shipmanjonathan
Fantastic work!!
-renapd-
Nice experiment and incredible patience! 27 hours to render? I'd be climbing on walls myself! LOL
Kartika
Beautiful scene!
2Loose2Trek
Wow! Now I know how the Lancasters were powered ... and thanks for the warning about render times with spectral clouds. Excellent image.
Platin
Very nice WW2 scene and superb clouds render!!!
ratfugel
For what it's worth, 426 Squadron had Lanc II's with radials. At least one of them also had an under-fuselage gun position. If they had kept this feature it might have saved hundreds of aircraft from being shot down by the upwards firing 'Nachtmusik' night fighters. Someone might possibly have spotted them early on and put a stop to the favourite practice of creeping up unseen below before firing into the wing tanks. The RAF losses from this were phenomenal until someone spotted unusual angles of fire on damaged aircraft which managed to get home.
Irish
Beautifully done scene Phil!!!
RetroExpert
I liked the Lancaster a lot, very nice work, but would like to add that the Lancaster served in Europeand the P-40 Kittyhawk you've used was operated exclusively in the Pacific, by the A.V.G.
Rainbowgirl
I do not have any expert knowledge in allied warfare, I only think this an awesome work with clouds, light, and aircrafts! Btw, I must not like Lancasters, must I? My Great Grandma died in Dresden.