Merlin HC3 Airfix 1/48 Afganistan

[Guest]

At last after moving and setting up essential works area getting down to the important things. Making a Merlin.

First thing of interest this is a brand new model & therefore new tooling by Airfix. Noticed that the plastic is softer than the average manufacturers plastic.

The underside of the main deck with the forward landing wheel housing.

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The flight deck. The detailing very nice. But you need to be careful with sprue cutting as the seat frames for instance snapped in a couple of places as seen here.

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The aft main wheel landing gear housing. Very nice detailing on the leg support.

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So far all the pieces have gone together well. Using Tamiya & Mr Cement glue works well & it is easy to get a little plastic to ooze out of the joints.

Seat belts are out at least in the cabin as there seem to be millions of seats.

Nice thing is that the loading ramp can be left down & you will be able to view all the internal work. A rare treat.

Laurie

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[Guest]

Laurie

Great start I shall be watching this one, kettles boiled and tea is brewing.

[Guest]

Darn I should put plastic over the keyboard I am drooling so much! This I am sure will be a stunning build.

Theuns

[Guest]

Thanks Theuns. Some more soon & hope it keeps up the drooling. Do you drool on wine or beer. Just for future use.

Laurie

[Guest]

Nice detailed looking kit that, looking forward to your results laurie

[The Migrant]

I haven't done an airfix since I was a kid

There's no comparison between the old Airfix kits and the new tooled ones, Steve. Try one, I think you'll be impressed.

Watching this with interest.

[Guest]

Wow! That looks a goodie, I'll look forward to some progress updates with this one Laurie.

I have no popcorn in the cupboards, but if anyone is willing to deliver?

[Guest]

Great work, wait to see more...

I want to buy one of this to make FAP version !!

[Guest]

Yes a bit slow Daniel with all that has been going on in my life. But have resumed and will be showing how far I have got.

So far a very nice model to work. So far not complicated but a very expansive model with lots of detail work by Airfix.

Laurie

[Guest]

So some progress. Brakes are off.

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The interiors are really worth the effort here. The large side cargo door & the huge ramp door will be open. Also thinking of a light in the hold.

Laurie

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[flyjoe180]

Very nice detail going into this Laurie, good progress and watching for the next updates soon.

[Guest]

cool colour cutting mat

nice detail on the chopper

[Guest]

Yes a bit slow Daniel with all that has been going on in my life. But have resumed and will be showing how far I have got.So far a very nice model to work. So far not complicated but a very expansive model with lots of detail work by Airfix.

Laurie

Thanks Laurie, your words are one more incentive to built this model.

[Guest]

Thanks to share your work, seeing the work you have done in the interior i only can expect a great finish model.

[Guest]

That's a lot of details, also on painting. This is growing very well.

Francesco