Merlin HC3 Airfix 1/48 Afganistan

[Guest]

Little further. Not fast but then there are 335 pieces plus about a 100 pieces of PE. But it is a nice model to construct.

Airfix have done well. There is a lot of serious bending both horizontally and vertically directions yet the fitting is very good. Some small items but forgiven considering the complexity of the pieces.

Laurie

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[Guest]

Looking good Laurie Ilike the pre paining around the windows never thought of doing that before (one to remember for my next helo build.

[flyjoe180]

Looking very good Laurie, it's taking shape nicely.

[Guest]

Thanks Terry and Joe for looking in.

Laurie

[Guest]

This is a hell of a kit and reportedly a very nice build, picked up and put down this one a few times, enjoying what you are doing with this.

[Guest]

Yes I am a little further now Steve. In fact on the finishing straight.

Well I was until decided to renovate my work area.

It is a very nice project but it is for the long haul as it is the most detailed 1/48 I have built. Plus I take my time which spills out a lot of time. But worth it.

Have to admit as there seems little interest in Helicopter builds I have become complacent in continuing the comments on the build.

Laurie

[flyjoe180]

I wouldn't say that Laurie, there are just so few helicopter builds around.

[Guest]

Hey Laurie keep it coming, interest always varies from genre to genre but there must be lots like me who like pretty much everything.

[Guest]

Very kind of you Steve will do just that.

Thanks Joe I do know you have followed from the start. Very much appreciated.

Laurie

[papa 695]

Stirling work Laurie. It's been coming along at a steady pace, and it shows with the detail and workmanship thats gone into it, looking forward as you probably are to the finish line.

[Guest]

Thanks Ian.

Feeling guilty now for not putting more effort into showing the build. But will put that right.

Laurie

[Guest]

Good news Laurie, I think you have almost tempted me into one of these.

[Gern]

This is wonderful work so far Laurie. I just re-read it and noticed your comment on the number of decals. It seems that's the way lots of companies are going. I've looked at a review of the 1/48 Great Wall Hobby F16. They offer an Israeli version which has over 650 decals!

Gern

[Guest]

Gern I think I will give that a miss.

Steve. Go for it it is a model of models as far as I am concerned. But ! There are in the instructions 140 stages. Plus about 24 seats to construct. So patience is required and if you need quick fixes then not sure this is for those model makers. I like to get in depth model making and if that is for you then so is this model.

My Merlin is just the first in the Herrick range of Airfix. I have and intended to make the lot and do an Afghanistan scenario.

Laurie

[Guest]

Laurie I have decided to put it on my Christmas list, unless that is I find one at a good price at our show next month.