Airfix - Westland LYNX Mk.90B - 1/48

[bluriusz]

Hello,


Just have finished this and I'd like to share with you.


First as usual, couple things about the kit. i was really really surprised when I first open the box. First glance on some pieces, mainly the fuselage and the cabin and only thing I could say was "wow!". The "wow" factor ended couple steps later. Don't get me wrong, most of the kitis really amazing. Great detail, a lot of rivets and nice panel lines, but when I get to the engine cowling I was shocked. I've looked on different websites to see if real Lynx has this section completely flat, as on this kit.. Well it still looked good. then I went to fitting the main canopy and beautiful 1mm gap appeared! I've managed to fill it with some putty, but I don't really like surprises like this. I don't mind some gaps, but this one was way too big. Other disappointment was engine intake cover which should be a mesh, but in the kit is made with clear plastic. I scratch build it with some old PE leftovers.


The kit gives you couple options of the aircraft to build. I decided to build anti-piracy Danish version. I kind like it I must say.


I've installed an internal light to lighten up the cabin a bit. It was just a try before my general and main project for this year and it worked fine.


Ok, no more talking, there come the pictures:


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Light on:


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Thanks!


Bart.

[Guest]

Very nice build Bart.


Think that there are a number of things with kits. Like cars there is a Monday Car and a late Friday Car.


On the Merlin I built I had a bout a .5 mm gap rear fuselage to canopy. But I think it was a dual effort some of Airfix and some of me. But these relatively small problems do bring out a model makers ingenuity and skill so I do not make to much fuss.


Have this to build soon so will look out for those problems plus a few more built in by me.


Laurie

[Alan 45]

That is very nice Bart well done on the colour it looks fab

[Guest]

That's a beauty Bart, you should be very proud of that one. The interior light and details are excellent.

[flyjoe180]

Nice Lynx Bart. The Danish markings are something a little different, great stuff.

[papa 695]

Very nice indeed and a great idea with the cabin light

[Ian M]

Well I like it. Lol I did mine as a Dane as well. A good idea with the light.


Ian M

[aaron]

I lot of great detail and the time spent on this kit really shows. Great build mate.

[Guest]

Sorry Bart your gongs have gone. So I give you a gong.


Laurie

[bluriusz]

Thanks for all posts.


@Laurie well, after all we're not modelling for any gongs, but thanks. But yeah, I must say that it was a form of apreciation.

[Neil]

Right, strike the Danish version from my one in the stash - would pale into insignificance with this


The interior light really works for the details on the back of the seats, a great addition, but seriously: " It was just a try before my general and main project for this year and it worked fine." so this is just a little number you threw together then? We need a "weeps copiously" smiley.

[Guest]

Love this, really great finish.

[bluriusz]

Right, strike the Danish version from my one in the stash - would pale into insignificance with this
The interior light really works for the details on the back of the seats, a great addition, but seriously: " It was just a try before my general and main project for this year and it worked fine." so this is just a little number you threw together then? We need a "weeps copiously" smiley.

There is just one small 3mm LED along with a small 6V battery and a resistor and a switch of course. Simples!

[takeslousyphotos]

That's a cracking job Bart ........ Superb detailling and thhe light inside is a great touch.


Peter

[Onur]

good stuff