discussion Flyhawk PzII Ausf L ‘luchs’ 1:72

[Si Benson]

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Thought I’d share some progress pictures of the above kit.
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Mr modelling moth decided to drop in and offer some help deciding where part N-6 should go :smiling5:
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Getting close to finish.
I’ll share some more pictures once I get some more done.
Cheers
Si

 

[Steve Jones]

A nice little kit Si. Has it gone together well? Look forward to seeing the tracks

 

[Si Benson]

Hi Steve,

Yes it has so far gone together very well. The tracks are link and length so should be straightforward.....famous last words :smiling5:
Si

 

[Jim R]

Hi Si
I have heard of Flyhawk but didn't realise what they did. As Steve says it looks a nice kit. The moth is beautiful. Hope you haven't jinxed it with your 'straightforward' tracks.
Jim

 

[Si Benson]

Hi Jim...well I thought I had the tracks sorted but Somehow a gap appeared:thinking:....out with the mud then:smiling5:.


Well the rest of the build went well....lots of lovely detail for 1 72:thumb2:
Out came the paint...then some weathering steps. Need a Matt coat and some dust, but I’ll do that once it’s on it’s base.
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I’ll get started on a base soon. Thanks for looking.
Si

 

[Jim R]

Hi Si
That is really nice. For 1/72 the detail is very good. Great paint job.
Jim

 

[Guest]

Hi Si , great job all round looks really good.
Pete. :thumb2:

 

[Si Benson]

Jim, Peter.....thanks for looking in, glad you like how it’s coming along :thumb2:

Been knocking together a little base for it over the course of the day. No where near finished yet....I’ll tweak and poke at it over the week.
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thanks for looking
All comments welcome
Cheers
Si

 

[SimonT]

Hi Si,

looking good - did yours come with the resin commander figure?

Since they had to come from the east I ordered the Luchs, an Abrams and an M1114 to minimise postage - they all look like cracking kits

Have you seen Revell have now released a Luchs as well - doubt it will be as detailed though

 

[Si Benson]

Morning Mr T,

Yes it came with resin figure all neatly packed in its own box. I’ll put him aside for another day.

All the flyhawk stuff looks good, wouldn’t mind adding a few more to the stash.
Will probably pick up the new Revell luchs too....if only to see how it builds.

Cheers
Si

 

[Si Benson]

Evening all,

Been twiddling and tweaking...Think I’m nearly finished:thinking::thinking:
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Quite enjoyable so far.
All comments welcomed
Cheers
Si

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Si
This one has come out well, nice finish for what seems a good kit. Good looking base as well....
Cheers
Tim

 

[minitnkr]

Avery fine piece of work. Seemed to be a good mix of PE/plastic. PaulE

 

[Si Benson]

Tim....This has got to be one of the nicest 1:72 kits I’ve built, although Zvezda’s T90 in 1:72 was pretty damn good!

Paul....I’d still count myself as a novice when it comes to making bases, so I’m happy if your happy:thumb2:

Thank you both for your positive feedback
Cheers
Si

 

[Jim R]

Hi Si
That is a result to be proud of. The kit is a credit to Flyhawk and you have made the most of it. The base sets it off perfectly.
Jim

 

[Mickc1440]

That's looking really nice Si, the base really compliments it.

 

[Si Benson]

Hi Jim...Flyhawk have done a great job in my opinion, just the right amount of PE. my only grumble was no metal barrel but easily sorted. The base was made with that blue high density foam as was the wall...glad you like it:smiling4:
Hi Mick....thanks for the thumbs up:smiling4:

Cheers
Si

 

[Steve Jones]

Obviously the sun has got to me as I have completely missed your updates:sad-face: I have had a good catch up and she really has turned out well. That is what I call a good base as well. All together looking wonderful my friend

 

[Si Benson]

Steve...don’t beat yourself up about missing stuff....I regularly miss loads of stuff.....and I look in every few hours:smiling5:

Great to have you looking in and appreciate your kind appraisal :thumb2:
Cheers
Si

 

[Guest]

Fantastic Si. Looks much larger than it is.