discussion papa 695's 1/48 Airfix Merlin HC3

[papa 695]

Got a little bit more done to this.
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[Guest]

Nice work.
Mmmm...seems bigger, the 109 looks like a flea at his side!!!!

 

[flyjoe180]

Looking good Ian

 

[papa 695]

This is as far as I've got with this one, but it's now put on hold until I can get a new canopy for it, due to the fact that it's got 2 small cracks in it.
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[papa 695]

Well Airfix have turned up trumps. I sent them an email about the cracked canopy on Tuesday evening, they sent me one back Wednesday asking for a photo of the box production code and cracked canopy. Which I did the same day. Then Friday morning the postman delivered the new canopy.
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[papa 695]

Got this just about ready for priming, just got to get the two side doors done.
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[papa 695]

Got this one all primed up.
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[Mr Bowcat]

Just caught up with this build Ian, looking damn good sir.

 

[papa 695]

It's now painted green.
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[flyjoe180]

Looking good Ian!

 

[papa 695]

Ive been slowly getting all the stencils on.
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[grumpa]

EXCELLENT work Ian, so sorry I don't normally look into aviation related stuff, being an old mud grubbing tanker.
So much attention to detail!....great dedication my friend! :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:

Cheers, Jim :smiling4:

 

[PhilJ]

Just seen this one, very impressive. Will look forward to seeing this one finished.

 

[papa 695]

EXCELLENT work Ian, so sorry I don't normally look into aviation related stuff, being an old mud grubbing tanker.
So much attention to detail!....great dedication my friend! :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:

Cheers, Jim :smiling4:

Just seen this one, very impressive. Will look forward to seeing this one finished.

Thanks guy's

 

[papa 695]

I've now finished getting all the decals on bar 1, which needs to go onto an aerial once I've painted and fitted it.
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[PhilJ]

Nice

 

[flyjoe180]

Always one little stencil to go isn't there, one of the hobby's chores for sure. Looking good Ian.

 

[papa 695]

Well this one is nearing completion just a few little bits and bobs to put on.
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[papa 695]

Only got to get the door hinges sorted out then this one is completed.
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[yak face]

Looking superb ian , cheers tony