discussion papa 695's 1/48 Airfix Merlin HC3

[papa 695]

This is going to be my build for this GB. Not sure which of the 5 options to do, but I'm more leaning to the last photo.
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[Guest]

Nice subject Ian :surprised:

 

[flyjoe180]

Going to be a great build Ian, nice subject

 

[papa 695]

Made a start on this one. Got the front undercarrage bay painted and fitted also done most of the cockpit, but it still needs a bit of work.
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[papa 695]

Got a little more done to this one.
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I just need to find out the colour of the belts/ straps to paint them.

 

[papa 695]

Moving along with this one, got all the internal decals on and a little weathering. Also started the many seats.
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[Dave W]

Nice work Ian. Someone built this kit on here a few years ago,I think it was Laurie, had cracked or crazed canopies. Hopefully yours are ok?.

 

[papa 695]

Nice work Ian. Someone built this kit on here a few years ago,I think it was Laurie, had cracked or crazed canopies. Hopefully yours are ok?.

Yes it was Laurie Dave. To be honest I've not looked at the clear parts yet, I best take a look when I get home.

 

[Rbaker]

Looking good

I will be watching this one and picking up tips for when I start my one

 

[papa 695]

Ive been getting the seats painted and built. Also added some seat belts from Tamiya tape, and fitted.
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[Steve Brodie]

Thats coming along rather nicely

 

[papa 695]

Thats coming along rather nicely

Thanks Steve.
Got the inside completed, added some Matt varnish and got it sealed up. Just a slight warning, when I was putting the sides and top on some of the lugs were too large for the slots. They would have fitted in if you pushed them but would have caused a slight ripple in the frame. So an easy fix just trim the lugs so as not to cause any problems when the main sides go on. I also had to sand some of the round bit at the rear near the ramp, because it was making the sides stand a little high.
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[colin m]

Looking nice. That's the thing with helicopter kits. You have to build all of the inside, along with all of the outside. Unlike wing things - slap a cockpit in and your done.

 

[flyjoe180]

Coming along nicely Ian. All those belts must have been a real tedious job.

 

[papa 695]

Coming along nicely Ian. All those belts must have been a real tedious job.

It gave me something to do while I was waiting for the paint to dry on the seats Joe.

 

[papa 695]

Ive slowly putting the sides and part of the top on this. The tail end and rear rotor boom was a very nice fit, but as you got to the front, the poor fit started to show. To be honest I really think it's the fact that the bulkhead ( if that's what you call it, last picture. ) is too big and needs sanding down before the sides go on.
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[Dave W]

Nice interior detail in the cabin on this kit.

 

[papa 695]

Nice interior detail in the cabin on this kit.

Yes the detail is very good Dave, inside and out.

 

[colin m]

Look at the state of that bench. One to be proud of - proper modelling. Oh yes, the 'copter is looking good to.

 

[rickoshea52]

Like what Colin said...awesome bench.