shark 64 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hi I have put the Lynx on hold and started on the Super Frelon from Heller..an old kit by todays standard but a lot can be done to make an interesting build. I was lucky to find the rare photoetched set from Mathect for it. I have so far done on it the following: Floor plates and rivets in cockpit area. Added details to collectives and reshaped cyclic sticks. Detailed the controls links in the small cabin corridor. Slow process due to the extreme heat in Los Angeles lately..its been 106 everyday and my model room/garage has no AC...so modeling early mornings only. computer crashed again...cant post photos just yet but soon oliver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 This will be a fascinating build! The Super Frelon is just dripping with super detailing opportunities which, doubtless you are about to take full advantage of. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipper Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Mmmmm, super frelon, I'll be watching this! Tipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yes A lot to do on this one.Almost everything must be created.its gonna be a long build im afraid oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yes A lot to do on this one.Almost everything must be created.its gonna be a long build im afraid oliver So no change there then! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Worked on the overhead console. Its a match to the real thing. Working on frame around the controls Oliver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Added the frame around the controls 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Painting an all black cockpit is challenging 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil AS Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Very nice start Oliver, I know it's along way away but any idea on markings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 French Navy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Instrument panels done. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I have never seen one of these built before, so I am watching with great interest! Wonderful work so far, keep it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Your panels look fantastic. You have my attention. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcococca Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Nice and crisp details so far! I like your attention for all such micro details. What`s your reference to upgrade the Super Frelon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Another masterpiece in the making... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shark 64 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Nice and crisp details so far! I like your attention for all such micro details. What`s your reference to upgrade the Super Frelon? Hi I have a Super Frelon book that i bought from France. Great photos on howcthe Super Frelon came to be but lacking on recent photos. A guy in France has been helping with some uodated photos here and there. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Lovely work there Shark 64, I like the look of this. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Beautiful IP Oliver. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketSurgeon Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 This is going to be brilliant! I have this kit in my stash. Unfortunately I got it when I was very young and had very little build experiance and I totally messed up the interior. I'm afraid it's beyond repair... It's a shame really, because it is such a rare kit. Maybe one day I'll have another go at it and will try to scratch a new interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 This is going to be brilliant! I have this kit in my stash. Unfortunately I got it when I was very young and had very little build experiance and I totally messed up the interior. I'm afraid it's beyond repair... It's a shame really, because it is such a rare kit. Maybe one day I'll have another go at it and will try to scratch a new interior. Hi pete Yeah its still a good kit even after all these years. What did u mess up in the cockpit? Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketSurgeon Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 No disasters in the cockpit. I painted it flat black and added the kit decals. Obviously it is nowhere near your work but still salvageable. The one part I really messed up is the cargo area. I tried to imitate the sound insulation padding on one side of the interior walls, then superglued it to one fuselage half. I then realised that the padding doesn't look right, but when I tried to remove the wall from the fuse half it broke into pieces. I can't beleive how stupid I was back then (not that I'm so much smarter now)... I must add that the fuse halves were badly warped and wouldn't fit together. The whole tail section was twisted. I had to separate the tail from the rest of the fuselage, hold the fuse halves together with rubber bands and give it a hot water/hair dryer treatment. It solved the problem more or less, and the fuselage is still in good shape. I think it's still buildable with a bit of effort, but needs a new cargo area. It is the 'Exocet' boxing BTW. The naval version with the funny nose-like radome. I wanted to build it with tail and blades folded, sporting the two tone gray marines camoflage. It is obviously beyond my skills, but seeing your lynx build, I'm sure you could do an excellent job. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hi peter. Have considered contacting Heller for replacement parts??? My fuselage is also warped in the tail but i will be folding the tail so no problem there. I was looking at the cabin area today about the padding. I think i will cutting rectangle pieces of styrene and use that as padding material....just like my photos. The main headache will be detailing the transmission,engines and all the goodies about the cargo area. Glad to hear u like the Lynx.. Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Great work on the IP Oliver, it looks very realistic. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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