gengriz Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) To kick the Easter weekend off in style, I have completed my most recent Lynx model (my 8th Lynx) in the markings of (what else but) 815 Sqn Fleet Air Arm, as previously embarked in HMS SOMERSET. Last month (March) saw the final retirement of the lynx from the RN, after a front line career of nearly 40 years and active participation in at least 6 major conflicts (Falklands, Gulf 1, Bosnia, Kosovo, Gulf 2, Sierra Leone), plus continuous service in anti-narcotic, counter-terrrorism and anti-piracy roles around the world. It has now been replaced by the AW159 Wildcat, which is essentially an advanced Lynx development, but to my mind, nowhere near as elegant an aircraft!. This one is based on the modern Hobbyboss kit, which is a fairly easy and satisfying build, but has some serious shape and detail issues, some of which I have sorted, others of which are beyond my skills. I definitely prefer the Airfix offering. However, my finished model "looks like a Lynx to me!" The RN Mk8 issue doesn't seem to be easy to find around these parts, so this is the German issue, which i also used for my Black Cats Lynx. I think the box contents are the same though. I haven't yet written up all of the changes I have made, but in essence: Rotor head mount trimmed down (it sits about 4m too high) Tail rotor direction reversed Top and bottom door rails added Airfix doors substituted (Hobbyboss window in wrong position) Inflatable internal seat added (taken from an Airfix kit) IR/laser detectors added to nose/flanks/disco ball under tail Flare launchers added to undercarriage sponsons Wire MF aerial added CPI added to top of tail Rear flotation bags added to sponsons. Engine top deck modified Several wires/cable details added. ... and the main things I couldn't change: Windscreen too shallow & rounded Simplified rotor head (no actuators) BERP blades very poor shape Fuselage underside too curved Nose underside profile wrong - seems to curve up too much. I'm also not sure the flares would be appropriate for a full Sting Ray weapon load, but who knows And to finish, a wild pack of Lynx..... FredT Edited August 17, 2019 by gengriz Images moved from Photobucket 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Lovely job on one of my favourite helicopters. I love the collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Really superbly made, hope they all live in a glass case with nice bases. collections of theme models always look so good 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Very nice Lynx, you've done a great job there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Your collection is excellent, a fantastic tribute to a nostalgic helicopter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 A very smart looking Lynx and a great collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Another fine addition to your wonderful collection,....... a fine pack of Lynx. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakakoz Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 That's a nice little collection of Lynxes (Lynxi?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 very nice work,,, and a very impressive line up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Realizing, that this is scale 1/72 You did a marvelous job on these models. My compliments. Regards, Orion / The Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gengriz Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Orion said: Realizing, that this is scale 1/72 Is there any other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 A very neat looking build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Not one but a squadron of beautifully built Lynx,superb collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 that is lovely, and what a fantastic collection! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Outstanding! Esp the linx pack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 On 14/04/2017 at 3:51 PM, gengriz said: To kick the Easter weekend off in style, I have completed my most recent Lynx model (my 8th Lynx) in the markings of (what else but) 815 Sqn Fleet Air Arm, as previously embarked in HMS SOMERSET. Last month (March) saw the final retirement of the lynx from the RN, after a front line career of nearly 40 years and active participation in at least 6 major conflicts (Falklands, Gulf 1, Bosnia, Kosovo, Gulf 2, Sierra Leone), plus continuous service in anti-narcotic, counter-terrrorism and anti-piracy roles around the world. It has now been replaced by the AW159 Wildcat, which is essentially an advanced Lynx development, but to my mind, nowhere near as elegant an aircraft!. This one is based on the modern Hobbyboss kit, which is a fairly easy and satisfying build, but has some serious shape and detail issues, some of which I have sorted, others of which are beyond my skills. I definitely prefer the Airfix offering. However, my finished model "looks like a Lynx to me!" The RN Mk8 issue doesn't seem to be easy to find around these parts, so this is the German issue, which i also used for my Black Cats Lynx. I think the box contents are the same though. I haven't yet written up all of the changes I have made, but in essence: Rotor head mount trimmed down (it sits about 4m too high) Tail rotor direction reversed Top and bottom door rails added Airfix doors substituted (Hobbyboss window in wrong position) Inflatable internal seat added (taken from an Airfix kit)IR/laser detectors added to nose/flanks/disco ball under tail Flare launchers added to undercarriage sponsons Wire MF aerial added CPI added to top of tail Rear flotation bags added to sponsons. Engine top deck modified Several wires/cable details added. ... and the main things I couldn't change: Windscreen too shallow & rounded Simplified rotor head (no actuators) BERP blades very poor shape Fuselage underside too curved Nose underside profile wrong - seems to curve up too much. I'm also not sure the flares would be appropriate for a full Sting Ray weapon load, but who knows And to finish, a tiny trio of Mk 8s - and a wild pack of Lynx..... FredT Lovely, lovely job(s). "Who else but 815"? Easy; 829 - clearly the superior front line Lynx squadron (I flew Lynx on 829 from 1989 - 1991, so I might be a bit biased...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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