Lynx7 Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Probably.... cos I've not actually decided what I'm going to do this one (my 4th so far) as. Started taken some pics quite late on in this build as we've already seen the initial build stages of this kit. This particular build will concentrate on going a bit mad on the detail. My intentions are to do the following; From nose to tail - Nose avionics bays detailed Super detailed cockpit and cabin area (completed) Detailed TOW booms Left hand side footstep access down (with portion of gearbox showing). (Completed. Gearbox made from a blob of milliput dressed with H beam styrene and random bits of PE. Gearbox floor area painted green and dressed with I beam styrene) The left hand footstep is usually dropped whenever the engine bay door is open as this is used to climb up to the decking...which leads me on to the open port engine bay... Engine bay opened. Engine bay decking made using take-away alloy tray, cut to shape and riveting applied to the floor area. Engine scratch built with appropriate (and reasonably accurate piping, plumbing and wiring harness) (Completed) Rear (underside) avionics bay door opened. The inner portion of the door will be dressed and detailed. Entire tail boom tail rotor drive shafts exposed with associated covers open. Tail Intermediate gearbox scratch built with associated gubbins. Err, thats about it so far. Anyway, some photos; Seats dressed with inertia release mechanisms and reels, first aid kits and fire extinguisher. 3 man seat harnesses and back rest detail. black wiggly bits in roof with brass tubing are the NVG wander lamps Footstep access cut out and gearbox detail exposed Engine bay decking made from alloy take-away tray. Underneath is some cross bracing made from styrene. Start of RR Gem engine construction Tail boom sliced up. drive shaft covers removed in preparation for drive shaft mounts and other stuff to be added. I'll stick a thin sheet of styrene on the top area to act as the base. IGB cover drilled and cut to accept mesh on the inside. Thats it for now. Going to start on the nose avionics bay area. Luckily I still have all my drawings and dimensions from my AA 1/35 Lynx so I'll use those as templates but just make them a bit smaller
DaveJL Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Good lord Tony, what a start! I'm almost afraid to build my Lynx as i fear it will look s*** compared to yours! keep it up mate! Dave
Parabat Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Fantastic detail, esp when I saw the engine atop the paint tin! Outstanding!
James G Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Are you SURE that's detailed enough?! Great work mate!
wezgulf3 Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Amazing detail! have you started the engine up yet?? Wes..
SasaU. Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Great work so far... One of my favorite subject. Cheers S.
Justinjgy Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Great work Tony love the engine that you have done.
duane Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Oh my. That engine is a top build in its own. Watching this as I'm looking to start mine the next weekend I'm home. I've looked but is there any after market kits on the scene yet? Looking for decals especially to try and recreate one of the lynx I was working with but anything would help enhance the model. Cheers
Lynx7 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Posted May 17, 2012 Oh my. That engine is a top build in its own. Watching this as I'm looking to start mine the next weekend I'm home. I've looked but is there any after market kits on the scene yet? Looking for decals especially to try and recreate one of the lynx I was working with but anything would help enhance the model.Cheers There will be some aftermarket stuff coming out in the near future. Cant say more than that for now
AjD Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Wow! I really do love your work. First I saw the cockpit and thought, 'hey that's a very neat job' and then I saw the engine... ...jaw dropping! I thuroughly enjoyed seeing all the other Lynx you've presented on here so you've got me on the edge of my seat on this one! Only question - how on earth do you get so much top quality work done so fast...?!!
shark 64 Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 That engine is so incredible I just want one. So talented you are. The interior is also a jewel. A stunning build. I really dig it. Oliver
Radleigh Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 The more of these kits I see the more I want one! I love the engine, Looks great!
bootneck Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Well that's it! After seeing this level of detail, I've boxed up my kits for Oxfam and I'm off to join a convent Stunning stuff Mike
pacificmustang Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 That engine is just insane!! I need to get you to do the one for my Fujimi Wasp Great stuff Regards Bruce
Shar2 Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 I really hate people like you . Not only are you a helicopter pilot, so must have great skills, you are an amazing modeller too. I'm with bootneck, might as well just pack my kits up and become a beach bum. That engine is stunning.
Mike Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 I suppose if anyone could do it, it should be you, but I'm still mightily impressed with that engine... take a bow
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