Marcdb71 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 There just isn't enough superlatives to describe this build absolutely brilliant, will hopefully get mine finished within a week so I can watch this one, going to try your method of mesh guards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx7 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks chaps, much appreciated. As an aside, I see Eduard will be releasing interior and exterior sets soon (March). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Stunning work! Looking forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Brilliant work Tony!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troschi Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 damn good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Superb work, just keeps getting better! At the risk of sounding like a broken record I really hope the conversion comes to fruition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx7 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Did all this this morning but the site appears to have been down most of the day so only just posting updates now. Bored at the moment waiting to apply clearvarnish so have distracted myself with something else. IRCM exhausts nowcomplete and weatheredI'vedecided to make a bloke too. Made his nav bag (US style helmet bag) outof milliput and am quitr pleased with how it initially looks. I'llstuff it full of maps, crap and some sarnies later.I think themain figure was from Legend, the head is from Hornet and the NVG arefrom Live Resin. I'm going to convert the helmet from a US Alpha helmetin to a Mk4B 4. I've already scooped out the head that was in there andremoved the visor array. I'm going to place the NVG in the stowedposition on the helmet and prob leave the the helmet on one of the frontseats or if I can still access it, hang it up above the windscreenframe on the inside.Fantastically detailed NVG from Live ResinAnd fantastically detailed head from Hornet. Edited February 22, 2013 by Lynx7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx7 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Ok so have now completed the chap and his kit. I decided to paint two heads so I have a choice (and also a bit of practice as I've not painted figures before). I've managed to drill and pin the heads so I can swap them if I get bored. I'm happy how the Mk4 helmet has turned out. The eagle eyed amongst you will note he's not wearing a UK issue grow-bag or LCJ but a bit of artistic license is allowed. Head #2 Mk4 helmet Need to attach an NVG counter weight to the rear of the helmet. Need to sort out the frayed end to the mic-tels lead. I'm thinking of positioning him near the cockpit door looking up towards the main rotor head having just dumped his kit in the cab. Gloss varnish tomorrow then decals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Lovely work! He looks just the part, staring longingly at the beckoning sky! I quite like the helmet too, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hi Tony, Great exhaust bins with the rivets but love the NVG's and the mic lead, it's all coming together nicely. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx7 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Yep Colin. Gloss varnish applied so am just waiting for it to go off. Should get cracking on decals this evening. Sorted a pose out for my chap; I made a little set of FRC's (Flight Reference Cards) and printed a load of minature maps off to stuff in the nav bag. And yep, OCD kicking in. The FRCs are actually Lynx AH7 and I put little ring ties in them and the large map sticking out the bag is a 1-250,000 of South Armagh.....(I'll prob stick this on the dash behind the windscreen gash style). I might write some crap on the knee board if I can miniaturise a chinagraph... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 That guy looks like my mate Dan Devlin.....Lol. Lovely work Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Its just right this build I tell u Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 The detail that goes into your builds is really amazing. I bow down to a much superior modelling being... Sean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjD Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 O...M...G...! Just when I thought you couldn't better your previous work, you go and do this! Please don't let anyone release a 1/24 scale Lynx...I don't think I could take it! On second thoughts... Amazing work Tony. The attention to detail on the figure is just mesmerising! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Lynx, you should consider changing your call sign to Merlin coz you're a wizard at this stuff! Superb painting on the figure's face. How in the blazes do you manage to paint a highlight on iris of the little dude's eyes let alone the iris itself? I would say that the Legend figures character looks a bit "inflated" for want of a better expression. Sort of like a claymation puppet along the lines of Morph......no reflection on your modelling or paintwork just a casual observation but he does n't look as realistic as the helicopter. I'm awed by the modifications that you are doing and it goes to show there is no substitute for first hand knowledge of a subject. Keep at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I thought he looked great before, but now! The detail you've put onto the maps, cards etc is spectacular. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justinjgy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Nice one tony you have produced a MINI ME for your self. Great work as always I look forward as do us all to the completed model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx7 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thank you again all. Decals done, final varnish and weathering tomorrow and that'll be it done. Got bored again last night waiting for varnish to dry so OCD took over yet again. I made a few AAC berets for my chap and a 'Go-pack' (little bergen we carry incase we end up in a field for a couple of nights) As an aside, the figure isnt from Legend, its an ADV/Azimut figure and in the flesh it looks ok. Might just be the camera angles that made him look like Morph? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcham11 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Figures are fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx7 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Finished! Quick snap shot next to her little sister. Will try and find enough space over the next few days to get some proper photos. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Tony, That is incredible! Beautifully executed work on a fantastic subject.. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Amazing work, one of the best large scale lynx I have seen, Thanks for sharing Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troschi Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 as usual, superb work, Tony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Stunning in every way, the 1/48th one looks great there too. (and fairly big!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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