Graham T Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) Here's my recently completed Airfix 1/48 Merlin HC3. A cracking kit straight from the box with near perfect fit all round apart from the "cheek" windows which for me simply didn't conform to the apertures or the subtle curves of the nose. As it is they are "nailed in" & have lost a lot of their clarrity with some tiny cracks also evident. Also not sure I have the starboard sliding door correct - it seems to stand a little to proud of the fuselage to me. I started this kit in July, then went on holiday, then got a puppy, then had a "decalling disaster daaarling" when I applied them over a coat of Humbrol Clear & the coating turned white. Airfix came through with a replacement decal sheet, the offending decals removed, model resprayed where necessary & then glossed with Humbrol clear enamel before the model was completed last week. Still a little silvering to some of the smaller decals but I can live with that this time round - I'll do better with the next one I build & there will be a next one! Anyway, beautifully engineered & a joy to build. Oh the final picture is the aforementioned puppy Merlin, hence the ""Couple of Merlins" title to the post. Edited October 27, 2013 by Graham T 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hes a cracker allways wanted one of those The helo quite good as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 SUPERBLY finished.. It looks absolutely STUNNING.. ..AND the dog looks contented... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I used to have a Golden Retriever called 'Merlin' Everybody thought he was named either after the engine or helicopter given my hobby (obsession?) but he got it because he was a 'magic dog ' Like your model..might yet changes scales. What's up your stairs that needs guarding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 I used to have a Golden Retriever called 'Merlin' Everybody thought he was named either after the engine or helicopter given my hobby (obsession?) but he got it because he was a 'magic dog ' Like your model..might yet changes scales. What's up your stairs that needs guarding? Why my stash of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Lovelly build and lovelly dog, real sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Nice-looking Merlin! Can you tell me what colour you used for the fuselage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Nice-looking Merlin! Can you tell me what colour you used for the fuselage? Thanks the main colour is that which is called up in the instructions - humbrol 85. Next time I'll find the xtracolour equivelant to avoid the need to gloss coat before the decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Magical...get it Nice one. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Moon Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Graham, Very nice Merlin. The starboard door looks fine to me, they swing out once unlocked. Must start mine soon. regards Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Excellent chopper there, and a cool little dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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