Bjorn Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) A great kit, and my first Lynx since 1974. Matchbox' Lynx was in fact my second model when I began building as a kid. Airfix Lynx is a fantastic kit, I enjoyed almost every second during the build. My solution to the intake guard problem was to use some Tamiya tape to simulate the covers (also on the exhausts). They also gave the model some nice red decorations. I didn't use the decals for the rotors, since the colour of the ones for the main rotor was wrong and wasn't sure of the fit of those provided for the rear rotor. I used Gunze gloss blue and tons of Johnsons to achieve the very glossy finish of these Danish birds. I added new seatbelts, some details in the cabin, at the windscreen vipers and the hook, but the rest is OOB. I tried to find more details, but Airfix great model made it almost impossible. However, there are some mistakes in the instructions that I discovered too late. So those of you that know every detail of Danish Lynx, can find a number of small errors. Unfortunately I started it a bit too early to participate at the Lynx group build... Here is a last picture. Hope you like it. Edited March 16, 2014 by Bjorn 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Super job and a nice colour scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Bjørn. Den ser helt fantastisk ut! It looks really good. And the typical Danish shine makes it pop really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Awesome work, looks so much better in blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Fantastic, how come you didn't join the Lynx STGB? Thanks for sharing your pics. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks, all! Och tack, Örjan!Colin: I didn't join it because the model was almost finished when the group build started. Last year I bought this and the Javelin at the same time, I should have started with the Javelin instead of this... (BTW, the Javelin is also finished.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Great build ,it looks so right in glossy blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil AS Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Very nice crisp build, the lynx looking great in the Danish scheme and you have done an excellent job of creating that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Wow! that's super! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Great build and great colour scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 nice work ,looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Awesome, and a great finish to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Hi Bjorn, Excellent construction and bright colour scheme. Regards, Dirk The Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Red Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Sweet build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 That is simply beautiful! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Great job Bjørn!I am currently working on an Airfix Danish Lynx Mk. 90B, and there are several things that need to be modified to accurately represent a Danish Lynx. By far, most of them are in the cockpit and cabin areas. Since my job is in the Danish Lynx squadron I have to make it as correct as possible. After all, the first-hand references are right there in front of me everyday.You have nailed it pretty good. The only thing I will mention - it that is not your fault - is the incorrect squadron badge. Airfix printed the wrong colours (you caught the rotor blade leading edges yourself). Here is the real S-134 as it looked in 2010: Jens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Another in a long line of superb Lynxes on this forum - must get one. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) Jens: Thanks!!! I am happy to hear that I caught most of it, especially from a true expert! It was very hard to find cabin and cockpit references on the Internet, so I hoped I wasn't too far off since I decided not to follow the Airfix instructions there. I knew about the squadron badge, but decided to use it anyway. Nice to see the picture of the original! And of course, thank you all! I am happy to hear that you liked it. Edited March 18, 2014 by Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemessis74 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Marvellous...thanks for sharing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dragonborn Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Great job on this one. i got one of these on my ever growing shelf of doom, but this might inspire me to finish it. Dejligt at se noget dansk her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 this is brilliant - well done and those extras look great too - smashing colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Jens: Thanks!!! I am happy to hear that I caught most of it, especially from a true expert! It was very hard to find cabin and cockpit references on the Internet, so I hoped I wasn't too far off since I decided not to follow the Airfix instructions there. I knew about the squadron badge, but decided to use it anyway. Nice to see the picture of the original! And of course, thank you all! I am happy to hear that you liked it. You could have asked for reference pictures. Upon further inspection of your photos I noted the cabin seat frame and intermediate gear box cooling grilles (the ones with the holes in them). Very well done! How did you make the latter? Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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