Arkady72 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Beautiful Merlin. I hope to see soon this version directly from Airfix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 That's magic...... merlin get it.... sorry, very nice RR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Fantastic!!! Great scratch building! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallmonk Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Stunning build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Well that's something else! I have to say, when I saw this item I thought to myself "nice build"; then I saw "conversion" so knowing a little about the differences I read the WIP thread (in some detail) and now my gob is well and truly smacked - brilliant work and superb attention to detail. As has been mentioned earlier, looks OOB and if you display it you must ensure that some WIP details and photos are present - that conversion is so well integrated! BTW - how many sheets of Archers did you use in the end - looks like loads! ATBRick Edited May 4, 2014 by Spad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 that's incredible! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Wow, that is amazing,.......what a fabulous bit of modelling! Your other models are extremely nice too,.........you are a very talented individual! Great modelling,..cheers for sharing, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 That is stunning work. Really well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Brilliant conversion. Well done sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Awesome, that is a great job indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 You've obviously put a lot of hard work into this model, and you have a Merlin to be proud of 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Lovely conversion, great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasweir Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Excellent conversion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 pure masterpiece 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Perren Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Great work. Inspiring conversion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewa Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thanks for all the comments everyone, I've been surprised how well this one went together, in the end it didn't take a lot more than plasticard and filler for the main changes, the Eduard set added a few nice details, but nothing really necessary to the build. @Spad - it did take 3 sheets of the rivets, but with plenty left over, I'll definately use them again, the effect was perfect under a layer of primer. Part of me would like to do another one, but size and the fact that there is only one colour scheme will probably get in the way of that (and the back-log of other projects) but I will be building one of the Junglie versions as soon as they get handed over so I can make the changes. A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 What an absolute belter. Lovely pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I will be building one of the Junglie versions as soon as they get handed over so I can make the changes. I'll keep my eyes open for that one, i haven't picked up a Merlin yet, but will be sorely tempted once the Navy get theirs. Happy modelling Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Having just found the WIP I just have to say what an amazing job you have done,.......anybody who has not seen the work that you have put into this must look through it,......fantastic modelling and you made what is impossible to most of us look very easy indeed,.......proper modelling! Great stuff, Cheers Tony PS- Oh,....just noticed that I`d already commented on this one but May was a relatively long time ago when it comes to my memory,.....but how could I forget seeing this? It deserves a second `well done' anyway,.......I`m looking forward to your Junglie! Edited November 15, 2015 by tonyot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon 1 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Stunning job. The rotor fold work is excellent. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan214sqn Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 That looks mega. Need to get around to a Merlin for the collection. Great work sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek51 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 That is simply gorgeous, love the family pics as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petaay Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Fantastic job, I've worked on them for the past 15 years and that really does the cab proud. Not enough oil leaks tho(!) Waiting now for someone to put a folding head and tail on a Mk3 Model and make their very own Mk4!! Very well done. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 My son's with 814 NAS and I'm now looking at doing a 1/48 history of the squadron. It's great to see that a RN cab can be build from the Airfix kit! I'll start on Tamiya's OOB Swordfish first and work my way forward! But seriously, that has to be one of the best scale model helicopters I have ever seen, absolutely stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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