Lynx HMA.8 HMS SOMERSET

[gengriz]

To kick the Easter weekend off in style, I have completed my most recent Lynx model (my 8th Lynx) in the markings of (what else but) 815 Sqn Fleet Air Arm, as previously embarked in HMS SOMERSET.  

 

Last month (March) saw the final retirement of the lynx from the RN, after a front line career of nearly 40 years and active participation in at least 6 major conflicts (Falklands, Gulf 1, Bosnia, Kosovo, Gulf 2, Sierra Leone), plus continuous service in anti-narcotic, counter-terrrorism and anti-piracy roles around the world.

 

It has now been replaced by the AW159 Wildcat, which is essentially an advanced Lynx development, but to my mind, nowhere near as elegant an aircraft!.

 

 

This one is based on the modern Hobbyboss kit, which is a fairly easy and satisfying build, but has some serious shape and detail issues, some of which I have sorted, others of which are beyond my skills. I definitely prefer the Airfix offering.  However, my finished model "looks like a Lynx to me!"

 

 

The RN Mk8 issue doesn't seem to be easy to find around these parts, so this is the German issue, which i also used for my Black Cats Lynx. I think the box contents are the same though.  

 

I haven't yet written up all of the changes I have made, but in essence:

Rotor head mount trimmed down (it sits about 4m too high)
Tail rotor direction reversed
Top and bottom door rails added

Airfix doors substituted (Hobbyboss window in wrong position)
Inflatable internal seat added (taken from an Airfix kit)
IR/laser detectors added to nose/flanks/disco ball under tail
Flare launchers added to undercarriage sponsons
Wire MF aerial added
CPI added to top of tail
Rear flotation bags added to sponsons.
Engine top deck modified
Several wires/cable details added.

 

 

... and the main things I couldn't change:

Windscreen too shallow & rounded
Simplified rotor head (no actuators)
BERP blades very poor shape
Fuselage underside too curved
Nose underside profile wrong - seems to curve up too much.

 

 

I'm also not sure the flares would be appropriate for a full Sting Ray  weapon load, but who knows

 

 

And to finish, a wild pack of Lynx.....

 

 

FredT

 

Edited August 17, 2019 by gengriz
Images moved from Photobucket

[Alpha Delta 210]

Lovely job on one of my favourite helicopters. I love the collection!

[Gerrardandrews]

Really superbly made, hope they all live in a glass case with nice bases.

collections of theme models always look so good 😊

[DAG058]

Excellent work! 

[dolphin38]

Very nice Lynx, you've done a great job there 

[Widow 65]

Your collection is excellent, a fantastic tribute to a nostalgic helicopter!

[RMCS]

Fantastic 

[Meatbox8]

A very smart looking Lynx and a great collection. 

[tonyot]

Another fine addition to your wonderful collection,....... a fine pack of Lynx.

Cheers

           Tony 

[shakakoz]

That's a nice little collection of Lynxes (Lynxi?). 

[batcode]

very nice work,,, and a very impressive line up....

[Orion]

Realizing, that this is scale 1/72

You did a marvelous job on these models. My compliments.

Regards, Orion / The Netherlands.

[gengriz]

1 hour ago, Orion said:

Realizing, that this is scale 1/72

 

Is there any other? 

[Knight_Flyer]

A very neat looking build.

[stevej60]

Not one but a squadron of beautifully built Lynx,superb collection.

[Viking]

that is lovely, and what a fantastic collection!

 

Cheers

 

John

[Snitok1983]

Outstanding! Esp the linx pack!

[Ex-FAAWAFU]

On 14/04/2017 at 3:51 PM, gengriz said:

To kick the Easter weekend off in style, I have completed my most recent Lynx model (my 8th Lynx) in the markings of (what else but) 815 Sqn Fleet Air Arm, as previously embarked in HMS SOMERSET.  

 

Last month (March) saw the final retirement of the lynx from the RN, after a front line career of nearly 40 years and active participation in at least 6 major conflicts (Falklands, Gulf 1, Bosnia, Kosovo, Gulf 2, Sierra Leone), plus continuous service in anti-narcotic, counter-terrrorism and anti-piracy roles around the world.

 

It has now been replaced by the AW159 Wildcat, which is essentially an advanced Lynx development, but to my mind, nowhere near as elegant an aircraft!.

 

 

This one is based on the modern Hobbyboss kit, which is a fairly easy and satisfying build, but has some serious shape and detail issues, some of which I have sorted, others of which are beyond my skills. I definitely prefer the Airfix offering.  However, my finished model "looks like a Lynx to me!"

 

 

The RN Mk8 issue doesn't seem to be easy to find around these parts, so this is the German issue, which i also used for my Black Cats Lynx. I think the box contents are the same though.  

 

I haven't yet written up all of the changes I have made, but in essence:

Rotor head mount trimmed down (it sits about 4m too high)
Tail rotor direction reversed
Top and bottom door rails added

Airfix doors substituted (Hobbyboss window in wrong position)
Inflatable internal seat added (taken from an Airfix kit)
IR/laser detectors added to nose/flanks/disco ball under tail
Flare launchers added to undercarriage sponsons
Wire MF aerial added
CPI added to top of tail
Rear flotation bags added to sponsons.
Engine top deck modified
Several wires/cable details added.

 

 

... and the main things I couldn't change:

Windscreen too shallow & rounded
Simplified rotor head (no actuators)
BERP blades very poor shape
Fuselage underside too curved
Nose underside profile wrong - seems to curve up too much.

 

 

I'm also not sure the flares would be appropriate for a full Sting Ray  weapon load, but who knows

 

 

And to finish, a tiny trio of Mk 8s -

 

 

and a wild pack of Lynx.....

 

 

FredT

 

 

 

Lovely, lovely job(s).  

 

"Who else but 815"?  Easy; 829 - clearly the superior front line Lynx squadron (I flew Lynx on 829 from 1989 - 1991, so I might be a bit biased...)