hsr Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 This is my rendition of Hasegawa's Martin SP-5B/P5M-2S Marlin. This is a fairly old kit with the molds dating back to 1971 according to Scalemates. It does show its age with raised panel lines and a very sparse interior, but it went together issue free and only took 12 days start to finish. Given its age I was surprised to see that with the exception of Caracal decals there are no after market parts. I used the Caracal decals, printed by MicroScale, since the kit ones were old and yellowing. I also used a Pavla S2F cockpit interior which fit pretty well and was better then the original non interior. All together a pleasant build. On to the pictures: I can't get a good picture of the cockpit, but this is the best I can do Next up is the Heller EC-121 Warningstar for which I do have a boat load of after market parts. Enjoy 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Very nice result, however magnification more than five times of canopy is a risky photo... Cheers J-W 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsr Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, JWM said: however magnification more than five times of canopy is a risky photo... Hopefully I am a better modeler then I am a photographer Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 A true classic kit and you have made the most of it! Cheers Hans J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 WOW that is great looking Marlin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Beautifully done! Nice to see an older kit getting the treatment it deserves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsr Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 I just don't understand why it hasn't gotten any love from the aftermarket companies. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 A classic kit and still very buildable as you have show to great effect. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Very nice job- even the magnified cockpit looks good, though Chiefy could do a better job cleaning the windows! I finally got one of these last year, but then sold it again. I'm still not sure I did the right thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsr Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 3 hours ago, gingerbob said: I finally got one of these last year, but then sold it again. I'm still not sure I did the right thing. It is very buildable, but it is big Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 16 hours ago, hsr said: Hopefully I am a better modeler then I am a photographer Just tell anyone who asks that it's salt spray. Nice job. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaracalModels Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Very nice! Thanks for sharing, and I hope you enjoyed working with the decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Looks cracking. My view on model photography, especially for 1/72 kits, is snap the shot showing the model as it would be seen by a viewer in real life from about four feet (I have my reasons). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsr Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 15 minutes ago, CaracalModels said: I hope you enjoyed working with the decals. The decals were fine; very thin with very little easily corrected silvering. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Don't see these built very often, well done you did her proud. regards Glenn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 First one I have seen built in a long time, and very well done. The ultimate tub toy! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsr Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 minute ago, 72modeler said: The ultimate tub toy! You would need a big soaking tub 🛀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Excellent job on the Marlin! I have an old model I did as the Aeronavale version sitting in my garage. Regarding photographing my models, I believe the best distance is about 50 feet away, far enough to where the imperfections are invisible, as well as the model itself. Regards, Jason 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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