Alan P Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) Hello Britmodellers! This is the first model I've stuck in RFI for a long time, and continues my on-and-off fascination with helicopters. I think they offer a challenging crossover between aircraft and vehicles to help a jaded modeller rediscover the old magic again. This one certainly did that! It's very cheap for what you get in the box and probably the best fitting 1/32 Revell kit I've made since the Hunter. It also has some of the best kit clear parts I've seen on any kit, so well done Revell! The decals were also very impressive, my only gripe being the colours seemed to fade out once applied so the effect of the black cat paintwork isn't as impressive as it looks in real life 🙄 Built from the box except for the addition of the Eduard Zoom cockpit set and exterior details. I used Colourcoats enamel paint which is still the best model paint I've ever used. The pics are from IPMS Farnborough website, all credits and (c) to Andrew Prentis. Not sure about the loadout and other details but it's a hobby, after all! Cheers Alan Edited April 2, 2019 by Alan P 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Eazy Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Oh, very good. That's fantastic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Major Eazy said: Oh, very good. That's fantastic. Thanks Major (my favourite character from Battle!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Hello Alan, Excellent replica of the original one. As for the load out, I agree fully with you. Is is a hobby. Regards, Orion/The Netherlands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Eazy Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Alan P said: Thanks Major (my favourite character from Battle!) WHAT?? So you like Major Eazy too? You remember the comic Battle? I've met the artist who drew Major Eazy few years ago. Did you know the artist sadly passed away? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Love it, very cool indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 33 minutes ago, Major Eazy said: WHAT?? So you like Major Eazy too? You remember the comic Battle? I've met the artist who drew Major Eazy few years ago. Did you know the artist sadly passed away? Yes, Carlos Ezquerra, a very sad loss 😢 I knew him more for his work in 2000AD, especially Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Orion said: Hello Alan, Excellent replica of the original one. As for the load out, I agree fully with you. Is is a hobby. Regards, Orion/The Netherlands. Thanks Orion 👍 5 minutes ago, F-32 said: Love it, very cool indeed! Thank you and it sure is, great artwork from the original 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Super job 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Lovely Lynx. I have this kit and wonder how the big decals settled? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Awsome scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: Lovely Lynx. I have this kit and wonder how the big decals settled? Thanks very much 👍 The kit is a genuine pleasure to build. If you want to add extra detailing it's an open book. I used MicroSet and Sol on the decals and they sat down perfectly. It's worth tracing the decal shapes and 'test-fitting' them on the model so you know where they don't quite join up (around the exhausts) but the sheet provides some extra coloured strips to cover any gaps. Good luck with your build, it's well worth the end result! Alan 1 hour ago, ivan-o said: Super job 👌 Thanks Ivan 😉 27 minutes ago, RMCS said: Awsome scheme It really is. Top marks to Revell for including the whole set with the stock kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 That's a good looking model, very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 great looking copter, excellent job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Super job, looks gorgeous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Very nice indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 This is a very impressive model! I love the lynx, remember watching the black cats are Yeovil airshows throughout my childhood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 8 hours ago, DAG058 said: That's a good looking model, very well done. 8 hours ago, noeyedears said: great looking copter, excellent job! 5 hours ago, Phone Phixer said: Super job, looks gorgeous. 3 hours ago, Hewy said: Very nice indeed 24 minutes ago, mahavelona said: This is a very impressive model! I love the lynx, remember watching the black cats are Yeovil airshows throughout my childhood Many, many thanks! All I wanted from this kit was a therapeutic build and a nice-looking result, happy to have achieved that! Currently working on another colourful helicopter in 1/35, so hope to share that one soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Excellent finish Alan,this is a cracking kit that we don't see a great deal of here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 6 hours ago, stevej60 said: Excellent finish Alan,this is a cracking kit that we don't see a great deal of here. Thanks Steve 😉👍 I agree, it's been overlooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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