Tim Moff Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 As per my Apache, I am probably over reaching, particularly with this build as it looks fairly complex - with the BoB GB nearly apon us and lots planned for that, I thought about putting this back into the cupboard....but then I thought, when would it ever be built! So I will try to get this done, along with the Apache. I have not built a Helo since I was a kid, but did spend a lot of time in them in the time since! My unit was part of the trooping trials and training when they first came into service, the Crab Loadies were flapping that the keen but stupid Paratroopers would pile off the ramp, turn right and splat ourselves into the tail rota!!😂 Picture more recent but you get the idea.... ZJ138 came to a sad end, had a problem and landed heavily at Camp Bastion, only to be dragged off by our American cousins....who damaged it beyond repair... http://www.ukserials.com/losses-2010.htm The Merlins were transferred to the RN after the SDR decided it was the best option to replace the Sea King Junglies....RAF bought some more Chinook. Have to say I really liked the Merlin, was the Rolls Royce of the SH fleet at the time.... Now the Royal Navy Guardforce (aka Royal Marine Commandos) will have them to play with along with their new sexy uniforms in their latest re branding exercise! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Sure you'll tackle this kit with no problems Tim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 Anyone whose made this kit or built support helicopters will know the amount of work needed to get it started ! 3hrs this morning with the airbrush. Getting in the black, grey etc on the interior. Seats painted on the sprues, blades done and masked for the metal edge etc. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 That’s a good three hours work. It looks nicely detailed inside. I presume you’ll be leaving all openings open so it can be shown off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 Yes plan to have in the flare coming into land - just need to source a couple of crew! I’m sure there’s plenty sat unused in boxes out there 🤣 some more work - got a Mr Color 11 grey on as an equivalent to Humbrol 64 but it just does not look right - so I’m gonna buy a Mr Paint FS 36373 that apparently is a better match ... painted the blades FS 34079 similar to the RAF Dark Green. You can compare to the other items that are painted NATO IR Green which will be the main colour for the outside will try this some more reference pics looks like someone built a couple for a crew https://i.imgur.com/QW88Jdh.gifv getting prepped for lift by CH53 plenty to get on with waiting fir the paint - got the Apache , some BoB builds and lots of seats to sort with this 🤣 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 some more prep - have to decide on the seat configuration - will await my newly prescribed reading glasses before I start 🤣 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Excellent interior work Tim,this kit was offered to me by my eldest and I was very tempted but couldn't see me getting it done with other GB participation so I'll sit back and enjoy your's instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Really enjoying seing this one come together. There can't be many people building a kit of something they are used to being around routinely ! Good luck with this one cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) New paint arrived yesterday so got it on - think it looks a lot better, has the blue hue in it. the short hiatus allowed me to get w lot of the basic work done to start my BoB builds. little bit of paint lift on the blades DG masking - will sort out later in the build... now the box of seats await my attention - my new reading glasses should help! still recruiting and Unwanted crew sat in spares boxes to fill the seats if anyone has any they don’t need! ive got the Tamiya weathering set A to help sand up the interior once the decals go on... Edited July 23, 2020 by Tim Moff 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Very nice! Getting preped to being lift... the ultimate nightmare of a helicopter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 Some fiddly seat construction ! 6 in the up position, all will need some paint touch ups - big Q - do I make some basic seat belts out of Tamiya tape, about the right colour... also some of the cabin recalling done, plenty still left though ! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 slowly Bit of off white dry brushing to ighlight the folded seats rubber cord support!! Will have to get a coat of gloss to seal in the decals in, some dark dirt wash then some sand weathering powder on before a dullcote. Then start to assemble....like a model within a model... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I road moved the damaged Merlin when she came back from theatre. Brize to Westlands, then later on an internal move when it had been chopped up into the “lego” Merlin. Finally a road move to Boscombe Down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Hockeyboy76 said: I road moved the damaged Merlin when she came back from theatre. Brize to Westlands, then later on an internal move when it had been chopped up into the “lego” Merlin. Finally a road move to Boscombe Down. Small world ! bit of a helo day today starting to take shape 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) Soldiering on with this, roof section decals on and a sealing cote over the top. Quick test fit. Need to start on the main cockpit and other bits before I assemble the rear. I will give it a wash and then treat it to some sand weathering as well. Then the seats go in. All that work and v little will be seen, but hey I know its done! Edited July 31, 2020 by Tim Moff 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 That's a really nice looking kit Tim. Great detail. It is a bit of shame that so much hard work goes into a part of the kit that you have to make a real effort to see after it's finished though. Still, definitely worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Hey Tim, I cannot see the images, instead I see black squares with a message from imagur that the image is no longer available? cheers, Pappy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 11 hours ago, Pappy said: Hey Tim, I cannot see the images, instead I see black squares with a message from imagur that the image is no longer available? cheers, Pappy Hopefully sorted, I think I( moved them around in Imgur... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 49 minutes ago, Tim Moff said: Hopefully sorted, I think I( moved them around in Imgur... Yup, all good now, cheers, Pappy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Very nice interior... Anything will hardly be seen in the end, but we always have these to drool at 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Bot some weathering in, my experience is that they got quite caked in sand and dust in the summer months, especially the rear cabin/ramp area. Also the areas where the Loadies stand and where the GPMG gun mounts are. First time ive done this, am I supposed to seal it in with as dullcote etc? Thanks for the kind comments and looking. Need to get the cockpit painted up and sorted, hopefully some crew on the eay, I can then get the seats and gun in before a final dusting over those areas, a dullcote if thats whats meant to happen. Then on with the build.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Some work on the office done, gradually starting to build up the interior cabin area. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Nice work on the office, the seats and cabin floor are looking great too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Terrific work on that one..👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Looking good Tim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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