Popular Post 85sqn Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 Hi Folks, apologies for the posts today, I’m playing catch up. This is the Merit 1/48 kit. It has its foibles but it goes together okay if slightly basic in detail. It represents an a/c flown by Flt Lt L.G. Schwab in Paramythia, Greece, 1941. After a holiday in this area I knew I had to model some of the aircraft that operated out of this beautiful valley. I have a Blenheim and a Swordfish to add to this. Sprayed with Colourcoats and Maketar custom mask. If anyone knows the serial, please let me know and I will gladly add it. If it was sprayed out then happy days! https://flic.kr/p/2ktENUJ 76 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 That is lovely. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 The rigging and weathering are beautiful. Very nicely done model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Very nicely done. I made a Merit MK.1 Gladiator a few months ago and really enjoyed the stress free build. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 That's a beauty, Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 This is such a great Gladiator. Really well done on the paintwork. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) Nicely done,.... I did mine in a silver finish and it is a nice kit,.... agreed a bit basic in places. Your model looks lovely,..... wasn`t the valley called the `Valley of Fairies' or something similar? Tony Edited January 19, 2021 by tonyot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Beautiful modelling.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, tonyot said: Nicely done,.... I did mine in a silver finish and it is a nice kit,.... agreed a bit basic in places. Your model looks lovely,..... wasn`t the valley called the `Valley of Fairies' or something similar? Tony Yes, the Valley of Fairies or the Valley of Legends. The river that runs through it was known as the 'Styx' which supposedly was where you paid the boatman to cross the river and take you to Hades.... It's known as the Acheron River now. There was a load of propaganda around at the time referencing the RAF operating from the Valley of Legends at one point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 That's a real beauty lovely work all round very well done thanks for sharing regards Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Great work , this looks lovely, I haven't built the Merit kibbutz looks good so might have to give it a go. Cracking job. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I believe this is the same kit used by Lindberg. If so, for a very old mold, it looks like it builds into a cracker. You've done a smashing job of this one👍👍🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Υπέροχος! You've really squeezed the best of the old Merit kit. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Great looking Gladiator, lovely work on the ancient kit ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 6:26 PM, Radpoe Spitfire said: I believe this is the same kit used by Lindberg. If so, for a very old mold, it looks like it builds into a cracker. You've done a smashing job of this one👍👍🍻 No, this kit was actually tooled by Trumpeter and is not related to the old Lindberg kit. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 What a great job, a very handsome build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Fabulous. A wonderful result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 As said above this the newer 'Merit' kit and unrelated to the Lindberg one. I believe the new Merit name is now trading under a different name. Its all related to Trumpeter though. Thank you for the comments everyone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Hi, new or old tooling, your build is splendid! Congrats. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Lovely work. I've never seen a Merit kit but have heard good things about the Gladiator. Got to be easier than Roden's offering! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 On 25/01/2021 at 10:57 AM, Buzby061 said: Lovely work. I've never seen a Merit kit but have heard good things about the Gladiator. Got to be easier than Roden's offering! Pete Oh it is! Rodens cowling😭😭😭 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 6:26 PM, Radpoe Spitfire said: I believe this is the same kit used by Lindberg. If so, for a very old mold, it looks like it builds into a cracker. You've done a smashing job of this one👍👍🍻 No, it's a completely different, and recent kit. The Lindberg kit in the Inpact / Pryo one, which I prefer for greater accuracy. 2 hours ago, 85sqn said: Oh it is! Rodens cowling😭😭😭 At least Roden's cowling is a more accurate shape, not parallel-sided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 It looks so realistic that I want to hop in and go for a ride. Superb results!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Wow, that is one handsome scale model Nick. Very sharp work on her, and such a great finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 On 26/01/2021 at 8:31 PM, Work In Progress said: No, it's a completely different, and recent kit. The Lindberg kit in the Inpact / Pryo one, which I prefer for greater accuracy. At least Roden's cowling is a more accurate shape, not parallel-sided I do apologise. Rodens kit whilst it may be a little more accurate is about as much fun as watching paint dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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