Popular Post 85sqn 1,983 Posted January 19 Popular Post Share Posted January 19 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 post Share on other sites
PLC1966 1,094 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 That is lovely. Well done. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SAT69 2,349 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 The rigging and weathering are beautiful. Very nicely done model. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan B 7,834 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 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 post Share on other sites
Vinnie 2,118 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 That's a beauty, Nick 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff G 267 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 This is such a great Gladiator. Really well done on the paintwork. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tonyot 33,663 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (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 by tonyot 1 Link to post Share on other sites
swralph 1,730 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Beautiful modelling. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
85sqn 1,983 Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 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 post Share on other sites
Team Aer Lingus 551 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 That's a real beauty lovely work all round very well done thanks for sharing regards Eamonn 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bigbadbadge 7,921 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 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 post Share on other sites
Radpoe Spitfire 342 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 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 post Share on other sites
Spitfire31 2,431 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Υπέροχος! You've really squeezed the best of the old Merit kit. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Wulfman 1,355 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Great looking Gladiator, lovely work on the ancient kit ! Wulfman 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan B 7,834 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 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 post Share on other sites
Quiet Mike 1,157 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 What a great job, a very handsome build! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
IanC 3,354 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Fabulous. A wonderful result. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
85sqn 1,983 Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 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 post Share on other sites
jean 4,705 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Hi, new or old tooling, your build is splendid! Congrats. JR 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Buzby061 2,519 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 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 post Share on other sites
85sqn 1,983 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 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 post Share on other sites
Work In Progress 3,632 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 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 post Share on other sites
Sky Keg 1,866 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 It looks so realistic that I want to hop in and go for a ride. Superb results!!!! Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Brantley 2,168 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Wow, that is one handsome scale model Nick. Very sharp work on her, and such a great finish! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
85sqn 1,983 Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 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 post Share on other sites
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