perdu Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Here is the AW-101 Merlin under the name SAR Queen as she is known in Norwegian circles. A short preamble begins: Back in July last year I began a double build of the Italeri Apache and their RAF Merlin HC3. Having already built the Merlin HM2 a while back I felt like trying to sort out the Italeri kit's windows which are frankly dire and unrepresentative. Deep recesses into the fuselage and raised rims round them. Dohh! As I was thinking of picking up my trusty Swann-Morton and beginning I spotted the build beginning of Steve's @IV(AC)Plumb Norwegian Merlin in 1/48th scale in which he posted lots of brilliant internal detail shots. As I have already built a Norwegian Sea King resplendent in Redningstjeneste markings I decide to follow up with this ultra modern one. My link to an untidy and over protracted thread. With that out of the way here is the latest helicopter to come off the bench. Excuse fingers. Late afternoon sunlight, because I had begun to forget how nice it is. I hope you like this, my latest Merlin. They are becoming slightly addictive, I've another to play with. 66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Waoow !! of course I like it Dear Colleague !! Congratulations !! One more for your collection !! Impressive job and really interesting WiP of course !! Another flying piano done !! CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Congratulations on a beautiful colourful model ,looks fantastic well done 👏. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 That is fabulous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 This has turned out a magnificent piece of work, Bill - artistic, I dare say Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Simply lovely Merlin Bill - gorgeous job!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Beautifully done! It looks very delicate, with numerous breakables throughout. It must have been a real sweat to get everything to stay put! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Stunning build; fantastic details and an engrossing WIP. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 I do like that colour scheme, one of the most eye catching me thinks and you have done a great job Bill in capturing it. Very smart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 I got well left behind in the WiP, low concentration threshold or... something, I 'spose. but now I'm here, I'm most impressed, a beaut looking model nicely done in a fantastic scheme. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solvent Parrot Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Magnificent. With all the heavily armed warbirds on here a nice break to see something in SAR colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vingtor Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Nice model! Apart from a few governmental officials, the type is still referred to as AW101 in Norway, though. Nils 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Vingtor said: Nice model! Apart from a few governmental officials, the type is still referred to as AW101 in Norway, though. Nils Not a surprise Nils, but I enjoy a little light humour. 🤣🤣🤣🤭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAFAN Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Stunning paint scheme. Congratulations on a fine job. Handsome aircraft indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Very nice It is also RNoAF by the way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 Oops, I forgot when I typed it. Apologies. I've rectified the error, cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Outstanding work beautifully finished love all that dayglo very well done thanks for sharing Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evalman Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Very nice. Spent many hours taking photos of them around Cornwall when they were training at Newquay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Stunning Model, looks wonderful, great work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 What a finish. That is beautiful. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hello Perdu, A stunning result on this RoNAF AW 101. I did keep up with your WIP. Thanks for all the effort to keep us informed. Regards, Orion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Brilliant scheme, great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Gosh that really is RATHER nice... Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) On 4/4/2021 at 11:18 AM, perdu said: I think the natural light captures best the line of the helicopter and the quality of your work. Would it be possible to take some photos outside with the natural light so, we can enjoy better your very good job? Cheers, Bill Edited April 9, 2021 by Shalako 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 It takes skill to pull off a SAR scheme as precisely and neatly as that. A very impressive build indeed! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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