Pat C Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Another one for my Gulf War collection - this the old Airfix Army Lynx kit as the base, with the Air Graphics set to create an AH1GT with TOW missiles and exhaust diffusers. There is not a huge amount left of the original kit with the upgrade set giving you new interior, upper fuselage, tail, nose and rotor head. Although I find these extensive conversions somewhat intimidating, this was actually a very well thought out and well fitting set - you definately got the feel that the mould designed would have actually completed one of his own creations whereas some conversions are so ill-fitting you wonder if the designers ever bothered with making one!! I did sand down the upper door rails a little - these had faithfully replicated the Airfix ones designed to allow the doors to slide but as a result are more prominent than on the real aircraft (unlike the Hobby Boss Lynx where they are totally missing). You need to build some of the TOW missile bracing from bits of sprue although you cant really make it out in the pics. Paint was Xtracrylix Desert Pink over Light Stone, with the decals coming from one of the old Modeldecal sheets. Hope you like!! Pat 66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Wow, that looks sensational. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 That is very nice. Can I press you for the decal sheet number, please? I like the nose art Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Very nice work Pat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 That’s a little beauty mate, excellent job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 A cracking build Pat, I have not used any AirGraphics sets but you are correct in what you say, some are so poor it seems they were made using nothing more than a picture from a book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Smudge said: Can I press you for the decal sheet number, please? I like the nose art It’s Modeldecal 115 - actually it’s not one of the Gulf War specials. Air Graphics also have this aircraft on their Lynx sheet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitbuilder54 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Very Nice , I like the Camo Scheme 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 A lovely Lynx, excellent work ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Lovely!!! The colors look great on the Lynx. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinpin Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Excellent! That's a beautiful replica and I love the subtle weathering/shading in the finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 That is very nicely done👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 That really looks the part, great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Great looking Lynx Pat & good to hear the conversion set actually fitted! I have the Juno & Jupiter sets and am deliberating going for the Wildcat conversion too (for when I retire!). Edge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Very nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Love this - what a great finish, especially given the age of the original. 👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilspen Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Great looking Lynx, lovely build and finish. How did you find ordering from Air Graphics? I tried them a few years ago, but had to claim my money back as nothing was forthcoming after a few weeks. So not keen to repeat, which is a shame as they have some lovely stuff and clearly as you have so admirably demonstrated enable some great looking aircraft. Cheers Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, neilspen said: How did you find ordering from Air Graphics? Up until my most recent order fine but not had recent order 3 months after ordering ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Davie Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I know this is a old post but I'm currently doing this conversion at the moment. Did you need to use a lot of filler on the rear tail boom with the new gear housing? It doesn't say to remove the one on the model but I guess you fit it in top? Help would be very much appreciate. Ace looking model too,I hope mine comes out somewhere close. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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