Edwardii Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I hope this is posted in the correct place. I am just about to start the massive Airfix 1/48 Merlin and I have a couple of things I am after some help/advice on. I know Airfix did a whole load of Op Herrick kits which included soldiers for the ground and vehicles but does anyone know where I can get the pilots and aircrew for the back and maybe some soldiers for the inside, sitting down and on the side and rear gun positions. I am also after any items for the inside, pallets, rucksacks, bags, boxes etc to make it look a little more realistic. I have had a look around and am struggling to find anything so hope some can point me towards any kits I could use. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I would have a look at PJ Production, great resin aftermarket products- including some 1/48 scale Helicopter Crews- You may need to modify or artfully paint the wee chaps to best represent your chosen scenario exactly, but they are a very good base to build on. A wander through their 1/48 Scale Figures may stir some inspiration. Best of luck with your model! PJ Production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Also be aware that the tail rotor is incorrect for a later merlin. In about 2007/8 the Merlin fleet was switched to a fully articulated tail rotor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychovadge Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Hi Edward, I’m new here and just browsing for threads on the Merlin, wondered how you are getting on with your build? I used to fly the Merlin in a past life and really want to build one myself….if Airfix ever rerelease it! Sadly my abilities are very much at the beginner end so this model might be a bit too difficult for me…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 @Psychovadge these do come up on ebay and at model shows for about £60. I've got one on the way in the post admittedly, I'm not building the crab version! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychovadge Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, wellsprop said: @Psychovadge these do come up on ebay and at model shows for about £60. I've got one on the way in the post admittedly, I'm not building the crab version! Naturally! That sounds a reasonable price to be fair, I almost bought one recently which came with the eduard seatbelts kit too for £60 but just felt it will be tfd for me. I know from their YT channel Airfix go through a rerelease cycle for their kits so will just happily wait for it to come out again. By then I might be able to do it justice I guess Edited September 26, 2022 by Psychovadge Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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