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Anyone tried building a Merlin Models Lockheed 10 Electra?


phat trev

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22 hours ago, phat trev said:

This looks kind of inviting until the I took the parts out... Anyone else built\ crafted/ shaped/ carved the Merlin Lockheed 10? A challenge... 

 

Box https://pin.it/3ewR5oc

Sprues https://pin.it/MOmKt9h

The bizzare fuselage layout https://pin.it/16ya0Dd

 

Had the kit looked at the kit ebayed the kit! 😆

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Wow.... Good luck with this one! 😳

 

I mean, I think you should have a go, hone your modelling skills, and see what you can make of it. There's so little reward to be had in assembling a "shake n bake" superkit 

I've applied myself to a few old crock kits and given them my best shot. They're not going to win any competitions..... Are you familiar with the Airfix Grumman Gosling, for example? 🤩🤣

The reason I took a look at this thread is I've embarked on the L10 kit by Special Hobby. One of their early products with a short run feel and a couple of issues to sort. But definitely a breeze by comparison to this item. 

But I love a Lockheed Twin and this little plane is the ancestor of them all 

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I saw the thread and thought "I'd love to give it a go!"

 

I saw the sprue shots and...well, second thoughts seems too mild! There are definitely easier ways to get an Electra but if you have some short run experience under your belt I say give it a go.

 

Dare I offer to take it off your hands...?

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8 hours ago, k5054nz said:

I saw the thread and thought "I'd love to give it a go!"

Speaking as a fellow human I think you need professional help and soon ;)

 

Never built that one but I approached Merlin kits as an 'assisted scratch-build'. Way back when a guy in the club I was a member of built most of them as an easy project compared to his usual plank-on-frame sailing ships :o He certainly needed help too.

I hope you go for it and will have popcorn at the ready.

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