perdu Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Over the passing years it has been my fortune that friends of mine have oftentimes handed over models they have not found 'the love for' to me for despatching either to their doom or onto the 'finished table' for display. My joint effort with Colin's Sea King to an S-61N was one of these which did please me at the end And helped bring forth the collaborative genius of BM in the process, especially including Timmas's help with the font for the British airways stickers. That intro now disposed of here is the basis of today's discussion piece. Not a Sea King derivitive. This was handed to me at the club meeting some years ago when Rob said "I won't do these, there's no box or decals, can you use it?" Cue the sound of hands being ripped off, almost. and I became the owner of a Fujimi Naval Lynx, in the scale god invented. What I got. That is a bit dark, yes I used the tripod Ian, let's look at the next frame shall us? This time the flash lit the scene, started but no progress made... Also on that fateful Sunday he gave me this one: Not Fujimi but there is something familiar about hexagonal section runner frames Airfix perhaps? Whatever this kit came with after-market BERP blades partially stuck on but frankly he wasn't having a good day that day... Now this model isn't destined to grace our pages yet a while, but when I find out a bit more about it maybe. And also more recently young Gareth handed me this: One of Her Maj's old pound coins secured the item (A; she was still alive and extant when I got it using Her Maj's currency and B; Chuck hasn't released any money type coins yet either) but as so often the way no decals. No worries I have several unused Airfix Scout decals, all only missing tail rotor warning placards. Them I have already. Some of the delicate, but wrong bits are showing stress signs which will not worry me at all. Oh look! And I discovered that Airfix faithfully added the conic section at the rear of the engine deck tapered fuselage cone. Lovely. Not so easy to spot acos I had to do a 'hand hold and wobble out of focus' shot here. Sorry guys. Anyway this is my place holder for when I discover whose kit number two Lynx is and discover when Lynxes got their BERPS aboard? Probably start just after Telford and the hangover diminishes, but many a slip twixt cup and er, thingy. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I'll put my place holder here too, Bill - if you don't mind. Ciao 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 Found several HAS-3s with BERP blades and grey paint in the Britmodeller Walkarounds, French German and Dutch too Loads of swank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 This should be fun! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Could, we'll see next month - ish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Ok. I'm not sure how many strange rotary craft are going to be perdufied in the following pages; but howsomanytherare I shall be watching and enjoying. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Will tag along please, dare say I will learn a lot about rotary craft, from my start line of total ignorance. Just been googling “BERP” for starters! Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, Dave Slowbuild said: Just been googling “BERP” for starters! I think it usually follows "beers"? Ian 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 36 minutes ago, Brandy said: I think it usually follows "beers"? I never touch the stuff myself 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Dave Slowbuild said: I never touch the stuff myself Turn up at Telford and we can help you with that 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Another @perdu masterclass in the making, I'll sit quietly at the back and watch and learn from the master if you don't mind? Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 That Lynx with the BERP blades is an Airfix one. A later issue with extra parts. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 Thanks for that Paul, I thought it might be Airfix from the hexagonal sprue runner configuration. Looking forwards to these, thinking Oxford Blue Fujimi HAS2 and Grey ghostly HAS3 with home brew accretions and excrescences. Lots of decal choices over the years from Modeldecals too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Just popping my bottom down on a stool and getting a drink. Everyone likes a flying piano. 😀🙌 Jont 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Thanks for popping this one to the top Johnny otherwise I might have missed it. Am I still on page 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 10 hours ago, hendie said: Thanks for popping this one to the top Johnny otherwise I might have missed it. Am I still on page 1? It is so Alan, possibly very amiss of me but I do want to clear the deck of training types before I get back on God's own aircraft. I am considering a big and little Navy Lynx build since a lovely 1/48 scale Airfix one popped into my welcoming lap at Telford. We'll see.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Hi bill, not sure about the Lynx but eh Scout, I recently built. It seriously showing it's age! You might want to pay attention to the rotorblade attachments, they are very weak. I ended up cutting a slot on the underside (no room to drill) and adding a short length of fine stiff wire. The S-61 sure looks purdy... Good luck. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Hi Colin I am not intending using the kit bits for the Scout or Wasp if I decide on one of those too. I expect a variation on the rotor head gear I used for my little folded Wasp, as so. The cruciform might make it but not much else. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 Seems to be all here But Wasn't much loved was she? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Not really... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 And breathe. Now that I have the lovely 3D printed scouty bits to play with from Alan and the two Scout kits that recently landed in The Billbox I think the placeholder is at risk of becoming a WIP The plastic on one of these kits is a rather darkish stuff but no doubt it can still be worked over. Means I need to get Lynxy too, lovely. Ciao - ish. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Oooh, just saw this pop up. Seems like this could be a good place for a Scout or two? T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galligraphics Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Ooh goodoh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Yes, yes, Scout, Schmout…. Wot about them luvverly Lynxes? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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