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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: chriswil42 on April 23, 2023, 02:51:53 PM

Title: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on April 23, 2023, 02:51:53 PM
Just begun this.  I beieve two or three of these were built before the US cancelled the contract. I don't think they ever flew in this livery.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: MSea on April 23, 2023, 04:03:34 PM
Another one for your fleet - this one looks chunky from the box art - or it could just be my eyes - hohoho
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on April 25, 2023, 03:07:25 PM
Quote from: MSea on April 23, 2023, 04:03:34 PM
Another one for your fleet - this one looks chunky from the box art - or it could just be my eyes - hohoho
Maybe your eyes Martin.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: MSea on April 25, 2023, 06:18:12 PM
Most probably  :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: cph64 on April 29, 2023, 04:08:38 PM
So is this a 'Whatifter' then?
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on April 30, 2023, 01:44:25 PM
Quote from: cph64 on April 29, 2023, 04:08:38 PM
So is this a 'Whatifter' then?
Largely.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on June 10, 2023, 03:50:25 PM
Main fuselage halves together with complte cockpit.
Some modifications done to fuselage. As it never flew in this livery, the fuselage will be a mash up of a couple of the prototypes used for the project before it was cancelled.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: cph64 on June 13, 2023, 07:50:05 AM
Nice work in the cockpit Chris.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: zak on June 13, 2023, 05:36:35 PM
Get that join filled!
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on June 13, 2023, 07:00:54 PM
In good time.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on June 23, 2023, 04:01:03 PM
Fuselage progressing.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: MSea on June 23, 2023, 08:43:07 PM
Still looks chunky BUT good - it will be flying soon
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: Bob C on June 28, 2023, 08:29:35 PM
Looking good so far.

Bob c
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: cph64 on July 03, 2023, 01:38:07 PM
Coming along nicely.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on July 22, 2023, 03:16:21 PM
Just about ready for first coat of primer. Modified aerial fit - again this is a mixture of fittings from the various prototypes that were used for the project.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on August 20, 2023, 03:50:41 PM
After three coats of primer.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on September 19, 2023, 09:33:35 AM
Just some detail work to go and then decals. Some clean-up also required.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: Bigkev on September 19, 2023, 04:32:22 PM
Looking nice and crisp,
Kevin
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on October 04, 2023, 03:31:37 PM
Most of the decals applied. See if I can complete it for the meeting next week.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: zak on October 05, 2023, 07:18:57 AM
Nice paint job.
Looking forward to seeing it at the meeting.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: MSea on October 05, 2023, 07:22:09 AM
Looks great will it fly  ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: cph64 on October 05, 2023, 11:54:15 AM
Yes, it's a nice paint job and decals bring ot all together.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: Bigkev on October 05, 2023, 06:08:48 PM
Nice work there Chris.
Will look very smart when finished.
Kevin
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on October 06, 2023, 01:21:29 PM
Hope so.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: Bob C on October 10, 2023, 07:52:01 PM
Very nice looking.

Bob c
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on October 23, 2023, 03:31:05 PM
Now completed. Finishing took a bit longer then ecpected.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: Bigkev on October 23, 2023, 05:22:08 PM
Looking very 'Presidential' there Chris.
Nice work.
Kevin
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: zak on October 23, 2023, 05:46:17 PM
Great work, lovely model.
Title: Re: A Merlin that never was
Post by: chriswil42 on October 24, 2023, 01:38:02 PM
Thanks for the comments.