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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: Bigkev on April 17, 2016, 07:36:13 PM

Title: Italeri Merlin HC.3 1/72
Post by: Bigkev on April 17, 2016, 07:36:13 PM

Hi All,

I know you think I have dropped off the edge of the planet modelling wise, but I haven't. I have been making this Italeri HC.3 Merlin Helicopter for a colleague at work. My modelling has been put on hold whilst I do this. I am glad to say I'm nearly done and I can get on with my next project soon.

I have just bobbed a few pictures of the model as it is now. It still needs the window frames touching in, the wheels attaching, and some final aerials and cable cutters adding and painting. Model is finished in Xtracolour enamels and Tamiya acrylics mainly. Model built straight from box.

Will post final pictures once complete, probably end of this week, fingers crossed.
Cheers,
Bigkev

Title: Re: Italeri Merlin HC.3 1/72
Post by: zak on April 18, 2016, 07:10:43 AM

Looking impressive, how can you give it away?

Title: Re: Italeri Merlin HC.3 1/72
Post by: Bigkev on April 18, 2016, 03:55:53 PM

I'm afraid its not mine to keep.
it belongs to my colleague, I'm just building it for him.
Bigkev

Title: Re: Italeri Merlin HC.3 1/72
Post by: Bigkev on April 23, 2016, 04:41:42 PM

Hi All,

Well its virtually there. Just the refuelling probe and towel rail aerial to paint and fit. Then a few touch ups here and there and a little Vallejo varnish to seal some late additions and match rest of airframe.
Few pics to show progress this week.
Bigkev

Title: Re: Italeri Merlin HC.3 1/72
Post by: Haddock on April 23, 2016, 10:25:33 PM

Quote from: Bigkev on April 18, 2016, 03:55:53 PM

I'm afraid its not mine to keep.
it belongs to my colleague, I'm just building it for him.
Bigkev

I think if that was me, I would swear blind that I'd been burgled and the model had been nicked, really wouldn't want to part with it.
Haddock.

Title: Re: Italeri Merlin HC.3 1/72
Post by: zak on April 24, 2016, 07:33:20 AM

Looks very nice.

Title: Re: Italeri Merlin HC.3 1/72
Post by: Bigkev on April 27, 2016, 06:19:05 AM

Hi All,
Well its now done. Final bits added, and a little touching up here and there.
I am pleased with the final result, and hope my colleague is too.
Some pictures of the 'Merlin' follow.
Bigkev