Airfix - Westland LYNX Mk.90B - 1/48

[bluriusz]

Hello,


Just have finished this and I'd like to share with you.


First as usual, couple things about the kit. i was really really surprised when I first open the box. First glance on some pieces, mainly the fuselage and the cabin and only thing I could say was "wow!". The "wow" factor ended couple steps later. Don't get me wrong, most of the kitis really amazing. Great detail, a lot of rivets and nice panel lines, but when I get to the engine cowling I was shocked. I've looked on different websites to see if real Lynx has this section completely flat, as on this kit.. Well it still looked good. then I went to fitting the main canopy and beautiful 1mm gap appeared! I've managed to fill it with some putty, but I don't really like surprises like this. I don't mind some gaps, but this one was way too big. Other disappointment was engine intake cover which should be a mesh, but in the kit is made with clear plastic. I scratch build it with some old PE leftovers.


The kit gives you couple options of the aircraft to build. I decided to build anti-piracy Danish version. I kind like it I must say.


I've installed an internal light to lighten up the cabin a bit. It was just a try before my general and main project for this year and it worked fine.


Ok, no more talking, there come the pictures:


Light off:


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Light on:


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Thanks!


Bart.

 

[Laurie]

Very nice build Bart.


Think that there are a number of things with kits. Like cars there is a Monday Car and a late Friday Car.


On the Merlin I built I had a bout a .5 mm gap rear fuselage to canopy. But I think it was a dual effort some of Airfix and some of me. But these relatively small problems do bring out a model makers ingenuity and skill so I do not make to much fuss.


Have this to build soon so will look out for those problems plus a few more built in by me.


Laurie

 

[Alan 45]

That is very nice Bart well done on the colour it looks fab

 

[Caledonia]

That's a beauty Bart, you should be very proud of that one. The interior light and details are excellent.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice Lynx Bart. The Danish markings are something a little different, great stuff.

 

[papa 695]

Very nice indeed and a great idea with the cabin light

 

[Ian M]

Well I like it. Lol I did mine as a Dane as well. A good idea with the light.


Ian M

 

[aaron]

I lot of great detail and the time spent on this kit really shows. Great build mate.

 

[Laurie]

Sorry Bart your gongs have gone. So I give you a gong.


Laurie

 

[bluriusz]

Thanks for all posts.


@Laurie well, after all we're not modelling for any gongs, but thanks. But yeah, I must say that it was a form of apreciation.

 

[Neil]

Right, strike the Danish version from my one in the stash - would pale into insignificance with this :mad:


The interior light really works for the details on the back of the seats, a great addition, but seriously: " It was just a try before my general and main project for this year and it worked fine." so this is just a little number you threw together then? :eek: We need a "weeps copiously" smiley.

 

[steve scan]

Love this, really great finish.

 

[bluriusz]

Right, strike the Danish version from my one in the stash - would pale into insignificance with this :mad:
The interior light really works for the details on the back of the seats, a great addition, but seriously: " It was just a try before my general and main project for this year and it worked fine." so this is just a little number you threw together then? :eek: We need a "weeps copiously" smiley.

There is just one small 3mm LED along with a small 6V battery and a resistor and a switch of course. Simples!

 

[takeslousyphotos]

That's a cracking job Bart ........ Superb detailling and thhe light inside is a great touch.


Peter

 

[Onur]

good stuff

 

[The Migrant]

Beautiful work (nice photography too).

 

[noble]

Beautiful work and that light in the main cabin really makes a difference.


scott

 

[Snowman]

SWEET!!


I like the internal lighting to show up the interior - nice touch there!

 

[Dave1973]

I like the choice of dress, different and bold, I like!!

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Well I don't care what problems you had with this kit, they don't show ( I know nothing about helicopters, never built one, I have a 1/48 in the stash part of the airfix herrick set ) but that is truly stunning, I love it.