1/72 Italeri Merlin HC.3

[csnewton2701]

Well its that time again, another kit to build. This time down scaling to a Merlin HC.3. The kit comes neatly packaged with 3 grey sprues containing the main body and rotors with 1 small clear sprue holding the windscreen and windows. The decals are on 1 small square card. You can build it to 2 different versions:-


ZJ120 from 28 Sqdn based in the Balcans in 2004.


ZJ137 from 78 Sqdn based in Afghanistan operating in Operation Herrick in 2009.

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Chris

[woody66]

I guess someone is going to be busy over the Christmas holiday? 😊

Colin

[csnewton2701]

Hopefully, although working through the Christmas period.

Chris

[csnewton2701]

Well not a lot to write home about but all internal painting is complete, ready for assembly and construction.

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Chris

[csnewton2701]

Well its been very productive after Christmas. The kit has gone together like a dream, to me the best kit to go together and fairly easy aswell. I'm even trying a new technique.

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I'm trying to put a bit of shading in the panel lines to show dirt. If it doesn't work I will try another technique on another kit.

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Chris

[csnewton2701]

Well it's finally complete. On a whole a very easy kit to build. Simple instructions and simple decal and paint markings. One thing I did notice was on the sprue there were the bits for the folding tail. However they are not actually used or mentioned. Seem strange not to offer that option. I focused on ZJ137 used during Operation Herrick.

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Chris

[jetdragon]

Nice model Chris - good job!!

JD

[acklington]

Definitely looks the part, well done Chris.

[csnewton2701]

Thanks guys,


Thought I would re-take some pictures with my new camera to show the detailing a bit better.

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Chris