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aha , I thank you

Malcom ,what paint you going to put on? I wouldnt mind building the R Navy one with tail fold but wit all the lumps and bumps , antennas ect I think having to try goss over matt paint might give hassles, atleast the Danish one can be all over gloss blue.

Thanks all for the input gents Still no pics of the gun operator's seat ? Also, no pics of folded blades ? I'll go folded to save space and add some interest.

Overall dark sea grey. Either Humbrol gloss or Tamiya, taken to a final satin finish.

Not sure what your concern on gloss over matt is ? I'd assume the overall finish would be consistent ?

granted this is a model but I think a MK88 would fold sta same as a SAAF one
The geometry should be that same.

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I didnt want to use matt paint and then have to try get it gloss for decals with all the "stuff" in the way, sanding would be a nightmare so if there is a gloss enamel out the bottle that is right I will go for that

T

Theuns, I would assume the blade fold is standard between Lynxes fitted with the BERP blades and therefore the kit pieces are good to go. However, I'd still like to see a pic of a SAAF Lynx with folded blades.

Why sand ? Use some 8000 grit micro mesh cloth and then cover with some nice coats of Tamiya X-22 acrylic gloss thinned with Tamiya thinners.

Yes but with all the areils, lumps and bumps sanding will be tricky to do without damage.

Use Tamiya pints - much finer than Humbrol Matt. Add 50% X-22 gloss varnish to the mix.

will try it thanx

OK, so got a bit of work done after a long weekend away. Painted all the bits and pieces which make up the cockpit and cabin. Reasonable detail OOB :



Colours based on part detail I could find on the net





Cabin sound proofing :

Resin bits treated to Tamiya grey primer from can :

I opened up some vents. Also some minor bubbles which need to be filled :

Cowling loose fitted in place :

Nice Malcom, how did the cabin fit the fuselage, any hassles or filling needed?

T

Theuns, no issues. What you see is a dry fit. Maybe some filler on the cabin roof section but nothing major.

Can't wait to start mine.

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