#038 Westland Lynx
Building the Royal Navy Westland Lynx HAS.3 from HobbyBoss (no electronics in this one)
Notes
The Westland Lynx was introduced in 1977 as a multi-purpose twin-engined military helicopter. It served with the Royal Navy and British Army amongst other operators. The Royal Navy retired the Lynx in 2017.
The Kit
The HobbyBoss No. 87237, 1:72 kit portrays the Royal Navy Westland Lynx HAS.3.
Paint
I’ve chosen the scheme as used by 829 Naval Air Squadron
The official color chart:
| Ref | Color | Feature | Recommended Vallejo | Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | medium sea grey | body | 70.870 | 70.870 |
| B | black | tires etc | 70.861 | 70.950 |
| C | red | doors, nose, tail | 70.908 | Mr Hobby H3 |
| D | copper | n/a | 70.999 | |
| E | white | n/a | 70.842 | |
| F | grey | n/a | 70.990 | |
| G | blue | n/a | ||
| H | clear orange | n/a | 70.935 | |
| I | blue | torpedo | 70.899 | Mr Hobby H5 |
| Bronce Green | interior seats | 70.897 |
Construction
Credits and References
- this project on scalemates
- Royal Navy Westland Lynx HAS.3 HobbyBoss No. 87237, 1:72
- 829 Naval Air Squadron - wikipedia
- Westland Lynx - wikipedia
- Lynx HAS.3, Deadly Royal Navy Sub-Hunter - another nice build by Paul Ooi