Merlin Models Discussion
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By-Planes 1976 to 1978
VeeDay 1978 to 1982
Merlin 1984 to 1992 ?
Valhalla 1993 to 1995
Tombo 1998 to 1999
VeeDay 1978 to 1982
Merlin 1984 to 1992 ?
Valhalla 1993 to 1995
Tombo 1998 to 1999
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I had intended that the first post[s] contains the list and then gets edited from the info in the discussion below. People can then see where bits of information have come from. I prefer keeping it all is one thread. We would need to lock the sticky list else people would just carry on the discussion anyway.Brews wrote:Note to all following this thread:
I changed the topic to "Discussion", with the intent to open a Sticky Post titled "Merlin Models" containing the compiled list.
Hope everyone is ok with that.
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An update , correction and questions . The white metal accessory sets had as listed WM AC 6 WW1 engines , there was also WM AC Six WW2 aero engines , this is how the two sets were labled .
Please could Bruce add this to the list and also correct #64 it should read Breguet XIX B .
Douglas Skyshark , what number is this kit ? I have a picture of a box for this kit it definitely has a number but my picture is dirty and unclear . It could be prefaced with an "A" and appears to be 5? . I cannot see a missing number in the 50's
Please could Bruce add this to the list and also correct #64 it should read Breguet XIX B .
Douglas Skyshark , what number is this kit ? I have a picture of a box for this kit it definitely has a number but my picture is dirty and unclear . It could be prefaced with an "A" and appears to be 5? . I cannot see a missing number in the 50's
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Edits made, cheers KIWI.
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Thanks for that , on a further look I have been able to answer my own question , the Douglas Skyshark is definitely kit number A58 and this leads me to believe the Nieuport 12 listed as kit number 58 is an error , this was in fact a 1/48 scale kit not 1/72
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Hmmm, went back through PAK-20, and you are right, A58 is the Skyshark.
The Nieuport XII in 48th would be Q4, which it is already listed as.
The Nieuport XII in 48th would be Q4, which it is already listed as.
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I believe that there were aircraft and model railway kits issued by Pamela Veal.
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Pamela Veal's aircraft kits are listed in the second posting in this thread , I have the Bucker but for a long while did not know who the manufacturer was as I had been given it without instructions or packaging and I do not think I have ever made a 1/48 scale kit . In comparison to Merlin , Veeday and Valhalla kits , they are much better , even given that they are vacuform I think they would be easier to build a presentable model , and in the hands of an experienced modeller the Bucker could easily be a prize winner . I was not aware of the model railway subjects , can you tell us more about them ?
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A few corrections that should be made just to tidy the lists up .
Kit number 101 I have spelt incorrectly should read Kaman , there is no R .
Kit number 102 is a Mitsubishi Ki-8 not Nakajima , I have a picture of the kit showing the lable .
Kit number 58 Nieuport 12 2 seater needs to be removed as this is an error .
Kit number 58 Douglas A2D Skyshark . ( actual number A58 ) . this kit needs to be removed from the list of kits without numbers . Not sure if it needs to be identfied as a not very good kit , Merlin kits were almost universally disappointing , only the degree of disappointment varied .
Kit number 101 I have spelt incorrectly should read Kaman , there is no R .
Kit number 102 is a Mitsubishi Ki-8 not Nakajima , I have a picture of the kit showing the lable .
Kit number 58 Nieuport 12 2 seater needs to be removed as this is an error .
Kit number 58 Douglas A2D Skyshark . ( actual number A58 ) . this kit needs to be removed from the list of kits without numbers . Not sure if it needs to be identfied as a not very good kit , Merlin kits were almost universally disappointing , only the degree of disappointment varied .
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Done.
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Thanks for correcting the list . All the kits listed I have seen pictures of except
Kit No 48 Roland DII
Kit No 64 Breguet XIXB
Kit no 68 Curtiss XP-40Q
Kit No 77 Supermarine S4 Schneider
Kit No 87 Rumpler 6BI seaplane
Kit No 93 Messerschmitt Me 162 Jaguar 3 seater
Kit No 96 Aichi E10A1 type 96 Hank
Kits without numbers
Albatross C111
Accessories kit No 5 (I do not know what this is)
Kit No Q2 Salmson 2A2
Kit No Q4 Nieuport XII
Anyone with a lead on any of these will be greatly appreciated .
Kit No 48 Roland DII
Kit No 64 Breguet XIXB
Kit no 68 Curtiss XP-40Q
Kit No 77 Supermarine S4 Schneider
Kit No 87 Rumpler 6BI seaplane
Kit No 93 Messerschmitt Me 162 Jaguar 3 seater
Kit No 96 Aichi E10A1 type 96 Hank
Kits without numbers
Albatross C111
Accessories kit No 5 (I do not know what this is)
Kit No Q2 Salmson 2A2
Kit No Q4 Nieuport XII
Anyone with a lead on any of these will be greatly appreciated .
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Read this with interest, as I have several Merlin kits. Can add only one spelling correction it should be Nord GriffOn II in the no catalog number list. Dragged out the Ju-287 and have to say that I've never felt the urge to make it.
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Typo sorted, ta.
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This quote probably says it all about Merlin Models !freedomfighter wrote:Read this with interest, as I have several Merlin kits . Dragged out the Ju-287 and have to say that I've never felt the urge to make it.
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KIWI wrote:Thanks for correcting the list . All the kits listed I have seen pictures of except
Kit No 48 Roland DII
Kit No 64 Breguet XIXB
Kit no 68 Curtiss XP-40Q
Kit No 77 Supermarine S4 Schneider
Kit No 87 Rumpler 6BI seaplane
Kit No 93 Messerschmitt Me 162 Jaguar 3 seater
Kit No 96 Aichi E10A1 type 96 Hank
Kits without numbers
Albatross C111
Accessories kit No 5 (I do not know what this is)
Kit No Q2 Salmson 2A2
Kit No Q4 Nieuport XII
Anyone with a lead on any of these will be greatly appreciated .
Hi Kiwi,
I believe i have all of the Merlin kits you mentioned.If still looking for pics please let me know.
John