Ratch Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 I have airbrushed a little pre-shading. Now I’m waiting for paint to be delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive-363967 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Looks good, coming along nicely, looking forward to seeing it finished, must say interior detail superb, glad airfix included full interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 It's an excellent kit Clive.I chose Vallejo Model Air 71300 Glossy Sea Blue as my approximation of BS381C 633 RAF Blue-Grey.I have masked up for the next colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 I removed the masking on the quarter lights and airbrushed them with a mixture of Vallejo Game Color 73201 Black Wash and Vallejo Model Color 70936 188 Transparent Green. I masked and airbrushed the exhausts and wheel floats with Alclad Magnesium and Jet Exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 I have brush painted the wheel wells and aerial masts in white, yellow on the rotor tips and red undercarriage linkages. I also brushed the aerial blades and underside panels with Vallejo Model Color 70977 125 Desert Yellow, then the radar housing with Humbrol Acrylic 91 Matt Black Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 The tyres were brush-painted anthracite. I then airbrushed the rotor blades with black. I painted the navigation lights on the undercarriage sponsons, red on the port side, and blue on the starboard side. It was then sprayed with Klear. I have since started applying decals using Humbrol DecalFix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 Another decal session.It may not be obvious, but a lot of stencils have been applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 The instructions seem to indicate that decals 47 & 48 go over the folding part of the tail. If I have interpreted this correctly, they would be better printed in two halves, like those for the open doors on the F1 Tanker in the WWII USAF Bomber Re-supply Set.I cut mine to position them correctly. All decals were applied using Humbrol DecalFix. To protect the markings, I airbrushed a mixture of Klear with a little Matt Varnish added. When dry I could remove the masking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 I returned to construction and fitted the remaining clear parts. I then fitted the doors, followed by the tail rotor. I had already assembled the rotors in their folded position. I added the wire that runs down the port side of the fuselage, fixing Aeroclub Rigging Thread with cyanoacrylate. The main rotors merely slot into the engine. I have not fixed them so that they can be removed for transportation purposes.To conclude, this is a delightful kit to build. It is well engineered and thoughtfully designed. I expect the three variants offered in this first boxing will expand in the future. The door is certainly open for further variants to be kitted. I also expect aftermarket to provided masks, alternative decal markings and possibly additional parts too for the less prevalent types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 Westland Sea King HAS.1 XV666, No.826 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, Cornwall, England, 1970. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Nice job Ratch!Looks like a great kit, I'm tempted. Airfix are certainly loving the Fleet Air Arm fans out there in 1/48 scale lately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Nicely built, paint work is great!Randall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 Thanks gents, this is probably the best Airfix kit I've built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 I've very much enjoyed following this build. Space (and cost) limits me to 1/72 scale, so it's really interesting to see what detail can be achieved in 1/48th scale. Mind you, looking at the number of stencils you had to apply, perhaps it's a good thing it wasn't in a smaller scale! Thanks for sharing your progress and of course the finished aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 i'm glad you've enjoyed the journey. Not too long ago I would have agreed with you about 1/48 aircraft, but having built a few now, I can see the attraction. Of course, if you want a collection of many aircraft then quarter scale is probably not the way to go. But if your interest is in a particular aircraft then why not try 1/48. Much more detail in the larger scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 Paints used:11 Metallic Silver / Vallejo Model Air 71063 Silver (Metallic) / Revell Aqua 36190 Silver Metallic ~ wheelsHumbrol Acrylic 19 Gloss Bright Red ~ undercarriage linkagesHumbrol Acrylic Dropper Bottle DB0024 No. 24 Trainer Yellow – Matt ~ instruments, main rotor tipsVallejo Model Color 70965 51 Prussian Blue FS35052 ~ cabin wallsHumbrol Acrylic 27 Matt Sea Grey ~ seat frames, Observer’s radar / tactical display console, Aircrewman’s sonar display, Sonar Type 195 frameVallejo Model Color 70992 160 Neutral Grey ~ bulkhead, upper walls/ceiling of load bayHumbrol Acrylic 33 Matt Black ~ handset, pee-pipeVallejo Model Air 71057 Black RLM22 RAL9004 FS37038 = rotor bladesHumbrol Acrylic 53 Metallic Gunmetal Grey ~ exhaustsHumbrol Acrylic Dropper Bottle DB0056 Aluminium – Metallic / Revell Aqua 36199 Aluminium Metallic ~ bare metal surfaces, Sonar Type 195 bodyHumbrol Enamel 64 Matt Light Grey ~ arm rest on seating, rear bulkhead77 Matt Navy Blue / Vallejo Model Air 71300 Glossy Sea Blue ~ airframeHumbrol Acrylic Dropper Bottle DB0085 Black – Satin ~ instrumentsHumbrol Acrylic 91 Matt Black Green ~ Sonar bayVallejo Model Color 70977 125 Desert Yellow ~ hull panel, aerial bladesHumbrol Enamel 103 Matt Cream ~ Sonar Type 195 head125 Matt US Dark Grey / Vallejo Model Color 70868 163 Dark Seagreen RAL7015 FS36118 ~ interior walls, console, interior canopy framing130 Satin White / Vallejo Model Air 71001 White FS37925 RAL9016 RLM21 / Vallejo Model Color 70919 2 Foundation/Cold White ~ wheel wells, tail rotor tipsHumbrol Acrylic 174 Matt Signal Red ~ fire extinguisherHumbrol Acrylic 191 Metallic Chrome Silver ~ pee-pipe cupVallejo Model Color 70936 188 Transparent Green + Vallejo Game Color 73201 Black Wash ~ quarter lightsAlclad2 ACL-111 Magnesium ~ float panels, exhaust panelsAlclad2 ACL-113 Jet Exhaust ~ exhaust pipesRevell Aqua 36109 Anthracite Matt ~ tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive-363967 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Job well done, great build review also, followed it with interest 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 Thanks, Clive. A pleasure to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 a cracking build ratch enjoyed watching this ( even though I've fell behind with it a bit this past few weeks) it might be one to consider in the futurepaul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 Thank you Paul, definitely one to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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