milktrip Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Cheers guys Really pleased with the rivets Nigel. Although, I almost gave up on them and it sat on the shelf for some time. It would be nice to have this finished by the end of the year. I'm currently trying to figure out the best way to mount the sponson support struts. If I'm honest I'm a bit scared ha ha but will take another look tonight. P.S. Regards the rivets; purely accidental, but as they are dark they act as a sort of pre-shade in some areas which looks quite nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Yes, Aaron. Looking good and good to see you back on this build. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Thanks Colin. Glad to be back on this one; its been quite challenging but good fun. Another update. Tail fin (stabiliser?), surface details (although still need to add the radar) and sponsons fitted. The latter were a challenge. The struts are from the Revell donor kit. Rather than using the kit supplied white metal support lattice I used bits of brass rod in various diameters. Trying to get the sponsons aligned correctly along with the vertical struts was rather fiddly. As the weight of the kit (all the white metal inside, its quite some weight) will be on this section, I strengthened by drilling and fitting brass rod through the centre, this also aided when trying the align the struts with the sponsons. Painted and Alclad aqua gloss applied. I may be able to start with some decals soon. Photos are from my phone so not that great. this photos to show the make up of the sponsons supports. thanks for looking cheers Aaron 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 It will look great in BEA colours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 The paint work is progressing nicely, looks like a really neat job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 That looks brilliant! keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I love this build immoderately! Really lovely work, a pleasure to follow along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thank you very much guys. Another small update: Some decals Of the photos I have, G-AYOM has another BEA logo next to the air stair door. Not all BEA speed jack 61's had this and I don't think there's a decal for this so will just do without. Plenty of other decals to add... Thanks for looking. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Looking good Aaron. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Looks great. Sorry I've only just caught up with this one. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks very much. Decals done, will seal them up tomorrow if I get a chance. The lettering for G-AYOM is not exactly correct (size and font) but it's the best I could do and looks fine to me: I used Xtradecal RAF 12" letters. Of the ref photos I have seen the, letters on G-AYOM look narrower than other BEA S-61s, but that could be due to the age / quality of the photos. A few touch ups here and there then I reckon I could get a wash and start some weathering. Although I'm back to work Thursday, so don't think the wash & weathering will happen until next time I'm home. Some photos; again, poor quality but I've just finished and it's dark in the kitchen. Thanks for looking Cheers Aaron 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 That is looking great Aaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks Ray Alclad aqua gloss has been applied to seal the decals. Currently drying. Doubtful I'll get much else done before I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Had to come home for a couple of days due to an emergency. Thankfully, everything is okay now. During this time, my Dad popped round with an old mortgage plate from G-AYOM. It never occurred to me that helicopters where mortgaged. Anyway, I thought it would make a nice addition to a display. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Something I never knew either - I hope they don't try to foreclose on your G-AYOM though Aaron! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 I hope not too, Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Yes a/c and many a/c parts are leased etc. It just helps in case the operator goes under & the heavies try taking everything. Have seen this a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I see where Mr Nigel learned his modeling from ..Very nice paint job .. Rick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thank you Rick, but I would say its the other way round; I've learnt from Nigel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I think we have a little bit to teach each other. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I would love to see this Aaron. Is it finished now? Many happy years in Scotland for me. A BEA helicopter is very evocative.Best regardsTony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Thanks Tony. Still on the bench I'm afraid but I'm keen to get started again once the vignette GB is complete. Where about in Scotland did you stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Hi Aaron, It's a very nice helicopter model. Well worth rescuing off the bench I've only ever built one helicopter, I find them very difficult, but I like them. I'm learning more about them by reading builds here. The one I built was a Westland Wessex, which I think is the same as a H-19 but I'm not sure? I was in Helensburgh, in Argyll and Bute for nearly 4 years (2000-2004). It was a really nice place to live. I would go back if I could. All best regards Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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