Builder Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Hi all, This is my final reveal for the Italeri 1/72 Wessex UH 5 Helicopter. This kit came in a 2 in 1 with a 1/72 Harrier as part of the Italeri Falklands War Anniversary set. Build Summary I had a lot of fun with this one. It has been painted using Humbrol and Tamiya Enamels. Weathering is done in the form of preshading with highlighting the panel lines with a Copic Marker and minor dirt marks using Tamiya Panel Line Accent. I did scribe in a few panel lines and details as well. No scratch building was done. Some silvering occured on on one of the decals with the Helicopter number as can be seen in the photos, but apart from that I did not have any major issues. The exhausts are of a different colour as well, this is just personal choice. As always accuracy is never my concern, the build and paint job however are. The canopy is also not my best job, but hey live and learn. Build Thread http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235015532-italeri-172-uh-5/ Final Reveal Video Final Photos Edited January 10, 2018 by Builder Photos updated 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Cardoso Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Great job! I like this Heli. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinback Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Straight to the pool room 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hello,Builder - Welcome to the Forum. I love this 'Wessex'. Beautifully built,finished and displayed. A splendid tribute to the type. 😉👍 All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Now that does look good! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 That's a very good looking chopper! Great work. All the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 That`s a beauty, really nice work there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Fine looking Wessex - makes me want to go to the shed to get mine out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) On 2/4/2017 at 1:00 PM, Andre Cardoso said: Great job! I like this Heli. On 2/4/2017 at 4:07 PM, Pinback said: Straight to the pool room On 2/5/2017 at 0:07 AM, mcdonnell said: Hello,Builder - Welcome to the Forum. I love this 'Wessex'. Beautifully built,finished and displayed. A splendid tribute to the type. 😉👍 All the best,Paul. On 2/5/2017 at 4:33 AM, MikeR said: Now that does look good! Mike. On 2/5/2017 at 4:35 AM, paul bardell said: That's a very good looking chopper! Great work. All the best. On 2/10/2017 at 11:49 AM, Horatio Gruntfuttock said: Fine looking Wessex - makes me want to go to the shed to get mine out! On 2/5/2017 at 4:59 AM, russ c said: That`s a beauty, really nice work there Thanks all for the kind words. Edited February 14, 2017 by Builder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircraftkit Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Great subject, beautifully finished and displayed. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 On 14/02/2017 at 10:25 PM, aircraftkit said: Great subject, beautifully finished and displayed. Don Thanks Don! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 That looks brilliant. A beautiful paint finish. There's something about the Wessex that I really like although I can't quite put my finger on what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 On 2/21/2017 at 9:51 PM, Meatbox8 said: That looks brilliant. A beautiful paint finish. There's something about the Wessex that I really like although I can't quite put my finger on what it is. Thanks Meatbox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbrownra Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Beautiful job and great photos too. Thanks for sharing with us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Great looking Wessex and you can never have enough Wessex. The Italeri Wessex is a lovely model but they somehow managed got the tail rotor the wrong way round. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 On 24/02/2017 at 7:13 AM, arbrownra said: Beautiful job and great photos too. Thanks for sharing with us! On 24/02/2017 at 7:27 AM, Beefy said: Great looking Wessex and you can never have enough Wessex. The Italeri Wessex is a lovely model but they somehow managed got the tail rotor the wrong way round. Thanks arbrownra and Beefy. Appreciate the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 A wonderful piece of work! I have this kit (set) and find your work, well, inspirational! How in heaven's name did you get the colours so right? Every time I see work like this, I am relieved that I am too old / low-tech to work out how to post my builds. Well done, very, very well done, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) On 01/05/2017 at 2:59 PM, Michael Enright said: A wonderful piece of work! I have this kit (set) and find your work, well, inspirational! How in heaven's name did you get the colours so right? Every time I see work like this, I am relieved that I am too old / low-tech to work out how to post my builds. Well done, very, very well done, Michael Thanks for the kind words Michael. I am actually colour blind. I used Humbrol 155 Olive drab over a white primer - its all in the build thread mentioned in the summary. Edited May 6, 2017 by Builder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Updated photos to flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Builder, Good on yer, mate! Beautiful build of a very handsome helo! Glad I kept my Italeri kit- you have inspired me to try this one- gotta be the famous 'Humphrey,' though! Welcome to the fraternity! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Stunning model mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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