huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 A Royal Navy helicopter build and I miss it until now. I do apologise for my tardiness. Looking good there Dan and I'm glad to see you are on the road to recovery. Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thanks chaps, Just a small update, I've been working on a few details that's missing from the Airfix kit, a breather vent and the plugs for the torpedo pylons which appear to still be fitted on the SAR cabs Still working on the sea tray, this is the area I need photos of btw ....hint , hint The extra fuel filler And the rotor hub and blades, just slightly angled upwards showing them under load , each blade is brass pinned so I can adjust each blade. Cheers for looking Dan 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Ah late to the party as ever! Always nice to see a Sea King done in a 'proper' livery . The airfix kit is a lovely kit and goes together well if you look after the joints. I'll have a look in my refs for any pictures of the areas you are looking for but I don't think I have much. I did a Belgian Sea King a couple of years ago and really struggled for those areas, but I shall look anyway. Excellent work so far! Cheers now Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Cheers Bob I've scratched the life raft from Greenstuff epoxy putty, this sits next to forward part of the main door just next to the seats. Doesn't look much but it should add some colour. Cheers Dan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) Content withdrawn - I will NOT be threatened by a moderator, simply because I queried the actions of another... Edited June 27, 2020 by andyf117 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Cheers Andy, Just what I was looking for matey :-) I've been working on the forward cabin areas today, I think its a stowage locker with canvas covers so I've replicated the soft doors with Green Stuff, close enough for me. I managed to get a screen grab of a short video clip of the area so I can work out what to make not the best image but I can see the detail. Regards Dan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Just getting on board with this one! Brilliant as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 One question for the Sea King experts, would the 771 Sqn cabs still have the sonar buoy antenna mounting brackets fitted to the undersides, I've seen some with and some without? Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Dads203 said: One question for the Sea King experts, would the 771 Sqn cabs still have the sonar buoy antenna mounting brackets fitted to the undersides, I've seen some with and some without? Cheers Dan I'm not an avionic type person but if you have a picture of what the sonar buoy antenna looks like I may be able to say if they were fitted to SAR cabs or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 10 minutes ago, moaning dolphin said: I'm not an avionic type person but if you have a picture of what the sonar buoy antenna looks like I may be able to say if they were fitted to SAR cabs or not. Cheers fella, they are the two blade antennas fitted to the rear of the underside, all the photos I've seen of the 771 cabs don't have the antennas fitted but some look like they have the rectangular mounting plates in situ, I'll pop off to find a pic Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Found this picture that shows the antennas fitted, they are the two blade antennas just behind the steps. I'm now confused as most pictures show none, I would of thought these would have been removed during the conversion to the SAR role? https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1069097 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Ah, I know the ones. It looks like most airframes have had them fitted in the past. If removed it would only be the aerial and wiring taken out and the plinth would remain as that is riveted in and to remove it would involve quite a bit of extra work to repair the structure. Much easier to remove the aerial and just fit a blanking plate. So I would say a safe bet is to include the pliths. Just to through a spanner in the works I did find this image of one with a different aerial fitted to the forward plinth, not sure n the time frame for this mod though. Hope this helps Bob Edited July 21, 2017 by moaning dolphin smelling p**stakes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Bob, Cheers for the help on this one, the picture shows it perfectly, plinth and covering plates it will be for me, big thumbs up chap Regards Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Some nice putty-work on display there Dan San, as well as your handsome checked pyjamas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, Mike said: Some nice putty-work on display there Dan San, as well as your handsome checked pyjamas! Who says they are my PJ's mate ? It's all the rage in the Wrexham area you know ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andyf117 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Content withdrawn - I will NOT be threatened by a moderator, simply because I queried the actions of another... Edited June 27, 2020 by andyf117 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Just a small update today, Some work on the crew, pockets added to the flying suit pants and the cloth covers to the crew helmets. Added a cover of tarp to the locker, just for interest Won't really get much more done today Dan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 27 minutes ago, andyf117 said: I've photos of all 16 HU.5s, and as always, this will depend on the specific aircraft you're depicting - you're going to need to choose your references carefully, because: XV647 - as /20 both blade antennae; as /20 just plinths; as /07 just plinths; as /28 just one plinth. XV648 - as /08 both plinths; as /18 both plinths. XV651 - as /24 both plinths. XV661 - as /24 at least one blade; as /26 one plinth. XV666 - as /23 both blades; as /21 one plinth; as /23 none. XV670 - as /17 both plinths; uncoded with both plinths. XV673 - as /27 both plinths. XV699 - as /23 both plinths. XV705 - as /21 both blades; as /29 one plinth. XZ578 - as /08 both plinths; as /30 both plinths; uncoded both plinths. XZ920 - as /22 both plinths; as 07 both plinths; as /24 both plinths; as /26 both plinths. ZA130 - as /09 can't tell; as 19 one plinth. ZA134 - as /25 both plinths; uncoded both plinths. ZA137 - as /20 both plinths. ZA166 - as /28 both plinths; as /16 both plinths. ZA167 - as /22 both blades; as /25 both plinths (also with MAD sponson); as /22 both plinths. Cheers Andy, I'll have to check my decals to see which A/C I have, I do have several sets, I think I have the below serials, I'm leaning towards XV699 / 23. XV705/21 Almark XV705/21 MA XV699/23 Airfix Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Content withdrawn - I will NOT be threatened by a moderator, simply because I queried the actions of another... Edited June 27, 2020 by andyf117 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Is this Picture of any use to you not great I know DSC_0624 by Phillip Wilmshurst, on Flickr Willy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 28 minutes ago, dolphin38 said: Is this Picture of any use to you not great I know DSC_0624 by Phillip Wilmshurst, on Flickr Willy That's the money shot, cheers Willy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Quote magicsculpt I am most impressed with what you have done with that there magicsculpt stuff. That's definitely a product and technique to be stashed away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, Nigel Heath said: I am most impressed with what you have done with that there magicsculpt stuff. That's definitely a product and technique to be stashed away. It's a good bit of kit to have in the tool box Nigel, I prefer the Greenstuff to the Magic sculpt as I find it easier to work with but they are basically the same stuff. Greenstuff is a bit smoother than the other products and I found that with a bit of talcum powder I can roll it out thinner than Magic sculpt or Milliput. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hello Dan, Very nice job on your Sea King Great detailling, I really enjoy it, must make a rotor thing in a near future ! Thank for sharing, sorry for all your problems, modelling will help to bury it and gettin' through ! Sincerely. corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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