71chally Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 wow, that Wessex looks absolutely superb, impressive build time as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 With regards to the intake mesh, this is how it was done. A very kind chap, DMC, sent me a piece of mesh after I accepted that the aluminium bodywork repair mesh from Halfords was way too big! The mesh I was sent is the same as the mesh used in these £1 tea strainer/sieves you can get in Morrison's kitchen section: I annealed it over the kitchen stove, heating it until it glowed red, then let it cool. Be aware, the handle gets very hot! Once annealed, I cut out the mesh and as the heating had softened it, it was easy to crush form around a block of Milliput I had forced into the resin FOD cover provided in the kit, taking care to align the mesh so it runs "North- south & east- west": The whole thing can be smoothed over the block using a brush handle. Once shaped it can be trimmed to size using a pair of nail scissors (Not the wife's!!!!) The trimmed edges are sharp and very stabby(?) so take care. To make the internal frame I used solder which is easy to cut and shape. The external frame running around the outside edge, was made using self adhesive aluminium tape. Hope this helps Angelo. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 nice job Angelo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Exceptionally good looking finish you have achieved there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thank you all very much indeed for all the comments, compliments, advice and support throughout this build. I am calling it done and I'm heading over to RFI. All the best, Angelo 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Really does look superb, well done Angelo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 very nice looking Wessex. I can't believe you got it finished so quickly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafu Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thanks for taking the time to show the intake screen and sharing the whole build process. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 19 hours ago, 71chally said: Really does look superb, well done Angelo. took the words out of my mouth lovely build rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Great modelling and lovely paint job ! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Bravo sir . Wonderful job love the camo and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Well I've been following this one and started roughly at the same time and I'm just doing the cockpit , so amazed by the speed of some builds. Anyway splendid build and finish 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Looks impressive, congratulations. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Only just come across this build - sensational! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunticus Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 (edited) Fantastic build! I've always loved the type, remember hearing and seeing some Belgian Choctaws overfly my hometown. On the subject of Choctaws: is there a conversion availbale for the Fly kit to make it an SH-34? Would love to make Dutch navy example: Edited September 15, 2019 by Grunticus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just came across this, I'm building a 1/72 Wessex at the moment. Stunning job. Looks like the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 On 9/15/2019 at 5:49 AM, Grunticus said: Fantastic build! I've always loved the type, remember hearing and seeing some Belgian Choctaws overfly my hometown. On the subject of Choctaws: is there a conversion availbale for the Fly kit to make it an SH-34? Would love to make Dutch navy example: yes i made one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunticus Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 29/06/2020 at 16:29, shark 64 said: yes i made one. Is it available for purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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