Royster Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) It's been a while since I have been able to show something that's worth showing. But now after a few weeks I have some work that I am quite pleased with. During my time in the Fleet Air Arm I cut my engineering teeth on this airframe: ZF121 from 772 Squadron then I met her up again on 846 Squadron. Where I worked with it in NI (where these old images come from) Here's all the kit that will be creating my masterpiece The donor kit I have just incase I get something wrong. More to follow... Thanks for looking Edited October 12, 2013 by Royster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Some progress made: Where I'm starting: The donor kit that I obtained from Jacksdad iirc a while ago, He'd made a cracking start on the inside and this gave me the courage to go for it too! A couple of areas filled and some windows cut and the doorway cut through (very scary moment) Of course a dry fit of the stub wing had to be done! Cargo door removed Some paint to test if filling worked, some sunk areas to be address and the pressure fuel port moved to the correct position for a MK4 airframe because of the fitment of the full length troop step. Thanks for looking Edited August 21, 2013 by Royster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Scratched a roof not quite the right shape but once closed up will not be too noticeable. Some more learning for next time perhaps. Now for some more interesting progress 2 sections of photo etch added, plus shield behind co-pilot's seat added, final rub down of large filled areas. You can make out the gap between the roof sound proofing and bulkhead that exists on the real a/c Now some cable runs and pipe work added Now some sound proofing added under the MRGB using an old sponge Someone said that I could put some old carrier bag over this but didn't feel confident enough I knew what I was doing this time round Edited August 21, 2013 by Royster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Last few images for now as I need to sort some more out. Some extra detail added around cargo door plus some rattle can paint for the interior then a spikey wheel to create the floor texture opened up to see the progress Front screen anti glare painted, Not too happy with the brush lines but heyho. And a lovely dip in Klear Troop seats next..... Thanks for looking Edited August 21, 2013 by Royster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Interesting start! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I am going to enjoy this trip down your memory lane looks darned good so far b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I am going to enjoy this trip down your memory lane Me too. Gonna be good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Nice start, I'll follow your build with interest. You might even tempt me to start my kit!!!!! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) Thanks guys Some more photos. I made the troop seats from some Ø1mm styrene and 10mm wide Tamiya tape. To make sure they all stayed together, I bought, from the model shop in Snetterton (whilst on Holiday) some Revell special glue I'd never heard of for sticking chrome to styrene. It's very gloopy! This was my second attempt as the first go I'd made them quite undersize... Going from memory, Sea King ref book, a friends access to SAR aircraft and a fair bit of artistic licence, I crafted the troop seats as best as my skills will permit. To make sure they stayed put one of the legs I increased it's length, drilled a hole through the floor to make sure the CA took hold better. I also intend on detailing the nose avionics bay, hence why I cut the belly in two pieces. Add to this a few bulges of PE and things are moving along. A quick dry fit to make sure the stand off scale of the troop seats work ok Some external electrical items added from brass tube also the small climbing step has been trimmed and will be shown open. Another view Edited August 22, 2013 by Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) The only decent shot I have got of the fully painted seats, will try to get some better at next opportunity a couple of electric plugs added for the AN-ALQ157s, can just make out the aft battery panel made from kit PE right side of pic Some curly wirlies for the pilots and some cable runs added for extra interest. Some more PE added to nose now too. SACRU cable run added and I didn't like the Flightpath bubble window (not it's fault - my fault with lack of skill) so I fashioned a window and stuck a bubble from the Revell 1:48 Chinook on it. Realistic despatcher's curly wirly added and assembled troop step dry fitted (with blutak) Ok you're bang up to date. Depends if the Man Cave stays cool will dictate how much more I get done... Thanks for looking. Edited August 21, 2013 by Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Looking good! That's some investment you've made in plastic, etch & other goodies, looking forward to the finished product! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHREAK Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Got to love a Junglie.......lovely work so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Loving it..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the comments thus far. Some more progress for you then: Better troop seat images as promised Now time to work on the office: I contemplated detailing the instruments myself but they need a steadier hand than I currently have. Therefore I ordered some Eduard Zoom cockpit details from the HAR 3 set to help me out. So panels prepped ready for PE I did my own work on the overhead panel with some extra styrene. The extra panels are correct for the Mk4 and I used the extra piece from each kit. The wire is there to represent the cabling running down the pillars of the front screen. The curved grey pieces are extra strengtheners that are not included with the kit but are there on the real machine So the first real assembly of the cockpit is underway. Still waiting for the Eduard to arrive Cockpit finished and final assmebly under way And there we have it even the glazing is on! Nose bay next! Thanks again for looking Edited August 21, 2013 by Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Outstanding so far, keep it coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Thank you. Hmm not sure what's occurring but my images are coming and going. If it happens again, I'll sort it into a better host. More progress this evening to add hopefully.. Edited July 29, 2013 by Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Fantastic, just caught up with this, great detailing so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) Thanks Woody37, Front glazing all wrapped up and pre-sealed with marker pen. Hopefully that'll make the inside a slightly darker colour Now for the Nose Avionics: Made a start on the framework with simple plastic cut up. There seems to be a lack of Nose avionics images on the web so an old friend obliged with his camera and I was able to use that for reference Opened up to see the framework. Most all is plastic strip with a piece of PE along the front edge and a cable tidy to mimic some cabling. I can't remember half or a quarter of the kit in this section but some bits are familiar! lol Ok last dry fit before being closed up for the next few weeks ready for external painting And the finished article. I'm quite happy with that. Any last tidying will be done when she's mostly complete Finally a better shot with the nose door ready for some tidying and paint too PE City next Edited August 21, 2013 by Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) Ok next steps: Photo etch being added all over now. I have to admit that some of this was a struggle and some pieces frustrated me. fortunately I didn't wear my patience too thin to make progress. I do have 2 sets of 1:48 AEW Sea Kings in the loft insulation that have the 3rd generator bulge already moulded. But the Mk4 Sea King won't benefit from all the extras that kit carries. So I used the original SH-3H kit. So scratch building a bulge was daunting and fun. I didn't think I'd get it right 1st go but I'm happy with the results. Preparation done Build up complete and cut from backing and ready for fitting. Lump in position And there we go mounted and sanded During the drying of 3rd Gene filler bulge I added more PE More to follow, thanks again for looking. Edited August 21, 2013 by Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) Engine exhausts. The kit doesn't have to drive shaft tunnelling within the can and this is quite an important detail point if it's going to look 'real' - Last time I built one of these I just cut up some sprue but wasn't happy with the look. This time I used some brass rod and drill through to see if that worked better. Here they are assembled And needing some minor refinement here's the end result: Lastly so you're up to date the tail pylon: This had already been part assembled in the donor kit so I chose this rather than build another. I drilled out the shapes on top and added some PE. Hopefully will add to the realism once all painted. I also drilled out the oil level view ports and the tail fold pole hole - try saying that out loud!!!! Because this is the SH-3H set, the Stabiliser is the long variety with strut Holes. Therefore I cut it short, filled the aperture and filled the strut holes That's where I'am at right now so I hope to be masking and painting next time. Unless I've forgotten some other PE or detail or something............ Thanks again Edited September 3, 2013 by Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 This is looking very promising. Despite the frustrations, I think that, at the end of the build, you will be pleased that you did add all the etched stuff. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Thanks Martin, I'm terribly sorry to all who are trying follow my build, that my images seem to be coming and going, They should stay around now. Will try to get a better host if not. Some small progress Primered and areas filled And with some xtracolor RAF green, not sure that this was the correct shade. with flash without flash So gave it a coat of Klear So I'm still not convinced of the colour Edited August 21, 2013 by Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) So not being happy with colour, I made a quick swatch Therefore I went with Tamiya XF-62 (Drab Olive) It doesn't look quite right in the above image, but a leap of faith and a brush with Klear has produced the following and I'm happy with that So colour detailing next time, thanks for looking Edited August 21, 2013 by Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) Hi, thanks for looking everyone. I've fixed the images (something to do with permalinks of course) Anyway a small bit of progress and things are beginning to take form Some matt black added a dayglo mix of Tamiya red and orange and filler caps just red. Window tape removed and windows cleaned. Exhausts finished, ALQs finished. Grey lining around front side windows as in some ref images I have breaks up the green a bit Another angle and one final image Next up she'll be sitting on her own tricyle cheers Edited August 21, 2013 by Royster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Enjoying your build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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