Darby Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thank you .. was going to paint them but simply placed the stretched spru in some kitchen roll and ran the marker pen along its length. No mess and able to fit almost immediately. Fiddly though and will probably hear the bits I lost being sucked into hoover tomorrow What you need is a small hand held Dyson. You can hear the parts being sucked up and can see them in the clear dust pot. Just empty onto a surface and pick through until bits found. That's experience. Got my serial numbers in the post today, blimey some are painfully small. Oh well, needs must Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 What you need is a small hand held Dyson. You can hear the parts being sucked up and can see them in the clear dust pot. Just empty onto a surface and pick through until bits found. That's experience. Got my serial numbers in the post today, blimey some are painfully small. Oh well, needs must Hehe !!! ... glad you got your serial numbers, now we can see the WIP begin .... decals looking promising this end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'm a slow builder however I wonder if I could take it into the office and tell the HOD's etc. it's in the interest of historical research 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Content withdrawn - I will NOT be threatened by a moderator, simply because I queried the actions of another...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...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 What a wierd thread this has become .. has everything from underslung bovines, guinea pigs and henry the hoovers !!! Been a great run so far though..thanks for all comments. Final push next week, decal pending. Enjoy your weekend 🚁✈ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Small update .. decided to try and fashion a SACRU from parts of the spare sprus. This kit comes with Sea Skua missiles and carriers, as fitted to the German Mk 41, so I decided to use one of the carriers ( part 160) as it looked as if it could be cut up and used to fashion something resembling a SACRU hook. The results below are good enough for me. I simply cut bits off here and there, melted a couple of holes in them and thread some stretched spru through the holes and hey presto .. one SACRU !! I've painted the main hook a metallic colour and the cables have been painted a sort of brown/beige colour, this represents the plastic covering that appears to cover the steel cables. I've only test fitted it the the model and the scale seems ok. When fitting it permanently, I will just glue the hook in it's central position and bend the thin cables into position before attaching and cutting off any excess. I did try and fashion a main cargo door step as well but my attempt didn't work out, it was just too fiddly and small, so I will just wait and buy the resin one from whirlybird this week ... can't win them all !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 A public thank you to "thomasweir" .... spare decals that he had arrived today and will be perfect. Thank you so much .. will be able to progress this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Was going to use the black decals for the non slip areas on the sponsons but felt that it was just too dark ... decided to use a medium grey and just masked off and hand painted the areas, as this gave a dimpled non slip, kind of rough look. This worked out well with only a little bit of paint creep. Just one more area to do , using this method on the starboard side and then it's time for the decals .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Nice work .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 It might just be the flash, but the Gnome exhaust looks a bit too "bronze-y" in that shot; they were much more of a kind of gunmetal colour from what I remember. Love those sponson walkways, though; the texture looks spot on. And where's all the blade fold mundungus around the rotor head? [i know it's in 1.72; this is a joke!] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 It might just be the flash, but the Gnome exhaust looks a bit too "bronze-y" in that shot; they were much more of a kind of gunmetal colour from what I remember. Love those sponson walkways, though; the texture looks spot on. And where's all the blade fold mundungus around the rotor head? [i know it's in 1.72; this is a joke!] Agree that they are bronze for now. .usually wait until the decals are on and sealed before I apply some dry brushing with gun metal 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Decals courtesy of "thomasweir" and most went on no problem but I did manage to damage the small "Royal Navy" that is under the port cockpit window, whilst moving it about after I had applied some "microsol" .... aargghhh !! ... it was not salvageable as it read "OYAL NAVY" , so I took what was left off and used some artistic licence and added a small saltire decal ( from a Tornado decal set I had). Lesson learnt there, leave well enough alone This model is shown as XV699 , which did see service North and South of the border, hence the ace of clubs logos ... and just to prove it .. this is she a few years back .. I also had a small bit of decal frustration putting on the engine intake decals as they were very fine and easy to damage .. they are tiny but to the naked eye at this scale they appear perfect. When I zoom in on the image, I'm sure the "DA" in danger is back to front, no idea how I managed that but what's done is done. The decals make all the difference to this kit. Going to let the micro sol do it's thing overnight , then I will seal them in and finish off with some post weathering. The small piece of plastic and bronze wire down at the bottom left, is my attempt at building a cargo step. I am going to persevere with this ... Edited November 20, 2014 by MarkdipXV711 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Coming along very nicely. I've got my fuselage halves together and my next session tonight will involve working out where the blade antenna and other pointy bits go. Although I'm not sure if I have the correct window position. Too late now and besides it's mine and it's going to be in a ceiling hung dogfight double with a Yugoslav F86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Coming along very nicely. I've got my fuselage halves together and my next session tonight will involve working out where the blade antenna and other pointy bits go. Although I'm not sure if I have the correct window position. Too late now and besides it's mine and it's going to be in a ceiling hung dogfight double with a Yugoslav F86 ... not too sure what you mean about the correct window position ?? .. for reference, use this link http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234912101-westland-sea-king-royal-navy/ Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Looks good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 My windows are in order and those phots have sorted my pointy placements Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Cargo step built from some of the mark 41 parts ( part 47), which appeared to have been a radio aerial and some spare wire I had in my bits n bobs box !!. These two items were used to make the basic tubular framing and I then used some thin plasti card and cut this to shape, in order to make the step itself. The step on the real thing has holes in it and I did try to replicate this in my version but I found that due to the scale, using a drill or a hot needle, just did not work. I resorted to using a set of small pliers and squished the plasti card, both horizontally and vertically, which resulted in a criss cross impression, which when painted gave me the desired effect ... at least at 1:72 scale. To mount the step, I did melt a couple of holes in the fuselage, near the underside ( added strength) and simply glued the part in place using superglue.The top section of the plastic card was subjected to some extra thin, which it melted into the airframe, giving a perfect and seamless join. Well happy and it looks even better when painted. Another coat of micro sol added to the decals. There were a few air bubbles in the roundels and large ventral ace of clubs ( underneath) but a quick attack with the needle and the sol and all is well. I will now leave this overnight and then seal the decals in tomorrow with some "klear". Really enjoy the challenge of adapting or scratch building, to enhance an already cracking quality model. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Looks like you're 'at the gate' now. I sometimes make tiny holes and scalpel cuts to get the micro stuff under decals. May get some paint on mine by Sunday. Grey, grey and more grey. Just have to persuade the long haired admiral to photograph it when done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) My windows are in order and those phots have sorted my pointy placements Cheers Remember that no two aircraft appear to be exactly the same, just go with what you prefer. I have noted that on mine, the red paintwork has bleached somewhat after using the micro set/sol. Hopefully this will be corrected when I apply the clear coat. In any case, my aircraft will be heavily weathered with "Flory" dark wash. OH, and the postie arrived with 4 of these kits today, added to my growing stash ... definitely going to convert one into a ASaC7 to replace the "Airfix" version I have and now also the "Hobbyboss" HC4, which this week, I gave to a mate who has built his very own "Junglie" bar ... but that's another story. Edited November 20, 2014 by MarkdipXV711 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Although .. might wait to see how good the proposed Airfix Junglie really is !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Thats looking Awesome .. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Remember that no two aircraft appear to be exactly the same, just go with what you prefer. I have noted that on mine, the red paintwork has bleached somewhat after using the micro set/sol. Hopefully this will be corrected when I apply the clear coat. In any case, my aircraft will be heavily weathered with "Flory" dark wash. OH, and the postie arrived with 4 of these kits today, added to my growing stash ... definitely going to convert one into a ASaC7 to replace the "Airfix" version I have and now also the "Hobbyboss" HC4, which this week, I gave to a mate who has built his very own "Junglie" bar ... but that's another story. Have been following this closely over late and must say it is looking really good, cant wait tho see the finished version. Just a word of warning on micro-sol, depending on the paint you are using it can sometimes cloud over where the sol was applied to leave a white chalky type appearance. I've found a good (gentle!) wash prior to further coats is sufficient to prevent this happening. Cheers now Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Have been following this closely over late and must say it is looking really good, cant wait tho see the finished version. Just a word of warning on micro-sol, depending on the paint you are using it can sometimes cloud over where the sol was applied to leave a white chalky type appearance. I've found a good (gentle!) wash prior to further coats is sufficient to prevent this happening. Cheers now Bob Cheers Bob .. tried a lttle bit of water on a cotton bud and seemed to9 take the worst off. Another learning point for me. If any residue left, this will be covered up with the wash I will be applying. Appreciate comments..and to others looking in, I used Tamiya acrylics so be warned 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I've been wondering what the red dot under the cargo door was supposed to be.... and then realised it's the pressure refuelling point? Was that really red, even on a SAR cab? Must have been, I guess! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) I've been wondering what the red dot under the cargo door was supposed to be.... and then realised it's the pressure refuelling point? Was that really red, even on a SAR cab? Must have been, I guess! Yep, definitely red and I had to check before I found a suitable decal to apply .. it should be recessed but unable to do this on such a small scale kit. The gravity ones on the port side are red as well . Just checked out your latest update, superb work by the way ... mind and paint the refuelling points red on your cabs !! Edited November 21, 2014 by MarkdipXV711 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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