Popular Post hendie Posted December 31, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2015 I finally got around to taking some RFI pics of my long time project, a Wessex of 28 Sqn which I worked on back in the early 80's. The project isn't fully completed yet as I am also building a diorama for the Wessex which will eventually sit in a display case. The houchin and fire extinguisher trolley are currently underway. Scale is 1/48 I also realized after taking these photo's just how poor a photographer I am, but you'll just have to make do. The WIP thread can be found here... http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234971153-wessex-hc2-a-dauphins-stablemate-nurse-the-operation-was-a-success-and-the-patient-is-expected-to-recover-fully/?p=1799520 .. but be warned if you want to read it - it will probably eat up a few hours of your life. (I chose Hotel as there is a back story to that, which you can find in the WIP thread) Anyway - relevant info: I started with the Italeri HU5 kit which of course was the wrong mark for the aircraft I wanted to model, so that dictated that I had to do some modifications... which turned into a much bigger project than I had ever imagined. If you ever want to build an HC2 - don't ever use the italeri kit! Be warned!!! I don't think there's a part of the kit left that hasn't been modified in some way or other. The main effort went into scratching things like the main rotor gearbox, the engines, the night sun, and pretty much every other lump, bump, and protuberance that gives the Wessex it's character. Enough of my ramblings - you can read the WIP if you are so inclined.... here's my attempt at a Wessex HC2, RAF Sek Kong circa 1982/3 that's all folks! 122 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Wow, that's a winner we have here! Fantastic stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 So, my daughter (an 11 year old modeller) just asked if it was real - think that sums it up, really! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Amazing bit of modelling,stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Absolutely stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I said it there, and I'll say it again here: That's a glorious, glorious model, which should be the envy of everyone. My only regret is that the build is over and we don't get to see you doing the magic anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 What an absolutely stunning model. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Wow! That is one heck of a build...............and the photos aren't as bad as you made out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 So, my daughter (an 11 year old modeller) just asked if it was real - think that sums it up, really! I though it was too. Nice one hendie. I've got the 1/72nd Italeri HU.5 in t'stash,but I know it won't surface like that corker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Marvellous pictures of the best Wessex model I have seen anywhere! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 You know what I think And I am right As are our friends above Best Wessex model E V E R Well done Hendie I love that work of art 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hello,Hendie - My compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of your 'Wessex'. I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work.A masterpiece of modelling,she is a resplendent tribute to the type.All the best for the New Year,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Wowwwww..... it is FANTASTIC, it is the best Wessex that I had see!!!! congratulations Linus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engineer66 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Outstanding work Hendie. Some of those pictures could be mistaken for the full size! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) That's a little belter hendie, great job that man. Very, very nice. What a pleasure it's been to follow along and now witness the fruits of your labour. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your adventure and let us mere kit assemblers in on what went on. I read that there may be an interlude before you tackle another aircraft. I for one hope that the intermission is short. (Imagine what you could do with that Fly version....) Happy hogmanay Edited December 31, 2015 by geedubelyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Great work there. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 One of the most impressive builds this year for sure Thanks for posting and for the informative build thread. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafu Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Totally awesome. Looks stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 That is simply stunning. The best detailed model I've seen in many a year and I've roamed this earth for sixty of them. It's been an education watching your WIP. True craftsmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 That is simply stunning. The best detailed model I've seen in many a year and I've roamed this earth for sixty of them. It's been an education watching your WIP. True craftsmanship well illustrated with beautiful photographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 That is an absolute cracker - nice one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesmodels Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Very nice pics, now show us the model! :goodjob: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 That's a cracker hendie, in some of those shots it looks like the real aircraft. Now bask in all this glory and have a brilliant 2016. Cheers, Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hendie. WHOA !! it has been such a pleasure to see your OUTSTANDING build and thread. Your Wessex XT 678 'Hotel' is STUNNINGLY IMPECCABLE. One of the NICEST Wessex Helicopter builds I have seen anywhere in 2015. It will be hard to beat I guess. I love it... PRISTINE workmanship. Hendie, thank you very much for such a brilliant build with humor and great banter . HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your family and have a Peaceful NEW YEAR. { that goes to everyone here }. KUDOS to you :mike: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Nice one Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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