Rodders154 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Finished I do like the kit it builds up quite well view from 5ft Rodders No I dont like the sand filter decals either 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Looks great,......I`ve not picked mine up yet but I`m looking forward to starting it even more now! Does the model come with a folded rotor option? Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Yeah, rotor and tail fold are both out of the box options Tony. Looks very nice indeed, a lovely looking build Rodders but I do agree that the sand filter just doesn't look quite right with the grey decals. Black backed decal with grey to represent the mesh night have been better. Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 The rotors do not have the down angle of the real thing I may try and alter them next to time I would have liked the front spotlight to either be clear or at least have a decal. I also didn't like the way the canopy py went together but that's because I am ham fisted. Overall I would give the kit 8 out of 10 silly thing don't spoil the kit but a little more attention would have helped Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Looks good Rodder, would have had two myself before chrimbo but both my S-in-L and Bros failed to deliver. Looks like I'll have to shop online. As you say the filter boc decals are a but naff. Shame Airfix. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Nice build, agree with you on the air filter decals and those main rotors definitely need a bit of droop adding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Has anyone used the sand filter from a Revell Mk 41 kit instead? This has the mesh moulded in, and would probably come up nicely with a dark wash. I have a spare one from a kit I built as a Belgian Air Force Mk 48, and will try it myself when I get my hands on the HC4. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Steve the same thought was going through my head when I replied last night, the Revell sand filter is really nice, I have one built up that I will offer up against the Airfix item and see how they compare later. I think it might be the twist of the 2 outer blades that needs adjusting not so much the droop. In some pics the blades seem to sit flatter against the side of the fuselage. The Revell kit seems quite hard to track down just now unfortunately, I see an opening here for someone to come up with a nice resin replacement! Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Has anyone used the sand filter from a Revell Mk 41 kit instead? This has the mesh moulded in, and would probably come up nicely with a dark wash. I have a spare one from a kit I built as a Belgian Air Force Mk 48, and will try it myself when I get my hands on the HC4. I am going to have a go with the revel one next time but there is quite a difference in the sizes between the 2 so it may not be an option.maybe eng's idea of a resin replacement maybe the way to go along with a replacement rear rotor hub with seprate spider. Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Looks good Rodder, would have had two myself before chrimbo but both my S-in-L and Bros failed to deliver. Looks like I'll have to shop online. As you say the filter boc decals are a but naff. Shame Airfix. Colin You can do the sand filter colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I was speaking to Colin from Freightdog at Farnborough Modelfest about the Sea King and he mentioned that the sand filter wasn't that good and has he has plans to release an after market replacement for it. So fingers crossed it will be released soon. But I agree that Airfix with their new laser scanning techniques they could have done a better job in the first place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) I didn't realise the sand filters came in different sizes. Are they bespoke items for each operator? I might be able to get my hands on an old Airwaves resin and PE sand filter (SC72124). Presumably this would be the right size for the HC4. Edited January 10, 2016 by Steve Coombs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwality8 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Looks proper! Mine's patiently waiting in its box..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Very nice build. I like the verdict - "it builds up quite well". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 As far as I'm aware Steve the sand filters are all the same, I'll confirm this with my Seaking source tomorrow! Like I said in my original post, the Airfix sand filter is only let down by the choice of decal colours used. Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Looks very nice indeed, first completed one I have seen. Agree with the sand filter and the point about the main rotor fold not twisting to sit lower, but that doesn't detract from the build which is very well done indeed, it looks like a Mk4 and sits like a Mk4. Have you built the Revell Seaking? If so how would you rate that build to the Airfix kit? Is the Airfix kit a game changer? Thanks for showing Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Nicely done. A lovely representation of the wonderful SeaKing. I have to agree about that damn sand-filter - one of the things I was looking forward to in the new kit. Ah well, one for the aftermarket providers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 That looks great! I have the kit also, I want to build it as the White/Green scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Does it come with non-Sand filter intake guard? I intend mine to be a Falklands aircraft when I get round to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Hey Dave, The kit does come with the old flat fronted barn door type intake guard too. Think this is probably intended for the forthcoming Mk.3. Rgds, Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Took these pics last night of the Revell sand filter (on the right in the pics) and the new Airfix unit, as it has been asked earlier if the Revell unit will fit the Airfix kit. First pic is looking down on the two units from above, the Revell unit is very slightly wider and the Airfix has much longer discharge tubes (don't know if that's what they're called but it sounds good! Think this is where any solid particles are dumped overboard) Second pic shows the units side on and the Revell item is very slightly flatter than the Airfix item at the rear An aftermarket unit would be the perfect solution, otherwise you're looking to source a Revell kit. I did offer the Revell item up to the Airfix kit and it would probably suffice but I had no way of knowing how high it would sit above the cockpit to ensure the back end aligned with the engine inlets. Hope this is of interest to you all. Rgds, Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 From photos of the real thing, the discharge tubes (or whatever they're called) look to be a bit on the short side for the Revell filter. If the general dimensions of the Revell filter itself are OK, it shouldn't be too much of a trial to attach the longer Airfix tubes. I'm still waiting for notification that my HC4 is in stock, otherwise I'd be comparing filters myself. Not quite shivering with antici ... pation, but getting there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faakeith Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Ok, I haven't opened my Airfix kits yet and still not sure which era or even version I am going to build, however, looking at the pictures the kits seem ok. A few errors but then no kit is perfect. Think I may do a raspberry ripple version, time will tell. Look forward to seeing more variations of the mighty HC MK4. Eng, you need to post an update of yours ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faakeith Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Eng, regarding sandfilters. The Revell one would appear to be a better version and the airfix decals are crap. The panels should be black. The blower motor exhausts are to long on the airfix one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faakeith Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Ok, I haven't opened my Airfix kits yet and still not sure which era or even version I am going to build, however, looking at the pictures the kits seem ok. A few errors but then no kit is perfect. Think I may do a raspberry ripple version, time will tell. Look forward to seeing more variations of the mighty HC MK4. Eng, you need to post an update of yours ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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