Orion Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Fellow Modellers, Finally had some time to photograph the first finished example of a series Westlands Wessex helicopters.. As extras are added the Cobra cockpit and interior. Almost completely empty with just a few seats . Thanks to Mr. Evans from Whirlybird I was able to add the extra long range fuel tank to the port side. This little gem adds so much importance to the model. It will be accompanied in a diorama by Bedford Tactical Refueller and some figurines. Excellent decals from L Decals Studio and the box decals from Italeri. The FOD cover is constructed from MiliPut. RBF tags are from Eduard. Paints as usual from the Xtra Color range. It represents XS484, 771, RNAS Culdrose 1984. I would like to thank all the forum modellers that contributed to answer all my questions. As for example, the discussion about the yellow rotor blade Next, the RAF version. Regards, Edited March 17, 2016 by Orion 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Very nice indeed,.....great job, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 That is a superb looking model! Great work, very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Nice work. Looking forward to the diorama! Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Really nice Wessex there, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Hello,Orion - That is one wonderful looking 'Wessex' you have there! All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 fantastic work looks great, nice job on the finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max39 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Wow that is a lovely Wessex indeed.I have 3 72s to do plus a 48th version.Think you have done a lovely model!!!. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Oh yes indeed; God bless yer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 That's a very nice Wessex. The only (minor) criticism from me is that you appear to have ued US style RBF tags and not UK style ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Nice clean Walter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenPhill Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Beautiful Wessex. The detail at this scale is superb something I could never manage with my sausage fingers. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Stunning finish- a beautiful Wessex you've done.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 That is absolutely stunning - lovely finish and I like the extras. If I may make a couple of points of constructive criticism, Italeri have moulded the tail rotor the wrong way round, it should rotate in the opposite direction to the way they have moulded it. Also the Italeri instructions are incorrect regarding the bulged window on the port side - it should be foreword of the two rather than the rear. Not too late to correct them if you were so inclined. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwality8 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 That,s beautiful,the paintwork is so crisp and detailing really a class apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hi There, what fine work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Top modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 A terrific looking Wessex. Great paintwork and detailing. Is this the Italeri kit? I have it and the old Matchbox one in the stash but I know neither of them are going to turn out as nice as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Bottell Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Fabulous!!!! A credit to a truly tremendous aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albamac Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Hi Orion, A lovely bit of modelling of a truly iconic helicopter which excelled in the SAR and many other roles. The paintwork is great but what's wrong with the incorrect RBF tags etc between modelling friends ha ha. and I look forward to the diorama. I built a Matchbox one and is best viewed from over a metre but Wifie thinks it looks lovely so the Seal of Approval was given!!! Keep up the excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) Hello Modellers, In the first place, thanks for all the positive and constructive remarks. Surely a boost to continue with the Wessex 1/72 production line. Indeed, this model was from Italeri. As mentioned, the longe range fuel tank was from Whirlybird. (ordernr. WBA72143) The RBF tags are from Eduard. As I understand form one of the contributors, The RAF/RN are using different RBF tags. Please inform me where I can find these items in metal. As mentioned, next one the RAF HAR2, in a diorama with a Severn Class lifeboat Regards to all, Orion Edited March 20, 2016 by Orion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 lovely little wessex well done Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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