Rodders154 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I fancy making the old Frog Wessex straight out of the box with the Modeldecal set 18 decals for a plane guard Wessex XS880 57 Just how it would have been 40+ years ago using enamel paints and tube glue to see how well my modelling has come on Or Cross kit with the Italeri kit for winch, cockpit . wheel covers ect What does everyone think? Rodders 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Nice idea Rodder. untilthe Italeri kit came along I still rated the Frog kit even if just for it's outline accuracy. I have two I should have finished... One converted to the original Wessex /H-34 conversion. Colin PS. you going to resurect that crane build you had going??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Use 99% of the Frog kit with the odd wee bit from Italeri to tart her up. Did '57' have the small windows though? Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Hi Rodders, I like your idea of the Frog kit, tube glue and enamels. Nice step back to simpler times. Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Splendid idea.modelling as it used to be. Just remember to be having fun . How about using a blunt penknife for real accuracy ? Colin W 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 What tools did people use then? I remember as a kid ripping the bits off the sprue and getting glue finger marks over everyting! Was it normal to use a craft knife or did we use scissors? I can't remember. Let's say for example I do the model as it would have been done in 1970 when I was 11 would there have been emery boards around the and would most people have used normal 1/2" masking tape bought from the local ironmongers or as I dont think Tamiya were around then. Let's do it 100% retro, brush paint and all Rodders 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 18 hours ago, heloman1 said: PS. you going to resurect that crane build you had going??? 2 Assume you mean the Seasprite. Decals have arrived from NZ and will be sorted when I get back int the groove of that model. Rodders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Colin W said: Splendid idea.modelling as it used to be. Just remember to be having fun . How about using a blunt penknife for real accuracy ? Colin W Well I was 10 and I remember twisting the parts off the sprues and cleaning up with an exacto knife and wet and dry paper. I think Tamiya putty was available too and you'll need lots of that to be sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 You cleaned up? Wow Just be warned, the Froggy is my favourite for shape accuracy, the wheels are just a tad 'Swampflyers' sized against the real size You know, the megawheels they bung on bush planes on The Discovery channel Still lovely though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 I'm in I am going to build this 100% out of the box with no alteration, additions or anything else wish me luck Rodders 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbrownra Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Sounds like fun. Good luck, I for one will be watching you! I love the Frog kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Out of the box you will have a lovely Wessex Rodders I'll be around watching while not building (AGAIN) when I should be building... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Old school boy stuff, will be a cracking thread to follow, just disappointed you have opted for a modern scalpel and not using your parents over sharp 12" carving knife to slice the parts off the sprue (as well as fingers from your hand!) Looking forward to this one! Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 This is not going to take long as the aircraft is overall light brown and as it is straight out of the box there are very few parts. My major concern is I will be having a matt finish and putting 40+ year decals on top and they will silver for sure do I go for a Kleer and varnish finish or would that be against the spirit of the build. To start First I have forgotten how smelly enamels are and how long they take to dry even the matt ones. Oh how much better the paint goes down with an airbrush. I normally use brushes for detail work or small areas only. I also had to get some thinners for them as water I believe doesn't do a good job on them. all the cockpit has is the seats and a gurt hole where the IP is there aren't even any joysticks See I am using the tube glue you can just see the blobs on the holes on the cockpit floor. Boy is that smelly as well. The drill is for the exhausts . Rodders PS I do intend to do a proper build for this group build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Onwards and upwards didn't get two of the windows to stay in as they were not sufficently cured before I put the band around the fuselage So far every paint I have opened has been useable. Decided to use revell filler ai I am sure filler was around then Rotor head asembled and waiting to dry This is the colour for the exterior. In the old days I used what is nearest to the colour they wanted with this model its the same as I dont know when (if ever) I will be using enamals again Ever wondered what to do with the old ferror box 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I used to put a decent wibble of washing up liquid in the shallow saucer of warm water I used to depaper the transfers in the old days It seemed to allow the water to seep in and keep silvering at bay whilst they dried Dont envy you using modern version Humbrol Enamels, I hate the things with a massive raging passion Give me the good old Humbrol Authentics and others of their range from back then 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 I had forgotten that you can paint using a brush with enamels. I used a no 3 brush and did 2 coats and that seemed to work and then ( I cheated sorry) I sprayed on 2 coats of Kleer as I didn't want the decals to screw up and that flattened out the finish nicely I then used the 40 year old kit decals and you can see they have gone on very well. I am glad one of the schemes was overall one colour as the masking tape I am using sticks like poo to blanket. Getting near the end now only major problem is the cockpit side windows they won't be perfect but they will be good enough for a government job. I think they use superglue as the backing 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 You're taking me waaaay back with this Rodders Love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Wow Rodders good progress, I do like the sand scheme and the oh, so large call signs typical of the day. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 wow, you are steaming along with this one! She is looking great, not bad at all for an old bird! Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Done not quite as i promised as I used PVA for the cabin windows and cockpit and Kleer for the decal base otherwise as kit Rodders 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Rodders, you area magician and it's not a good kit but an accurate one. It looks the dogs danglies. Well done. Colin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I've always been a Frog Wessex fan, this great model shows why Its fabulous Rodders, excellent b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Rodders, that looks fantastic. I"d forgotten, they came in this scheme, it looks great like that. As you've discovered, old Frog decals go on very well, even at 40 years old. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Turned out nice Rodders, well done Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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