milktrip Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hello, I would like to present my 1/72 Westland Wessex 60 series 1. Italeri kit with windows modified for a Wessex 60. Intake grill also opened up as these were removed for North Sea flying; I believe it was because they could ice up and block the intakes but not certain of that? Detailed with Eduard photo etch and brass rod & wire. Decals are from two S&M sets (for the Bristow & BP logo), the registration is from an RAF letter set and the stencils are a mish mash from my spares. Slightly over weathered for this aircraft, so apologies to any Bristow employees (Past & present) as I'm sure you would not allow your aircraft to get in this state The model represents C/N wa560, G-ATSC as operated by Bristows from North Denes. For info, in 1976 this aircraft ditched in the North Sea shortly after takeoff from West Sole gas rig platform C, after both engines stopped due to ingestion of the not removed engine intake covers, 14 occupants, thankfully no casualties. Built as part of the Westland Wessex group build, build thread here thanks for looking Aaron 62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Chordwonder Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Stunning build. wow.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Very nicely made model. I have to agree with you about the weathering, too much. Did nobody carry out a pre-flight walk round on the Wessex that ditched? Seems odd to gave missed the intake blanks on an aircraft where the intakes are easily accessible. Anyway, great model. Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, pinky coffeeboat said: Very nicely made model. I have to agree with you about the weathering, too much. Did nobody carry out a pre-flight walk round on the Wessex that ditched? Seems odd to gave missed the intake blanks on an aircraft where the intakes are easily accessible. Anyway, great model. Jeff thanks Jeff, for info https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/11-1976-wessex-60-series-1-g-atsc-8-march-1976 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Interesting report. Good that everyone escaped. Thanks. Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Lovely model. I don't think it looks over-weathered. Very interesting history and the accident report is an interesting read. To me, the fact that such an experienced pilot would miss the intake covers still being on goes to show how easily anyone can make a mistake. The pilot certainly seems to have got everything right once everything went wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hi Aaron, that is a thing of beauty. Magnificent work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIGHTS ON Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 amazing build, puts all my efforts in 1/48 to shame. i especially like the weathering, hjust right (IMHO) on this build. Better looking than a Boscombe Raspberry Ripple, so good choice of scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Absolutely brilliant build. Great to see a Wessex from Civvy Street for a change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Very nice result, though I also have to agree with you about the weathering; I think it's more a function of the type of weathering (ie excessive shading) that you've chosen to use rather than the fact that it's heavily weathered...and you're right about the employees! (And doubtless the management...). Really refreshing to see a Wessex in civil garb. Thanks also for including the link to the accident report. There are some glaring 'links in the chain' that are so common in accidents today: time pressure (a weather 'window' with no IFR option due to the low freezing level); distraction ( interrupted checks, passenger manifest amendment); single pilot so no peer oversight. Also it's quite astonishing that he took off from one deck and landed on two more, yet no deck crew reported the presence of a loose engine cover. It's also quite shocking to be reminded of the old-school approach to North Sea flying: lifejackets not permanently worn by passengers, only one passenger wearing an immersion suit and very poor passenger liferaft drills. It certainly puts today's standards into perspective. It is also interesting to note that the engines would probably have functioned as intended with the cover still in place; it was only because one of the straps became undone, allowing the cover to be sucked into the intakes, that the engines stopped. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 That's a great looking model. We forget that the wessex flew in civil colours. Great to see it in different, unusual colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Wow - I really love this build. The paint scheme is really nice and you nailed it. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Thank you all so very much for the comments. Very much appreciated. 5 hours ago, Jonners said: Very nice result, though I also have to agree with you about the weathering; I think it's more a function of the type of weathering (ie excessive shading) that you've chosen to use rather than the fact that it's heavily weathered...and you're right about the employees! (And doubtless the management...). Really refreshing to see a Wessex in civil garb... Jon I agree Jon; I tried something different this time. I usually use black for pre-shading but this time used dark grey but instead of a white base coat I used light grey. This left the white & red looking quite tired which, in my personal opinion, looks good for a worn, well used aircraft. However, on this instance I should have stuck with a white base coat and used the grey for pre-shading, albeit lighter (if that makes sense?) I certainly learned some lessons from this build for future white civvie choppers. Thank you again Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 That's what this is all about: learning...as I've just done from your description of how you did the weathering and how you would do it next time. Very helpful! Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Very smart! Like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircraftkit Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Quite sensational. Very, very well done ! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett9307 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Very nice build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Brilliant just brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Very nice indeed and good to see a Wessex in civil clothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Lovely build and detailing, certainly looks very weathered, but as a piece of 72 scale art, stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Brilliant build Aaron, everything is just tip top! I have flown extensively with Bristow in the UK and KLM Helicopters in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, and I dare say that on occasion I have seen machines possibly far dirtier than what you have portrayed! Possibly busy schedules, bad weather, snow, etc. Whatever, a couple of times you could see that someone had written on the airframe with a vengeful finger: "Pliz, clean me!"... But they always got us to and from offshore rigs without any problems (that we were aware of). Beautiful build! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Again, thank you all very much. @jean ha ha; thanks for that. I could maybe dip a cotton bud in some thinners and try to write something similar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Rhodes Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Fantastic build, and appreciate it's personal opinion, but I think the weathering works perfectly to make the model so realistic. Great photos too. Darren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Wow! That looks stunning! Very impressive modelling! The paintwork and finish are top notch! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Sorry - double post! Edited January 29, 2017 by PlaStix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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