Westland Whirlwind

[CheshireGap]

The Trumpeter kit finished as the shabby HE+V from the well know photo, mostly OOB with just the radio mast moved to match the position on the original aircraft, and the bomb racks omitted as they don't appear on the photo. This was mainly a trouble free build as I didn't try to correct the kit's well publicised errors or add anything extra - if you like that kind of thing check out Sprueloose's WIP - the main issue came when I tried out the Alclad Klear Cote Gloss. For whatever reason, this never dried and was still tacky well over a week later, I had to go over it with some standard Windsor & Newton just so I could handle it, but by then it was too late, there was a lot of dust stuck to it. The Henschel HS129 that I built in tandem also suffered this, so this is one bottle that will be going to the back of the shelf; the search for a really good gloss varnish continues.

Chipping was done using the Vallejo chipping fluid, the real aircraft was even worse, lets say this represents it a couple of weeks before that photo was taken...

 

 

 

 

 

If some of the markings looked painted on that is because they are! First time I have done this, and the Montex set proved pretty easy for squadron codes and serial number, the roundels and fin flashes are decals though from the excellent Xtradecal sets

 

 

 

 

Edited June 1, 2017 by CheshireGap
removing unnecessary flickr links, speling

[celt]

I like the Whirlwind,if it had reliable engines it could have been a world beater.It makes a great model subject though.Well tidy indeed.

[stevej60]

Superb looking Whirlwind,great paint and weathering!Yes what could have been with Merlin's fitted.

[Meatbox8]

That looks terrific and really shows off the advanced lines of the Crikey.  The marking have a very convincing painted on look. 

[cngaero]

That's a smashing looking Whirlwind. 

I too have wondered what it would have been like with a couple of Merlins.