TheBaron Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Alan: had this shot of the bungee affair from the UAS HC.2 visit though not expert enough to know if contemporary or a later ad hoc restraint. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 5 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Responsible adult ?? Here on BM ????? Fair point. Martian 👽 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I'll second the bungee cord loop. A vague distant memory but it has lodged in a brain cell somewhere. BTW, re the innuendo's, good job a certain person took his Cedatives. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Mind bogglingly brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Wow! You've kicked it up yet another notch. But I think you put the tail rotor on backwards. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 5 hours ago, perdu said: note the upper bungee is loose and the lower bracket has its in place I also note it could do with some air in those tyres....!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 This is looking superb! Slow & steady wins the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, keefr22 said: I also note it could do with some air in those tyres....!! It could have done with never being dumped on Uruguay in the first place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley John Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 That is absolutely stunning. A masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 One is doffing ones hat in admiration, BZ young man! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 This is not just a masterclass in Wessex Wizardry but a lesson in fortitude and resilience when up against it, this kit has pushed you all the way and in my book you won, hands down. Superb Hendie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 @Martian Hale @Massimo @CJP @Ex-FAAWAFU @CedB @Hamden @Fritag @heloman1 @limeypilot @Andy350 @perdu @Lord Riot @Andwil @corsaircorp @TheBaron @keefr22 @AdrianMF @Bigdave22014 @Pete in Lincs @Tomoshenko @Navy Bird @phildagreek @Harley John @moaning dolphin @Head in the clouds., Thank you all so much for your comments. I did start trying to respond to each of you individually as per Tony's SOP, but my brain just couldn't cope with the sheer volume of responses from last time around. However - I really appreciate ALL your comments so - thanks! Today's post isn't going to be as long (sigh's of relief from the BM hive), nor as revealing or exciting. (Except for me of course... because IT'S FINISHED!!!) Yes it is, this damned build is finally complete. I think. Though no doubt someone will spot some glaring omission as soon as I have posted. Let's get on with it then... First off was to attack the aerials. Can you see that aerial wire there? No? Neither could I. Getting those wires in place and secured was a bit nerve racking But as usual we got there in the end. The EZ Line was probably a bit fine but it's in there and it's not coming out again Useful tip coming up: Way back when I first painted the rotor head I had some custom paint mix left over so I sucked what I could up with a pipette and stuck a cocktail stick in the end as a seal. Would you believe the paint was still usable? It was. Great - that meant I could touch up the rotor head and repair all the damage I'd done messing about with the blades during the epic blade fold fiasco. Then the final touch for the rotor head was to add the BIM's Which become almost invisible for normal viewing purposes Underneath, the fuel dump hinged bracket got added Sliding windows got fitted. I now realize the stop is fitted too far forward and the window should slide back further than shown here. That's what you get for following Fly's panel lines. The starboard one got fitted but the photo was too blurry to use. After wrestling with my inner modeler I decided just to go ahead and use the kit supplied resin intake cover despite not being too keen on it. I used Tamiya tape cut into thin strips and painted Dark Earth for the straps, adding the obligatory twists. (just to play with @CedB's COD!) Maybe I should have put a tad more glue on that exhaust should I? When viewed from a distance it looks convincing enough. (Stbd window and cabin door now fitted - and exhaust still wonky) port side straps Reasonable enough. Now just a series of shots from various angles ('scuse the background - I think the wife half-inched the blue card I once had for final shots) damn - still need to glue that exhaust There! exhaust now glued in place Ah... the instrument panel. Anyone remember the fun and games we had way back then ? Home brewed photo etch that was! The BIM's do add that nice little finishing touch though, and that rotor head turned out nicely though the color isn't great. It could have done with being a few shades darker and a touch more grey She's a big beast, coming in around 15 inches long with the tailfolded and for my next trick. It's gonna be one of them above. I'm not quite sure which one yet though. I've had a quick fiddle with the Venom and the Vampire but haven't started construction on anything yet. I've read that the Classic Airframes kits can be a bit touchy. One of either the Venom or the Vampire builds up quite easily and the other one is a bitch. So, can I remember which one was which? Of course not. But that's for another day. Anyhoos two plus years of build and it's finally over. She's already in the display cabinet - bottom shelf hiding behind the Lysander. So what did I think of this kit after all this time ? Well, to be honest I was really excited when I first started this build but it quickly became apparent that Fly really messed up with some very poor research and missed probably the best opportunity we'll ever see to have an accurate, decent quality Wessex out there in the market. There really were some "what on earth were they thinking" moments which was a shame as they obviously put some thought and effort into some areas. Some people can go ahead and just build this as it comes, out of the box - and that's great. However, if you are looking for anything approaching accuracy in a Wessex, then avoid this kit like the plague unless you are prepared for a hell of a lot of rework - and there's a lot of things that are just never going to be right. After this experience, I do not seeing me ever buying another Fly kit. Ever! 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislowe Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) Love it. I've only been along for the last 12 months or so of this epic, but every hour of work that went into it shines through. Educational inspiring and aspirational. Congratulations on a cracking result. Edited January 18, 2020 by chrislowe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Well done! It's been a very informative and delightful journey. Plus I learned a lot, like how to sell all the Fly kits in my stash immediately. Speaking of Fly, you should send them some photos so they can put them on their website as an example of what can be done using a few bits of their product. Cheers, Bill PS. I vote for the Sea Venom because, well, Navy is my first name. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 congratulations Hendie !! That's a great piece of modelling and a funny informative thread !! I've learned a lot !! So, have a good beer on my behalf !! CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Undoubtedly the model of a Wessex that defines what we all are Brilliant Alan I was leaning towards the F2B but tbh I would rather see the Venom next 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Well, despite your feelings Alan I can't see a single fault with that model in your photos. Every one looks like a real Wessex to me, although (of course) I know nothing. Kudos Sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Thanks for sharing all the background info, all your techniques... I followed your build from the beginning...quietly though...and enjoyed every of your updates. She turned out great!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Extremely well done Sir. Great result. Congratulations on an outstanding oragami fold-up Helicopter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Amazing result - a real poop to petits-fours master class. Thanks for letting us aboard for the journey. Still think it's a real one in front of giant tools tho... Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Mate, it's been a fantastic sleighride of a modelling adventure. Very many thanks indeed. I think we've all learnt a few new tricks along the way. No towing arm then? Enjoy your lie down, you deserve it. Oh, and I vote twin boom too (Partly 'cos Biplanes don't do it for me). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 A superb job Hendie! We all learned things about helichoptering along the way, and especially about wessies and fly kits (the less said about the latter, the better). Superlatives have all been used up in the thread, so "very nice model indeed"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley John Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 it's been a pleasure to watch this build evolve into a true masterclass and a fantastic end product, superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 10 hours ago, hendie said: After this experience, I do not seeing me ever buying another Fly kit. Ever! You won't have to Hendie, for such a fine and entertaining build of the highest quality I am sending you mine......enjoy!😉 The greatest shame is that I/we will probably never get to see it in the flesh. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 As has been said already stunning, outstanding, superb build a pleasure to watch you overcome each and every problem that presented it's self to you and your attention to detail is second to none. Looking forward to what ever you decide to build next. Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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