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[Daedalus72]

Hi,

 

Joined a while ago but this is my first post!

I am an ex FAA Artificer and model mainly RN aircraft in 1/48.

 

I spent my time in the navy on Wessex Mk5 and Lynx mk3 and still have a soft spot for the Wessex even now.I am currently building a HAS3 from the Italeri kit,having previously completed two Mk5s. Despite its faults, I like this kit as it is 100% better than the old Revell offering and it was a long,long wait for anything half decent in 1/48.

 

I am also thinking about starting the old Fujimi Wasp kit and have been comparing it with the drawings in the recent warpaint book.

The fuselage seems to be too short according to these drawings, the discrepancy being in the section between the point wher the fuselage taper starts and the rear undercarriage mounting is located.

Does anyone know if these drawings are accurate.I am tempted to take them with a pinch of salt as they were drawn by Richard Caruana who has been known to get things wron on the past.

 

Sorry I seem to have gone on a bit.

 

Cheers

 

Mike Smith

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Hello Daedalus ... Welcome to Britmodeller. First let me say I salute your service. Im an Aircraft builder myself. Though i cannot help with your specific question. If there is something i can help with i usually do. 

 

Dennis

[Daedalus72]

Thanks Dennis,all help gratefully received.

Mike

[huvut76g7gbbui7]

Hello Mike and welcome.

Sorry I can't help about the drawings but may I point you to 'Rumourmonger' section where S&M models have announced Scout and Wasp in 1/72 and 1/48.

Richard