wellsprop Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) And we have an RFI! Not sure what to make next, I've still got the Wessex to build, however, I would like to build a 1/48 Whirlwind (fixed wing) to take to work, but I'd also like to scratch build either a Grob Astir or Standard Cirrus (keen to get back gliding!). What do you guys think I should make next? 1/72 Wessex 1/48 Whirlwind cannon fighter 1/?? Glider (possible scratch build - might need a 3D printer first!) Can't work out how to create a poll.... (if I even can) Edited January 27, 2019 by wellsprop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magua87 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 As you're doing a fine job, I vote you stick with rotors. Let's see that Wessex take shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 Wow, it's been over 6 months since I've posted here. Life got in the way (as it does!) And I've been very busy at work designing a new aircraft The good news is, I've been too busy to be modelling because I bought myself my first house - complete with a garage plus one room dedicated to my flight simulator (and my bikes!) And another room with an arts and crafts desk for me and the other half. I've been doing bits and pieces of work on the Wessex but haven't posted here. Anyway, you join the build with the fuselage together getting ready to mask and spray the yellow top side of the Wessex - only problem is I realised I used extra dark sea grey not RAF Blue Grey, so I'm waiting for some new paint to arrive. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Good to see you back on the ball again I don't suppose you have any 1/72 scale drawings around for the Wildcat at all do you? I quite fancy a Wildcat soon... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, perdu said: Good to see you back on the ball again I don't suppose you have any 1/72 scale drawings around for the Wildcat at all do you? I quite fancy a Wildcat soon... I've got an Airfix Spitfire XIV on the go now whilst I'm waiting for paint Unfortunately not, there are plenty online which seem ok. I've got access to 1:1 CAD models and engineering drawings of the AW159, not sure my employer would be happy if I shared them though! I'd love an AW159 too, particularly in 1/48 scale! Someone on here did a fantastic conversion though (was it ex-wafuu or maybe Lynx?). Ben Edited August 6, 2019 by wellsprop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I think it was Lynx Further research beckons methinks, never quite certain about the drawings online Further research... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 So here's how my Wessex is coming along - I painted the blue grey around the top half of the fuselage before masking and spraying some halfords rattle can yellow that looks about right! I think it looks ok! Ben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 14 minutes ago, wellsprop said: I think it looks ok! I think so too! Nice job Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 3 hours ago, CedB said: I think so too! Nice job Ben Ditto Holts rattle can yellow, gottit 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 Getting close! I realised the yellow/grey transition was in the wrong place according to the italeri paint schemes, so I repainted it a bit. I've added all the bits and pieces now and painted the lot, still need to add the radome and wheels. Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) Decals on! Matt spray and weathered Really disappointed with how the weathering looks like through my phone camera, in reality its subtle and I think it looks rather good 😕 Just the main rotors and wheels to go now. Ben Edited August 10, 2019 by wellsprop 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Ben, welcome back and congrats on the house. The Wessex is looking nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Agreed - looking very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad's lad Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/9/2019 at 8:54 AM, wellsprop said: So here's how my Wessex is coming along - I painted the blue grey around the top half of the fuselage before masking and spraying some halfords rattle can yellow that looks about right! I think it looks ok! Ben Thet yellow looks great. Which Halfords one was it? Clive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Minor problem The walkway decals on the ventilated turtleback should fit the main body but they do not climb up the side of the fairing They should fit where the line curves down to the opening panel edge But that is minor, the Wessex looks very good and we do need to know which rattle can colour you used For future reference 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 3 hours ago, dad's lad said: Thet yellow looks great. Which Halfords one was it? Clive. Rover Inca Yellow, I was happily surprised that it seems the perfect match for the outside yellow band around RAF WWII roundels, as well as the yellow leading edges and prop tips - I've always found that Humbrol 24 Trainer Yellow is just too yellow. 2 hours ago, perdu said: Minor problem The walkway decals on the ventilated turtleback should fit the main body but they do not climb up the side of the fairing They should fit where the line curves down to the opening panel edge But that is minor, the Wessex looks very good and we do need to know which rattle can colour you used For future reference I thought something didn't look right on the paint scheme with those decals! Oops! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) Done! RFI to follow once my camera is charged. Edited August 11, 2019 by wellsprop 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Looks lovely, top job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Seconded! Good job Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 All done! See the RFI for the Wessex Haven't got pics of all three together yet due to the rain.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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