timtom1982 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) The top left bulg is on airframe ZF122 V HC4 commando. I saw it in bidspotter.... the sea king was sold for £45,000 to ASL in horsham... Edited July 21, 2019 by timtom1982 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 last few fuselage decals going on now and the painting up of the smaller parts, gloss coat soon and then the weathering. I've also got to start the winch and main rotors plus the tail rotor 🙂 Almost finish time for this build. Regards Dan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Looking good Dan Superb workmanship as always! Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtom1982 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Can't wait excellent build 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Weathering, these hard worked cabs are well looked after but they do abstain from being really really clean, started the process with several colours, Exhaust stain and Nato Black from MRP. One thing that did happen is that I clamped the fuselage quite tight in the GSI vice, with the weather being a trifle warm it softened up the paint and left me with two nice marks just below the door, these will have to taken care of but its a nause now to sort out. The other side needs doing now along with the underside, then a oil wash to bring out some of the details and we should be looking at adding the sponsons to the fuselage finally. Regards Dan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 The big unmasking .. I hate this bit Some bits that have come away but generally its good, some touching up but I'm happy. Regards Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtom1982 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Very cool, amazing work Dan. A work of art! Edited July 24, 2019 by timtom1982 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Dads203 said: looking at adding the sponsons Even at four AM. with my meds in full effect, I can still enjoy the visuals where kit and skill come together harmoniously. Sucks about the vise marks, but you will have that sorted before the ink in this reply has time to dry up! 😊 Cheers, Anthony 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Yes I'd be happy with that too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Cheers Chaps, Not been able to get much more done I’m afraid, I’m currently on light duties after a visit to the doctors. I have a suspected clot on my right lung and am undergoing a few tests. Hoping to get back to it as soon as chaps. Regards Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Dads203 said: suspected clot Damn brother, that's scary. Strange that about a month ago, I woke up with one of my ankles swollen up, and it's still swollen to this day. I told my doctors about it, but they replied with little concern. I am worried that it is related to a clot of other circulation problem, but I have no money to go to Manila and get the VA to run tests, or money to see a local doctor for tests. It's a bit nerve racking, I just hope it is something simple that can be treated via meds or activity changes. Wish you well my friend, they will get it sorted in no time. Keep us informed. Cheers, Anthony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Not exactly the best weather for being poorly (if any actually is) but all the best and get well soon dan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 22 minutes ago, Stalker6Recon said: Damn brother, that's scary. Strange that about a month ago, I woke up with one of my ankles swollen up, and it's still swollen to this day. I told my doctors about it, but they replied with little concern. I am worried that it is related to a clot of other circulation problem, but I have no money to go to Manila and get the VA to run tests, or money to see a local doctor for tests. It's a bit nerve racking, I just hope it is something simple that can be treated via meds or activity changes. Wish you well my friend, they will get it sorted in no time. Keep us informed. Cheers, Anthony No doubt you are on clot buster drugs All the best mate. Stalker6Recon You need to see someone about it. I know it is easy for us in the UK to say this because of the NHS but seriously working on a surgical ward I know how serious a PE can be. Rodders 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Rodders154 said: serious a PE can be Yeah, I am not exactly walking around unconcerned. We moved recently, and have very little money as we had to take on short term debt to pay all the expenses. I am hoping to be seen locally as soon as possible, maybe in a week or two, after my pension arrives. Beyond the ankle being swollen a bit, actually both ankles have some swelling in them, one more than the other, I am fine. No pain of problems getting around, but still not something I like going undiagnosed. Hopefully it can be treated with some meds and recover quickly, I certainly can't afford a stay at the hospital. Thanks for the concern, Anthony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Cheers chaps, Had a load of tests done yesterday so I’m just waiting for the results now, I’m on blood thinners for my AF and they have said that they might play with the dosages. My liver is inflamed and they seem to be more concerned with with that at the moment and are looking into the causes, possibly my meds. I should be be back on the build in the next few days hopefully so stay tuned. Kind Regards Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Here is hoping all is resolved simply and effectively Dan, it;s never fun waiting on results. Nice reveal by the way, she is looking the part more each post. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 On 7/25/2019 at 2:40 AM, Dads203 said: big unmasking .. I hate this bit Not sure why you hate it, she looks fantastic. You did a stellar job with the exhaust stains, very nice realism. Hope all goes well with the tests, I am sure it will be accurate and easy to correct. Keep your chin up brother, we are pulling for you! Anthony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Cheers chaps, feeling well enough to have an hour in the workshop, Really coming together now, FOD guards on and sponsons tacked in to place to get the landing gear aligned up. Crew door decaled and waiting to go on. Managed to sort out the vice marks on the side, a little micromesh and some Mr Surfacer followed by a quick respray and it's as good as new. The de masking stage is my least favourite as if I got wrong then it would ruin the build, it has to be one of the last things done on the paint stage so its always a nervous time Still got to sort out the canopy framing, some antennas and more detail painting on various bits and bobs but we are getting close now. Regards Dan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Sponson struts now on And the door getting some treatment before fixing. Cheers for stopping by Regards Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Utterly fantastic. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Stunning Job Matey !! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Cheers guys, Calling it a day now should get more done tomorrow night, getting close to hand over now Regards Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 That is a fine job dan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Thanks guys for the generous comments on the build. Here is where we are at, FLIR downlink antenna is now done. more weathering with oils and much more. Crew door is on Work started on the main rotor blades and tail rotor. Regards Dan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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