wellsprop Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 It's only taken me about 5 months to build, but here's my attempt at Airfix's ancient Westland Whirlwind, part of my Westland Trio series IMGP0232 by Ben Standen, on Flickr IMGP0233 by Ben Standen, on Flickr IMGP0234 by Ben Standen, on Flickr IMGP0235 by Ben Standen, on Flickr IMGP0236 by Ben Standen, on Flickr It needed a lot of work doing, I scratch built some detail for the rotorhead and tail rotor, as well as added some pilot/passenger steps from wire, I also added little details such as torque links on the front undercarriage and a new exhaust. The model isn't particularly technically or historically accurate, but it looks good by my Speed Lynx! I have yet to decide whether to take these to work - however, as my office is just above the hangar in which the fixed-wing Whirlwind was built, I think I might make myself one of those! Cheers, Ben 38
bentwaters81tfw Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 That's a fine rendition of a somewhat basic kit. Nice one Ben. 1
junglierating Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Looks great ben.....your hangar is that the Wildcat and Super lynx build shed?
AdrianMF Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 That looks very nice from an ...errr... “challenging” kit! Regards, Adrian
wellsprop Posted January 27, 2019 Author Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, junglierating said: Looks great ben.....your hangar is that the Wildcat and Super lynx build shed? Nearby! I didn't actually realise the Wildcat hangars were wartime hangars - I'm still finding out new things about the site (there's various plaques on walls telling the history of the site), not sure what was in there... 36 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: That looks very nice from an ...errr... “challenging” kit! Regards, Adrian To say the least, the hardest parts were the windows not fitting at all.
bentwaters81tfw Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 1 minute ago, wellsprop said: Nearby! I didn't actually realise the Wildcat hangars were wartime hangars - I'm still finding out new things about the site (there's various plaques on walls telling the history of the site), not sure what was in there... To say the least, the hardest parts were the windows not fitting at all. Lucky you got windows. The early issues of that kit 'BEA' markings, there was no glazing at all.
perdu Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 It had holes though ISTR Lovely Whirlwind Ben, I've a H19 to build for a Korean War build soon Might base it on the Airfix one, you make it an attractive proposition
Hairtrigger Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Always pleasing to see a vintage kit built to such a high standard...
twinpin Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Looks great. Wish Airfix would re - issue it. Or even better new tool. 1
cngaero Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 That's a fine looking Whirlwind. I don't think that the venerable old Airfix kit has ever looked so good. 1
Timbo88 Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 A new tool Whirlwind would be great, my choice would be an HAR.10. would be lovely if Airfix could do a themed yellow SAR trio box: Whirlwind, Wessex and Sea King. How about it Airfix? 1
wellsprop Posted August 6, 2019 Author Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, cngaero said: That's a fine looking Whirlwind. I don't think that the venerable old Airfix kit has ever looked so good. Cheers I think it turned out ok for a 60 year old kit. 27 minutes ago, Timbo88 said: A new tool Whirlwind would be great, my choice would be an HAR.10. would be lovely if Airfix could do a themed yellow SAR trio box: Whirlwind, Wessex and Sea King. How about it Airfix? That WOULD be excellent! Hopefully they'll be a SAR Sea King flying with the Whirlwind and Wessex, not far from me in Crewkerne! 1
Antti_K Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 I just love these old Airfix models! Your Whirlwind looks great. I built one of these when I barely knew what words like "green", "white" or "glue" meant (a loooong time ago that is). Kind Regards, Antti
kapam Posted August 7, 2019 Posted August 7, 2019 You've done an excellent job on that! Always great to see an old "classic" making an appearance. I love the bright colours too.
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