hsr Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I was going to build the Italeri HSS-1 next, but I realized I had not purchased the after market accessories that I wanted for it, so I ordered them and built the Cyber-hobby (Dragon) Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King kit instead. This kit seems closer to a 3A to me with the short horizontal stabilizer and some other features, but it comes with a lot of extra parts so probably several versions could be built. It also gives you the option to display the rotor either open or folded, so I went with the folded version to save space and I never did them before. You get 3 decal options implemented with Cartograf decals that worked excellently with no silvering. Fit was very good and the transparencies were very clear and distortion free. I also used the Eduard interior. The only comment I would make on the decals was they are very tightly packed on the sheet, making cutting out individual ones difficult. They also tended to want to stick to the first position they were placed, but would be coaxed to move with some pursuance. The torpedoes did not come with the kit and are from my spares. So, here it is. Note I noticed while posting the pictures that I forgot to remove the masking from the front landing lights, but I just went and fixed that. Next up will be the Italeri HSS-2 Seabat, and I really mean it this time. Enjoy 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Really like the build. Love a good helicopter every once in a while. Problem is that I would build them with the blades out so finding somewhere to put them would be an issue. I'm always eyeing one of Airfix's Sea Kings in 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsr Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 I don't usually display carrier aircraft with folding wings, but I had a tight space for this one so I figures, "why not" and I like the effect. It just would have been nice if they had supplied the supports. Thanks Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Nicely done Howard, I am a fan of the high vis USN Sea King schemes. The folding blade option looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsr Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: The folding blade option looks great. I wish more manufacturers gave that option Thanks Howard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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