Lord Riot Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) While we've been isolating far from the madding crowd, I've had some time to do a bit of scratch building on this one. The basic old Matchbox kit needed it too, whilst it appears a decent shape there wasn't the option for an RAF Wessex in the kit. I added a few bits to the cockpit and some rescue equipment in the cabin, as well as the various aerials, the spotlight on the wincg and an under fuselage cable and hook combo. I chose XS675 as I had no spare 1/72 letter Rs or Ts, so it seemed as good as any! I hope you like it. As always, all comments welcome. I'm thinking of doing either the Sycamore or early Whirlwind next, possibly. Edited April 20, 2020 by Lord Riot 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 Forgot to add the WIP ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 That's the Matchbox kit??!! Wow, amazing. You've done a great job indeed! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Very nice Wessex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Fabulous. Love the photo on the rocks...very convincing 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Very nice job! That brings back some memories too, as I managed to get a ride in a Wessex out of Manston on annual camp with the ATC. Can't remember the year but late 70's, maybe 80? Sitting just aft of the open door flying low along the beach was something I'll never forget, or the view of just the lower legs of the pilots up (literally!) front. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Great job. Matchbox kits usually provide a great foundation for some detailing and upgrading. Living in Bangor I used to see these on an almost daily basis. Did some great ASR demonstration displays too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I just found my 3822, It was Wessex 2, XR518, 11th August 1978! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) Very nice! Photo number 6 is amazing! Edited April 20, 2020 by Abandoned Project 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Extra nice clean build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Great model of an overlooked machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Hello LR, The Wessex is never boring to look at. So this one, especially the Matchbox, is also very welcome. The color scheme form the RAF is striking. My compliments with the results. Regards, Orion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo88 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Lovely end result there. Can't go wrong with those old Matchbox kits. Nice chunky plastic that can withstand a fair amount of hacking and filling, and a good basis for super detailing. Thanks to Revell we can still get our hands on quite a few of the Matchbox range. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 It’s a wonderful Wessex, great stuff ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Love it, you can't beat a yellow Wessex! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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