825 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 In 1950/51 the Royal Navy trialled the use of 3 Skeeters. The trials were not a success and the three aircraft WF112, WF113 and WF114 were returned to Saro and subsequently issued to the Army Air Corps. This is the Aeroclub mixed media model which I picked up at SMW about 5/6 years ago. It's a neat little kit with injection moulded main parts, white metal interior and details, and a vac form canopy. The shape looks right but lacks detail. I added some detail to the cockpit, and various sticky out bits from various sources. The WIP is here So here we have one of the Royal Navy's Saro Skeeters, WF113, finished primarily in Revell's Aqua Aluminium brush painted. Transfers partly (roundels and tail warnings) from the kit and the Royal Navy and serials from an Xtradecal sheet of serials and British st war markings. Enjoy these pictures of a little helicopter that was an important development and tucked away in the annals of history. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Lovely job on the little Skeeter, I remember seeing one at Farnborough. Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice build. I'm especially impressed with how clear the cockpit enclosure is. Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 And what a wee cracker she is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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