cathasatail Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) "Valiant and Brave" -SAR Sea King HAR3A (1:72 Airfix) Hi everyone, I hope you're all keeping safe and well. Well, my final exams are all done now, so back to the bench I go while I nervously await the results! This kit was given to me many months ago by a close friend at university, and I wanted to save it until I had the time to have a good crack at it. On with the build! Kit: Airfix 1:72 Sea King HAR.3/Mk.43 Paints: Vallejo, as always, along with (for the first time) a dash of Tamiya clear green to tint the upper canopy (I think it's worked well?) Decals: Mainly kit decals, along with some from the Xtradecal RAF Anniversary Update 2011/12 set *Disclaimer: The decals used represent a bit of a hodgepodge of various markings that the aircraft carried, and are not 100% accurate Scratchbuilt: The sensor pod under the port "stub" is entirely scratchbuilt, the aircraft instrument panel was scratchbuilt (not that's it's particularly visible), the riveting is all done by hand, and there's a full interior (it's just a shame I couldn't get the lighting/focus right to photograph it!). The filter "box" in front of the intakes is also heavily adapted from what came with the kit- I had some photoetch grill sections lying around, so I used those. I scratched some of the main rotor mechanisms and added the "whisker" aerials with thin wire. Well, there we are. I'm quite happy with the result, and I'm certainly tempted to have another shot at this wonderful kit from Airfix in the near future. Thanks for having a look! Best wishes, Sam Edited May 26, 2020 by cathasatail 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Lovely looking model there. You should be really pleased with it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 That looks really smart. The detailing is fantastic, especially the riveting and stencilling. You must have a steady and and plenty of patience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 A magnificent King! It gives the impression of at least 1:48th (except the last photo… 😉 ) Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Excellent work, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Very nice - and appropriately grubby. To be über-pedantic ZH545 is (was...) a HAR3A, rather than an older HAR3, but that’s only a minor title amendment! Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Cracking build, the additional detailing really paid off Good luck with your results 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Wow....almost fell off the couch thinking that's 1/48! One of the best I've seen. What did you use for the riveting? All the best with the results. Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Outstanding modelling, very well done. Any Airfix build of that age that can survive close up photography is a good one. Yours is quite a bit beyond that! Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Very smart job, good effort! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Superb! Really very nice model I like it..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 That’s very nice indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathasatail Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thank you ever so much, everyone, for the nice comments and best wishes 6 hours ago, Dermo245 said: Wow....almost fell off the couch thinking that's 1/48! One of the best I've seen. What did you use for the riveting? All the best with the results. Dermot I used the Trumpeter "Rivet Maker"- although I detached the disc from the handle and manually rolled the disc along the parts to create the rivet lines. I might have to invest in a smaller "Rosie the Riveter" tool, one of these days, to get into the nooks and crannies that the larger disc can't reach. 9 hours ago, Jonners said: Very nice - and appropriately grubby. To be über-pedantic ZH545 is (was...) a HAR3A, rather than an older HAR3, but that’s only a minor title amendment! Jon Noted and edited (thanks!) Best wishes, Sam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 amazing Sea King, well done!!!! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I like the chocks 😃 good fine detail Sea King not bad either👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces High Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 That really is an outstanding bit of model making, very nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 No single word or phrase can best sum up your Sea King here Sam other than it`s beautiful!!!!! Your attention to detail is first rate and your effort is certainly one to be proud of. Congratulations!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Fabulous Seaking 👏👏👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Great, great job on that SAR Sea King Well Done, Sir ! (and good luck with your exam results too !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Very impressive looking Sea King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf117 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) Great to see rivet and rotor head detail added - it makes such a difference... ....and nicely done with the exhaust staining and general weathering too! 👍 Edited May 27, 2020 by andyf117 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 What a beauty 👏👏👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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