mark.au Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Hi all; Just finished this one a couple of days ago in time for the anniversary of the event it commemorates. The WIP is here: ...and I am much indebted to all who encouraged and guided me on this one. The Coles Notes version is I didn't know what I didn't know about the short comings of the kit and several whose expertise and knowledge is far greater than mine helped me produce a much better result than otherwise would have been the case. I used the Eduard External PE Set, though I must admit that I didn't use all of it. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and plan another in the not-too-distant future. The pics... Cheers. 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 A enjoyable WIP to follow and your model looks fantastic Mark. I have been taking notes for my future Wessex builds one using the Italeri 72nd kit , so thank you for sharing fella. I do like your paint and weathering with the subtle variations of colour on the fuselage which look very good. Great work Chris 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 What a great looking Wessex. well done sir!!🙂 Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Very nice! Great looking model, nicely finished 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Superb!!! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 I can only repeat what has already been said. The subtlety of the paintwork and the weathering makes this a beauty. Thanks for sharing the build with us it's been a pleasure to sit in. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Absolutely, if not completely. Bravo Mark - what a piece of work! 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Fantastic result Mark, every inch a Wessex. As you have mentioned the kit has it's shortcomings. I'm building my fifth # Wessex and2 H-34's (same basic moulds) and I'm still finding areas that need attention. Congratulations. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 Thanks gents, kind comments indeed, much appreciated. 3 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: I have been taking notes for my future Wessex builds one using the Italeri 72nd kit , so thank you for sharing fella. 5 minutes ago, heloman1 said: As you have mentioned the kit has it's shortcomings. I'm building my fifth # Wessex and2 H-34's (same basic moulds) and I'm still finding areas that need attention. There is at least one more of these in my future, a Lee-on-Solent HMS Daedalus SAR Wessex in blue and orange/red. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Wow, an awesome build. Very nice. Cheers, Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Fantastic work! I just can't get over how realistic it looks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 That's a winner! Looks perfect. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 It was a real pleasure to see the build progress, Mark, and even better to see her in her finished state. She's superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Dropped in on this a couple of times and I was seriously impressed with your attention to detail and general skills, the end result shows it all off to perfection, well done! Glad you made it in time for anniversary too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Mark, Lovely finish and a very entertaining project to follow. I think the weathering perfectly captures the subject, and your attention to detail is second to none. Great work indeed, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 @Tomjw, @opus999, @Pete Robin, @jackroadkill, @Vulcanicity, and @Dunny, much obliged, thanks for the kind words. 13 hours ago, Vulcanicity said: Glad you made it in time for anniversary too Just under the wire! It took a marathon Sunday session to get there! Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Absolutely beautiful Wessex, and as others have said the weathering and surface finish are spot on! I'm retrospectively going through your WIP now! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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