Brigbeale Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) Well, that’s another one finished! I bought this model as I’d always wanted a Sea King, but I doubt if I’d got away with building the earlier RAF Rescue Sea King in yellow livery - my wife hates the yellow as it affects her eyes. I was swayed by the camouflage pattern in the box - although I wouldn’t have minded building a grey Sea King either. It was a great build, everything went here it should with almost no problems and very little filler needed. the WIP is here To paint the camouflage, started by painting the fuselage white. I did try to use Tamiya 2mm tape for curves but it wouldn’t conform to the tight curves and it started peeling away from the fuselage anyway. So I improvised a light source and resizes the colour call-out and printed them off. I then used the image, between two pieces of glass to trace and cut the white camouflage shapes and then stick the newly made mask to the fuselage. It took me the best part of a week - doing 2 hours a night - to complete. I then airbrushed lightened Tamiya XF-61 Dark Green onto the fuselage. The masking was removed to reveal the striking camouflage scheme and I was over the moon with it. I had an issue with the rotor blades being bent from the way they were packed. I’d like, once again to thank Charlie @Johnson for his tip on straightening them with hot water on a flat surface and then cooling them with cold water to set them. I painted them and while trying to remove some sticky residue, I broke one, but managed to rescue it by clamping it to a short lolly stick with small pegs and using MR Cement S to repair it. Once it was sanded, it was good as new. Once the rotors were finished, and the smaller parts were fitted, the Sea King was done, I hope you like it - I do! And with my Westland Lynx Edited July 29, 2022 by Brigbeale 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Great job! I like how you did the camo, just brilliant. 👍 Cheers, Bill 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 BZ to you 👍 Now paint the fuel cap rear of cabin door ....red ...splash of colour 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, junglierating said: BZ to you 👍 Now paint the fuel cap rear of cabin door ....red ...splash of colour 😍 Will do. I forgot to thank you again for the info on the MAWS pods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Just beautiful! Terrific work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Yellow bothers Her Ladyship, but the jangly camouflage scheme doesn't? It looks positively vibratory from here, it's giving me the spins. 😆 The Seasprite is a lovely little model as well, Brian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Lovely! The camo is a dream. Top job! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Excellent!👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Great result Brian, looks superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Beautiful job on this! The deck looks a little wet today, so the bootnecks will have to be extra careful when embarking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Well done, nice that you put it on a base, it competes the story. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Excellent work!!! She's a beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Absolutely superb Brian and a great thread. Looks wonderful and it's good to see that lovely Lynx again too. Great work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTiger435 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Beautiful! I'm glad I got to follow this one! I still can't believe the masking job... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Superb finish Brian. It looks great when paired with the Lynx. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilspen Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Impressive camo finish. A really nice build and set off nicely on the flight deck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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