masterqq Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) Greeting from Malaysia, I have a few British helicopters to build this year, namely Wessex, Whirwind and Scout, I hope to build a collection of Helicopters used in Malaya/Borneo during Confrontation. I am going to kick start with Airfix Scout.. P.S If anyone have the knowledge on the Scout serial # or photos from Far East during these period, please let me know, I gonna start my build soon, and I know this is not an easy kit.. Edited February 27, 2010 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterqq Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hi, Test fitting, overall fit is not bad, except the clear parts, which have real bad fit, I must figure a way to fix it later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebos Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I've yet to find a good way to deal with poor fitting canopies so I wish you luck with it. Maybe thick superglue? Filler can be a pain as you often see it through a large or clear canopy. Maybe a slow setting filler will allow the canopy to be removed for painting inside before glueing back down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 The canopy fit on this kit is horrible! I used 'Tacky Glue' from Hobby Craft. It's basically normal PVA glue but a bit thicker and a bit more sticky. It doesn't run as much so holds it's shape as it dries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebos Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 That might be the way to go then, especially with the risk of superglue fogging the canopy (klear/future protects from that, but there's still the risk...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Airwaves do or did a replacement canopyfor this kit. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterqq Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Chaps, Thank for the tips, All tips will be taken into consideration when I reach the Canopy stage later.. and I added some wires to the seats.. next to add pedals , more later.. BAC, You have a very nice build there, more photos please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceman Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hi Masterqq, The airwaves canopy doesn't include the lower door and nose windows. I have detachedv these from the top bits and also slit the nose window from the lower door. It is still not a perfect fit and as they are both compound curves, creating windows from PVA doesn't look right. When I get round to putting some wip pics on I'll do some of this area. Regard Faceman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterqq Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Hi, I separated all the windows per faceman idea, and attached it to the frame with superglue, not a perfect fit, but batter.. more later.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterqq Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hi, more progress, the fuselage is glued togather, and i added black cushions and belts to the seats. Next to putty and the seam lines and move on to the main canopy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceman Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hi Looking good, like the center console Faceman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Cockpit work looks very nice, looking forward to seeing this one finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterqq Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Cheers, Thanks for the comments, these are that Malaysian's Wasp photos that I took and based my build on, it's not even come close to the real thing. BTW, all the seams on my build are filled and sand smooth, now working on the most problematic parts, the top canopy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebos Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Good result with the glass there, the extra detailing is bringing things to life nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterqq Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Cheers .. I attached the main canopy, all the gaps filled and ready for next stage.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Nice work, good luck with the engine and all its details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceman Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Doing great work with what is very poor parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterqq Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Cheers mates.. Painting and decaling done, kit decals were used...next working on the blades.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterqq Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi.. Completed.. I didn't add much to the engine but I'm happy how this one turn out... Hope you like it too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) That looks great.A well done job. Edited February 27, 2010 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceman Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Nice build from just the kit bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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