Orance Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hi Finished model of the Italeri 1/72 Wessex HAS3. Nice kit to build dispite all of the kits faults. Painted as an RAF aircraft as per box art although the HAS3 was never used as a sar aircraft by the RAF! Thanks for looking, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Oh now that does look good, i really like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Very very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 That looks the biss. Nice one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Very nice indeed...I've got her in diecast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Great finish, she looks lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Knowing how hard it is to get a good, deep, smooth gloss yellow finish, you've done an excellent job. Always nice to see a built Wessex on this forum, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1968 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Amazing work, really impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Lovely finish on a great model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Jeff given that the basic model has... "issues" your modelling doesn't The finish is exemplary, I am hoping I get my HAR2 somewhere near as good as yours. Did you use Xtracolour or simply use Yellow from a basic manufacturers colour set/ I have just ordered Xtracolour but to be honest "I have ma doots" whether I should have waited... I am glad you carried on with it, every Wessex model made is, another fine helicopter thanks for sharing it with us, I enjoyed the WIP too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Another lovely Wessex, very very nice! Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orance Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi all Thanks for all your comments. Perdu - the yellow used was several light mist coats of HU154 insignia yellow sprayed over a light grey base coat then a couple of gloss coats. Cheers Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docjojo Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Color in the window. A nice montage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Thanks for that Jeff As usual Hannants pulled out all the stops and my BSI 381 356 Rescue/Golden Yellow arrived in the post today with a set of decals for when I do my RN version in the future. Now I have to get back in the saddle, mine will be a while yet, interior to complete first. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Python66 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 It is beautiful !! Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orance Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks for that JeffAs usual Hannants pulled out all the stops and my BSI 381 356 Rescue/Golden Yellow arrived in the post today with a set of decals for when I do my RN version in the future. Now I have to get back in the saddle, mine will be a while yet, interior to complete first. Bill Hi Did Hannants post you the paints as every time I have sent for paints they will not send unless ordering a kit at the same time. H&S they tell me. Cheers Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trpsarge Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I would have settle for a drool smilely Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 HiDid Hannants post you the paints as every time I have sent for paints they will not send unless ordering a kit at the same time. H&S they tell me. Cheers Jeff. Hi Jeff I didn't order a kit what I ordered was Modeldecal MD099 Westland Wessex (guess why?) Micro Kristal Kleer 1/64" yellow parallel stripes (for the rotor stripes) XS019 RAF Rescue Yellow BS256 enamel so it seems you simply have to order "other stuff" from them at the same time I can see why though, simply sending a small tin wouldn't be economically viable, I would only buy off any mail order supplier if it made it worth my while to pay the postage and packing. They make up a box suitable to deal with the size of the stuff you order that can handle posting, the box I had the other day was about 6½" wide 2" deep and 9" long. These sizes fitted the Modeldecals and the other decal sheet and the Xtracolours tin fitted perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Lovely looking Wessex, well done with the earial wires and a lovely finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Very,very nice one !! Great finish !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorheadtx Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Just an FYI - there really was such an airframe. A museum exhibit or something like that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I never understood why they did that to her Nice to see how well Jeff''s model follows the original I don't understand why they didn't just paint it the colours of an in-service HAS.3, madness... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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