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Title: Westland Wessex
Post by: chriswil42 on May 25, 2021, 03:18:37 PM
This is the Italeri as you can see. I think I will be doing the HC2 RAF version even though it's labelled as an HU5.
End box for those that are interested.
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: cph64 on May 25, 2021, 03:37:04 PM
Looks like you'll be entering the world of wrap-around camo. Good luck!!
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: Bigkev on May 25, 2021, 07:43:46 PM
Hi Chris,
I have the Italeri 1/48 HU.5 to build.
Look forward to your hints and tips in building the baby brother.
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: chriswil42 on May 26, 2021, 11:46:52 AM
Quote from: Bigkev on May 25, 2021, 07:43:46 PM
Hi Chris,
I have the Italeri 1/48 HU.5 to build.
Look forward to your hints and tips in building the baby brother.
Cheers,
Bigkev
I think you'll find it easier Kevin. I made some other Wessex from Italeri and they usually go together nicely.
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: Bob C on June 01, 2021, 07:46:24 PM
Looks a nice kit. Looking forward to the build.

Bob c
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: chriswil42 on June 20, 2021, 04:29:10 PM
Cabin and cockpit assembled and painted. Nose assembly ready to be mounted once the fuselage halves are together.
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: chriswil42 on July 26, 2021, 02:02:05 PM
Most of the fuselage done. A little filling required.
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: zak on July 26, 2021, 04:30:06 PM
The Italeri company seem to have sorted their chopper kits, I always liked them.
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: chriswil42 on July 27, 2021, 02:44:40 PM
Quote from: chriswil42 on July 26, 2021, 02:02:05 PM
Most of the fuselage done. A little filling required.
Forgot the photo!
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: Bigkev on July 27, 2021, 07:43:40 PM
Hi Chris,
Nice work, looks everything like a preying Mantis about to do its stuff.
Bigkev
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: MSea on July 27, 2021, 07:47:10 PM
Do you mean Kevin --  "eat its partner after ***  " not sure it gives me that look - hohohoho
But another great model in the making well done Chris
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: Bigkev on July 27, 2021, 07:51:30 PM
Quote from: MSea on July 27, 2021, 07:47:10 PM
Do you mean Kevin --  "eat its partner after ***  " not sure it gives me that look - hohohoho
But another great model in the making well done Chris

Even a Wessex couldn't devour you Msea!!!
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: chriswil42 on July 28, 2021, 01:48:36 PM
Quote from: Bigkev on July 27, 2021, 07:51:30 PM
Quote from: MSea on July 27, 2021, 07:47:10 PM
Do you mean Kevin --  "eat its partner after ***  " not sure it gives me that look - hohohoho
But another great model in the making well done Chris

Even a Wessex couldn't devour you Msea!!!
Hmmm...
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: Red Lancer on August 01, 2021, 01:54:50 PM
Looks to be coming on well
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: chriswil42 on September 04, 2021, 01:23:06 PM
Another shade of grey on top. Green camouflage to go over this. Undersides are black (you might just be able to see this).
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: Bigkev on September 06, 2021, 04:51:48 PM
Hi Chris,
Looks good and nice paint job.
Look forward to seeing it progress.
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: chriswil42 on September 08, 2021, 02:38:40 PM
Main camouflage done. Just detail painting and decals to do.
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: cph64 on September 13, 2021, 05:29:03 PM
Looks great, did you use masking fluid for the curves?
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: chriswil42 on September 14, 2021, 10:29:01 AM
Quote from: cph64 on September 13, 2021, 05:29:03 PM
Looks great, did you use masking fluid for the curves?
No a masking putty.
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: Bob C on September 15, 2021, 08:41:45 PM
That's coming along nicely, always preferred the grey and green camouflage.

bob c
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: chriswil42 on September 18, 2021, 04:32:50 PM
Finished as an HU5c used in cyprus in the late 1980's by No 84 squadron.
Overall a nice kit that went together well.
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: MSea on September 18, 2021, 07:10:17 PM
Looks great
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Post by: zak on September 19, 2021, 07:26:47 AM
Nice looking model.
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: cph64 on September 19, 2021, 03:23:16 PM
Great looking model that looks like it means business!!
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: chriswil42 on September 19, 2021, 03:27:18 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Westland Wessex
Post by: Bob C on September 19, 2021, 07:13:02 PM
Fantastic looking helicopter.

Bob c