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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: chriswil42 on April 11, 2026, 03:25:16 PM

Title: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: chriswil42 on April 11, 2026, 03:25:16 PM
Started this at the last playday. Slow progress while I'm trying to finish the Rooivalk.
This appears to be a new manufacturer from Ukraine. Mouldings look pretty reasonable with a fair amount of detail
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: cph64 on April 12, 2026, 07:59:51 PM
Clear Prop have been around for a while Chris, but you've probably only just become aware of them. I haven't built one if their kits so look forward to your build and any comments.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: Bigkev on April 13, 2026, 08:41:17 AM
I remember the old Airfix Seasprite, but this one looks really detailed.
Watching with interest.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: chriswil42 on May 22, 2026, 04:10:09 PM
Cabin complete. On next with the fuselage.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: chriswil42 on June 26, 2026, 02:30:23 PM
Fuselage almost togther. Had a mishap when trying the assembly the first time  I broke the seating. Trying a different tack now with the seat bulkhead now fixed to the roof.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: cph64 on June 28, 2026, 09:33:18 AM
Isn't it great how we have to adapt from what the instructions say? Still, it adds to the fun.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: chriswil42 on June 29, 2026, 04:46:12 PM
More of tbe fuselage assembled.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: Bigkev on June 29, 2026, 05:54:26 PM
Looks great. I too am a lover of the old rubber band to hold things tight.
Looking very much like a Seasprite now.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: MSea on June 30, 2026, 11:12:27 AM
Quote from: cph64 on June 28, 2026, 09:33:18 AMIsn't it great how we have to adapt from what the instructions say? Still, it adds to the fun.
Yes a lump hammer sorts out most problems yoho yoho
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: Bob C on July 06, 2026, 08:42:41 AM
Looks great  Chris. I built a couple of these many, many years ago when Airfix bought it out.

Bob c
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: chriswil42 on July 08, 2026, 01:39:53 PM
Nearly there. Some bits of filling to do then masking.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: zak on July 08, 2026, 03:49:53 PM
Getting there.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: chriswil42 on July 19, 2026, 05:12:04 PM
Two coats of red applied. I think it may need another.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: Bigkev on July 19, 2026, 08:55:55 PM
Looking rather sunburnt!
Joking apart coming along nicely, red is always a hard colour to get an even all over finish, but you'll do it.
Well done.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: chriswil42 on August 01, 2026, 04:29:21 PM
A new red. The original red looked too dark over the grey primer so I reprimed it with white and used a bighter red (which has a hint of orange: Humbrol 60) - more like the photos.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: zak on August 01, 2026, 05:26:58 PM
Very red now.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: Bigkev on August 01, 2026, 09:07:46 PM
Cor blimey,  where's me sunglasses!

Looks very intense Red now.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: cph64 on August 03, 2026, 05:04:24 PM
Shades of Humbrol Fire Red perhaps?
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: chriswil42 on August 14, 2026, 03:03:47 PM
Some detail work to sort out then on with the decals.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: Bigkev on August 14, 2026, 08:45:20 PM
Eye catching or what!
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: chriswil42 on August 27, 2026, 02:59:58 PM
Most of the decals placed. There are a lot I will not be bothering with - they are too small.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: Bigkev on August 27, 2026, 04:35:04 PM
No one is going to miss this one on the table!
Didn't you fancy spending time on decals you probably won't see from a distance?
I suppose it means you can start the next project sooner.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: chriswil42 on August 30, 2026, 04:56:36 PM
Finished at last.  It's a very nice kit with good mouldings. Lots of bent brass some of which I have not used due to the carpet monster which gave it back up towards the end of the build. The red colour should have been a little more orange but I'll live with that. The decals were far too numerous - I've put on all the ones you could reasonably see at this scale. They went on a treat though even the smaller ones.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: Bigkev on August 30, 2026, 06:45:20 PM
Looks super Chris.
Glad to hear that you had a good experience with the decals as I have some on order for a future project.
Well done, one to be proud of.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: chriswil42 on August 31, 2026, 12:16:31 PM
Thanks Kevin.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: councilman on August 31, 2026, 07:10:32 PM
Really nice Chris, well done.
Title: Re: Kaman Seasprite
Post by: cph64 on September 09, 2026, 08:05:24 AM
This one will definitely stand out, great job.