My Wessex HU5

[harv]

So, I made a start. Much more clean up than I anticipated.  Small ridges that run the length of the parts, every piece needs scraping or sanding. Thank God I have my new sanding sticks ! So not much done. Still cleaning up these 4 pieces.....harv

[GazzaS]

Cool! 

[Kaireckstadt]

Another Wessex build to follow here!

Nice you started this one !

Will follow closely 

BTW: What about your 190? 

[harv]

Thanks Kai. The 190 is near by......harv

[BlrwestSiR]

Awesome! Can't wait to see more. 

Carl

[Peterpools]

Harv

Nice start and just take your time, as part clean up isn't the most fun part of a build.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[DocRob]

I'd like to buy a ticket for the ride. I love the fugly Wessex and very often was close to purchase the Fly kit. After seeing Shark's build here, I iced my plans, but that needn't to be forever. Can't wait to see, what yours will look like.
I have the 1/48 incarnation of the HH-34J from Gallery models, which I plan to build as a German Bundesmarine SAR. I heard it's a good kit and should be a good start into the bigger Wessex.

Cheers Rob

[harv]

Thanks Rob. Your ticket is paid in full. Yes, Oliver's build is what got the juices flowing for me. Wont be anything like his but I'll try.....harv

[harv]

This is the scheme I'm aiming for. But with some surprises !.......harv

 

[Martinnfb]

[harv]

Yes BIG squirrel! My parts from Adriatic ships today !!......harv

[Peterpools]

Harv

Awesome and now you're set to go

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[harv]

Thanks Peter. We'll we will see how long it takes to get here. Coming from Italy. If nothing else, I pick up the 190 while waiting....harv

[harv]

The bottom taped on. Have already spotted a few trouble spots. But with AM coming, some cutting will be needed. So waiting for that to arive.....harv

[BlrwestSiR]

Nice job on the planning stage there Harv. Looks like my CF-18. 

Having tackled a couple Fly kits, they definitely need planning and test fitting when you put them together. But if you take your time, they do seem to go together well. 

Carl

 

[belugawhaleman]

Who makes kit being built here? Looks really cool. Also, I noticed

that this helicopter was used in the movie Full Metal Jacket to portray its U.S. built cousin.

[harv]

It's made by FLY models. They have 3 versions,  but getting hard to find. The design is American,  and then purposes built in the UK with different engines....harv

[belugawhaleman]

33 minutes ago, harv said:

It's made by FLY models. They have 3 versions,  but getting hard to find. The design is American,  and then purposes built in the UK with different engines....harv

Thanks Harv, I'll have a look for it. I think the U.S version used a piston engine.

[harv]

You are correct. Actually a radial engine, like WWII Aircraft engines. Check Ebay. Seems all are in Poland.....harv

[belugawhaleman]

10 minutes ago, harv said:

You are correct. Actually a radial engine, like WWII Aircraft engines. Check Ebay. Seems all are in Poland.....harv

Thanks again Harv. I'll be watching your build. I wonder if FLY offers the  Sikorsky  version? 

[harv]

No, but Adriatic makes all the pieces to make it go to there website. Tell Giovanni I sent you.....harv

[belugawhaleman]

3 minutes ago, harv said:

No, but Adriatic makes all the pieces to make it go to there website. Tell Giovanni I sent you.....harv

Thanks yet again, Harv. I'll check it out.

[Winnie]

Nice! It's awesome to see so many Walter builds!

 

[Peterpools]

Harv

Taped up the fuselage shell does look good.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[Bomber_County]

Yummy, a Harv build………pulling the chair up, this is going to be a good one……