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Thanks Evan - should get a bit more done over the weekend,in between working on the Tornado.
1/48th scale Wessex HAR.2, 22 (SAR) Sqn, RAF Valley, 1990.
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Got a few more small items done, and started on the internal modifications.
PIC 1 Shows the forward fuel filler blanked off inside.
PIC 2. Same on the rear fuel filler, and the fuel drain pipe added.
PIC 3. Top row, the cockpit bulkhead and floor cut out. Bottom row, cabin rear bulkhead extended and a bit of detail added (still needs holes drilling for wiring and seat frame), floor extended, front bulkhead with some detail added. Got to add a fire extinguisher and other odds and sods yet.
Still a long way to go before any proper construction begins, but as mentioned, I hope to get some done over the weekend.
PIC 1 Shows the forward fuel filler blanked off inside.
PIC 2. Same on the rear fuel filler, and the fuel drain pipe added.
PIC 3. Top row, the cockpit bulkhead and floor cut out. Bottom row, cabin rear bulkhead extended and a bit of detail added (still needs holes drilling for wiring and seat frame), floor extended, front bulkhead with some detail added. Got to add a fire extinguisher and other odds and sods yet.
Still a long way to go before any proper construction begins, but as mentioned, I hope to get some done over the weekend.
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Sweet work Terry! 
Lucky13
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Top drawer old chap, looks dogs sphericals what!
looks like a wessex to me !!!!!!
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Thanks chaps, hope to get a bit more done over this four-day weekend. It's a bit bl**dy complex planning the sequence for the cabin construction, that's for sure!
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Great watching an expert at work and looking forward to more Terry.
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Have some tea old boy, ponder over it a tad, massage them there grey ones don't you know....tally ho!
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Tea??!! You think I've gone all ...er...hmph!
Hope to get some more done tonight and maybe tomorrow, whilst bits are drying on the Tornado. Just realised, I've titled the thread incorrectly - the SAR version of the HC2 had it's own classification - HAR 2. Ah, well, never mind eh?
Hope to get some more done tonight and maybe tomorrow, whilst bits are drying on the Tornado. Just realised, I've titled the thread incorrectly - the SAR version of the HC2 had it's own classification - HAR 2. Ah, well, never mind eh?
Matt308
Glock Perfection
I'll fix it. Looks great so far.
Looking good so far Terry!
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Thanks Hugh, and thanks on both counts Matt.
Crimea_River
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Good start Terry. Although helos aren't my kettle pf fish, I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with this one.
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Thanks Andy. I'm not really that 'into' helicopters either, with a few exceptions, but always wanted to do a Wessex in 1/48th scale - just had to decide whether to do the SAR version or the troop-carrier.
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Just about finished the preparation, and almost ready to commence some construction, starting with the basic cockpit layout and main cabin, both of which will entail a lot of scratch-building.
PIC 1. Shows the tail rotor pylon, with the cooling intake and exhaust vents, and the two slots (hand holds I think) cut out. The vents will eventually have fine gauze fitted, to represent the metal mesh grilles. The access panels have been sanded down, as have nearly all the rivets on the entire airframe, leaving just a hint, which should look acceptable under paint ( after polishing the parts first).
PICS 2 and 3. All unwanted holes and depressions have been filled, and a number of new holes and slots cut for various antenna mounts, plugs and brake line attachments. The upper steps on each side have also been enlarged, and the actual steps will be made and fitted later. The large holes at the bottom of the fuselage are for the scratch-built landing gear legs, which will replace the 'V' shaped kit parts, a left-over from the original S-58 'Choctaw' kit, the mounting points for which are the slots in the rectangular moulding on the under side.
PIC 4. The tail boom access hatch in the cabin rear bulkhead has had the quilted, padded, sound-deadening 'curtain' added, made from lead foil from a scalpel blade packet, rubbed over the grain of my power tool case. The suspension straps for when the curtain is rolled up are from the same source. Holes have been made for the upper 'tubular' mounts for the seats, and for the electrical wiring which runs the length of the cabin, from the cockpit, on the port side.
That's it for now, but I hope to get some more done tonight, so maybe some pics tomorrow.
PIC 1. Shows the tail rotor pylon, with the cooling intake and exhaust vents, and the two slots (hand holds I think) cut out. The vents will eventually have fine gauze fitted, to represent the metal mesh grilles. The access panels have been sanded down, as have nearly all the rivets on the entire airframe, leaving just a hint, which should look acceptable under paint ( after polishing the parts first).
PICS 2 and 3. All unwanted holes and depressions have been filled, and a number of new holes and slots cut for various antenna mounts, plugs and brake line attachments. The upper steps on each side have also been enlarged, and the actual steps will be made and fitted later. The large holes at the bottom of the fuselage are for the scratch-built landing gear legs, which will replace the 'V' shaped kit parts, a left-over from the original S-58 'Choctaw' kit, the mounting points for which are the slots in the rectangular moulding on the under side.
PIC 4. The tail boom access hatch in the cabin rear bulkhead has had the quilted, padded, sound-deadening 'curtain' added, made from lead foil from a scalpel blade packet, rubbed over the grain of my power tool case. The suspension straps for when the curtain is rolled up are from the same source. Holes have been made for the upper 'tubular' mounts for the seats, and for the electrical wiring which runs the length of the cabin, from the cockpit, on the port side.
That's it for now, but I hope to get some more done tonight, so maybe some pics tomorrow.
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Staff Sergeant
Ahoy Terry
Great start Sir, looking very very nice love to see the finished product Hardy Well Done.
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Great start Sir, looking very very nice love to see the finished product Hardy Well Done.
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Thanks mate! A long, long way to go yet, due to all the internal building and cutting-up of kit parts, plus making a totally different engine cowl and nose filter.
Matt308
Glock Perfection
Love the fire curtain. Great scale effect.
yup very nice Dogsbody
