Airfix 1/72 Westland sea king

[Guest]

OK, so it would not be a real glossy paint on it then? I would have thought that Naval helos would be glossy for easier cleaning of sea spray, but then paint does fade...


Theuns

[Guest]

Staring at the box art I was struck with an idea to maybe do this "what if" scheme





Theuns

[rickoshea52]

I used to be on 230 Sqn, that was a good cab if I recall, very reliable. That paint scheme was longa after I left the Sqn though.

[Guest]

I recall the Pumas we used in the SAAF, what a pretty lookinf aerie. Then they were turned into super pumas  and although a much better and stronger helos I never liked the looks of it.


Theuns

[Guest]

Sofar the build is going well, the interior has been painted and I need to ssemble it when paint is dry.


Theuns

[papa 695]

Nice start Theuns, I like the winter camo of the box art. 

[Guest]

I did look at that scheme but I might just do the overall green for simpliciy.


Theuns

[peterairfix]

Nice start I have this one in my stash so I will be watching with interest.


I also have on the go is the old airfix one I will be nice to make a comparison.

[Guest]

What I recall about the olf sea king was that is is a total nightmare with all those rivets....it did however come in the nice all over yellow scheme.


Pitty my kit did not come with this :-(


Theuns

[papa 695]

I did look at that scheme but I might just do the overall green for simpliciy.


Theuns

Knowing you Theuns I wouldn't say you'd go for the easy option.

[Guest]

Well Ian, with the bad luck on the CH 53 I dont want to tempt fate again LOL


I will however go for the folded blades and tail option :-)


Theuns

[papa 695]

Well Ian, with the bad luck on the CH 53 I dont want to tempt fate again LOL


I will however go for the folded blades and tail option :-)


Theuns

I knew you wouldn't just go far the easy option. Looking forward to seeing this one develop Theuns.

[rickoshea52]

OK, so it would not be a real glossy paint on it then? I would have thought that Naval helos would be glossy for easier cleaning of sea spray, but then paint does fade...


Theuns

No gloss paint on dippers or junglies I would have thought, gloss means reflections. What you may see is the application of a preservative over certain parts of the airframe for corrosion protection. These are often applied with a rag after a wash and leave a slightly sayin finish. I don't recall applying this to HAR3's except for the landing gear and winch cable - and I did a lot of aircraft and winch washes.

[Guest]

I was more refering to the sheen on naval aircraft to help with keeping it clean from sea spray. Granted it is not glossy like an airshow plane but not as dull matt at one might have expected.Look at how faded the Melyns are in comparason.





Theuns 

[Guest]

Here is the basic interior, I am so far really liking this kit...


Theuns