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Will you be adding the ice accretion rod Doug? Did your SK’s have a speedtape strip applied along the keel to fuselage angle under the main door? RAF cabs had this applied to protect the airframe from the hoist cable.
On the bench: Airfix 1/48 Sea King HC4, Revell 1/24 Trabant.
Coming soon: Airfix 1/72 Phantom FGR2.
Just finished: Airfix 1/48 Stuka & Airfix 1/72 Sea King HC4.Comment
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Yup Rick, Ice Accretion probe is being fitted when next I have time at the bench. Cut some plastic to shape and size yesterday.
As for the strip, Nah!!!! We either used the standard damping a cable swing technique, Putting an opposing force on the hoist cable when slowly raising OR, apply ones aircrew boot to fend off anything that got near the hull!!
If raising the hoist and receiving an object, we usually stopped raising the hoist, then man handled the object clear of the airframe!!Comment
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Whoa!! Just caught SWMBO unawares.
I may have conned, sorry, negotiated a day off for my Sea King tomorrow!!
Think she's and envious of No 1 son. He's just messaged a few piccies of Florida - it's sunny and HOT and she's a tad miffed about the temperatures here in Blighty!!!
Let's see what happens after a nights sleep!! SK or not SK - that is the Question!?Comment
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Well, SWMBO came good. I had a few things to do but nothing she instigated.
I did get to work on the King!
Ice Accretion probe was remade and fitted. The port side split door stays were re-made. I changed from wire to thread as the wire was causing more problems than sorting, so they went.
During a rush of something to the brain. I decided one last item. The Sea King as you may be aware had a hull shape to assist in water landings. (Emergency only - unlike the Chinook which was cleared to operate from the water). The SK has a drogue used as a sea anchor, deployed by the left hand seat pilot or crewman. A rope runs from the left hand window to a fixed point on the forward hull. So - that was fitted!! Why do I give myself extra work???
So, to todays progress in pictures.
Pic 1.
Pic 2.
Rear cabin area, sea tray retainer painted and cabin deck muddied up a bit!
With that all done it was decided that was it!! Sea King completed. No more.
The final product. My version of a Mk5 of 819 Naval Air Squadron from HMS Gannet Ayrshire after a long flight.
I'll post completed images in the Completed section in due course.
Am I happy with it? Yes and No. Happy it's finished, happy with the overall effect. But I'm not happy with a few issues, mainly of my own doing. It could be less dusty but that is a by product of my work area. Hopefully as time progresses so will the environment.
Lots learned along the way. Looking forward to building another one in the future, next time a Mk2 and use the white decals in their true context.
If you're still with me - thank you. Your input and comments have been gratefully received and I thank you all for sticking with me.Comment
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Sticking with you was definitely not a problem. Lovely build mate.
SteveComment
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BRILLIANT MODEL very well done DOUGComment
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Well Doug, it has been a pleasure following along on this build, you have great skills mate.
I look forward to your next adventure, once your hands are healed of course.
All the best.
GarryStrength isn't about what you can do, rather it's about overcoming what you thought you couldn't do.Comment
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I didn't know Chinooks were cleared for water ops - very interesting. Love the extra detail you've added - a very enjoyable build to read Doug, well done!Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc
''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''Comment
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Not all but some have been treated to allow them to. They can then recover SF inflatables via the ramp. Quite impressive.
Some Sea King pilots trained in Canada to effect water landings. I believe Prince William did the training. However as far as I know, no UK SK were modified for routine water ops.Comment
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That is really well done, a credit to your knowledge of the subject.Comment
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