Doug's Westland Wasp by LF, the build!

[Waspie]

Looking good Doug, lots of detail going into this little Wasp.

I was watching an episode of Warship (the 1970's series) the other day. "Scramble the Wasp", thought of your build

Ah - the 'for tv' version. On board we responded to 'Action Wasp - Action Wasp'. Same thing, we scarpered up into the big blue yonder going who knows where!!!!! Only time I ever heard the 'scramble wasp' tannoy announcement, was for a medical emergency and the bosuns mate, (the tannoy man), just said anything to shut the officer of the watch up who was in full panic mode!!!
Personally, I couldn't watch 'Warship'. So many artificialities and the characters were quite lame compared to some of the crew in the real world!!!

[Waspie]

Oh, I am still tinkering with the kit by the way. Just - not quickly. Primed a load of tiny parts yesterday and top coated today. The flotation struts, weapon booms and the new missiles as well as some ancillary pieces, aerials, tail rotor rear stabiliser etc.

Test fitted some of the flotation struts to the clam shells whilst working out what to use to fix them. Currently thinking more CA than TeT - but we'll see.

Also filed down the doors to fit the holes. They won't be fitted but I need them to stop crud from getting into the cockpit areas. I wedged them in place then used liquid mask to form an airtight seal. (Fingers crossed on that one).

Engine is now in place and I have yet again painted the bifurcated exhaust to make it look more like some of the photo's I have.

Wifey says 'why bother - no-ones going to see it'. She couldn't understand my 'I will' reply. Last seen disappearing into the kitchen confused!!!!

All I can say is I'm glad the 1:1 version was easier to work on than this nightmare!!

That's it folks.

Can't forget a quick piccy!

AS12 firing at dusk. (No Tracking Flares fitted) Somewhere in the Caribbean!!


PS
The closer I get to finishing the further away I move my hammers!! I would seriously like to give this a small tap with my lump hammer!!!

The End! ([COLOR=rgb(163, 143, 132)]For today[/COLOR])

[Guest]

Personally, I couldn't watch 'Warship'. So many artificialities and the characters were quite lame compared to some of the crew in the real world!!!

That is usually true of any subject you know well. I can’t imagine many real police detectives find much accuracy in TV crime dramas, for example (One reasonable exception seems to be Mr. Robot, which, aside from being a solid contender for best TV show ever made, has computer hacking that’s about as accurate as you might expect in fiction).

[Waspie]

That is usually true of any subject you know well. I can’t imagine many real police detectives find much accuracy in TV crime dramas, for example :smiling3: (One reasonable exception seems to be Mr. Robot, which, aside from being a solid contender for best TV show ever made, has computer hacking that’s about as accurate as you might expect in fiction).

I enjoyed the first few series of Mr Robot. But either I or the series lost the plot. (I suspect it was me!!)

[Guest]

The second season throws you off at first (intentionally, because [ISPOILER]Elliot is pretty far gone, mentally[/ISPOILER], [ISPOILER]and not just at this point in the story[/ISPOILER]) but it’s very much worth sticking with it until the very end. This is one of those rare shows that only ever gets better.

[Steve Ski]

Man, I have never seen nor heard of this machine, but they got a kit for it, incredible. Excellent progress, Doug.

[Waspie]

I have spent the weekend and a portion of today attempting to assemble the flotation gear!! Every combination of fitting has been tried and still the flotation cans don't sit right - I surrender!!!

The white flag is now flying over the bench! I give up!!
Wasn't going to let a piece of plastic get to me but this kit has. From start to ¾ built it has made me want to take up knitting. It now resides in its box stored for whenever I acquire the skill set or 'want' to see this kit completed.
If I don't walk away from this I can see it putting me off what I have until recently - enjoyed. So in the interest of sanity - the end to the Westland Wasp by LF.
For those who have this in their stash. Don't let my experience put you off. You are probably a lot more skilled than I and won't find it half so troublesome as I have. This is only my 5th kit since taking up the hobby so not too disheartened!!!!
Lets hope HobbyBoss kits are less bother?

[scottie3158]

Doug,
That's a great pity it was a great build. You did the right thing though. Do something else the come back to it. It is to good to abandon completely.

[Guest]

My advice: Put it away for now, come back to it later when you feel you might be able to tackle it.

[Waspie]

Doug,
That's a great pity it was a great build. You did the right thing though. Do something else the come back to it. It is to good to abandon completely.

Thanks Paul for your support. I feel a bit pee'd off about it (:confounded but I just didn't feel I was getting anywhere. For such a simple helicopter in the big world this little kit is more complicated than it really needs to be. (IMHO). I'll certainly go back to it sometime in the future when I am better equipped both in mind and skill!!

My advice: Put it away for now, come back to it later when you feel you might be able to tackle it.

That is indeed my intention Jakko. Thank you to for your support during this build. Much appreciated. :thumb2:

[Steve Ski]

Aaah, no worries, Doung, it'll be there when you get a hankerin for it again later. Like you said, this is supposed to be fun. When I was painting tartans for the first time, I was crawling up the walls wondering who the heck would make such a pattern that I had to duplicate, HA! Most of us Yanks don't understand that kind of garment, HA!

The figure painters quickly reminded me that quitting wasn't an option, nor did "tartan paint" come in a can already mixed, :anguished:so I called it, "The Battle of the Tartans", and fought on. It slowed me down, but I did finish them.

Been there many a times, Amigo, Ruck On!

[Waspie]

Aaah, no worries, Doung, it'll be there when you get a hankerin for it again later. Like you said, this is supposed to be fun. When I was painting tartans for the first time, I was crawling up the walls wondering who the heck would make such a pattern that I had to duplicate, HA! Most of us Yanks don't understand that kind of garment, HA!

The figure painters quickly reminded me that quitting wasn't an option, nor did "tartan paint" come in a can already mixed, :anguished:so I called it, "The Battle of the Tartans", and fought on. It slowed me down, but I did finish them.

Been there many a times, Amigo, Ruck On!

You are not alone. We English don't understand 'the kilt' either!!!!!!

As for quitting - let's call it a tactical withdrawal until I gain a bit more experience! It's only my fifth kit and I rushed into the build as I have quite a passion for the little Wasp. (One tour with it as a mechanic and three tours as aircrew.) I also contributed a fair amount to the book about the Wasps operational and retirement history. I never expected the kit to be as bad as it was. I must have been spoilt by the previous builds, 2 x Airfix, one Ryefields and a Tamiya!!
Still onwards and upward. Another chopper lined up!! Soviet Helix KA27. Only ever seen one close up, the crew gave us a 'moony' when it did an intel pass in the Adriatic!

[A_J_Rimmer]

Sorry to hear that Doug but it's totally understandable sometimes.

[Waspie]

Sorry to hear that Doug but it's totally understandable sometimes.

Thanks Arnie, I've just had a good look over the Helix, (Hobby Boss), and the differences of build quality are way better than the LF. Everything seems sharp clean in direct contrast to the Wasp.

[A_J_Rimmer]

Thanks Arnie, I've just had a good look over the Helix, (Hobby Boss), and the differences of build quality are way better than the LF. Everything seems sharp clean in direct contrast to the Wasp.

Looking forward to seeing it Doug. I like HB kits, they maybe simplistic some times but always seem to go together well in my experience.