RAF Rescue Seaking HAR Mk3 - 1:48 Hasegawa

[homechild]

Fancy seeing this one go together, looking forward to it.

[Guest]

Been looking into the sand box conversion, and although two companies did one years ago, neither are now available as far as I know.

Have decided to go for the Flightpath HC.4 conversion set since this is the only one which has the sand box, and one of the photo etch sheets is common to the Mk.3 (David J. Parkins 1/48th Post War RAF/RN).

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Incidentally Hasegawa are releasing an RN version of this kit shortly which contains the sand box (http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/hp/newitem/1304/07339.jpg).

Have copied below the instructions which come with the Flightpath which shows better what's included in the kit.

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Here is a close-up of the sand box instructions.

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Since I have invested in this upgrade, I have decided to go the whole hog and cut out the crew door and cargo door to show the internal detail. Will be scratch building the benches/ stretcher etc. for the internals.

Cheers Derek

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[rickoshea52]

If you were modelling one of these as they are when at readiness the cargo door would be closed and the crew door open but you have modellers license. Chocks in on the starboard side, bonding lead attached, fire extinguisher by the port sponson, GPU plugged in and the socket of the RT protruding from the RT panel. The curly RT lead was always stowed to save time on scrambles. Blades in the spread position and no blanks or engine covers fitted. The blade tip socks were fitted if the wind was up and tail rotor gust locks less often fitted. If the weather was too windy or raining the cabs were brought into the hangar.

We had two cabs on the flight but sometimes more if they were both U/S so it was not unusual to have 203 sqn markings on cabs at Lossiemouth. I never saw a 3A at Lossiemouth. For a short while they had the SACRU underslung load equipment removed - it was rarely used. Later, just before I left the RAF, all the cabs were fitted with MSS pods under the port sponson stub wing.

These cabs were at 15 minutes readiness from about 0600 - 2200 daily and 45 minutes during the night. The cabs had to be airborne within these time frames from receiving the scramble from the ARCC and might also require extra fuel to be added if it was a long range job.

[Guest]

Thanks for the input Rick, a bit too technical for me, I will be using a LOT of modellers licence, so be gentle with me. I have collected a few internal shots of the Sea King off the internet, but if you have any you can post it would be much appreciated. Hope to start the model next week. Cheers Derek

[rickoshea52]

The only photo of a Seaking that I have is the one in my profile pic and not much use for a yellow cab. You can see the liferaft pack to the left of the cargo door but don't use any of the other interior detail as a reference as the cabin was full of tools and removed panels to get the gearbox out.

SACRU is the name of the black harness and hook on the belly of the fuselage. MSS is the black pod under the port undercarriage structure. This was fitted around about late 2004 early 2005. the internet is awash with good quality photos of these aircraft but feel free to ask away if you need help.

[Guest]

Thanks Rick: for those in the Forum who advised that they will be building this Helicopter, I came across a good reference for both RN and RAF Sea King photos, here it is. Westland Sea King - Rotary Wing Aircraft Walkarounds - Britmodeller.com

The above solved one of my problems relating to the Sand Filter. Here is a close-up of the FlightPath Sand Filter provided.

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The edges did not seem to match the long range photos I have seen so far until I found these photos.

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It looks as if the filter packs are covered with a fine mesh screen which, from a distance gives the appearance of straight black edges. It might be possible to simulate this by misting on some Tamiya 'Smoke' onto thin clear Perspex, will experiment nearer the time. Cheers Derek

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[rickoshea52]

Derek, these filters have dozens of circular inlets on the black panels. From memory the idea is that air is drawn through and passes through a type of vortex generator that expels any particle to the edge and out of the air before it enters the compressor. The particles are ejected through impeller fans located on the lower sides next to the mounting feet. The two panels on the top are hinged for access to the compressors to do inspections. There is a secondary cone shaped screen over these (we used to call them Madonna's tits) with a spray diffuser incorporated for doing a compressor wash, the connectors for these are next to the LH impeller on the EAPS/SNIPS. Salt builds up on the blades and degrades the preformance of the engines I would paint these panels solid black as they are not mesh at all.

[Guest]

Thanks Rick, I see what you mean about there being no mesh. I went back to the website above, took a copy of the photo, enlarged and enhanced it, so that I had a clearer idea for my own benefit. Think I will pin wash the embossed bits on the photo etch with black then mask and apply the smoke so that the demarcation between the vortex nozzles and surrounding frame can be seen as the picture. Thanks for the info. Cheers Derek

[Guest]

Thanks Rick, I see what you mean about there being no mesh. I went back to the website above, took a copy of the photo, enlarged and enhanced it, so that I had a clearer idea for my own benefit. Think I will pin wash the embossed bits on the photo etch with black then mask and apply the smoke so that the demarcation between the vortex nozzles and surrounding frame can be seen as the picture. Thanks for the info. Cheers Derek

[Guest]

Had a rather frustrating week; started to scratch build the stretcher using 0.88mm dia. Evergreen but it proved too floppy. Found some 20G plastic coated wire from the bosses floral arranging stuff so have destroyed my finger tips cutting/filing and super gluing the stretcher together, here is the results, still to clean it up before priming, but should be reasonably presentable when its inside the Helicopter hanging off the wall.

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Assembled the cockpit as supplied with the kit. The kit comes with embossed dials/switches and instrument decals but I filed off the detail as I have the Eduard Zoom set. Notice the white plasticard on the right hand side of the pedestal between the pilots, had to narrow the console as per the Eduard instructions.

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Will now fit the 'Flightpath' internal photo etch and scratch build the passenger seats.

Cheers Derek

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[Guest]

Nice bit of scratch-building there. That orange must be among the worst ever colours for a kit, surely?

[Guest]

thats beautifu,l a work of art mate

mobear

[Guest]

Thanks for your comments lads; yes I agree I hate coloured plastic, wish they would all stick to grey.

Here are a couple of shots showing all the photo etch provided for the cabin internals with the Flightpath conversion set. They also provide a nice photo etch for the crew door internal surfaces which I will fit later.

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Have also opened up the Crew and Cargo doors before I start the scratch built cabin interior details.

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Cheers Derek

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[papa 695]

Nice work Derek the bit of PE at the back looks like a cooker Ha Ha

[colin m]

That's nice, lots of shiny metal.