This model is built
from the Revell Sea King Mk.41. I added an etch set from Eduard and I also
added a lot of detail using plastic card; stretched sprue; various diameters of
wire; and items made from Milliput.
The model is of a
Royal Navy HU.5 of 771 Naval Air Squadron based at Culdrose on Air
Sea Rescue duties. The decal are from Model Alliance, (sheet no MA-72103). I
painted the model with Humbrol enamels, inside and out. The model was weathered
using Tamiya Smoke to darken the panel lines and Mig pigments to create the
exhaust stains. All references are from various Internet sites.
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The engine and
transmission areas are scratch built with aluminium tube, acrylic rod, wire and
plastic card.
Once the hatches
were cut away they were thinned down and then detailed with card foil and
stretched sprue.
The rotor tie downs
are made from foil and nylon fishing line.
I made the base from
a piece of ABS plastic. The two aircrew figures are from the Aviation Workshop
set SS-7202, which is of modern Royal Navy helicopter crew.
Angelo M Picardo
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