Wessex HU-5

[danntheman]

Let me introduce my first helicopter build, hope you like.


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[Dave Jay]

This is very nice, great scheme. Is this the 1/48 or 1/72 scale?


No matter what the size you have done a stupendous job. Congrats

 

[danntheman]

Just noticed I posted this in wrong area, apologies all. It is 1/72 scale, and hand painted, as unfortunately I do not own an airbrush, wish I did.

 

[peterairfix]

Nicley painted what make is it

 

[danntheman]

Italeri

 

[papa 695]

That looks very nice Dan

 

[Dave Jay]

Just noticed I posted this in wrong area, apologies all. It is 1/72 scale, and hand painted, as unfortunately I do not own an airbrush, wish I did.

At this scale and with camouflage pattern an airbrush would have complicated matters with masking up etc. The finish you have achieved is awesome especially with a hairy stick.


Airbrushes come in to their own when used on larger areas especially with the cheaper ones, the higher price end ones can give great results with fine lines and close up touch ins.


Have a look at everythingairbrush.co.uk they do some good airbrush sets, I would highly recommend the purchase of a compressor too, I used to use aerosol airbrush cans and even spare tyres, a compressor is invaluable!

 

[john i am]

Nice chopper might get myself one from the Telford model show this weekend

 

[danntheman]

Wish i was going there, the club I am a member of will be there, IPMSIRELAND keep a look out for them.

 

[danntheman]

At this scale and with camouflage pattern an airbrush would have complicated matters with masking up etc. The finish you have achieved is awesome especially with a hairy stick.
Airbrushes come in to their own when used on larger areas especially with the cheaper ones, the higher price end ones can give great results with fine lines and close up touch ins.


Have a look at everythingairbrush.co.uk they do some good airbrush sets, I would highly recommend the purchase of a compressor too, I used to use aerosol airbrush cans and even spare tyres, a compressor is invaluable!

looked at site but must admit with exchange rate on euro and postage they would turn out v expensive, but am going to look arounf dublin to see if i can source reasonable one

 

[flyjoe180]

Very nice work on the Wessex Dan. Looks colourful and smart in that scheme.

 

[Plastickitbasher]

Very nice build

 

[dougie]

Really nice looking aircraft there, great job

 

[steve scan]

Great work Dan and nice brush painting, looks excellent.

 

[monica]

very nice looking chopper,we don,t see alot of them like the camo,and also the sag in the blades,

 

[danntheman]

very nice looking chopper,we don,t see alot of them like the camo,and also the sag in the blades,

thanks for kind comments i enjoyed doing it as well

 

[colin m]

Very nice. Unusual camo' as well.