discussion Airfix 1\72 Seaking HC.4

[peterairfix]

I was going to do a side by side build with the older kit but I am knocking that on the head and I will be doing a stand alone build.
I will be doing the winter camp and also I will be going the whole hog with pe for the inside and outside and a masking set.
I the meantime I will have a go at the new mould HAR.3View attachment 285473

 

[rickoshea52]

I have this kit and the HAR3/3A kit. It's a massive improvement on the old Airfix Sea Kings but there are still areas that are disappointing IMO. Looking forward to your builds.

 

[Robert1968]

I've never really done a whirlybird but this seems a nice looking kit
With full pe interior this will no doubt be fiddly but with your track record this will be a breeze for you eh

Robert

 

[Guest]

That is a very nice kit, the folded tail and rotor option worked out nicely. I did the same kit a little while ago.

TheunsView attachment 285625

 

[peterairfix]

While waiting for my pe and masking sets I have been getting on with my HAR.3 and this is the main cabin finished.View attachment 285630 View attachment 285631 View attachment 285632 View attachment 285633

 

[rickoshea52]

My top tip Peter would be to paint the front and back of the troop seats, you can see the backs through the windows.

 

[peterairfix]

My top tip Peter would be to paint the front and back of the troop seats, you can see the backs through the windows.

Thanks for the tip

 

[peterairfix]

I have just had both sets of PE and my masking kits kindly delivered by Mr postieView attachment 285634 View attachment 285635 View attachment 285636 View attachment 285637

 

[Steve Brodie]

Looking forward to seeing this one go together

 

[peterairfix]

Here's how it's going with the HAR.3 all has gone together with no dramas and its the before and after the masking tape has come offView attachment 285706 View attachment 285707 View attachment 285708 View attachment 285709 View attachment 285710

 

[rickoshea52]

Looking good Peter. I see you have added the HF aerial masts on the LH fuselage, this would make this a HAR3A, in this case the moulded on aerial mast on the LH sponson needs to be cut off. The HF aerial arrangement is the most obvious difference between the two marks.

 

[peterairfix]

Time for the main event I have been putting on some of the many small pe parts there are quite a few so painting will be a little way off.View attachment 285770 View attachment 285771 View attachment 285772

 

[colin m]

It looks like you've certainly got the PE bug. The extra detail it provides is well worth the effort.

 

[peterairfix]

Another update and I nearly left these out as they were so small but do excuse the mess 1\72 pe seat belts are a pain I was lucky that there were no than needed so the carpet monster will be well fed.View attachment 285826 View attachment 285827

 

[peterairfix]

Time for a bit more as I am waiting for some seat belts for f1 march.
So I have done the IP panel and got the seats and the seat belts in.View attachment 286362 View attachment 286363 View attachment 286364

 

[flyjoe180]

The PE has brought it to life. Very nice work on that cabin and cockpit Peter

 

[peterairfix]

Just got round to doing a bit more or should I say lots.
All the PE that my hands can handle is on and all buttoned up and with the first coat of white for the winter camoView attachment 286929 View attachment 286930 View attachment 286931

 

[Guest]

That looks really good and the etch lifts it to the next level.
Is it my imagination or has eduard etch suddenly increased to an almost unaffordable price?

Look forward tonyour next painting update.

 

[flyjoe180]

Looking good Peter. Nice even white finish so far, did you spray it through your airbrush or from a can? I hate painting white

 

[peterairfix]

Looking good Peter. Nice even white finish so far, did you spray it through your airbrush or from a can? I hate painting white

All done by airbrush