discussion Daves Airfix 1/72 Sea king

[BBdave]

Finally I got to open the box up it all looks most excellent I've had a quick look at the instructions looks like I can build it with the rotors folded which could be fun.
On the plus side I found a use for the plate warming rack that came with the new cooker. I have made a paint holder other wise I would foresee a mess.













Dave

 

[PaulTRose]

good luck.....i think you are going to need it :thumb2:

 

[Fernando N]

Good thing to have two pots of yellow for that size of helo Dave.

Nice choice and smart move to make a paint pot holder.:thumb2:

 

[peterairfix]

I take it's the new mould seaking and not that awful one and I wish you good luck with all that yellow.

 

[Guest]

Hi Dave, that's certainly a lot of yellow good luck with the painting.
Pete.

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Dave, great idea with the paint pots.

 

[BBdave]

I take it's the new mould seaking and not that awful one and I wish you good luck with all that yellow.

Yes it looks to be very crisp so I guess new tool. depending how this one goes I may do another and use the airbrush etc..

Dave

 

[BBdave]

A start has been made the paint doesn't seem to bad so far.


Dave

 

[Guest]

Following.

I'm a total newbie but am looking to build one of these as my second model. My brother used to fly in SAR Seakings as a winchman before the service was privatised, so they hold a particular interest for me.

 

[Si Benson]

Looks like a nice kit...and not a bad size. Looking forward to seeing how it goes together :thumb2:

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
So far the only helicopter in the GB. So far so good but the yellow is yet to come.
Jim

 

[papa 695]

Nice start.

 

[BBdave]

I had forgotten about the glue it turns stringy very quickly but experience has helped I use the kit box to put a small amount on and a sliver of box to apply it with.
I'm really enjoying the process no PE no filler no airbrush just 4 colours not sure what the result will be but it's very enjoyable.

Dave

 

[colin m]

Ah, the Mk1a cheap paint pot stabilising device, very good. What's the plastic like Dave, new tool ?

 

[BBdave]

Ah, the Mk1a cheap paint pot stabilising device, very good. What's the plastic like Dave, new tool ?

Yes I think it's new tool it looks to be good all the small bits are fitting well I've not tried the larger bits yet.
2 coats of yellow in.


Dave

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
Those paint pots are not stable so your pot holder is a great idea. I'll do something similar.
Good progress. The yellow looks to have gone on rather well.
Jim

 

[BBdave]

Ok I need a little help I am now on my 5th coat of yellow and no sign of it being covered yet! I am thinning it a little with water to help it flow but it's starting to look like the paint is getting to thick on the model any ideas?

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Dave

 

[boatman]

HI Dave well it looks ok to me from your pic I have 4 seakings to build on my hms tiger so i'll be following your build for any tips
chris

 

[BBdave]

The fun continues I've almost given up on the yellow the other Matt paints are fine the gloss is horrendous.

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Dave

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
The yellow looks fine on the photo. These Starter Kit paints seem very variable. Dave W's gloss red was horrendous.
Jim