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Try 8 hours in a Shackleton, when all you have to look at is water and clouds.... (invitation trip)...
Doug's 1/48 Airfix Sea King
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All I can say to that Doug (from someone who had applied at 19 for an NCO Air-load Master position because they wanted to work in SAR and failed due to poor eyesight) is thankyou for your service.
Personally I think it's sad that the Navy and RAF lost it's SAR role. I know the Coastguard do a fine job as well, I see enough of the local helo up in the mountains to know that, but it seems somehow wrong not to have you guys up there doing it as well.
Thanks Arnold. My standard response is usually - 'it's just a job'. (Like no other)!!!
Two very good friend worked for Bristows SAR in Wales. Kev Weller and Larry 'Scouse' Slater. They did Stirling work. I did 8 years when I was in and tbh, is the reason I didn't pursue it after I left the RN.
Oh no thanks. hundreds of thousands of vibrating rivets in a jelly chopter were enough for me!!! Winged things are for holidays!!!!
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Great job you've made with that mate. Really good, I hope you're proud of yourself!
My brother made the switch from RAF to Bristows back when it changed over, as did quite a few I believe. Obviously it wouldn't have been right for his Royal crew mate to work for a private company though :tears-of-joy:
So some of the guys are still up there, just wearing a different outfit.
Coincidentally a new series of Coastguard started recently so my bro is back on the telly from time to time.
I was going to fly for Westlands but that fell through, then Bond offered me a position in operations when I left the RN but the wages were rubbish as was the contract. I look back and I still think I made the right decision, which is strange for me!!!!
Anyway - today!!! HA! Today I have been, painter and decorator, part plumber. The boss wanted the bathroom painted, luckily that only entail the ceiling but all those LED's Agh!! Also, the seal around the bath needed changing!! I hate sealant. Over three hours removing the stuff, cleaning it all up. The 10 minutes making a right c*** up of replacing the sealant.
Also spent some time tracking No1 son as he flits off across the pond for a holiday!! Lucky so and so. He'll be tucking into a decent burger of a pizza tonight!!
I did get to see the 'King' and wasn't happy with the position of the lower section of the two part door. So it was removed and correctly positioned to give a realistic height and angle. 5-10 minutes!!! Glad it's only a hobby and not a job!!!
Pic 1 - (and only 1)
Stays will be positioned at next time I get to the bench. Then painting of the small additions!!
Then I'll have the refurb of the garage to look forward to before the Wasp sees the light of day!!
That's all folks.
Doug
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That sounds interesting, but I doubt I can watch that here — which is to say, it’s not on BBC, is it? Because I can receive that, but not any other UK channels.
Our Channel 5 I'm afraid.
Used to watch the old Seaside Rescue! Is it the same programme? Although I enjoyed the Highland Rescue series. (Probably because it was old stomping ground).
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Chances of it appearing on a Dutch channel are fairly small, then. Oh, well.
Will you be adding the ice accretion rod Doug? Did your SK’s have a speedtape strip applied along the keel to fuselage angle under the main door? RAF cabs had this applied to protect the airframe from the hoist cable.
Yup Rick, Ice Accretion probe is being fitted when next I have time at the bench. Cut some plastic to shape and size yesterday.
As for the strip, Nah!!!! We either used the standard damping a cable swing technique, Putting an opposing force on the hoist cable when slowly raising OR, apply ones aircrew boot to fend off anything that got near the hull!!
If raising the hoist and receiving an object, we usually stopped raising the hoist, then man handled the object clear of the airframe!!
As for the strip, Nah!!!! We either used the standard damping a cable swing technique, Putting an opposing force on the hoist cable when slowly raising OR, apply ones aircrew boot to fend off anything that got near the hull!!
If raising the hoist and receiving an object, we usually stopped raising the hoist, then man handled the object clear of the airframe!!
Whoa!! Just caught SWMBO unawares.
I may have conned, sorry, negotiated a day off for my Sea King tomorrow!!
Think she's and envious of No 1 son. He's just messaged a few piccies of Florida - it's sunny and HOT and she's a tad miffed about the temperatures here in Blighty!!!
Let's see what happens after a nights sleep!! SK or not SK - that is the Question!?
I may have conned, sorry, negotiated a day off for my Sea King tomorrow!!
Think she's and envious of No 1 son. He's just messaged a few piccies of Florida - it's sunny and HOT and she's a tad miffed about the temperatures here in Blighty!!!
Let's see what happens after a nights sleep!! SK or not SK - that is the Question!?
That's excellent Doug! Well played you!
Well, SWMBO came good. I had a few things to do but nothing she instigated.
I did get to work on the King!
Ice Accretion probe was remade and fitted. The port side split door stays were re-made. I changed from wire to thread as the wire was causing more problems than sorting, so they went.
During a rush of something to the brain. I decided one last item. The Sea King as you may be aware had a hull shape to assist in water landings. (Emergency only - unlike the Chinook which was cleared to operate from the water). The SK has a drogue used as a sea anchor, deployed by the left hand seat pilot or crewman. A rope runs from the left hand window to a fixed point on the forward hull. So - that was fitted!! Why do I give myself extra work???
So, to todays progress in pictures.
Pic 1.
Pic 2.
Rear cabin area, sea tray retainer painted and cabin deck muddied up a bit!
With that all done it was decided that was it!! Sea King completed. No more.
The final product. My version of a Mk5 of 819 Naval Air Squadron from HMS Gannet Ayrshire after a long flight.
I'll post completed images in the Completed section in due course.
Am I happy with it? Yes and No. Happy it's finished, happy with the overall effect. But I'm not happy with a few issues, mainly of my own doing. It could be less dusty but that is a by product of my work area. Hopefully as time progresses so will the environment.
Lots learned along the way. Looking forward to building another one in the future, next time a Mk2 and use the white decals in their true context.
If you're still with me - thank you. Your input and comments have been gratefully received and I thank you all for sticking with me.
I did get to work on the King!
Ice Accretion probe was remade and fitted. The port side split door stays were re-made. I changed from wire to thread as the wire was causing more problems than sorting, so they went.
During a rush of something to the brain. I decided one last item. The Sea King as you may be aware had a hull shape to assist in water landings. (Emergency only - unlike the Chinook which was cleared to operate from the water). The SK has a drogue used as a sea anchor, deployed by the left hand seat pilot or crewman. A rope runs from the left hand window to a fixed point on the forward hull. So - that was fitted!! Why do I give myself extra work???
So, to todays progress in pictures.
Pic 1.
Pic 2.
Rear cabin area, sea tray retainer painted and cabin deck muddied up a bit!
With that all done it was decided that was it!! Sea King completed. No more.
The final product. My version of a Mk5 of 819 Naval Air Squadron from HMS Gannet Ayrshire after a long flight.
I'll post completed images in the Completed section in due course.
Am I happy with it? Yes and No. Happy it's finished, happy with the overall effect. But I'm not happy with a few issues, mainly of my own doing. It could be less dusty but that is a by product of my work area. Hopefully as time progresses so will the environment.
Lots learned along the way. Looking forward to building another one in the future, next time a Mk2 and use the white decals in their true context.
If you're still with me - thank you. Your input and comments have been gratefully received and I thank you all for sticking with me.
Sticking with you was definitely not a problem. Lovely build mate.
Steve
Steve
BRILLIANT MODEL very well done DOUG
Thank you Steve always good to have you along buddy with your support.
And thank you too Chris with your support. Greatly appreciated.
Well Doug, it has been a pleasure following along on this build, you have great skills mate.
I look forward to your next adventure, once your hands are healed of course.
All the best.
Garry
I look forward to your next adventure, once your hands are healed of course.
All the best.
Garry
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