ITALERI 1/48 Wessex UH.5 No 2720 - Model helicopter build.
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2022
- scalemodelshed.co.uk
Hi UA-cam,
In this video I am building the Italeri 1/48 wessex UH.5.
To paint the model i'm using Scale Modellers Supply SMS Premium acrylic lacquer. paints.
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It’s absolutely fascinating to see how dramatically a skilful finish can improve the overall appearance of a model, and how much time and attention to detail goes into it.
(And then, there is that fictional scene going on in my head of a totally uninitiated person seeing the model and going like: „Hm, quite a messy paint job, isn't it? But I can see that you've learned in the process and have done your best to straighten it out.“)
That blade fold kit is really nicely done. I've learned a lot about finishing my models from watching your techniques over the past few years.
Nice to see the process so well described and annotated, thanks for sharing Andy. The finished model looks delicious. Can't wait to see it in the shop!
Really nice! We had one of these beauties (well, a Wessex of some form) outside the museum I used to work at so seeing this done so well made me very happy.
I found this interesting not as a modeller but as a former Wessex V mechanic on 707 and 845 Squadrons. I think that there is an error on the box as it says that this Wessex V was from 874 Squadron - it should be 847 Squadron which was formed for the Falklands War using aircraft and personnel from 707, 845 and 846 Squadrons. Also, it was an HU.5 (Helicopter Utility - almost all military nomenclature is kind of backwards).
A few details which may be of interest; the flotation canisters should have a warning triangle on them, probably diluted white in this livery (they would normally be white with red warning triangles) as they could be lethal if activated but given that the blades are folded, they would be removed as part of the AFI (After Flight Inspection). They are inserted into the wheel axle and held in by a single pin for whick release and would never be fitted in a hangar). They automatically inflate through the wheel axle from the spherical tanks under the oleos if the aircraft enters the water. The blade saddle is not how I remember them, they weren't like two pairs of ribs with pads, they came in two pieces each of which consisted of a number of hinged, padded panels and which hooked onto a pin on top of the tail and held down by straps anchored on the sides of the tail - you had to be careful when sitting astride and sliding along the tail when working there! The blade saddle would Ground Equipment Red (which is like Post Office Red) by necessity and would not be grimey. There should be step areas along the top of the tail - rectangular areas of black textured paint to allow ground crew to walk along the tail safely - usually outlined in white but not in thislivery. There also appears to be a few missing aerials, notably UHF/RDF. Incidentally, I didn't know what all the added holes were for but then realised that there should be grills on them.
Your skills are exceptional and stuff you do is beyond great. But after watching your videos, I finally concluded that my modeling days are long gone and done. The amount of work to get the models looking like this is borderline crazy and sheer amount of tools and colors needed is mindbogling too. Kind of miss the simpler days, when doing the airbrush alone and a bit of weathering, drybrushing was more than enough. I could do it like that again, yeah, but there would always be 'it's a low-res version' in the back of my mind.
Hi Andy, what a beauty! The paintjob is spot on and the weathering looks incredible! I built the Italeri H-34 a year ago and have a lot of good memories about this build. Only the rotor fold-set was no fun at all. But you nailed it!!! Keep on modeling and your great videos coming. Cheers!
Love the shape of the Wessex - beautiful weathering job !
Always been a favourite heli of mine. What a fantastic finish. Inspiring work. Thanks.
Fantastic job. From memory the floatation canister in the main wheel had an explosive triangle decal in the centre. The round flotation gas bottles were white with the same decal. The blade fold saddles are brilliant. Would have been great with the tail folded too. Ready for striking down to the hangar onboard the carrier.
🎉fantastic build for an old retired WX 5. But in my day in the Navy we used to keep them in tip top condition, after every flight they would be sprayed in WD 40 so would have a slight sheen to them. There weren’t many oil streaks or worn panels as you have shown here. It’s a shame you could not have built one in operational condition. Anyway keep up the good work love it.
That is a very realistic paint job and overall presentation of the model. I think the Italeri kits can be a bit of a challenge to get together. I like using CA glue as a filler and, as its harder than plastic, I use good quality needle files and small 4" files to smooth it down. The advantage is that there is no drying time so you can work a little quicker. without waiting for filler to dry.
Stunning build, Andy. The weathering and paintwork is top notch!
Damn...this is work of art!!! and I'm old enough to remember these operational!!.....a truly beautiful build!!!
Build yourself a micro dual action sander. Buy a cheap-ish electric toothbrush with replaceable heads (the simple round heads work the best). Get ahold of some PSA DA paper and a gasket hole maker kit, cut some round small diameter sanding discs close to the diameter of the head. Cut the bristles off the brush heads, then apply the PSA paper. If you get multiple heads you can dedicate a head for a specific grit. The one I built years back has made small modifications and surface finishing much more intricate and consistant.
This is a very solid build.
Wow!! This is a lot more complicated than the Airfix kits I did as a child, amazing.
Beautifully done, love to see it finally come together at the end ... that is where the magic happens.
That's just stunning. What an awesome effort. Thanks for sharing. Brings back a lot of memories seeing that old bird 👏👏
EPIC. Love your shop too , we popped in a few weeks ago and bought a selection of tamiya models and weathering pencils.
Wspaniałe wykonanie !
Expert level work. I never put even 1% of this effort into some I did. This is really good.
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If you paid me half the attention you give to those plastic toys, we could be halfway to a proper marriage !
The 'ol.. "Wiener in the Jelly jar" trickery. Classic
Lovely delivery. The John Peel of scale modelling.
brilliant job, we used Wessex's all the time to go out on rural patrols in Northern Ireland when I was there in the early 90's, this looks awesome !
Really love this build, the Wessex is probably my favourite helicopter. Great look, great work. Keep em coming.
Absolutely marvellous work. 👏 great job on the weathering
Good modeling. I've been building models for a long time, but you have shown me some techniques I can use to improve what I do.
Personal note: the Wessex you are building here is based on a Sikorsky the US Army used as the CH-34. Was a passenger in one Winter of 1966-67 that stopped for fuel at Marville RCAF Station, Montmedy-am-Meuse. Suffered a mechanical problem that led to a ruptured fuel tank and massive fire. We (the passengers and pilot) all got out OK, but scary. I need to build a -34 as a memory, I guess.
It takes a lot of good skill to make a ITALERI kit look this good.
One of the best modelling videos I think I've ever watched. Fantastic tips & techniques. Well done.
Fantastic build Andy! You've done a brilliant job in demonstrating our paints in action
Thanks guys, lovely paints!!!!
Since my previous comment regarding Making an RAF HC2 version of this kit was deleted (for mentioning an online auction site perhaps), I will have another go at pointing out that this can be done if you purchase the version H-34G.III/UH-34J version, which contains the correct fuselage halves to enable you to do so. You can use the HC5 parts to complete the H-34 kit, so no waste - just a slightly inaccurate H-34. For the RAF model, just leave off all the Navy extras such as the external pipework, aerials and U/C flotation devices, and substitute the main fuselage halves supplied for the H-34 ones.
Stunning!
Looks like a very nice kit, but it really comes alive with that amazing paint-job, and great weathering techniques.... 👍
Nice job, its a perfect depiction of a well used Wessex. I flew in one of these from RAF Odiham in 1970 they always looked tired and like they needed a bit of TLC. They had a particular smell too, sort of burning rubber and fuel mix. I enjoy your channel mate :)
Thanks, Kevin.
Beautifully done. And once again, a crystal clear explanation of the process.
Superb! Reminds me of seeing the Falklands Wessex 'Humphrey' at the Fleet Air Arm museum Yeovilton.
Great work on this big old heli, the finish and weathering are perfect keep up the good work
Thats a sweet result on a beast of a chopper.
Fantastic job! Not enough helicopters are built by masters like yourself hope to see more.
We need better kits
Takom can hopefully help us with that! Scale Model Shed preorder is in!
@@ScaleModelShed their ears must of been burning
Andy Fantastic has to be in the upper stratosphere of scale modelling
Wow! Work of art mate!👍
Got 2,000 hours on Wessex HU5, HC2, HC5C & HAR2 - would have liked it finished in 'Hoot & Roar' colours!😆
Having worked on these during my time in the Royal Navy this looks to be a very clean representation 😅, great build and paint job.
Absolutely correct, sir. I've worked on military aircraft in salt water environments for many years. They get dirty and worn really quick, no matter how many clear water rinses or washes you do. Plus you always have the technician's dirty hands opening and closing doors, hatches and panels.
Thank you Stuart, it's nice to hear someone not tell me it's over-weathered for once! Thanks, Andy
A very nice build from a non-Aircraft builder thoroughly enjoyed watching while recovering in bed look forward to your next build Andy.👍😎
Amazing ❤🙏🙏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great job 👍🏻👍🏻🇫🇷🇫🇷
I love the british camo malvinas War 👍🏻👍🏻
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Beautiful build, love the explanation of techniques!
Excelente video, me impresiona la paciencia, la habilidad y la imaginación para trabajar este modelo, y el resultado pues ¡¡¡ absolutamente INCREÍBLE!!!, felicitaciones 👏👏👏 de 💯 puntos
Really nice work from start to finish, thank you for sharing your techniques and thought processes
Thank you for this instruction video, I think I learned a thing or two about this model! I'm currently building an Italeri H-34G.III in scale 1/48. Not in the suggested German light grey and orange SAR colours, but in the colours Sky and Dark Sea Grey of the former Dutch Marineluchtvaartdienst (MLD). I know, it's a far cry from the actual helicopter in former Dutch navy service. I got some nice Dutch Navy decals, and I've added and will add some extra details and only a real connaisseur will know the difference...
Beautiful.
Amazing piece of work, respect for the skills demonstrated.
Hi Andy,
great build and amazing paint job and weathering. I’m just building this kit now, in primer ready for paint, in the RN Rescue colours.
It isn’t an easy kit to build at all, and I see you ran into the same issues as me, (thought it was me initially 😀) so to see the finished model is kudos to your skills.
Thanks for sharing, as it’s always great to get tips and ideas.
Looking forward to the next build.
Jase 🇬🇧
Thank you Jase.
Nice weathering!
beautiful work!
Excellent video, love the weathering. And congrats on your store, that is seriously awesome!
Thank you.
Thats truly amazing! Takes me back!
Excellent build Andy. Good to see you got the Micro Set and Sol in the correct order 😉. I found the SMS paints excellent, although I thin them far more (60% thinner) as they simply have great coverage and you then get more out of the bottle. Cheers.
I always struggle with the set/sol order. I have resorted to taking a marker and writing "1st" and "2nd" on the bottles!
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lmao I’ve done exactly the same :D
Lol, I think I was concentrating more this time!
Cracking build. Look forward to your next work.
Mr Shed another lovely build and great attention to detail which takes it to another level. My jealous side thinks your just showing off now and I wish I could show off just as well as you
Thank you Jelly B. All the best, Mr Shed! 👍
Excellent video my friend , I've just come across you're page as I'm retired now ( early retirement I'm 55 ) and I thought I'd make some models for the first time since I was about 14 years old ( Christ has it been that long I'm getting old ) anyway brilliant video.
Regards
Professor Mark Woods
WOW what an absolute awesome build.
another excellent display of ideas and experiments -- thanks!
Nicely done, Italeri kits aren't the best but you made a great looking model from it.
Those SMS paints look fantastic.
Hi Michael, they are really nice! Thanks for watching. Andy
A beautifully built workhorse
Tricky model, but you did an outstanding job !
Andy, excellent video, thank you for sharing, it is a really lovely build and an outstanding result. 👍
Fantastic build, great to watch.
Fantastic!
A thing of beauty. Great work.
Waw absolutely amazing helicopter model
I am part way through an HC2 at the moment, so this was very useful, thank you for sharing
Awesome work on this. One thing I have noticed with modelers... Only seen a couple of people not do it... Amazing work on weathering (love what you did with the choppah), but then people have pristine cockpit windows. Whenever we see real footage from inside I keep wondering how people can see anything out of those scratched and dirty panes. Goes for military vehicles too. :)
The windows were always cleaned no matter what the state of the rest of the helicopter. Normally, the Loadmaster/Aircrewman would clean it or the pilots if it became serious. During a longer stop over, the groundcrew would clean the windows for you.
@@Mike-br8zt Of course. However looking at the F-16 and other footage on the YT many of those cockpits are really scratched and worn. On a helo this would be more pronounced especially on land operations. On clear plastic that sort weathering is an utter pain. Very much a game of diminishing returns. :)My point, I guess, is mostly pointless since that sort of microweathering will also make the cockpit even harder to be seen.
Cracking build Andy, I converted one to the RAF Rescue version many years ago
wonderful!
One very nice looking job you’ve done there.👍👍
Looks great, and to think, back in the day I would make loads of models, no painting , fill them with cotton wool, soak it in lighter fluid, set fire to them and throw them out the window. Its all been down hill since then.
Another fantastic build and video it’s great to see it finished good luck with the shop and keep these great videos coming 👍😎
Awesome!👍👍👍
Impressive build and awesome paint job. I like this long format and your detailed explanations. Maybe you can add chapters to the video. Very well done...
Hi Dan, I will definatly look at doing that! Thanks, Andy.
Absolutely stunning
Stumbled on your channel yesterday and it's brilliant. What an incredible model maker you are sir. Sms paints look the business i will drop an order asap. Keep up the good work man.
Great work as usual. To reinforce PE joints I've started using UV resin. The brand I use is made by JDiction and dries crystal clear. I cure it with a small pen style UV torch, although I do find I have to go to a darker room to get it to cure quicker. Whether this is due to the torch not being very powerful or slightly the wrong wave length I don't know. Still works though.
Thanks Mark, good tip! Andy
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Fantastic work! Thanks for sharing!
That's an awesome job,you got great skills!
Scale model shed you are good at building aircraft models and airbrush painting you are a artist that is awesome my friend
i just subscribed to your channel fired by your inspirational video of this wonderful iconic helicopter, you have motivated me to try and to attempt this kit, attempt is the right word for me as the dream is very rarely ever realised or even finished but the dream is wonderful all the same.
Stunning can say no more!
Bravo, looks just like the real thing.
Fabulous finish 😊
Very nice finish 👍
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Nice job, I was glued to this!
Cracking build. Very nice mate
Beautiful work
Very impressive, looks great.
Well done. You are an incredible artist. Thanks for sharing.
Nice really enjoyed your video ….has given me some ideas going forward ….returning to modelling after 54 years ……😮
Great, a real masterpiece !
That looks stunning 👍.