Westland Wessex HU.5 - 771 Naval Air Squadron (Royal Navy) - Italeri 1:48

[RodolfoMas]

Hello everyone,
I’ve started working on this Italeri kit:


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

To replicate a Westland Wessex HU.5 flown by 771 Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy, based at RNAS Culdrose in the UK.

by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

A quick look inside the box:


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

As for the decals, I’m a bit worried because the carrier film looks slightly yellowed… fingers crossed it’ll be fine… especially since there are no alternative decals available.


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

[digger303]

If the decals break up you might be able to get replacements from Airfix or is this boxing too old for that pathway ?

[Portman]

Nice subject Rod.

[RodolfoMas]

If the decals break up you might be able to get replacements from Airfix or is this boxing too old for that pathway ?

I think the kit is too old ... But if necessary, I’ll try to use them anyway.
Thank you very much for the heads-up

[Twokidsnosleep]

Nice!!!
Love helicopter builds.
There are tons of options for aftermarket decals now

[Elve1984]

What can help with old yellowed decals is hang them in direct sunlight for a couple of weeks. after asome time the yellowing will get less.

[RodolfoMas]

First steps ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

[digger303]

[RodolfoMas]

Cockpit completed ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

[Stokesy44]

Beautiful work on the interior

[digger303]

Beautiful work on the interior

Hear hear.