Global Scale Modeller

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

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

Nice subject Rod.

digger303 wrote: Sun May 03, 2026 11:15 pm 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

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.

First steps ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Cockpit completed ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Beautiful work on the interior

Stokesy44 wrote: Sun Jun 21, 2026 6:46 pm Beautiful work on the interior

Hear hear.