Splash's Royal Naval Wessex 5 ***Finished***

Post by **splash** » September 22nd, 2011, 10:53 pm

I think it has worked, by the time I have added an oil wash it might be close to the effect I was after.

Post by **splash** » September 23rd, 2011, 12:14 am

Oil wash just added, the wash should lighten up when it dries.

Post by **jssel** » September 23rd, 2011, 1:47 am

Nice distemper there.

Post by **splash** » September 25th, 2011, 11:47 pm

I have had a good day today, I have painted all the blades, sorted out the cockpit and fitted the undercarriage.

MerlinJones · Post by **MerlinJones** » September 26th, 2011, 12:23 am

That distemper effect does look rather splendid!

Regards,
Bruce

Post by **splash** » September 26th, 2011, 10:46 am

Thanks Brews & Bruce, I’m please how the distemper turned out, I can see me using the hair spray technique again, I have a ½ finished 1/72 Matchbox Flower Class Corvette that I could use it on.

Regards
Splash

Molly-new · Post by **Molly-new** » September 26th, 2011, 10:38 pm

Love the distemper effect, very realistic.

Post by **splash** » October 2nd, 2011, 4:47 pm

I thought I would have a go at making an intake cover using the tin foil you find in a tub of butter spread.

I pressed it against the intake to get the shape, cut it out and then stuck it in place, added straps and painted it green, all it needs now is some dry brushing to bring out the detail.

Regards
Splash

TimJ · Post by **TimJ** » October 3rd, 2011, 10:45 pm

Good idea to use the foil for the intake cover.

Post by **jssel** » October 4th, 2011, 7:40 pm

Great tip, splash.

Post by **splash** » October 10th, 2011, 9:48 pm

As far as the GB goes I’m calling this one finished. I plan to make a blade fold cradle and fold the blades, but I have not yet had a chance to visit the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton to take photos of the cradle.

Whilst taking the photos I must have broken the tail wheel so that will need fixing as well.

I will fix the broken parts and take better photos for the gallery before the GB ends.

Regards
Splash

Molly-new · Post by **Molly-new** » October 10th, 2011, 10:13 pm

Great work there Splash, 3 cracking builds and excellent tips along the way. You are an inspiration. :wanw

MerlinJones · Post by **MerlinJones** » October 10th, 2011, 10:44 pm

Another lovely piece, Splash.
Whilst that 'distemper' looks spot on, the exhausts look very realistic as well.

Ace!

Regards,
Bruce

montessa315 · Post by **montessa315** » October 10th, 2011, 11:07 pm

A fantastic job, beautiful.

Alan..........

shangos70 · Post by **shangos70** » October 11th, 2011, 8:39 am

Great work , the winter coat looks great . Excellent work .

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