Porsche Posted October 14, 2025 Share Posted October 14, 2025 I bought this kit a Fly:1/32 Wessex (32010) in September 2022 and from the opening of the box and checking the content I should have realised the kit was going to be a problem. On inspection of the parts I discovered lots of the resin parts were broken (actually destroyed) and some parts missing. I contacted the retailer who in turn contacted Fly for replacements which duly arrived in couple of weeks. So on with the build….I spent a very long time detailing the interior which, unfortunately led me down the proverbial rabbit hole, so much so in fact that I put the kit back on the shelf of doom where it remained for three years! I picked it up again with the intention of making some space in my emporium. I stuck it together and to be fair, it didn’t go together too badly. I replaced most of the resin parts with brass and plastic rods etc. I then came to the point of attaching the windshield transparency which was somewhat challenging. I was pleased to get the construction done (well, apart for the rotor fold…more of which later) and I got the thing primed ready for painting. I chose the 2 tone green camouflage version and proceeded to paint the said colours. Looking at the detail I’d fixed onto the airframe I decided to paint the camouflage free hand which was the easier option in my opinion giving my ability to pull things to pieces when attaching/detaching masking tape! I’d bought the scale warship rotor fold set at the same time I bought the kit (having previously used their rotor fold on a Lynx) I found that assembling this straightforward but when it came to attaching the rotor blades to it I needed several hands! I think I’ve positioned the blades too close to the fuselage but they’re staying where they are now for the time being…I may well re-visit in a 4 years time? The kit is now finished (?) and is resting in the cabinet. I apologise to all the Wessex experts if I’ve made any glaring mistakes and/or inaccuracies! I have scant knowledge of the type but to me, it looks like a Wessex and, more importantly it’s freed up some space. The kit was painted with Tamiya XF67 and Revell 67 (?) And weathered with pastels. Well done if you’ve managed to get to the end of this long intro and so on with the photos… Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted October 14, 2025 Share Posted October 14, 2025 Excellent, I love it! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted October 14, 2025 Share Posted October 14, 2025 Spectacular build. i agree this kit is challenging but yours turned out like a show stopper to me. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Porsche Posted October 14, 2025 Author Share Posted October 14, 2025 4 hours ago, Hajo L. said: Excellent, I love it! HAJO Very kind, thank you Hajo L!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Porsche Posted October 14, 2025 Author Share Posted October 14, 2025 4 hours ago, Rotorman said: Spectacular build. i agree this kit is challenging but yours turned out like a show stopper to me. Oliver Thanks very much Rotorman much appreciated!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted October 19, 2025 Share Posted October 19, 2025 What an amazing build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Porsche Posted October 19, 2025 Author Share Posted October 19, 2025 7 hours ago, 11bee said: What an amazing build! Thank you 11bee, very kind!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted October 19, 2025 Share Posted October 19, 2025 Your Wessex is stunning. It looks just like a full size machine. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Porsche Posted October 21, 2025 Author Share Posted October 21, 2025 On 10/19/2025 at 11:19 PM, Loach Driver said: Your Wessex is stunning. It looks just like a full size machine. LD. Thanks very much Loach Driver, very kind!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted October 22, 2025 Share Posted October 22, 2025 Very lovely build! I love the Wessex, and you certainly did it justice!! I have the HU.5 kit, and the Adriatic (now likely defunct) 3D printed accessories, and some from Hendie (on Britmodeler). It's going to be some work, but I hope I can do as well as you! Cheers H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted October 22, 2025 Share Posted October 22, 2025 (edited) Great job on the Wessex, very nice. 11 minutes ago, Winnie said: It's going to be some work, but I hope I can do as well as you! With a little work, they can come out great. I used one a few years ago to convert into a USMC UH-34D using a 3D printed nose, landing gear, and lots of scratch-building. https://forums.kitmaker.net/t/usmc-uh-34d-conversion-in-1-32/7438 Edited October 22, 2025 by HeavyArty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted October 22, 2025 Share Posted October 22, 2025 Yes indeed! Sweat equity pays off! Another nice one. I've also paid attention to Shark-64's builds. And I watched Flory's videos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Porsche Posted October 24, 2025 Author Share Posted October 24, 2025 On 10/22/2025 at 7:12 PM, Winnie said: Very lovely build! I love the Wessex, and you certainly did it justice!! I have the HU.5 kit, and the Adriatic (now likely defunct) 3D printed accessories, and some from Hendie (on Britmodeler). It's going to be some work, but I hope I can do as well as you! Cheers H. Very kind, thank you Winnie!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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