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

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


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

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A quick look inside the box:


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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.


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Nice kit and subject. Good luck with it.

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First steps …


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Cockpit completed …


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Assembly and joining of the fuselage halves …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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Nice. The interior looks great.