Tony T Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yes, same here. Can then build it and paint it golden yellow even if it has to wait for HAR.2 decals Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Mine is on the way. Ordered the Navy version. Now i need some decals please..... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasta 14 addict Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yesterday i got an email from Hannants that my HU.5 is on it's way to Belgium I'm a big fan of English military planes, and so, this beautiful (in my eyes ) helo is no exception. The color scheme i want to do is the one with the Union Jacket on the nose. Greetz Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkerboy Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Do I get one????? Eekkk means putting my 88 on hold!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Lapin Mal Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I just thought this picture of a 28Squadron Wessex might be of interest, a subtle variation on the "three white stripe" markings they displayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Is that the squadron based out of Hong Kong? Le Lapin Mal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Lapin Mal Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 It was from 1947 (IIRC) until 1997. First with Spitfire FR.XVIII, then Venom's, Hunters, Westland Whirlwinds and finally Wessex's. They now operate Merlins out of RAF Benson. The only reminder of nearly half a century in Hong Kong are the crossed Kukris on the tail of the Merlins. The Gurkhas were the most common passengers for 28 Squadron choppers, especially at the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Yes, as said, their Wessex were the ones flogged onto Uraquay if I remember correctly. Le Lapin Mal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Just had a reply from David Hannant to say they (Xtradecal) won't be producing any sets for the kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Just had a reply from David Hannant to say they (Xtradecal) won't be producing any sets for the kits. Mmmmmmmmmm. Im sure some will be a bit disappointed in that. However, I have just ordered a set of custom paint masks from Randy @ StencilPal, and as normal, EXCELLENT customer service, and he worked through any sizing issues with me with the utmost professionalism. PLUS Randy uses Oracal 810 which IMHO, is THE best material you can use for paint masks, as its resilient, re-usable (depending how much paint is applied and how many times you want to re-use) and has the perfect amount of tack; not too much that it ever pulls anything up, but not too little as I rarely if ever have bleeding issues. Might be worth a shot for those interested in the canary yellow SAR ship to send a note to Randy? Just thinking out loud, as it seems a lot of folks want that scheme, and from looking at it, it doesnt appear there would be any more involved in that scheme than the one I ordered, which is just a tail symbol (in the yellow SARs case that circle with the 4 pie shapes in it) and the rest are just codes that appear to be in a similar if not identical font to the ones I ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) which is just a tail symbol (in the yellow SARs case that circle with the 4 pie shapes in it) The pedant in me would say it's a Maltese Cross, but I actually prefer pie shapes - what is it with Americans and food..? There's a great selection of photos here http://www.aviationphotocompany.com/p880343392/hA2E64A9#h5dc36073 Edited December 2, 2015 by Kagemusha Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) The pedant in me would say it's a Maltese Cross, but I actually prefer pie shapes - what is it with Americans and food..? We learned from the best! We threw all the damn tea in the harbor, so we had to switch to pie. Damn oppressors!!! ! Edited December 2, 2015 by Out2gtcha Zero77 and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) I really never could find a close up of it and this one is one of the few closer ones: http://www.aviationphotocompany.com/p880343392/e1bafde6f It does appear as kind of a broken Maltese cross....................but even that I dont think would be out of spec for Randy to do in mask form (but I could be wrong on that). Still, for those who like the canary yellow SAR scheme it might be worth a PM to Randy, as once the mask set is made, it could be re-cut over and over for anyone else who wanted that scheme as well. AAMOF, just looking at the "RAF RESCUE" on the door at a glance, it appears that it is in the EXACT same font and size as the RAF RESCUE I ordered with my custom mask set, and even the SAME thing for the "ROYAL AIR FORCE RESCUE" on the fuse, as it too appears to be identical to mine.................the only thing that would need to be altered are the exact tail codes...............then of course add in the tail cross and maybe a roundel if the OOB decals are not correct for that scheme. Edited December 2, 2015 by Out2gtcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Lapin Mal Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 HTH, or as the motto of the Unseen University goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 This is the "best" I could find... If nothing emerges from the AM peeps then next Spring I will draw this and RAF rescue logos for a canary yellow SAR chopper and have them digitally printed by DRAW DECAL on solid clear sheet. As it's unlikely to take up much space I can probably get eight sets on a sheet of A4. That means 7 for sale at cost price + postage. Will raise this again next year if nothing else emerges Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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