Adriatic Models Wessex HU.5 Update parts in 1/32nd

[Winnie]

I received a box, with the word "FRAGILE" on it, I thought maybe it was a major award?

 

Anyway, FedEx did their best to destroy it, the Box was practically round, and the tracking said it followed the routing of ROME-PARIS-NEW YORK-PARIS-MEMPHIS-WINNIPEG... I don't know why. but it certainly did a world tour!

 

These parts are extremely well researched, and well printed. I have gotten several other parts from Shapeways, these were cheaper, and the plastic look different, but once I get into it I may do a comparison. Hendie (from Britmodeller) who made the other parts also did a lot of research and the parts look good too.

 

 

 

Adriatic packed the box well, all the parts were in blister packs and taped down with strong double sided tape. makes it tough to remove the parts but hey, they ain't going anywhere on their own! (Free mask included, to keep us all safe a little longer).

 

 

I ordered everything that was available for the Wessex HU.5, there are a couple pieces particular to the HC.2 that I did not order.

 

First up, there were a LOT of packages

 

 

Then, internal rib detail

 

 

 

There is enough for both sides with pieces to spare as well as connectors, including the frame surround of the sliding door. the detail is very nice, and includes the details for the emergency exit opening.

 

Rotor head, and tail pylon detail, includes the fold with bulkheads as well as the intermediate gear box

 

 

Inside the air intake is next, with the classic frame included. you have to source mesh on your own, and I do have some ideas, there are 2 parts so if you mess up, you should be able to recover! This covers important details that FLY did not include at all.

 

 

To place IN the intake well are 2 Rolls Royce Gnome H-1400 fronts, included are 2 separate styles of starter bullet, and also the variable guide vanes are visible on the engine sides

 

 

Next up, bulkheads to move the cabin ceiling up a little. This will fix the transmission deck floor to the proper height, it includes corrected and refined detail

 

 

Engine exhausts and exhaust door, contains 2 different style exhausts, both for floats and without floats, 

 

 

Cockpit details, just sublime. Some parts broke off the carrier, but as far as I can see no parts broken, it was supposed to include cyclic stick grips, but none was present, but I got 4 collective sticks. the details are incredible, and will replace parts that were broken in the Fly kit.

 

 

 

 

Next up Transmission deck details and transmission. This includes everything needed, such as rotor brake, hydraulic pumps, oil cooler, transmission, drive shaft and various other bits. It also came with a length of wire to liven the area up. The professionals on here will certainly be able to build a masterpiece, I hope to be able to clap something together that does it a little justice.

 

In addition I ordered an H-34 rotor head to supplement the one I broke for my MRC kit...

 

 

I forgot to grab a picture of the heater duct, but I may grab a picture of it tomorrow!

 

Hope you guys enjoy the pictures!

[Phartycr0c]

That looks like a really comprehensive set of upgrades and well executed. .

 

The Wessex, as fine a basic kit as it is really screams out for this type of additions. 

 

Ill be interested to see your finished product. 

 

Can I  ask? what was the cost of this little lot? 

[Anthony in NZ]

WOW!  very nice!

Imagine a 32nd Huey with this love!  Or a BK-117?

 

Thanks for the review and glad they survived the trip 

[thierry laurent]

26 minutes ago, Phartycr0c said:

Can I  ask? what was the cost of this little lot? 

I had a look at that some days ago to prepare my order for July and got an amount at least equal to twice the price of the kit (more than 150€) for the same sets.

[dodgem37]

That is some of the nicest printing I've ever seen.

 

Nice and delicate undercutting.

 

Sincerely,

Mark

[Robthepom]

7 minutes ago, dodgem37 said:

That is some of the nicest printing I've ever seen.

 

Nice and delicate undercutting.

 

Sincerely,

Mark

i'm not a resin expert, but obviously the resin part can be curved to suit the side profile without breaking??

 

Looks like an amazing upgrade set

 

[The Phantom]

wow just needed to print the fusealge and you got a kit.

[Winnie]

3 hours ago, Robthepom said:

i'm not a resin expert, but obviously the resin part can be curved to suit the side profile without breaking??

 

Looks like an amazing upgrade set

 

The parts are soft enough, I just didn't want to have my finger in the picture!

[Winnie]

Here is the heating duct, and also some line connectors that were added for free! 

 

For comparison and as a handy pointer, I also included the Hendie parts from Shapeways, there are some tail rotor parts available that are really necessary. Also the Scale Warships rotor head. The best part about it is the clear top, as there is an oil reservoir on top. I plan to use the Scale Warship parts for the rotor cradles, to prevent a massive rotor diameter problem. Have many 32nd aircraft to build, and thus get room for more!

 

Here are some boxes and consoles that fit inside the nose piece, I probably won't be using most of the internals, but I wanted to see what it looked like, and can decide what I want to use and what not to use!

 

 

This is the heating duct specific to the Wessex, it uses bleed air from the compressor of the engines and gets extremely hot... If the valve is stuck open it will fast get uncomfortable in the cabin! 

 

 

Line connectors, or so I think, more nice parts for my collection for when "I get gud!"

 

 

Scale Warships rotor fold parts. The roots are pretty small compared to the Adriatic models ones, and I will have to experiment to see which I like! 

 

 

Hendie parts from Shapeways, the main rotor transmission part is designed to take into account the transmission deck is 7mm too low. The parts are well designed, and I love the clear rotor head, as I can do the oil reservoir. The tail wheel unit and the tail rotor parts are a must if you ask me.. 

 

 

The last shot is the comparison of Adriatic Vs. Shapeways. I think the Adriatic parts are simply outstanding, but Hendie did a good job as well! The Adriatic has more detail, and designed to open the transmission area, Hendie's I think was just to look good below the mesh!

 

 

So there we are, final pieces are in. 

 

Adriatic has made a fantastic few sets for this FLY Wessex, I have seen the kit built well out of the box, but with these parts from Adriatic you should be able to make a masterpiece! The printing is superb, and details are great! Well worth the purchase!