Westland Seaking Mk41 German Navy 89+63 (50 Jahre)
As warm up I modified the HAS/HC instrument panel to a Mk41 panel
I replaced the molded on rope with wire-rope.
Different position of the antenna mast.
Baseplates for the sponson flanges. Aprox. 2,2x5,2 mm.
Baseplates in place. Because of kits overlapping panels I used additional halves on the lower side.
Installation of the sponson’s completed. Panel with electrical connections for auxiliary loads. (5 x male and 5 x female).
Distance between fuselage and “wing” about 1,6 mm. „Glacing“ for the light made of transparent Tesa tape. Masking as usual with a piece of Tamiya tape cutted in shape EXTERNALLY.
Reworked connection points for the winch: 3 x flange, 3 x hydraulic and 2 x electric. The flanges have an asymmetrical design: 3 holes for installing on the fuselage and 1 short “raised” bolt in one corner for the strut. The bolt (0,2 mm wire) will be installed later. Very left is the installation flange for the fixed light.
Courtesy Burkhard Domke
Support / mount for the Mk41 winch.
Courtesy Thomas Neuss
Missing rivet rows added (red). Mk41 has an additional antenna on top (green = mount/base).
New research results: the most Westland-built SeaKings has x-shaped doubler between the rear and main fuselage section. German Mk41 don’t have them. One side reworked. Two rectangular mounting plates for the U-shaped antennas in place.
main door: research results.
Mk41 main door about 1 hour and 43 parts later 🙂
Main door opening detailed & corrected.
Correct positions for the flare dispensers. All 4 will be installed after painting & finishing via wire pieces (0,2 mm).
Courtesy Thomas Neuss
Many thanks to TN for his extraordinary original pictures 🙂
Left side: Hinges added.
Right side: fasteners added.
Right side corrected and detailed minus ventilation panel. SeMa - oval side plate plus several panel covers in place. Electric cable and his 8 fittings will be installed after painting. 8 x 0,25 mm hole
is well visible.
is well visible.
Courtesy Thomas Neuss
First round of detailing the front seats. German SeaKings have modified upholstery (wider and thicker). Will be modeled new of ureol as master for duplication.
Upholstery made of ureol completed & fits.
Ready for duplication. 🙂
The area behind the left door is an eye catcher… That's why I've made a special effort here🙂
Courtesy Burkhard Domke.
Westland built SeaKings have no roof in the left door area. Interior structure and installation are well visible.
Cables (white) will be installed later after painting.
Courtesy Burkhard Domke
All knobs and switches (Anyz Models) will be installed after painting .
Courtesy Thomas Neuss.
Courtesy Thomas Neuss.
Westland added electronic control units (computers) for the engines. Both computers were installed in the rack/tunnel located on right side of the cabin. The „influence“ of both engines took via wires. The wires were guided via narrow „channel“ above the right seat to the center console.
Courtesy CW.
The Seakings are full of surprises, everywhere. Both sides of the cover of the instrument panel have not the same design.
Courtesy Thomas Neuss
5 x lamps as instrument panel illumination.
Informations about the rotor brake are missed… only the lever is installed .
Extra panel on the upper left (circuit breaker).
Courtesy Burkhard Domke
New research results / informations about the rotor brake (thx CW🙂)
Courtesy CW
On the right side of the upper control panel the SeaKings have the rotor brake.
Mk41 instrumentpanel
Courtesy CW
Completed minus cable trees.
Have a break? Have a (Kit)cat! 🙂 Bio-Limo in Café „Black Cat“ 🙂
With the Mk41, there are two observers who have their seats at the very back next to the windows. These seats are (unfortunately) different from those in the british (kit) variants. A few pieces of round rod (0,63 mm) help to „improve“ the impression.
Six man dinghy 1.0.
Six man dinghy 2.0. Yesterday I airbrushed the first coat and was not satisfied with the entire result. Because the (first) part is a little too big, the decision was easy to build a new one. 🙂
Oxygen bottles for the „Beatmungsgerät“.
Courtesy Thomas Neuss
Correct blue gray shade of the upholstery.
The color of the upholstery is not corrected yet.
The standard equipment of an Mk41 includes a "rescue basket" with which injured persons can be taken on board more easily.
Rescue basket in action / „ deployed”.
Rescue basked will be stored on the left side (“Duschkabine” aka working place of the radar operator🙂 ) courtesy Thomas Neuss.
It's been more than 30 years since I have last “woven” something. I was the Pinta of Heller in 1:75...🙂
Working station of the radaroperator.
Courtesy Thomas Neuss
New research results: the entire radar console & mounting / rails for the seat is ONE unit. If necessary, a curtain can be pulled down between the two vertical bars. To the right of the right bar is a fairing/upholstery (coming later).
Today is 27.5 but it's a bit like Christmas. 🙂 because…
…the package from Jam-Screw is arrived! Thx! I am very excited and curious. 🙂
Rescue basket. Amazing: Installation on the „shower cabin” took as long as building 🙂
Result of a “mini-painting & put the parts together task”: the Stryker-Stretcher, which has established itself as a quasi standard in the emergency service.
Not all parts painted yet.
Upholstery and bag modeled of putty.
Courtesy Thomas Neuss
Courtesy Thomas Neuss
„Faces“ for the medical equipment (1200 dpi)
After researching in internet now I know which funktion each of the three devises have: from left Beatmungsgerät, Absauggerät und EKG Monitor/ Defibrillator
After researching in internet now I know which funktion each of the three devises have: from left Beatmungsgerät, Absauggerät und EKG Monitor/ Defibrillator
Medical equipment completed minus paint.
Courtesy Thomas Neuss
Upholstery for the left side completed. Medical equipment minus “Mickymäuse“ (ear protection) in the top middle completed. Beatmungsgerät, EKG-Monitoring/Defibrillator, Injectomat, Box mit 230 V Schukosteckdosen, Absauggerät.
The filter from Jam-Screw has a huge advantage over the kit: you just have to glue the side tubes and you’re done. When uncovering, I recommend separating the accessible pillars and then twisting the part. In this way, all inner pillars are separated at the same time without damage. All 4 wing nuts are still on. Let’s see how long...🙂
Overall excellent quality!
Overall excellent quality!
Today I wanted to do something other than seats, boxes and backpacks and mixed the fire orange (50%RAL3024 und 50% H132).
Correct shade of fire orange: 60% RAL3024 and 40% H132.
The are goods news: The rasterization is no longer visible under the two layers of paint: base coat/pale yellow and fire orange. 🙂
Totally thrilled. Also because of the connection flanges of Jam-Screw. The number of screws and the shape are exactly reproduce!!!
Landing gear in place minus wires and hydraulic.
Jam-Screw parts: 🙂🙂🙂
Jam-Screw: Sandfilter and wheels. Outstanding! 🙂
Take you time for masking.
Result of a mini modeling task:
Yesterday I kneaded and „backed” (30 min, 130°C) 2 x upholstery and 1 x heating pipe of grey Fimo. Today I added insulation made of Tamiya tape and installed the parts.
Yesterday I kneaded and „backed” (30 min, 130°C) 2 x upholstery and 1 x heating pipe of grey Fimo. Today I added insulation made of Tamiya tape and installed the parts.
Upper bar for installing the seat backrest. Lower bar for installing the seats.
Courtesy Thomas Neuss
Current task: 7 seats on the right side. Number of seats courtesy CW🙂🙂 (thx)
Template for upholstery (made of fabric in original) of self adhesive aluminum foil.
Belts will be installed after painting. I intend to use 3D-printed decals for German-Navy by DF-HeloStuff🙂
New research results. The lower horizontal bar is in fact a part of the seat-modules. Because of that I ripped the part of.
Several bags and one suitcase for stowage of the rescue equipment.
The last task on the interior wall / inlay: thickness thinned down because in original its no gap between two layers.
Labeling for the cabin.
It is amazing what quality a normal printer delivers at 1200 dpi. The font is about 1.3 points and is readable.🙂
It's amazing: you can read the text!🙂
Result of a mini modeling task: five seater and bags with medical equipment. Each bag-group is installed via 2 pieces of 0,4 mm wire.
Rearside bulkhead of the cabin with different rescue equipment.
The last big point for interior components is completed: rack for electronic equipment & foldable seat.
Ready for paint and cables
Picture for the “face”.
Courtesy Thomas Neuss. In fact the “black boxes” are not always black…
Last elements for the cabin: foot rests for the aft observer seats and a second stretcher. In the original photo you can see that the blanket is on the left (The lettering „BUND“ is inverted🙂)
New / last research results: the radar compartment (“Duschkabine“) has on the front a blind.
A waterproof green rubber mat is laid on the cabin floor of the SeaKings of the German Navy. However, not under the equipment rack and not in the area of the „shower cabin“ (radaroperator workstation). There, the rubber mat was left out, shortened and folded upwards.
At the points of the mountingpoints and other hatches, access covers (probably also made of rubber) are incorporated into the rubber mat.
At the points of the mountingpoints and other hatches, access covers (probably also made of rubber) are incorporated into the rubber mat.
Rubber mat and covers & rails painted.
Because of the extra upholstery, the sticks are suddenly too short🙁. Therefore, I have weakened the curvature a little.🙂
For assembly of the engine housing I recommend to left the parts B1 and B2 loose without gluing for more flexibility during installation of both side panels B11 and B12.
Seamless transition between floor and fuselage.
The fit of Eduards etched part ist excellent.
I used only the outer part of Eduard and reinforced the top edge with 0,4 wire. You can see the reinforcement made of 0,4 mm round rod on the lower side.
Don’t forget to fill the hollows on the inner side bevor removing the “bulbs” on the outside.
Detailing of the underside finished. Compared to the fuselage sides, it was quite simple.
Corrected tailrotor shaft tunnel
Tunnel and Radome in place. On the lower side I add a narrow stripe of selfadhesive alu foil.
New research results: the aft antenna radome is in reality smaller as assumed and is not square but trapezoid. That's why I ripped down the part and made it smaller.
IMO a optimal base for the fire orange: a mix of yellow and light grey, semi matt
Especially with helicopters with open doors, I wait as long as possible to install the glass parts.
Two more airbrush sessions with very dark gray (“black”) later.
The last big hurdle in the cockpit: support framing on the inner side of the upper tinted windows.
The last big hurdle is taken: clear parts for the cockpit in place without mess.
Green: I had to add a 0,13 mm plastic stripe to fill the gap. Red: I had to remove a bit plastic (about 0,2 mm).
I have waited four months for this moment. The timeconsuming tasks, the patience and the effort were worth it: I am very satisfied with the result of the cockpit. 🙂
I decided to use only the PE parts for the ladder because the upper door is in original thicker as one PE layer.
I made the triangles for the „deflection“ of the ropes from wire (for better stability). As attachment to the fuselage i used two pieces of wire. The holes can be seen in the other picture
I have hardly any experience with 3D printed parts, especially concerning the flexibility. The material used by Jam-Screw is quite brittle. Therefore, I decided to disconnect the axles and insert a wire. This also has the advantage that you can align the wheels precisely afterwards, especially because they are flattened.
I wanted to be very „smart“ and install the exhaust pipes from the outside after painting. I overlooked that the opening in the fuselage is much smaller than the „hidden“ end. Therefore, I had to improvise: I sawed off the outer end and inserted them obliquely from the outside.
As usual I installed the door without glueing via 2 x piece of 0,26 mm wire. I drilled 2 holes (0,24 mm) from outside through the door into the fuselage.
Mooring rope. Almost white.
Red arrow: I overlooked that the bulge must be removed and I had to do this on painted model.
Red arrow: I overlooked that the bulge must be removed and I had to do this on painted model.
Today I finished one of the last complex parts for the fuselage. The wiper. What do you think: how many individual parts does a windscreen wiper consist of? 🙂
Courtesy Burkhard Domke.
Never before have I completed a tailrotor in this quality in such a short time! Thanks to Jam Screw!!!🙂🙂🙂 Compared to the original, all this is great: even the kink at the back edge of the blades is reproduced correctly.
The leading edges are made of self adhesive aluminum foil. The fact that the blades are separated makes it easier to paint the ends in red.
Courtesy Yellowwing (🙂🙂🙂🙂 )
New research results: connecting cable for the filter exhaust. Pipe for left half of the filter (on the outer side, not present by Jam Screw).
Completed winch.
Drain with flat lever, made if brass. I could only recognize this detail properly because I was sitting on the ground in front of it.
Connection jack for the intercom on the inner side of the bubble window. You can only see such details if you stand 1/2 m away from it🙂
I got the decals on Friday. Everything except the blue elements is meanwhile in the right place: I'm thrilled! 41 x thank you very much David! 🙂🙂🙂🙂
I can read everything and I'm thrilled! Note that date is added in handwriting within the text (as with the original)🙂 THX x 41 David!!!!!!!!
The big moment is here: the decals are applied and the final assembly can begin!🙂🙂🙂
Today I worked on the antenna. This is the result. 🙂
Courtesy Thomas Neuss
Courtesy Burkhard Domke
It is much easier to assemble the complete antenna system including the eyelets, clamping sleeve and insulators outside the model.
In the last week I actually managed to instal all the parts without mess, breakdowns and disasters on the fuselage.
Although I am not finished yet (the parts for the rotor have not yet arrived from Australia) I wanted to share some photos of the details with you. ?
Although I am not finished yet (the parts for the rotor have not yet arrived from Australia) I wanted to share some photos of the details with you. ?
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155 30 March, 15:44
Bernhard Schrock
You are welcome. As usual a lot of first rows free! Popcorn for all! 🙂
You are welcome. As usual a lot of first rows free! Popcorn for all! 🙂
3 April, 05:00
bughunter
What a combination: a great new kit, nice accessories and finally a master modeller at the tools - EPIC !
What a combination: a great new kit, nice accessories and finally a master modeller at the tools - EPIC !
10 April, 16:20
Bernhard Schrock
Thank you JAM-SCREW.
Btw: just I saw you actual portfolio of sets for the Seaking! SCM Brand: JAM-SCREW
Absolutely remarkable!! I'm looking forward especially for the landing gear and main rotor hub. 🙂
Thank you JAM-SCREW.
Btw: just I saw you actual portfolio of sets for the Seaking! SCM Brand: JAM-SCREW
Absolutely remarkable!! I'm looking forward especially for the landing gear and main rotor hub. 🙂
12 April, 05:52
Hanno Kleinecke
Just look at that winchframe !!! There is absolutely no doubt that after plugging these plugs the winch will be working. As with all your builds, for the watchers the path is the destination.
Wonderful wip pics - keep'em coming…… 🙂 👍
Just look at that winchframe !!! There is absolutely no doubt that after plugging these plugs the winch will be working. As with all your builds, for the watchers the path is the destination.
Wonderful wip pics - keep'em coming…… 🙂 👍
18 April, 05:02
JAM-SCREW
Rapid progress sir! Very impressive attention to even very fine details for accuracy. Thank you for the updates and images.
Rapid progress sir! Very impressive attention to even very fine details for accuracy. Thank you for the updates and images.
22 April, 17:06
Bernhard Schrock
Michael ureol is A kind of foamed plastic. It comes in different degrees of foaming. The more foamed, the softer and lighter.
Michael ureol is A kind of foamed plastic. It comes in different degrees of foaming. The more foamed, the softer and lighter.
29 April, 09:32
Robert
Hallo sieht genial aus.
wo bekommt man sowas ? habe auch schon versucht sowas zu finden.
Hallo sieht genial aus.
wo bekommt man sowas ? habe auch schon versucht sowas zu finden.
29 April, 09:39
Michael Kohl
Ah, that explaines as well the nice texture the cushions have. Thanks for the info.
And - by the way - as always a pleasure to follow your delicate modelling.
Ah, that explaines as well the nice texture the cushions have. Thanks for the info.
And - by the way - as always a pleasure to follow your delicate modelling.
29 April, 10:43
Bernhard Schrock
Your are welcome.
Robert: vor paar Jahren habe ich von einem Modellbaubekannten Reste zum probieren gekriegt. Daher musste ich erst mal schauen, wo man das kriegt: eBay hier und da so wie bei Modulor in Berlin.
Your are welcome.
Robert: vor paar Jahren habe ich von einem Modellbaubekannten Reste zum probieren gekriegt. Daher musste ich erst mal schauen, wo man das kriegt: eBay hier und da so wie bei Modulor in Berlin.
29 April, 13:08
Gordon Sørensen
Great looking detail you are adding, Berhard! Those seat cushions are fantastic.
Great looking detail you are adding, Berhard! Those seat cushions are fantastic.
29 April, 13:27
Florian H.
Vergiss nicht, einen Kasten Bier bereitzustellen, wenn du die bordtoilette nutzt 😉
Vergiss nicht, einen Kasten Bier bereitzustellen, wenn du die bordtoilette nutzt 😉
29 April, 17:47
Bernhard Schrock
Thanks for comments and praise.I would like to share the praise with the excellent photographers (TN and BD). Ä Only such photos as from TN and BD make it possible.🙂
Thanks for comments and praise.I would like to share the praise with the excellent photographers (TN and BD). Ä Only such photos as from TN and BD make it possible.🙂
2 May, 16:10
bughunter
It was probably difficult to wire all the little rotary switches on the back. I assume that they all work!
It was probably difficult to wire all the little rotary switches on the back. I assume that they all work!
8 May, 09:42
Dan Parsons
Just absolutely fantastic Bernhard, I dont think everyone will appreciate just how difficult all those details you have added are to do. you have achieved what I only dreamed of achieving. I am lost for words with these details. Stunningly beautiful work.
Just absolutely fantastic Bernhard, I dont think everyone will appreciate just how difficult all those details you have added are to do. you have achieved what I only dreamed of achieving. I am lost for words with these details. Stunningly beautiful work.
8 May, 09:45
Bernhard Schrock
Thank you David, bughunter and Dan for you very motivating comments🙂. The Seaking is meanwhile my favorite helicopter. It was great to see one of them flying over the beach in Boltenhagen: we went on vacation there last year.🙂🙂
Thank you David, bughunter and Dan for you very motivating comments🙂. The Seaking is meanwhile my favorite helicopter. It was great to see one of them flying over the beach in Boltenhagen: we went on vacation there last year.🙂🙂
8 May, 15:13
Bruce Huxtable
I am impressed not only by your skills, Bernard, but also that you are not over-whelmed by the many, many fine details that you are taking on. RESPECT 🙂
I am impressed not only by your skills, Bernard, but also that you are not over-whelmed by the many, many fine details that you are taking on. RESPECT 🙂
8 May, 16:25
Hanno Kleinecke
Last monday I had the chance to take a very close look on all these masterpiece subassemblies in person - an all new level of depth in detail, even by Bernhard's standards !
These oxygen bottles look as if they were very closely related to 500 pound bombs….. ? 🙂
Last monday I had the chance to take a very close look on all these masterpiece subassemblies in person - an all new level of depth in detail, even by Bernhard's standards !
These oxygen bottles look as if they were very closely related to 500 pound bombs….. ? 🙂
18 May, 20:01
Bernhard Schrock
I'm happy that you like my bottles... 🙂. In fact, I have often used bombs as a basis for various parts. 🙂 This time, however, it is a sprue with a diameter of 4 mm.
I'm happy that you like my bottles... 🙂. In fact, I have often used bombs as a basis for various parts. 🙂 This time, however, it is a sprue with a diameter of 4 mm.
19 May, 06:17
gorby
The level of detail is mad. amongst the best scratch-building I have ever seen on Scalemates.
The level of detail is mad. amongst the best scratch-building I have ever seen on Scalemates.
26 May, 14:27
Alec K
Excellent progress. I like how in Germany, when helicopter model parts get mailed, one just has to write "Bernhard" on the box and it gets delivered to the right person… 😉 😄
Excellent progress. I like how in Germany, when helicopter model parts get mailed, one just has to write "Bernhard" on the box and it gets delivered to the right person… 😉 😄
27 May, 12:21
Hanno Kleinecke
I'm out of superlatives ! What can one say - you are constantly exceeding your own standards with this build, and that really says something !
Deeply stunned and impressed by your R.O. workstation !
I'm out of superlatives ! What can one say - you are constantly exceeding your own standards with this build, and that really says something !
Deeply stunned and impressed by your R.O. workstation !
27 May, 18:33
JAM-SCREW
Well, first test is passed - package arrived. Second test passed looks in good condition. 😋. Now is the real test. How does the builder feel about the parts and are they suitable for this unbelievably excellent project.... time will tell.🍻
Well, first test is passed - package arrived. Second test passed looks in good condition. 😋. Now is the real test. How does the builder feel about the parts and are they suitable for this unbelievably excellent project.... time will tell.🍻
28 May, 07:02
David Taylor
JAM-SCREW.How big is your production facilities,you might need bigger premises as your products look great albeit in the hands of a master modeller.
JAM-SCREW.How big is your production facilities,you might need bigger premises as your products look great albeit in the hands of a master modeller.
28 May, 14:28
bughunter
Wow, again every little sub-assembly is a fine model on it's own - fantastic 👍
Wow, again every little sub-assembly is a fine model on it's own - fantastic 👍
30 May, 14:44
Bernhard Schrock
Thx for you feedback 🙂🙂
The entire interior is lined with upholstery, which is primarily used for noise-insulation. Until yesterday, I broke my head because I didn't know how to repicate it… After a conversation with a mate (thx Hanno), the brilliant idea came to me: Fimo clay.
The material can be processed excellently and is solid in the oven after 30 minutes at 130°. The most important thing is that it does not become bone-hard but left elastic and can even be sanded.
Thx for you feedback 🙂🙂
The entire interior is lined with upholstery, which is primarily used for noise-insulation. Until yesterday, I broke my head because I didn't know how to repicate it… After a conversation with a mate (thx Hanno), the brilliant idea came to me: Fimo clay.
The material can be processed excellently and is solid in the oven after 30 minutes at 130°. The most important thing is that it does not become bone-hard but left elastic and can even be sanded.
1 June, 08:20
Michael Kohl
150 pics and you didn't even close the fuselage. And not a second of dullness. Finest modelling entertainment. 🙂
150 pics and you didn't even close the fuselage. And not a second of dullness. Finest modelling entertainment. 🙂
4 June, 17:09
Bernhard Schrock
This morning I was curious and unpacked the chassis of Jam-Screw. As already written, the quality is outstanding. But everything is so filigree that you have to be very careful and not to break anything when handling. I had to improvise a bit here and there. In the end, I was finished after 2 hours. Including preparation for laying the cables.
This morning I was curious and unpacked the chassis of Jam-Screw. As already written, the quality is outstanding. But everything is so filigree that you have to be very careful and not to break anything when handling. I had to improvise a bit here and there. In the end, I was finished after 2 hours. Including preparation for laying the cables.
8 June, 18:37
Tom Spiegelberg
Der Baufortschritt ist echt sehenswert und beeindruckend Bernhard. Die Bilder vom Innenraum von Dir und Thomas sind toll! Es gibt leider sehr wenig Bilder vom Original und sind eine tolle Vorlage. Vielleicht macht ihr nen extra Walkaround hier. Ich freue mich schon auf die nächsten Bilder.
Der Baufortschritt ist echt sehenswert und beeindruckend Bernhard. Die Bilder vom Innenraum von Dir und Thomas sind toll! Es gibt leider sehr wenig Bilder vom Original und sind eine tolle Vorlage. Vielleicht macht ihr nen extra Walkaround hier. Ich freue mich schon auf die nächsten Bilder.
9 June, 15:13
Bernhard Schrock
Danke fürs Lob Tom. 🙂. Dank der hervorragenden Innenraum-Fotos macht es wirklich sehr viel Freude herumzupuzzeln. Mein Seaking Projekt hat, könnte man sagen, eine „kritische Masse" erreicht. Dank diversen Kontakten zu Hubschrauber-Spezialisten, und ehemaligem Wart und nunmehr der Connection zur Jam-Screw habe ich die Möglichkeit offene Fragen auch dort zu klären. Für seine CAD files hat JS / Andy und seine Leute hunderte von Fotos geschossen, zu den ein normaler Sterblicher keinen Zugang hat.
Deinen Vorschlag werde ich an Thomas weiterleiten. Deine Idee ist sehr gut.🙂
Danke fürs Lob Tom. 🙂. Dank der hervorragenden Innenraum-Fotos macht es wirklich sehr viel Freude herumzupuzzeln. Mein Seaking Projekt hat, könnte man sagen, eine „kritische Masse" erreicht. Dank diversen Kontakten zu Hubschrauber-Spezialisten, und ehemaligem Wart und nunmehr der Connection zur Jam-Screw habe ich die Möglichkeit offene Fragen auch dort zu klären. Für seine CAD files hat JS / Andy und seine Leute hunderte von Fotos geschossen, zu den ein normaler Sterblicher keinen Zugang hat.
Deinen Vorschlag werde ich an Thomas weiterleiten. Deine Idee ist sehr gut.🙂
10 June, 08:18
Dietmar Bogatzki
Wahnsinn was du da reingesteckt hast allein die Instrumente und Sitze sind schon ne Show
Wahnsinn was du da reingesteckt hast allein die Instrumente und Sitze sind schon ne Show
17 June, 07:25
Bernhard Schrock
Thank you for the big praise. I am very happy to have such a large number of fans of this WIP.🙂🙂
Dietmar: nur dank der Unterstützung von einer Handvoll von Mk-41 Fans ist es mir möglich so tief in die Materie einzutauchen.
Übrigens: Ganz am Anfang wollte ich die Türen offen lassen und nur ein „bisschen" im Inneren tun. Aber als ich die Fotos von Thomas betrachtet habe, bin ich „getürmt und hab mich auf dem Boden versteckt". Irgendwann habe ich jedoch den „Zustand der inneren Ruhe" (die Phase wenn ich kein Problem mehr damit habe mich z.B. mit einem Rucksack aus Fimo eine halbe Stunde zu beschäftigen)🙂🙂 und betrachte es inzwischen als eine Herausforderung, wieviel ich von dem Zeug nachbauen kann.
Thank you for the big praise. I am very happy to have such a large number of fans of this WIP.🙂🙂
Dietmar: nur dank der Unterstützung von einer Handvoll von Mk-41 Fans ist es mir möglich so tief in die Materie einzutauchen.
Übrigens: Ganz am Anfang wollte ich die Türen offen lassen und nur ein „bisschen" im Inneren tun. Aber als ich die Fotos von Thomas betrachtet habe, bin ich „getürmt und hab mich auf dem Boden versteckt". Irgendwann habe ich jedoch den „Zustand der inneren Ruhe" (die Phase wenn ich kein Problem mehr damit habe mich z.B. mit einem Rucksack aus Fimo eine halbe Stunde zu beschäftigen)🙂🙂 und betrachte es inzwischen als eine Herausforderung, wieviel ich von dem Zeug nachbauen kann.
17 June, 18:24
JAM-SCREW
Very exciting to see what can be achieved with even a very good kit. Commitment and patience wonderful recipe for outstanding success. A pleasure to go along for this journey.
Very exciting to see what can be achieved with even a very good kit. Commitment and patience wonderful recipe for outstanding success. A pleasure to go along for this journey.
18 June, 08:41
Bernhard Schrock
Thank you for your unique and supportive comments !🙂🙂
It's a usual business copymashine/printer in tower design, Minolta serie 7.
Thank you for your unique and supportive comments !🙂🙂
It's a usual business copymashine/printer in tower design, Minolta serie 7.
18 June, 18:03
Bruce Huxtable
The interior is a delight to the eye, for sure. Inspirational modelling🙂
The interior is a delight to the eye, for sure. Inspirational modelling🙂
18 June, 18:28
Bernhard Schrock
🙂🙂.
The last big point for interior components is completed: rack for electronic equipment & foldable seat.
🙂🙂.
The last big point for interior components is completed: rack for electronic equipment & foldable seat.
26 June, 12:27
CaptGPF
God God! I'm just amazed how much scratch built detail you put into this build with each passing day!
God God! I'm just amazed how much scratch built detail you put into this build with each passing day!
30 June, 02:56
Bernhard Schrock
A waterproof green rubber mat is laid on the cabin floor of the SeaKings of the German Navy. However, not under the equipment rack and not in the area of the „shower cabin" (radaroperator workstation). There, the rubber mat was left out, shortened and folded upwards.
At the points of the mountingpoints and other hatches, access covers (probably also made of rubber) are incorporated into the rubber mat.
A waterproof green rubber mat is laid on the cabin floor of the SeaKings of the German Navy. However, not under the equipment rack and not in the area of the „shower cabin" (radaroperator workstation). There, the rubber mat was left out, shortened and folded upwards.
At the points of the mountingpoints and other hatches, access covers (probably also made of rubber) are incorporated into the rubber mat.
30 June, 12:13
Spanjaard
i really love the details of the rack for electronic equipment & foldable seat.
i really love the details of the rack for electronic equipment & foldable seat.
30 June, 19:07
Hanno Kleinecke
The lecture continues ! Altough it's a pity to partially hide all these wonderful details in the closing halves, I'm curious !
The lecture continues ! Altough it's a pity to partially hide all these wonderful details in the closing halves, I'm curious !
5 July, 08:12
Bernhard Schrock
After completing the engine housing I begun today detailing the bottom.
Just as on the fuselage sides, the equipment on the bottom of the Mk41 is different from the british variants.
After completing the engine housing I begun today detailing the bottom.
Just as on the fuselage sides, the equipment on the bottom of the Mk41 is different from the british variants.
10 July, 17:18
Alec K
The level of detailing on this thing is simply too notch. Number of bits you have added must be in the thousands! Masterclass 👍 👍👍
The level of detailing on this thing is simply too notch. Number of bits you have added must be in the thousands! Masterclass 👍 👍👍
14 July, 12:40
Dietmar Bogatzki
Einfach nur Geil.....hast du jede Niete nachgezählt, Bernhard 👍
Liebe solche Modellbauer da komme ich nicht mit
Einfach nur Geil.....hast du jede Niete nachgezählt, Bernhard 👍
Liebe solche Modellbauer da komme ich nicht mit
15 July, 11:19
Hanno Kleinecke
Holy smokes, this is escalating everytime I'm checking the progress here !
The Airfix-guys must be crying for their mama by now…….😄
Holy smokes, this is escalating everytime I'm checking the progress here !
The Airfix-guys must be crying for their mama by now…….😄
15 July, 18:20
Qwertzel
Sehr schöner Innenraum. Ich liebe deine medizinischen Hilfsmittel. Bin selber im Thema drin und kann keinen Unterschied zu den realen Maschinen feststellen. Echt gute Arbeit!
Sehr schöner Innenraum. Ich liebe deine medizinischen Hilfsmittel. Bin selber im Thema drin und kann keinen Unterschied zu den realen Maschinen feststellen. Echt gute Arbeit!
20 July, 16:58
Bernhard Schrock
Thank you for the last wave of such nice comments. I have the last big hurdle to taken: installing clear parts for the cockpit without mess.
Qwertzel: freut mich, dass dir mein Medizin-Equipment gefällt. Du hast erwähnt, dass du selbst sehr dicht dran bist. Hab gesehen dass du auch einen Rettungs Quirl im Bau hast bzw. Eine ganze Menge von Feuerwehrfahrzeugen. Bist du selbst auch im Einsatz? LG B
Thank you for the last wave of such nice comments. I have the last big hurdle to taken: installing clear parts for the cockpit without mess.
Qwertzel: freut mich, dass dir mein Medizin-Equipment gefällt. Du hast erwähnt, dass du selbst sehr dicht dran bist. Hab gesehen dass du auch einen Rettungs Quirl im Bau hast bzw. Eine ganze Menge von Feuerwehrfahrzeugen. Bist du selbst auch im Einsatz? LG B
20 July, 18:26
Qwertzel
Ja, kann man so sagen. Bin seit mehreren Jahren bei der freiwilligen Feuerwehr, bei den Maltesern und beim DRK im Sanitätsdienst und Katastrophenschutz. Ab einem gewissen Punkt ist das ganze Rettungswesen eher eine Lebenseinstellung, anstelle eines Hobbys
Ja, kann man so sagen. Bin seit mehreren Jahren bei der freiwilligen Feuerwehr, bei den Maltesern und beim DRK im Sanitätsdienst und Katastrophenschutz. Ab einem gewissen Punkt ist das ganze Rettungswesen eher eine Lebenseinstellung, anstelle eines Hobbys
20 July, 20:23
Alec K
… and they are in place, flawlessly installed. I admire your precision, truly excellent 👍
… and they are in place, flawlessly installed. I admire your precision, truly excellent 👍
27 July, 13:22
Bernhard Schrock
Thank you Alec: Your comment honors me very much.
Today morning I worked on the nose, installed several parts of SeMa Models And finally the „thing" looks like a Mk41. 🙂
Thank you Alec: Your comment honors me very much.
Today morning I worked on the nose, installed several parts of SeMa Models And finally the „thing" looks like a Mk41. 🙂
28 July, 11:23
Zbynek Honzik
I look at the photos and marvel at the precision and modeling skill. Fantastic, Bernhard! 👏👏👏
I look at the photos and marvel at the precision and modeling skill. Fantastic, Bernhard! 👏👏👏
30 July, 09:38
Hanno Kleinecke
Incredibly realistic look and extraterrestrial cleanliness in paintjob and especially masking the clearparts, exemplary !
Incredibly realistic look and extraterrestrial cleanliness in paintjob and especially masking the clearparts, exemplary !
30 July, 20:29
John
Looks amazing! Beautiful results on that glass, I bet that felt good to remove and see the results. 👍
Looks amazing! Beautiful results on that glass, I bet that felt good to remove and see the results. 👍
30 July, 23:50
Bernhard Schrock
I have hardly any experience with 3D printed parts, especially concerning the flexibility. The material used by Jam-Screw is quite brittle. Therefore, I decided to disconnect the axles and insert a wire. This also has the advantage that you can align the wheels precisely afterwards, especially because they are flattened.
I have hardly any experience with 3D printed parts, especially concerning the flexibility. The material used by Jam-Screw is quite brittle. Therefore, I decided to disconnect the axles and insert a wire. This also has the advantage that you can align the wheels precisely afterwards, especially because they are flattened.
10 August, 16:11
Bernhard Schrock
Thank you mates. 🙂
Result of a modeling mini task: DIY FOD covers.
I wanted to be very „smart" and install the exhaust pipes from the outside after painting. I overlooked that the opening in the fuselage is much smaller than the „hidden" end. Therefore, I had to improvise: I sawed off the outer end and inserted them obliquely from the outside.
Thank you mates. 🙂
Result of a modeling mini task: DIY FOD covers.
I wanted to be very „smart" and install the exhaust pipes from the outside after painting. I overlooked that the opening in the fuselage is much smaller than the „hidden" end. Therefore, I had to improvise: I sawed off the outer end and inserted them obliquely from the outside.
17 August, 17:33
Alec K
I just can't get over the sharpness of the color separations. Absolutely straight, no ragged sections. Superb.
I just can't get over the sharpness of the color separations. Absolutely straight, no ragged sections. Superb.
17 August, 21:35
Bernhard Schrock
🙂 🙂
As usual I installed the door without glueing via 2 x piece of 0,26 mm wire. I drilled 2 holes (0,24 mm) from outside through the door into the fuselage.
Who can find the two places? 🙂
🙂 🙂
As usual I installed the door without glueing via 2 x piece of 0,26 mm wire. I drilled 2 holes (0,24 mm) from outside through the door into the fuselage.
Who can find the two places? 🙂
18 August, 10:36
Bernhard Schrock
Today I finished one of the last complex parts for the fuselage. The whippers. What do you think: how many individual parts does a windscreen wiper consist of? 🙂
Today I finished one of the last complex parts for the fuselage. The whippers. What do you think: how many individual parts does a windscreen wiper consist of? 🙂
22 August, 15:49
Sergej I
You missed the wiper mechanism spring 😄
Joking, I have no idea how you manage to cut and drill such microparts.
You missed the wiper mechanism spring 😄
Joking, I have no idea how you manage to cut and drill such microparts.
22 August, 18:56
gorby
Just been looking at your wipers in awe (not a phrase I thought I'm be using this morning). Stunning work!
Just been looking at your wipers in awe (not a phrase I thought I'm be using this morning). Stunning work!
23 August, 07:21
Bruce Huxtable
Fully-functioning wipers? Too much for my brain to comprehend...... Amazing, Bernhard, amazing...!
Fully-functioning wipers? Too much for my brain to comprehend...... Amazing, Bernhard, amazing...!
23 August, 14:38
Bernhard Schrock
Never before have I completed a tailrotor in this quality in such a short time! Thanks to Jam Screw!!!🙂🙂🙂 Compared to the original, all this is great: even the kink at the back edge of the blades is reproduced correctly.
Never before have I completed a tailrotor in this quality in such a short time! Thanks to Jam Screw!!!🙂🙂🙂 Compared to the original, all this is great: even the kink at the back edge of the blades is reproduced correctly.
25 August, 11:53
Michael Kohl
Your spectacular build and pic 255 makes me wanna build one german SAR Seaking too.
Your spectacular build and pic 255 makes me wanna build one german SAR Seaking too.
1 September, 05:14
Bernhard Schrock
I'm glad I was able to inspire you for this machine. By the way, I was lucky/opportune to see the 89 + 63 and 83 + 58 live on Friday at the very last statics display in Nordholz. Hence the photos: in bright sunshine! All spotters were really lucky!🙂🙂
I'm glad I was able to inspire you for this machine. By the way, I was lucky/opportune to see the 89 + 63 and 83 + 58 live on Friday at the very last statics display in Nordholz. Hence the photos: in bright sunshine! All spotters were really lucky!🙂🙂
1 September, 08:06
bughunter
Oh yes, great pictures of the original - I really like the "stressed skin effect"!
And I learned recently during my visit in Oberursel museum (reported that on SM) how the filter works, which you show in pic260.
Fantastic modeling show here 👍
Oh yes, great pictures of the original - I really like the "stressed skin effect"!
And I learned recently during my visit in Oberursel museum (reported that on SM) how the filter works, which you show in pic260.
Fantastic modeling show here 👍
1 September, 11:55
Mark de Boer
WOW, all out on the details, Dont think i have ever seen a more acurately detailed model before. Think this is a price winner. Very beautifull.
WOW, all out on the details, Dont think i have ever seen a more acurately detailed model before. Think this is a price winner. Very beautifull.
1 September, 12:06
KyMustang
This is very impressive. Can you give a tutorial on how you achieved the stressed skin effect?
This is very impressive. Can you give a tutorial on how you achieved the stressed skin effect?
1 September, 15:57
Tom Spiegelberg
Schön, dass Du noch das Vorbild in echt sehen konntest! Ein toller Moment, den man nicht so schnell vergisst. Ich hoffe, Du hast noch genug Fotos gemacht hast! Wäre cool gewesen das fertige Modell neben das Original zu stellen. Weißt Du was aus 89+63 wird?
Schön, dass Du noch das Vorbild in echt sehen konntest! Ein toller Moment, den man nicht so schnell vergisst. Ich hoffe, Du hast noch genug Fotos gemacht hast! Wäre cool gewesen das fertige Modell neben das Original zu stellen. Weißt Du was aus 89+63 wird?
1 September, 19:08
Bernhard Schrock
KyMustang: the Seaking - Kit of Airfix is on of few witch offers stressed skin.
Tom: in der Tat, das war das Ereignis des Monats! Wie bereits schon geschrieben, habe ich das große Glück, Mitglied einer WhatsApp-Seaking-Taskforce 🙂 zu sein. Felix und Thomas waren gestern bei dem VIP Termin dabei und haben ihre Informationen in der Gruppe geteilt. Demnach bleibt die 63 in Nordholz. Vielleicht ergibt sich mal eine Gelegenheit, das Modell mitzunehmen und nach Nordholz zu fahren. Vielleicht hätten die Museumsmitarbeiter Interesse das Ding in klein zu sehen.
KyMustang: the Seaking - Kit of Airfix is on of few witch offers stressed skin.
Tom: in der Tat, das war das Ereignis des Monats! Wie bereits schon geschrieben, habe ich das große Glück, Mitglied einer WhatsApp-Seaking-Taskforce 🙂 zu sein. Felix und Thomas waren gestern bei dem VIP Termin dabei und haben ihre Informationen in der Gruppe geteilt. Demnach bleibt die 63 in Nordholz. Vielleicht ergibt sich mal eine Gelegenheit, das Modell mitzunehmen und nach Nordholz zu fahren. Vielleicht hätten die Museumsmitarbeiter Interesse das Ding in klein zu sehen.
1 September, 20:04
Bernhard Schrock
I'm just waiting for the decals (thanks DF 🙂🙂) and taking a creative break. For a change, I opened another box 🙂
I'm just waiting for the decals (thanks DF 🙂🙂) and taking a creative break. For a change, I opened another box 🙂
2 September, 18:47
Aaron Konz
Wow! This is extremly impressive!! Build already 2 Airfix Sea Kings but this is a whole other level!! 🤩 I also want to build this retro Sea King (I was also present during the spottersday and the last flight. Can you tell me witch decals you will use? Thanks in advance!
Wow! This is extremly impressive!! Build already 2 Airfix Sea Kings but this is a whole other level!! 🤩 I also want to build this retro Sea King (I was also present during the spottersday and the last flight. Can you tell me witch decals you will use? Thanks in advance!
21 September, 15:47
Bernhard Schrock
Good morning Aaron,
thank you for the praise! That was indeed a great experience for me in Nordholz to see the 89+63 live on friday. 🙂I would have liked to see the Seaking in flight on saturday🙁
The decals have been created by a modeling-friend exclusively for me and our Seaking task force 🙂.
HSQ / Mr. Fienne Schola has released a sheet exactly for the 89+63. Here are two links.
https://ebay.de/itm/186437323778
heli-scale-quality.d..iebebilder:::53.html
Good morning Aaron,
thank you for the praise! That was indeed a great experience for me in Nordholz to see the 89+63 live on friday. 🙂I would have liked to see the Seaking in flight on saturday🙁
The decals have been created by a modeling-friend exclusively for me and our Seaking task force 🙂.
HSQ / Mr. Fienne Schola has released a sheet exactly for the 89+63. Here are two links.
https://ebay.de/itm/186437323778
heli-scale-quality.d..iebebilder:::53.html
22 September, 06:09
Bernhard Schrock
I got the decals on Friday. Everything except the blue elements is meanwhile in the right place: I'm thrilled! Thank you very much David!!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
I got the decals on Friday. Everything except the blue elements is meanwhile in the right place: I'm thrilled! Thank you very much David!!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
22 September, 14:25
Alexander Grivonev
Bernhard, es ist atemberaubend was Du hier zauberst! Erste Liga, ohne Worte 👍
Bernhard, es ist atemberaubend was Du hier zauberst! Erste Liga, ohne Worte 👍
22 September, 14:34
Hanno Kleinecke
Last Monday I had the opportunity to lay my eyes on this milestone in the making, even more impressive in reality. So now it's decalling time !
Finish line in sight !
Last Monday I had the opportunity to lay my eyes on this milestone in the making, even more impressive in reality. So now it's decalling time !
Finish line in sight !
23 September, 19:19
Mr D
The large decal has layed down nicely 👌, looks a difficult area!!
Nice job your doing 👍👍
The large decal has layed down nicely 👌, looks a difficult area!!
Nice job your doing 👍👍
23 September, 19:24
Mr D
Rotors are nice job, interesting model this one ....and very popular, lots of interest.
Best of luck with next steps 😃👍👍
Rotors are nice job, interesting model this one ....and very popular, lots of interest.
Best of luck with next steps 😃👍👍
25 September, 18:49
Bernhard Schrock
In the last week I actually managed to instal all the parts without mess, breakdowns and disasters on the fuselage.
Although I am not finished yet (the parts for the rotor have not yet arrived from Australia) I wanted to share some photos of the details with you. 🙂
At this point I would first like to say thank you to my 4 modeling friends, without whom this project would not be possible.
To Thomas for his great photos that left no questions unanswered.
To David for his support by creating the outstanding decals.
To Felix for his boundless knowledge of helicopters and his tireless answers to my countless questions.
Last but not least to Carsten for his efforts in the creation of the seat cushions and his communication with the former technician of the Seakings: so I had „access" to hundreds of pages of the service manual, which a normal mortal does not get to see.🙂
In the last week I actually managed to instal all the parts without mess, breakdowns and disasters on the fuselage.
Although I am not finished yet (the parts for the rotor have not yet arrived from Australia) I wanted to share some photos of the details with you. 🙂
At this point I would first like to say thank you to my 4 modeling friends, without whom this project would not be possible.
To Thomas for his great photos that left no questions unanswered.
To David for his support by creating the outstanding decals.
To Felix for his boundless knowledge of helicopters and his tireless answers to my countless questions.
Last but not least to Carsten for his efforts in the creation of the seat cushions and his communication with the former technician of the Seakings: so I had „access" to hundreds of pages of the service manual, which a normal mortal does not get to see.🙂
17 October, 15:57
Michael Kohl
Again and again I am taken aback by the quality of this build when lured onto the thread by another magnificent teaser picture.
Again and again I am taken aback by the quality of this build when lured onto the thread by another magnificent teaser picture.
17 October, 18:48
Mr D
Very tidy 👌 like the hinge's and decals are quality, hope you have plain sailing next week too Bernhard... looking 👍 great,
Very tidy 👌 like the hinge's and decals are quality, hope you have plain sailing next week too Bernhard... looking 👍 great,
17 October, 20:11