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Trumpeter 1/48 Westland Whirlwind

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    April 2014
Trumpeter 1/48 Westland Whirlwind
Posted by Grant Dalzell on Saturday, March 21, 2015 8:05 PM

Hi all, just finished off this build. OOB except for scratch built harnesses and some lead wire on the landing gear. A basic kit but kudos to Trumpeter for making different subjects, especially a 1/48 Whirlwind. The kit goes together well, decals set really good except some are out of register. 

Westland Whirlwind Mk.I P7116
No.263 Sqn RAF
August 1941 - May 1942

In August 1941 the Whirlwinds had their Brown upperworks replaced with Sea Grey, while the lower was now in Medium Sea Grey. Many Whirlwinds were presentation aircraft and P7116 was one of these, being named 'Bellows Argentina No.2'. Other markings shown are the Squadron Commander's pennant and a lucky cloverleaf. 

Paints used- main camo - Tamiya and Italeri, other paints used - Vallejo, Mr Metalizers.
Klear for gloss coats
Vallejo Polyurethane Matte varnish for final coat
Flory Dark Dirt wash
EZ line for antanna

  • Member since
    January 2014
Posted by BOB DYER on Saturday, March 21, 2015 9:46 PM

Grant, Excellent work, you built a real beauty. I've got 2 of these and hope too make a start on the first before the summer. I agree the kit is a bit sparse and could use a lot more detail. That obviously, did not hold you back. - Bob  

  • Member since
    April 2014
Posted by Grant Dalzell on Saturday, March 21, 2015 9:51 PM

Cheers Bob, no doubt there will be after market gear for this one, but it builds ok out of the box.

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    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Saturday, March 21, 2015 9:56 PM

Very well done, Grant. Always enjoy seeing your builds!

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    December 2013
Posted by jetmaker on Saturday, March 21, 2015 11:01 PM

Outstanding build! The paint and weathering is gorgeous. I love how you handled the leading edges

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, March 22, 2015 10:32 AM

Nice build.  Too bad those peregrine engines were so much trouble. The whirlwind would have been a great plane with better engines

 

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