The Sea King may have left Royal Navy service but this selection of photos by Chris Clifford and Mike Grzebien, taken at the Waddington Air Show in 2013 should provide plenty of inspiration for modellers.
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Above: With its red airframe sections, 771 Naval Air Squadron Sea King HU.5 XV673/27 makes for an eye-catching exhibit among the show’s static display. (Mike Grzebien)
Above: This fine side view highlights one issue that challenges modellers – that of the cockpit side window frames, which could be either Medium Sea Grey or Cherry Red. Note also the staining on the fuselage sides aft of the exhaust. (Mike Grzebien)
Above: The main undercarriage retracts into sponsons on each side, with a Brightstar infrared search and landing light mounted under the right-hand stub wing. (Mike Grzebien)
Above: A close up of the fuselage footwells – note how the black area surrounding them has worn, with the domed rivet heads showing through. (Mike Grzebien)
Above: A view of the open cabin door, showing the interior fabric-type seating along the left-hand side, access step and grab-rail and protective co…
