Stunning XXXL Sikorsky SH-3 Seaking Royal Air Force RC Turbine Helicopter Scale 1:6,2

Pilot: Kay Matthiesen
Model: Sikorsky SeaKing
Rotor diameter: 2,9m
Weight: 32,9Kg
Engine: Turbine JetCat SPT10 RX H
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Event: Anfliegen FMSV Kleinenbroich 2024
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@Chrissi RC

[@ChrissiRC]

Do you like this model? And do you like this Video? Feel free, to let me know in the comments! ✌️

[@BasTurvey]

Nice model but has the wrong tail rotor, should have 6 blades not 5

[@petertriolo2182]

I flew the H3 in the NAVY late 60s off the Forrestal. Lots of coupler approaches to 40 ft hover chasing Soviet subs. HS 3

[@terrystevens5261]

@@BasTurvey The Has1 variant has a five bladed tail rotor.

[@chrisknight6884]

@terrystevens5261 Correct. But the HAS1 model was RN and the RAF never had this model. The 6 bladed tail rotor was introduced in the mk2 and all the mk1s were retrofitted. The RAF version is a mk3 and all had 6 bladed tail rotors. This does not detract from the exceptional work on this model, but it is wrong.

[@stephennutkin2477]

@@chrisknight6884plus one of the main blades were same Yellow colour as the body

[@bestbehave]

couldbeforgiven for thinking this was footage of a fullsize aircraft. Well done!

[@alanpotter7368]

I have flown 592 and this is a brilliant model. It just has one thing very different from the real one…… it’s too clean! This is like the day it came out of the factory - the morning because by the afternoon it would have been sooty. Well done great model

[@brianbarney1885]

Sooty and oil streaking the sides and belly. If a helicopter isn’t leaking don’t fly in it because it’s out of oil. Ex HH-3E crew chief😊.

[@richardhughes6353]

I have been flying rc models for around 18 years and that was one of the best I have ever seen. That was scale flying at its best. If we didnt see the ground just the air the person recording this could have said it was a real helicopter. I remember these helicopters when they were in active service flying from RAF Valley on anglesey. Great looking model and great flying

[@keiffers5]

in British service, the Sea Kings were most likely Westland models, not Sikorsky. Westland was licensed to build Sea Kings for British service by Sikorsky, and other countries who were interested in the model

[@patriot7083]

Wow! I think this is the most realistic and beautiful RC aircraft I have ever seen. Well done!

[@ffjsb]

Need to have a little servo that turns the pilots head left and right... That would make it crazy realistic. That and land it on a putting green...

[@ChrissiRC]

Oh yes 😃

[@keithrobson8649]

Lovely model however it’s a Westland Sea King HAR.3 not a Sikorsky SH-3.

[@ChrissiRC]

Ok, thanks for the information! I will check it ☺️

[@bryceumscheid117]

I think either moniker is correct: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westland_Sea_King Westland was allowed top build them using the Sikorsky design as a listed variant: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_SH-3_Sea_King . Although I think the RAF variant is labeled as the Westland given this section in the Wiki - "A dedicated search and rescue (SAR) version, the HAR3, was developed for the RAF Search and Rescue Force."

[@kaymatthiesen9178]

Correct - the Westland is a license build version as far as I know ✌️ Never the less, thanks for the compliments on the model

[@davetart7029]

I am not a pilot or in any way an expert in anything related to aviation but as a retired lifeboat crew volunteer in the 80's I have been lucky enough to have been winched aboard these aircraft several times in exercises and they left a deep impression on me as did there aircrew

[@cp4512]

Yep, Westland. I think Westland has sold more Sea Kings than Sikorsky managed.

[@leokimvideo]

Just incredible, if this was shot at say 120fps it would look ultra realistic in flight.

[@jonhodder363]

If you set the replay speed to 0.75, it is awesome.

[@cal-native]

The panel detail alone is extraordinary! What an achievement, in both modelling and flying👋👍

[@TheVicOlive]

This has to be the best model I have ever seen in my entire life !!! Utter respect to the person that built this.

[@LeeShand]

I agree, and was not just about looks, the way it was flown was really scale.

[@TheVicOlive]

Yes, you could have mistaken it for the real thing, and the sound of the turbine, unbelievable !@@LeeShand

[@bamano198]

Not only that the sound is a complete replica as well.

[@mariaisabelalzate6019]

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[@mariaisabelalzate6019]

@@bamano198sess

[@mumblbeebee6546]

This is a stunning model, a great achievement! It was also piloted very nicely!

[@ColinBarrett001]

When hovering before landing this marvellous model was literally indistinguishable from the real thing.

[@SpeccyMan]

Actually yes. Literally no!

[@van9420]

Bravo. Very impressive scale model. Don’t pay attention to the donkeys picking apart the name and details, you’ve done a fantastic job.

[@fluchterschoen]

Fully agree. I guess it was a slow day on phub and that's why a few eegits made silly inane comments about "errors". Totally churlish and from the replies they got, it seems they weren't even correct.

[@lesleyashcroft394]

I have actually flown the Seaking on numerous occasions to go to rescues. God it brings back fantastic memories. Well done on the build. You could use it for filming, you flew it with precision. Fantastic

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Couldn't use it for filming,... Because of how expensive it'd be to build the scale city to fly it over! :) And maybe because of actors vs safety - actors do some dumb things on set,..

[@Torana-gz5ls]

Damn that is a beautiful model . It flies so realistically, it could be used in a movie, I hate Cgi aircraft used in movies, they just look fake. But some of these great models would work well. 😊

[@captainscarlett1]

I suspect that flying s real one would be easier than flying a RC one., you'd have a direct sense of motion in 3 dimensions. With an RC you have to imagine it.

[@jimw1615]

Beautifully flown scale model! Flown with scaled performance and maneuvers that reflect the actual aircraft. We rarely see that with the overpowered RC aircraft that are demonstrated today.

[@davidrobinson4118]

I'm currently building the Airfix 1/72 RAF Sea King HAR.3 ..........I'll get my coat!!

[@chrisknight6884]

This is a wonderfully detaild model and well flown. The rotor engagement even sounds like a Seaking. Two obviously wrong items show that this is not the Westland version though, the tail rotor should be six bladed not five, and there is no support strut on the stabiliser on a Westland Seaking. Other than that, top marks for an exceptional model.

[@clivefinlay3901]

A magnificent model! Bravo!😃

[@reginaldmcnab3265]

Yellow is the best color for beauty and visibility in regards to RC helicopters.

[@kaymatthiesen9178]

This is exactly why I have chosen this color scheme 👍✌️🚁

[@leub01]

A fantastic aircraft with an above fantastic history if only for the many lives it has saved in air sea rescue operations.

[@Oldmanofthewood]

I used to work on the real Westland SeaKing HAR Mk3/3A Helicopters at Fleetlands in the UK and actually did some major refurbishment on XZ592 You’ve done a brilliant job though it’s shame you couldn’t make it a bit more authentic with more flapping angle in the main rotor blades in flight. Oh and you missed the ejector fan outlet ducts on the sand filter. I can’t remember their proper name but I haven’t touched one for 20 years

[@RH-zt9ph]

Eductors

[@PlugJh]

Same here on the east coast Of Canada at 12 Wing Shearwater! Towards the end of service it was close to 38 man hours to every 1 hour flight!! They were tired birds!

[@andrewlavey6992]

I have worked on XZ592 when I was on Search and Rescue Wing at RAF Finningley. Very nice model.

[@ChrissiRC]

Cool

[@timgolby8556]

Awesome. I worked in uk air sea rescue for a bit, on the Wellington, sister ship to spitfire and hampden mid 90s, got to fly a little in these beasts as a civilian, high line training. Which as a young lad l found rather exciting 😁

[@stevebroughton4787]

Fantastic flight, the only small criticism......she needs retracts !. Beautiful model, the landing approach was so realistic !.

[@kaymatthiesen9178]

Hi Steve, the retract is almost ready and undergoing stress tests in my workshop at the moment - I couldn't wait for this to be completely done before flying. Hence a straight bar in the undercarriage opposed to the full retract mechanism. I appreciate your feedback

[@bluesteel6612]

Put a Go-Pro camera inside the cockpit crew area - and that would be a good viewing point of view.

[@christianboulay]

Wow! This is one of the most beautiful I saw! It looks very realistic in flight! Bravo, it gorgeous and absolutely fantastic....

[@joefarmer4238]

I know nothing about these things but that's definitely not where I'm keeping the controls

[@fluchterschoen]

I know Navy aviators go through the toughest of tough training and Sea King pilots are among the best fliers there are. But nevertheless, those two pilots look as cool as cucumbers as they prepare to take this chopper up in the air.

[@patrickkenney1080]

A work of art and a master at the controls too-very, very smooth.

[@gregster5885]

Magnificent model and piloting !!!!

[@nevillemason6791]

Correction - The RAF operated Westland WS-61 Sea King helicopters. These were built by Westland in the UK to a design (and licence) from the US company Sikorsky.

[@paul8161]

That level of detail in that model is stunning, he should be very proud of building that beauty, the noise it made as it spooled up was amazing just like a smaller version of the real helicopter , absolutely amazing build. Wow..cant believe how life like it sounds ,all that was missing from the model was a crew member dangling down on his rescue harness to save someone, maybe the model builder could get that detail in for next time, that would be amazing 👏.

[@fluchterschoen]

Warwick Davis was approached, but his filming schedule was too busy.

[@henrivanbemmel]

Amazing ... movie makers will want to talk to you ...

[@herobo123456]

Finally, somebody flying scale helicopter the correct way the scale Way!

[@abitoria3310]

spot on

[@RCCopterLove]

Thank you for showing us the many beautiful details on this helicopter from so close! Great model. And Pilot Kay Matthiesen was flyimg it buttersmooth! The sound of the turbine is fantastic! To answer qour questions @ChrissRC : Yes. I like this model and the video very much! Thanks! It was a pleasure to whatch it!

[@ChrissiRC]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏻

[@RenosVids]

Nice video. I have flown in one in my days with the Canadian Coast Guard.

[@schizy]

Fantastic model, very good detail. I don't so much want it as much as to get the money it cost.

[@Soryt]

Amazing build and flight , Great job 👍👍

[@ChrissiRC]

Thanks!

[@ingomoba1001]

The RC Pilot have a good job🤩👍👍👍

[@konradyearwood5845]

I have a friend who flew these for Air Sea Rescue then went on to be a Maintenance Test Pilot while in the Royal Navy. It really looks like the real thing...but faster.

[@andywindy]

I lived in Cornwall for 20 Years and would see these, and the Royal Navy equivalents out training and in mission regularly before the Merlin took over. I have difficulty telling this from the real thing, She really is that good.

[@tonyparete6892]

Wow... VERY impressive.

[@rcsuperpuma]

Wunderschönes Modell....herzliche Gratulation

[@kb3byu]

Outstanding job and excellent piloting skills

[@stephandiehl3893]

magnificent model!! pilots need some cooler helmets tho 😉

[@flyboy451]

That is a fabulous model, flown beautifully! Nicely filmed too.

[@ChrissiRC]

Thanks a lot!

[@JamesFrost74659]

Wow! Very impressive. Excellent pilot skills.

[@fluchterschoen]

Excellent skill from both pilots. Cool as cucumbers - in the close up shot before take off they barely even blink, such is their concentration. Bravo!

[@1off39]

100 points ! Perfect ! Excellent pilot, so life like !👍

[@Voodoo_Ray]

@ChrissiRC That is amazing… bravo. I have flown in the actual XZ592 that you modelled this from when I was in Mountain Rescue. Your footage looks like video I have of the actual full size aircraft. Excellent work sir 👍

[@ChrissiRC]

Thanks!

[@stevenfisher2254]

Wow what excellent detail. Brilliant

[@TheRaginCajun6]

That's really awesome.

[@dukwdriver2909]

Magnificent build and piloting skills.

[@centralplains7608]

Now THAT is an = EXCELLENT = model of a Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King and an =EXCELLENT = RC flight video‼THIS is the way RC flight videos need to be made‼👍🏽 CONGRATULATIONS and Thanks for showing your model, its FANTASTIC DETAILING and your flight demonstration capabilities‼✅👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😍 God Bless🙏🏽

[@ChrissiRC]

Thanks a lot!

[@kaymatthiesen9178]

Thank You

[@JoeyBlogs007]

Very realistic.

[@markswinford2875]

Stunning! Super great detail. Sounds great too!

[@Seafariireland]

Wow, great piloting!

[@MichaelLancaster-jk3bx]

Bloody brilliant

[@RoarIsaksen1959]

Awesome Sikorsky. The only downside is the price for it. 😍

[@alex0baker]

Greetings Dear One A great vid of a very missed piece of eye candy true nostalgia brought back memories of younger years when used to see them flying into local hospital, many occasion see them landing speak with aircrews even got to look around a couple of times and a real treat to see them do full Military Power T/O which is nothing like what you're lead to believe, they don't take off vertical hover do checks and then vector for home, No! They take off like you see these multi copters that people wrongly call drones at insane angles of inclination to the deck. When you see an real Sea King HAS Mk3 literally lift off at around 65 - 70 degrees fore inclination at Military power (usually 120% over engines maximum at T/O.) And continue fore inclination almost looks close on to 90 degrees to deck as they climb out at this point they're rotor tips are around 20ft off the deck still climbing out and fore cyclic flying directly over head, you never forget how that feels! As they fly over you around 70ft above deck and the down wash is incredible is like that of a cyclone over 80mph, One has never seen any R/C Pilots mic true Military T/O with any R/C helo. "Blessed is the One who brings joy to another!" Thankyou for share Blessings Love and Light Namaste

[@kenmilne2379]

Beautifully controlled 👏👏 love all the detail ! ❤️ ❤

[@chrishill5166]

Phenomenal machine with truly outstanding flying.

[@ianmckay1780]

At first look it's amazing, the sound it made as the rotors turned blew me away. It sounded like the real thing I used to see at RIAT many years ago now. Then it lifted off, and I just could not believe my eyes having seen the size of it. I could go on about this for days, but suffice it to say, this is the best R/C aircraft I've ever seen! Hands down, the most beautiful example of a model ever. THANK YOU, BTW I've sub'd because of this! It is what it is, perfect or flawed it just is.

[@heartofoak45]

An unbelievably beautiful model. A huge credit to the builders. On a slightly different subject, only people of a certain age will probably know the answer, What was the name of the comic strip in the '50s of a young boy who had a complete model army and aircraft at his disposal to fight evil. I think it may have been in the Beano or the Topper. Any suggestions?

[@pharcyde110573]

WOW!!! Once in the air it's difficult to discern from the real thing.....

[@mandolinic]

Amazing model. Watching it fly it looked like it could be the real thing. But I have a question... why/how is it so stable in flight?

[@brianmcgill7314]

Buck me, It sounds like the real machine 😱

[@iaincochrane7800]

Both awesome and stunning at the same time ! Fantastic build, and also some fantastic flying. Think there could be some film work out there for you ?

[@rcsteveb]

Absolutely stunning 😍

[@alfabethev2.074]

Magnificent (or if you're an ummerricann: aawwsumm..🙄) !

[@ChrissiRC]

Thanks, but German ☺️

[@Thee-DanO]

Beautiful to look at and the sound of it flying, very impressive. Can you say what this would cost to build and own?

[@danny-li6io]

Good grief! What a behemoth!

[@derekstocker6661]

Guys, that was absolutely staggering! Fabulous model and amazing flight, what wonderful capability this craft has and cannot imagine the hours of work to build this terrific craft! Thanks so much for sharing, astounded!

[@davewright8206]

sikorsky, ill consider myself educated to be fair i was only 5 when westland got the licence (that was what was confusing me

[@danielpaulson8838]

This is incredible. This model is worthy of a weathered finish for further scale realism. The piped in sound was a tad over the top but nice in the video. It looked like a choreographed flight matching the sound. Yes, weather it too.

[@raymoreton3184]

I was lucky enough to get a flight in a couple of seakings in the 90's i was a cadet and got a flight in a number of things the first helicopter I ever in from manston was SK and it was loaded up with loads of us in the back one of the cadets sitting by the window noticed a liquid coming past the window, he got the attention of the loady who looked it and must have told the pilot and we hard turned back to base we flew as low as possible over the houses and things when we got back we were down pretty low and we also had the emergency vehicles chasing us down the runway with their sirens going, we all thought it was awesome.

[@bogey19018]

Good video and flying. Pilot didn't try anything stupid that the bird wasn't meant to do.

[@cloudpandarism2627]

very nice. PLEASE upload at least 2k60 or 4k60! sooo beautiful and i cant see it clear because its a pixelated mess on my big screen

[@ChrissiRC]

Hm, it’s full HD 60fps!

[@cloudpandarism2627]

@@ChrissiRC yes. if you have told me that in 2003 i would be really impressed and excited 😁but we are in 2024 now and most people have 4k screens. models are very nice but we cant see that. 🤤 so...please. 2k at least.

[@Katana50cc]

Looks awesome, but why flew it so fast like there is no tomorrow? : ) Fly it slower to enhance realism.

[@SurfBandFan]

Much better to watch than the prototype....Amazing flying!

[@worthington3637]

It even sounds like the real thing. (To me anyway)

[@ChrissiRC]

Because it’s a real turbine! Only a little bit smaller 😉

[@wb8ujb]

Very nice scale model and flown with scale movements. Not often seen in models. I enjoyed this tremendously and thank you for sharing.

[@ChrissiRC]

Thank you, too!

[@MrMassivefavour]

I saw lots of these growing up, our school field was a landing point for rescues. This, at a certain angle in flight is just perfect. Well Done

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful model and great video! Many thanks for sharing!

[@ChrissiRC]

Thank you very much!

[@SinkyYT]

It would be nice to see a winchman sitting or leaning out the side door.

[@j4mesb]

Having seen the Sea Kings flying around the coast, this looks just like the real thing when flying. Very impressive.

[@ErnieShown]

Very nice - great flying skills, and awesome model making skills!

[@SURGE101]

Are these what they use in the movies for special effects? Looks so real

[@huto9606]

Unglaublich so ein grosser stabiler Heli, schon eine Meisterleistung!

[@ChrissiRC]

Ja das stimmt

[@glennboyd7049]

Superdetail, add weathering together with realistic pilot figures and this already wonderful model will be a masterpiece. It is such an impressive and steady flyer which looks magnificent in the air. Well done Sir!

[@lablackzed]

Fit some cameras in her what a sight she could show being airborne.

[@Andyjzr]

Just fabulous. That's all I have to say on the matter.

[@Mr.Clingclong]

Amazing! I am in awe of the talent that builds and flies these magnificent models.

[@bnelson313braveheart]

Whoa…that as real as can be!!!

[@DeereX748]

Magnificent model. I love the large scale r/c stuff, they fly so nicely and in a scale manner. My favorite helicopter is the CH-53E Super Stallion; I'd love to see a model of it in the same scale as this Sea King.

[@Absaalookemensch]

Fantastic. On a side note, I watched a neighbor land one of his helicopters in his yard not 5 minutes ago. He has a helicopter flight, charter business. I love hearing the turbine wind-up to start. It reminds me of being in the military. We are on military aircraft flight paths and often have UH-60s, CH-47s, AH-64s as well as A-10s, F-15Es and other fast movers.

[@PlugJh]

My father was a Sea King Mechanic in the Canadian Milatary for 32 years!! At the end of the Sea Kings service it was someone like 35 man hours of repair per 1 hour flight! Lol! They were death machines at the end! But a cool helicopter!! I use to see them from 12 Wing Shearwater in Nova Scotia Canada, so excerises over my house as a kid! Use to love when they would come and land in the middle of the lake and putt around like a boat! Lol!!

[@andron2348]

FANTASTIC