Michal @ MKM Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) In order to warm the hearts of the 1/144th scale community, we decided to develop a brand new injection-moulded kit of this lovely aeroplane. The “Beau’s” have never been released before in plastic in this scale, so this is their first appearance. These kits have been made using high-quality moulds, produced by one of the best Czech moulding companies. To whet your appetite here we present you the images of the test shots and the first test build. The finished kit still lacks the clear parts, but otherwise it is complete. Here are some pics depicting how the model master was made from scratch. Each kit contains 53 parts and six clear parts (cockpit and rear gunner canopies, aerial cover and wing-tips with position lights). Naturally, a comprehensive instruction leaflet and a decal sheet are included, the latter offering four options for each Mark. The kits will be available by mid-June. More info about the forthcoming kits and camouflage options can be found here: http://www.4pluspublications.com/en/scale-model-kits/mkm14434-beaufighter-if http://www.4pluspublications.com/en/scale-model-kits/mkm14435-beaufighter-ic http://www.4pluspublications.com/en/scale-model-kits/mkm14436-beaufighter-vi KR Michal Ovcacik, MARK I Edited May 15, 2015 by Michal @ MKM 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hi Michal, they look very good and we are looking forward to them being on sale. Best Wishes Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbhawkin Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 This is very exciting and it looks superb with plenty of detail and scope for modifications. I hope that this might be the start of a trend to do some other well deserved 'missing' planes such as the Blenheim (Mk.I and Mk.IV) and the Beaufort (Mk.II and Mk.VIII) and of course the Dornier 17 (E and Z versions)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Michal, you are a very naughty boy. Looks like I'll be getting me a couple of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Michal, Wow! That looks nice; I particularly like the Mk VI (but that's just me) and I'd definitely like some of those (solvency permitting). Any thoughts of a TF.X in the future? regards, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Like it a lot! Now how about a MK.II for us FAA types? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I like that a lot and will be buying a few, thanks for bringing it out. If they sell well then a Merlin engined Mk.II and a later Mk.VI-X variant with the v shaped tail stabilisers would be fantastic too. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbhawkin Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I make these in resin in 1/44 and have for 5 years now. It is exciting to see FINALLY such a famous plane being made in Injected form (hope the previous mentioned ones will follow in the not too distant future as well, hint , hint). PS I make a resin Merlin engine set and a vacform canopy to convert to a Mk.V (or obviously Mk.IIs as well). http://www.petersplanes.com/avions/Beaufighter/Beaufighter.htm Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveCromie Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Michal those are 1:144? Seriously? I have seen less detail in 1/72! Due solely to my fingers of butter and absolute lack of coordination I just can't see me buying these But, I can still acknowledge the quality of your work which is superb. Please consider upscaling them to 1/72 for us lesser mortals though! Good luck DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michal @ MKM Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks for your interest! And here is another image, especially taken but not only for Dave: Regarding other queries: if sales are good of these kits and if there is enough interest in other Beaufighter Marks, we may consider other versions, e.g. late Mk.VI/Mk.VI (ITF)/early Mk.Xs, all with upright V-tailplanes. No promise, but never say never . Michal 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanroon Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Transparent wing tips. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbhawkin Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Michal, Don't forget to scribe in the torpedo doors and 20mm cannon spent cases ejection holes in the underside of the fuselage! Still looking great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Michal, If this is as good as your Ta152H (the-1, which I have just bought) then I will have no complaints! One question: do I take it that the Beau will just have the one kit in the box? If so, how much more expensive would it be to have two sets of plastic in the box? I'd like to use up some more of those nice decals you supply . . . regards, Martin Edited May 27, 2015 by mike romeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Michal, Don't forget to scribe in the torpedo doors The Beau had torpedo doors? More information, please! regards, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbhawkin Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) LOL, silly me! I was looking at the torpedo and meant to talk about the crew access hatches on the underside. As seen here (can also see the prominent shell case ejection chutes too): Edited May 27, 2015 by pbhawkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I may have missed it, but what sort of price are these likely to retail at? Hope it's the start of plenty more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I make these in resin in 1/44 and have for 5 years now. It is exciting to see FINALLY such a famous plane being made in Injected form (hope the previous mentioned ones will follow in the not too distant future as well, hint , hint). PS I make a resin Merlin engine set and a vacform canopy to convert to a Mk.V (or obviously Mk.IIs as well). http://www.petersplanes.com/avions/Beaufighter/Beaufighter.htm Peter Hiya Peter, Your models are amazing and I love the 1/144th scale Beaufighter decal sheet that you produce too,..great stuff!! Regarding the Mk.II,....doesn`t it require a new wing too because of the reduced size of the nacelle above the wing? Either that or just cutting, filling and sanding should hopefully work in the small scale eh? Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbhawkin Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Tony, Hi. I don't think the wing is any different it just didn't have the nacelle bulge on the top. Here is a picture of my Mk.V version and I have just sanded away the Hercules nacelle: Edited May 28, 2015 by pbhawkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michal @ MKM Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 And now our Baby Beau has got its canopies and other transparent parts: ... here fitted to the model: ... and yet a fine detail (yes, 1/144th scale ): Cheers Michal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbhawkin Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Wow! Very clear canopies. Keeps looking better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234991055-mkm-beaufighter-honey-i-shrank-the-beaufighter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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