AdrianMF Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) Hello All, I've just finished the new(ish) Airfix Bristol Blenheim 1 (build thread here). I have taken advantage of the evening sunshine to get some pictures: And one from underneath. I was pretty pleased with the underside weathering, but the camera has struggled with the contrast and done neither side any favours: It's more or less OOB, with seat belts and a couple of interior details. I brush painted using Humbrol and Revell acrylics, and kept the weathering light. So what did I think about the kit? It does have fit issues. The fuselage is harder than it should be, and the cowlings are difficult to do neatly. I think the issues are exacerbated by soft definition of the moulding - nothing seems to be quite sharp (the closed cowling gills are a prime example). I hate the new way of attaching propellers, too. On the other hand, I didn't use much filler at all (once I'd done some fettling) and some parts, like the undercarriage, fell together beautifully. The canopy is very toylike and distorting, (the old Frog Blenheim is much better, and I'm regretting not using my Falcon vac), but the turrets are clear and very nicely done So, for me, it's accurate, detailed, mostly enjoyable and miles better than the old Airfix MkIV (and the MPM). But I don't think it's as far ahead of the 1969 Frog moulding as I would hope. I'm looking forward to building that as a Finnish example. Thanks for looking, Adrian Edited June 19, 2015 by AdrianMF 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Nice brush finish there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Excellent build, the underside weathering does look good. I've completed two builds of Airfix new toolings and have encountered issues with fit. I just put it down to "typical" Airfix and would still buy their kits. Canopies does seem to be a weak point being either too thick or the framing isn't defined enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 A great WiP and a great finish Adrain - thanks for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 very nice build Adrian - subtle weathering - looks convincing. I like it! Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Great final result. I like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thanks chaps! I just put it down to "typical" Airfix and would still buy their kits. Absolutely! Just because I enjoy a good moan doesn't mean to say I don't love 'em! Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Very nice build and excellent result Cheers Jerzy-Wojtek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Great finish Adrian. I do like those colours. The decals look as though they went on well. Regards, Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Very classy! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Lovely Blenheim! I'd like to do a Finnish example also - does the Frog kit perchance have the skis? Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Very nice and the weathering especially on the black looks great, Nice one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Great build and review Adrian. I agree, with the Falcon kit, the Frog one builds up quite nicely and has a better shape than the old airfix Mk.IV, although the left hand side of the cockpit is incorrect on both the Falcon part and Frog kit. It should be squared off at the lower rear rather than tapered. I got round this by cutting it out and adding an acetate square section. Really like the black / white underside scheme and you've pulled it off really well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 That is smart! I've always found the black/white underside an appealing look. Great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AdrianMF Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 Thanks again for the comments.To woody37: I saw your old Airfix and Frog builds in the obsolete kits GB and I can promise that my Frog one won't come close to that standard or level of attention to detail. I've already started cutting away at the wing leading edge attachment, so I guess I'm committed to that improvement now!To Jason: The Frog (and the Revell re-box) does have some streamlined skis, but I think they are simplified compared to the pictures I have seen. I'm tempted by the version that simply bolted on a Heath Robinson style makeshift ski instead of a wheel!Victor Scheuerman accurised the Frog skis on a Hyperscale forum here.Thanks for looking,Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Excellent finish, I love the brush work on the paint , another fine model, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 nice work there! still have the 1/48 Classic Airframes kit in the stash waiting... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 That's a lovely job, Adrian. I'm a bit tempted myself... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Nice very very nice! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 That's a lovely job, Adrian. I'm a bit tempted myself... You should be! Beware the fuselage joins and cowlings, but otherwise it's great fun! Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Superb job Adrian,love the scheme too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I'm sort of catching up after being away but that is a lovely build Adrian. I too liked the interior work and the code work on the exterior was just amazing and icing on the cake for the overall scheme. Well done....great subject, great finish Cheers Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 That's a great model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Your Blenheim is superbly made and a delight to see. I am half way through mine, pain of a kit, soft detail in parts, nasty bomb doors, front not easy to attach to rest of fuselage, shame, as this could have been such a great model tool, Frog 🐸 kit still good, love Eduard to have a go in 1/48. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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