Peter Marshall Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Well it's done - truly horrible kit, nothing fits other than where it fits. The moulding on the some of the part's isn't great either, the undercarriage self destructed and was too short, soft plastic with sink marks.The Engines don't fit the nacelles without shimming. This is the second one i've done - this was the re-issue, it's a bit better but it still horrible to work on. However it's the only Blenheim available in 1/48th scale..... Painted with Mr Paint laquers, weathered with Oils / Oilbrushes and Pigments WIP available here Peter 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Great looking build, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Very nice , i know what you mean about the fit issues , mine lies in the box part built , then I lost interest. However like you say its the only game in town for a 1.48th Blenheim and you have done a great job on yours Wouldn't it be nice if Airfix scaled up their 1.72nd scale kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 A cracker. I nearly bought one a few years ago, glad I didn't now. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Fantastic overall appeal to your work. The hard work of your build must feel very rewarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I echo every word you have said about the kit, I built a Mk I a few years back and am still in recovery. Yours is simply superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Well you wrestled it into a superb looking build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Very nice job. The problems you desciribed aren't vissible. Jan Rdmco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 You have done a brilliant job on a difficult model 😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Great job - always liked the Blenheim and you did it more than justice. Like the scheme too. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Great job, looks like you beat that kit into submission! The paintwork and weathering is spot on. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 it might have been a struggle but it has turned out beautifully. An excellent job! (Of course you do realise that now you have finished, it's massively increased to odds on Tamiya announcing a new 1/48 Blenheim tomorrow!). Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 That's a great looking Blenheim! The faded paintwork looks spot on, esp around the engines and undersides, and you've made it look effortless despite everything! Cheers, D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Now that's really nice, what a great finish, and reading through the WIP thread a great deal of patience was expended building it, however I think that I'll leave mine in the loft as I do not have that much patience or filler ! Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Great looking Blenheim, the framing and glazing look really clean. Now try the Sanger vac version? Only joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 looks great, nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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