Christer A Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I finally finished something, and it's not even vacation time yet! This model was started a long time ago, and back then it was the first short run kit that I've ever attempted. Due to reasons it stalled at 25% done, but after all work on a Beaufighter during the autumn I got the mojo back to do something about this one. I had a fun time with the gun throughs and the cooling fans, but in the end they do look quite nice! Not so much with the rocket rails though :-( Anyway, here are the pictures (yes I wil cut of the radiowires a little more. I just need to have a steady one first or time the cutting to my heartbeats) Onwards and upwards. One finished is worth two new on the bench and five in the stash right? Here is a link to the WIP: (pictures from photobucket are blocked, but I might put them over to flickr if need be) 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 VERY nice result from a difficult kit - well done Christer, she looks wonderful. I especially like the detail on the rocket rails. Good job Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 A nice build. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Excellent Brigand particularly like the subtle weathering. As others have said, not the easiest kit so great result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Well done Christer, you've made a really nice model ! The subtle weathering is superb, especially around the engine nacelles. The kit really looks like it fights, but you won the battle Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Very well done indeed. Lovey paint job all around...weathering too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 A fabulous looking job on this good looking, in a chunky sort of way, aircraft. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Thanks guys! I'm pleased with it, warts and all. The main construction is not that hard, the main problem areas are related to the engine pods. The cowling is a tough one to mate properly to the firewall, the landing gear is a mess to sort out, and all the details in there are (appearantly) completely made up, but rest rest of the stuff is fine. Except for the cockpit...and the gun throughs. Ok, so it is a short run kit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Really nice Brigand there, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I've always had a liking for the Brigand and seeing this has got me reaching for my wallet. You've done a really nice job with yours and it will be a great inspiration when mine arrives. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Super cool work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 brilliant model 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Nice model of a sexy beast. PS the cockpit detail is made up as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Thanks guys! Yeah, I know about the bogus cockpit details, missing entry hatch and all that but in the end it still looks Brigand-y enough for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Hello Christer, Very fine job on your Brigand, I really enjoyed it. Yup one done is better than 35 on the bench, you're right Nice painting and weathering , I like that post war paint scheme, and now ?? A PR XIX to go beside it ? Congrats Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Thanks CC! Well, I do long for a Operation Firedog Beaufighter to go with it... Could be quite nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Brilliant job! A rather fine-looking aircraft actually - your build really shows it off well. Thanks for persevering with it - though none of that shows in the finished model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Splendid build of this not too often seen kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks Kapam and BerndM! I kind of like to do a shortrun once in a while, it sharpens your skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Very smart! Love the paint scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Yum! I love the Brigand and this looks the part! You can't blame Valom too much for making stuff up - the only surviving remnant of this aircraft is a battered and gutted fuselage in store with the RAF Museum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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