woody37 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Having tried to do some research on this particular aircraft seemed to throw up more questions than answers to the point that I'm not sure if the codes T9068 are correct and weather it actually served in Malta ! Doing a seach on the aircraft throws up pictures of an aircraft with 'V' codes, but it isn't this one as it has the horizontal stabilisers, shorter carb intakes and cut down bubble observer canopy. If anyone can shed any light on what aircraft this actually is, that would be great. The decals are OOB. This is a beautiful kit, however does allow some additional detail to be added with ease. I've enhanced the cockpit and observer/gunner area using plastic rod and sheet and used the Falcon canopy set as the kit parts are quite thick. The inside of the canopy hatch were built up with plastic then elastic thread added to create the sun shade runners. The sun shade was made from pewter foil crinkled and painted matt white then tacked to the elastic. I wanted to capture the look of a sun bleached aircraft so the panels were post shaded with lighter tones of extracrylic mid stone and dark earth followed by a wash and dry pastel brushing add the dirt. I appreciate this isn't everyones cup of tea, but I like em dirty ! The build thread is HERE, although I didn't take many pictures unfortunately. Hope you like it... Thanks for looking, Neil 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 What a stunning model you have built! The paint finish and weathering is amazing and I love the attention to detail, such as the sun shade in the pilot's canopy. Absolutely beautiful! Very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobydog Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Exceptional job Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 That is just beautiful !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiepot Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Lovely. One of my favourite aircraft, you've done a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 very nice, great job on the weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Very nice 10 gun terror! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Oooo... That's a bit nice that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Lovely job Neil, I am so fond of that scheme. One little point though, the code that Tamyia give you is wrong, It should read T5049. However it's a very small point on which is an excellent build. Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj prest Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 nice! like that a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 That's a stunner Neil. Can't wait to see it in the flesh. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 AWESOME build. Well done mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 That is really nice, there is an awful lot to like about it. I guess it being one of my favourite planes in one of my favourite colour schemes doesn't harm its chances either. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 That's a seriously good Beau, Neil - love the little touches like the sun-screen - brilliant effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dragon Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Nice job, this aircraft has turned up in a number of magazines etc as a profile and Tamiya has just taken these images as "Gospel", if they had done a little research they would have found that this A/C as such did not exist, the serial "T9068" was not applied to any RAF/RN aircraft. I do not think the observers gun position was fitted to the Mk.I/VI Beau, if a gun was fitted it was in a, as you mention, cut down canopy, this seems to have usually been a Vickers GO (Vickers "K") if you really lucky a Browning. No rockets on the aircraft as Tamiya would have you believe! Cheers Phil Having tried to do some research on this particular aircraft seemed to throw up more questions than answers to the point that I'm not sure if the codes T9068 are correct and weather it actually served in Malta ! Doing a seach on the aircraft throws up pictures of an aircraft with 'V' codes, but it isn't this one as it has the horizontal stabilisers, shorter carb intakes and cut down bubble observer canopy. If anyone can shed any light on what aircraft this actually is, that would be great. The decals are OOB. This is a beautiful kit, however does allow some additional detail to be added with ease. I've enhanced the cockpit and observer/gunner area using plastic rod and sheet and used the Falcon canopy set as the kit parts are quite thick. The inside of the canopy hatch were built up with plastic then elastic thread added to create the sun shade runners. The sun shade was made from pewter foil crinkled and painted matt white then tacked to the elastic. I wanted to capture the look of a sun bleached aircraft so the panels were post shaded with lighter tones of extracrylic mid stone and dark earth followed by a wash and dry pastel brushing add the dirt. I appreciate this isn't everyones cup of tea, but I like em dirty ! The build thread is HERE, although I didn't take many pictures unfortunately. Hope you like it... Thanks for looking, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Very well done, I like your finish very much! Those desert colors look spectacular on a Beau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 What's a beauty Beaufighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thanks for the kind comments guys. Also thanks for clarifying a few things regarding its actual identity and accuracy. I should of dsone this research before finishing the kit Cheers Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dragon Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 The main thing is you enjoyed building the kit and made a good job of it, and that's what it's all about-- it's a hobby. Cheers Phil Thanks for the kind comments guys. Also thanks for clarifying a few things regarding its actual identity and accuracy. I should of dsone this research before finishing the kit Cheers Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Starling Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 great build and a lovely job. She's fine as she is. Sun screen is a great touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickR Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Very lovely indeed! Great weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 INCREDIBLE. AND STUNNING ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thats a great build Neil, well up to to your usual high standards. Absolutely great painting. You've caught her to a tee! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Looks great Nelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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