matto21 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Finally finished! Started about ten years ago, abandoned in a wardrobe since until I discovered it a few months ago and decided to finish it off. Learnt a great deal while working on the kit, including a few new techniques. Made a couple of mistakes [including melting some of the decals and putting the wingtip lights the wrong way around!], but I'm quite happy with it. Once again thanks to Woody37 for providing me with some spare decals - without his help I wouldn't have been able to finish it! Some pics: Thanks for looking Matt 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 You've done a wonderful job, there - well worth waiting a decade for! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Lovely job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker stu Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 It's come out a real treat Matt, lovely paint work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nionios_v Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 great build ! I love it ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Very nice. You certainly got a nice finish on it despite the decal disaster. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Superb, pity we don't see more Beaufighters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 She does look rather special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Looks very nice, good job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Nice job, particularly your paint work, it looks superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Excellent Beaufighter !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brody Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Amazing I love the paint job. Brody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 That's a really lovely model, excellent paint job ! Can I ask how you painted the exhausts & collector rings? They look just as I think they should, & you've got one of the most convincing finishes on them that I've seen. Great job! Keef 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mekon Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Top notch Beau! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Smashing! Very subtle camo work. Some proper skills on show! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Nowt up with that. Crisp panel lines, nice paint, collectors look great. Top job. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 The whispering death! A fine model, masterfully painted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I have to agree on the beautiful paint job, but aren't the panel lines a little on the heavy side? Not a criticism, but it's incredibly rare to see a real aircraft with such pronounced dark lines, but your photo references may prove me wrong! Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto21 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thank you for the positive comments! That's a really lovely model, excellent paint job ! Can I ask how you painted the exhausts & collector rings? They look just as I think they should, & you've got one of the most convincing finishes on them that I've seen. Great job! Keef Keef - the collector rings and exhausts were originally painted with Tamiya XF-28 Dark Copper. I then post shaded them with flat black, before repraying them with a thinned mixture of dark copper, flat black and red brown to give them a, hopefully, dirtier appearance. I have to agree on the beautiful paint job, but aren't the panel lines a little on the heavy side?Not a criticism, but it's incredibly rare to see a real aircraft with such pronounced dark lines, but your photo references may prove me wrong!Tom Tom - I agree that they are a bit heavy, and it's been said before, but I just really like them that way! I usually start with them much lighter but normally end up going darker because they just don't look 'right' to me otherwise! I guess it's just one of my 'modelling foibles'! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 That looks the business 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Keef - the collector rings and exhausts were originally painted with Tamiya XF-28 Dark Copper. I then post shaded them with flat black, before repraying them with a thinned mixture of dark copper, flat black and red brown to give them a, hopefully, dirtier appearance. Thanks Matt, I shall be trying that on my next WW2 radials...!! Keef 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thank you for the positive comments! Tom - I agree that they are a bit heavy, and it's been said before, but I just really like them that way! I usually start with them much lighter but normally end up going darker because they just don't look 'right' to me otherwise! I guess it's just one of my 'modelling foibles'! Fine by me! Each to their own as they say... That's what's so great about this hobby of ours; the way each individual interprets the real thing. I guarantee if 20 of us were to build the same kit in the same colour scheme, each and every one would be completely different. It was interesting to read you tips on painting the cowl rings - they look fantastic and I'll be referring to that in the future I'm sure! Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Nice paint & weathering jobs! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurrie Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Wow, lovely build & finish. With respect to the panel lines: I agree with everything said. Regards, Jurrie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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