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Devilfish Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I recently did the1/48 Beaufighter in 272 Sqn markings. It's on here, if you want a reference. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234981851-bristol-beaufighter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bristol boy Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Recently built a Frog Beau and got round the undersize cowlings by wrapping the existing, still undersize but a lot better. Next time I will use thicker plasticard. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hamden Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Nice project Mind if I follow along? If your Stirling cowlings don't work out I think John Adams of Aeroclub did corrected replacement cowlings for this kit. Don't know if there still available but someone might have them tucked away if not Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Over on hyperscale.com, today, is a query about Beaufighter exhaust collector rings with a fabulous 'TorBeau' picture and links to other Beau articles that may help your build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) What a smashing plan, and fantastic start. I spent a number of years in the atc and loved it. My sqn was 1017 and I was a corporal there... We even had a ferret tank. Before I left I was trying to get the guys to build a diorama of a chinook mid landing to enter into the annual camp competition. ... but I left so didn't happen. Also what a brilliant squadron history to have! The kids are lucky! Really hope the build gets their passion going for aircraft again... keep us posted with how the sqn moves forward! As for aircraft your building, brilliant start on such a basic kit.... love the beaufighter! But poorly represented in 1/72 (by that I mean a good range at a good price and easily available. .. roll on July! ). I look forward to your updates! Rob Edited June 2, 2015 by rob85 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Highplanes do a set of power eggs for the Beaufighter and I think the set might include wheels too? Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beard Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Great work so far and I'm sure there's more to come. BTW. I don't quite know how to say this but Airfix are due to release a Beaufighter in the near future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stevehnz Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Highplanes do a set of power eggs for the Beaufighter and I think the set might include wheels too? Cheers Tony I've the HPM Beaufighter power eggs as mentioned by Tony, they're very nicely molded & would have been an excellent solution to the engines on the frog, kit, though the solution you've arrived at looks very effective all the same. They were used on this Halifax build to great effect. The HPM set does not include wheels but if you're looking for some you might try these. Even with post they'd be pretty inexpensive. I've a set to go with my HPM update set, can't find a old Airfix Beau nowadys so might use the engines on a Matchbox one, but might just flick that on & buy a new tool Airfix one, I've plans for several Beaus. Watching this with interest. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 My Hasegawa Beaufighter should be arriving in the next couple of days. No idea whether the nacelles are better on that, but I could try casting some resin ones from them if that's any use at this stage? I guess you're sorted now, but it was just a thought. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dr_gn Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'll give it a try. It must be possible....right? Any advice from the experts would be appreciated- shoulders of giants and all that. Two part mould perhaps? I'm assuming here the Hasegawa engine covers are cylindrical. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Great intro and lovely work Debs. A pair of resin nacelles a la Garth and true multi-media modelling. Love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) Without wanting to sidetrack the thread too much : I got the Beaufighter today. The cowls are in 3 pieces; a collector ring and two curved pieces that form the cowling sides. So question is what is the best way to cast them? I can assemble them with pva temporarily if necessary. Also what is the best release agent to use that can be removed? I'm sure I'll figure it out but if anyone's done it before, no point in reinventing the wheel. Ta. ETA Here are some images - there are two types of collector ring. I think I will have to cast them in two pieces - the cooling gill ring and an assembly of the other three parts: Edited June 6, 2015 by dr_gn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hamden Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Nice progress so far looking forward to the next update Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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