CT Modeller Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Beagle Basset CC Mk.1 26 Sqn, RAF Wyton, 1969 I recently had a session of removing older stuff from the attic for photographing in the summer sun, and this was one of them. I built this back in 1997 and apart from some very yellowed decals it seems to have stood up quite well. I seem to remember replacing the fin with a plasticard one due to the Airfix original being under nourished towards the tip. Much sanding down of rivets and rescribing also come to mind. Anyway it was nice to see it again 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Great work! Beautiful Basset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Now that is very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Wow,....that is brilliant,.....great job! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Lovely work on a beautiful aircraft. Just bought one via the recent Airfix kitstarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Not seen many of those done; great job on it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 That looks fantastic. For such a diminutive aeroplane it could easily pass as 1/48th. I got mine from Kitstarter but I know it's not going to turn out anything like as nice as this - sob, sniff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Lovely model , the airplane is so attractive to stare at When I took up modelling last year , one thing that has surprised/disappointed me a lot is the lack of any modern good kits of subject like this - beechcraft , cessna's etc . We have dozens of spitfires and bf109's yet attractive airplanes like this which will brighten up any display case are left wanting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepboy Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I hadn't realised what an attractive little aircraft the Basset was - brilliant model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I've always thought the Basset was a gorgeous looking aeroplane and you've just proved it. Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Great to see one of these! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 That's lovely! Looks like you added a bit onto the nose also. Stick it on a sunny window sill for a couple of weeks or more and the decal film yellowing should bleach out. Then varnish them in. ATBRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 As others have said, it's very nice to see something a little different. Thanks for sharing. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Volant Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 When I took up modelling last year , one thing that has surprised/disappointed me a lot is the lack of any modern good kits of subject like this - beechcraft , cessna's etc . We have dozens of spitfires and bf109's yet attractive airplanes like this which will brighten up any display case are left wanting ! Agreed! It's difficult to find all those common planes that grace our local airfields; those that do exist in kit form are more than often resin ad/or very limited run. It would be nice to have a good selection of single- and twin-engine aeroplanes in 72nd scale... My local airfield holds a yearly airshow with some current air force visitors (usually French AF and Belgian AF), some warbirds and local flying schools. What a nice diorama idea it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Very nice model of an aircraft I find greatly appealing. I recall reading an item about the Basset in one of the general aviation magazines many years ago. Apparently they were much prized in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 That has certainly withstood the test of time, it looks great! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Hello,CTModeller - That is one beautiful looking 'Bassett'.Delightful nostalgia too.I love it. All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Lovely and tidy looking build and finish on the Basset! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barak1 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Very nice!! I like that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Nice. Brings back memories... Way back in 1976 on my Airframe Mech course at RAF Halton, One of these needed moving, I got volunteered to sit in it on the brakes while everyone else had to push! (For enquiring minds, there was a chrome lever like a handbrake) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Thats great, thanks for letting us see! Back in the attic now I expect!! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Beautiful modelling! She really shows off her attractive lines thanks to your de-rivetting and other refinements. A joy to see! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Love the paint job on that! It should never be hidden in a loft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Lovely little plane and a superb model. Thanks for showing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Ah Bertie Basset - great job. Can't believe that fin is a replacement, as I have never heard of the kit one having issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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