noelbarnes Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) Here is Airfix's 1/72 Beaufighter straight out of the box. The markings are from DK Decals and depict NE543, UB-E from 455 Sqd RAAF. Edited March 30, 2018 by noelbarnes 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 That’s a lovely rendition of one of 455’s most famous Beaufighters. The overall finish is top shelf and looks to be weathered enough without going overboard. You may wish to edit your post so that the correct ‘UB’ codes are written the right way around - as per your well built Airfix kit. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Beautiful representation of one of my favourite WWII types. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Very nice, mate. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelbarnes Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 26 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: That’s a lovely rendition of one of 455’s most famous Beaufighters. The overall finish is top shelf and looks to be weathered enough without going overboard. You may wish to edit your post so that the correct ‘UB’ codes are written the right way around - as per your well built Airfix kit. Cheers.. Dave Hi Dave. Thanks for your comments. Edited all proper now. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbrownra Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Superb - beautiful finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-S Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Good job. Best regards. Michael. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 You have done a great job on the new Airfix kit, beautiful finish, looks like I need to replace my old one soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 That's a lovely model, but I had a question about the flag painted on the nose. I suppose it's as much a general question, but is there (colour) photographic evidence that they painted a blue ensign rather than a red ensign at the time? I believe at least the Army used the red ensign (as did civilians) until after WWII. Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Lovely job Noel, she turned out a beauty 1 hour ago, Dazey said: That's a lovely model, but I had a question about the flag painted on the nose David, it's an Aussie flag mate, it was an aircraft from the ANZAC Strike Wing Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Outstanding work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Stew Dapple said: 1 hour ago, Dazey said: That's a lovely model, but I had a question about the flag painted on the nose David, it's an Aussie flag mate, it was an aircraft from the ANZAC Strike Wing Cheers, Stew Hi Stew, I know, I was just curious whether it would have been the Australian red ensign rather than the Australian blue ensign. Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 That's a beaut, Noel. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Good looking Beau 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Superb Beaufighter there Noel, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Looks great, very nice weathering effect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 As said by many before nice subtle weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 That is a really beautiful build.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelbarnes Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 12 hours ago, Dazey said: That's a lovely model, but I had a question about the flag painted on the nose. I suppose it's as much a general question, but is there (colour) photographic evidence that they painted a blue ensign rather than a red ensign at the time? I believe at least the Army used the red ensign (as did civilians) until after WWII. Regards, David Hi Dazey. Not too sure about the ensign. I have seen the question raised about a painting where the blue ensign flag was being hoisted by Aussies winning a particular battle during WWI. That sparked a great deal of debate........It's good question though..I had not even considered it. I know not all decal manufacturers get their marking spot on, whether DK have or not I am not sure. I know that the blue ensign is always used on models of this particular airframe as it is a popular subject. The information must be out there somewhere...Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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