Serge Tkach Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) Hi! I want to present the model of the British WWII aircraft Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF. It is the repack of the old FROG model F190 by Donetsk Toys Factory. This model was built for the FROG/NOVO contest in "Out of the box" nomination, that is no modifications are allowed, no work with panel lines are allowed. The change of the canopy, the antenna wire and the use of aftermarket decals are the only modifications that were allowed. I built this model to test myself, what can I do with the "good old" kit from my childhood with my current abilities. The result of this test is before you. It is the night fighter Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF RE-A L8723, 229 squadron, early 1940. Edited April 4, 2018 by Serge Tkach 72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 WOW That is a great looking Blenheim. I know i will be called a Heretic for saying this but i like the looks of these better than the later blenheims. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 That's lovely. Great finished product from a Russian kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 That is stunning, brilliant modelling! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 A great and attractive model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Serge, you've made a stunning job of that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Absolutely beautiful build! Who would've thought that the ancient kit could look so good? Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Beautiful Blenheim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Excellent build and finish Serge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolBlue Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 With skills like that who needs new moulds. Wish I had 10% of that talent. Stunning. I will send you my frog Beaufort if you want it deserves you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Hot dang, Son! That's fine. Great work on an old kit. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Wow, superb, simply superb! You've worked some real magic on this old kit. отличный ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Beautiful piece of modelling that.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Excellent work - I know what is involved - the basic kit is quite okay but not modern standards. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235034300-blenheim-1f-nightfighter-600-sqn/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 WOW, that looks like it's been made from an absolute state of the art kit !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convair Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Very, very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Inspirational. I have a few permutations of that kit in my stash and that really shows what can be done with it. I've always preferred the MkI over the later versions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 That's an absolutely fantastic looking Blenheim. It's amazing what you have achieved with this old kit (although I do think it was one of the best Frog/Novo kits). A great paint finish and I am really impressed with how you have managed to make the raised panel lines look as if they are recessed. Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Very well finished model. The old Frog kit was a nice model in its day and you have done a beautiful job on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 That 'scrubbed up well' as they say. Nice meodelling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 the result of the test looks fantastic. Beautiful finish! Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Tkach Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) Colleagues, thank you so much for your comments and kind words! Edited April 5, 2018 by Serge Tkach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 So it is possible to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Phenomenal modelling skills you have Serge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 As others have said, an excellent model from an an ancient kit! Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Nice work... well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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