Mig88 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Here is my Matchbox 1:72 Bristol Beaufighter TF.X which I built back in 2008. It represents RD147/PL-U of No. 144 Sqn RAF based at Dallachy, Scotland in spring 1945. I added the Aires cockpit set and some parts from an Airwaves etched set. The thimble nose and the tail fin extension were both from Quickboost. The rear canopy came from an old Airfix kit and I added a machine gun. I added the strike camera, various aerials and probes, wingtip lights. Improvements were made to the engines and various intakes as well as the rockets and their pylons. And more... but I can't list it all here! The main scheme was painted with airbrush. Thank you for looking and all comments are welcome Miguel 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Absolutely fantastic work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Brilliant, Well done. I built one of these for the Matchbox GB, and it was great fun. Your additional work in the cockpit looks fantastic. Cheers Greg😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_RAFBC Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Nice work, great cockpit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 A good amount of TLC and skill makes these old Matchbox kits works of art 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Very nice. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Nice clean build. The grey paint has an unusual effect going on that I can't work it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Everyone, thanks a lot. 6 hours ago, Greg Law said: Nice clean build. The grey paint has an unusual effect going on that I can't work it out. This was my first and only attempt at pre-shading. It's barely noticeable as I overdid the coats of grey. Otherwise I weathered it with dry-brushing, normally black and some light grey, all over. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Mig88 said: Everyone, thanks a lot. This was my first and only attempt at pre-shading. It's barely noticeable as I overdid the coats of grey. Otherwise I weathered it with dry-brushing, normally black and some light grey, all over. Miguel It is very easy to over do preshading, but once you have learnt when to stop the over coat it is worth it. The next plane I will put up will have the mottle effect. As preshading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Great to see these old kits built to that level. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Great looking Beau. You wouldn't think the kit was so old looking at the results.. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Great looking Beaufighter. Resin oarts parts just add value. Very nice build Best regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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