Bughunter Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Bristol F.2B "Fighter the Crocodile" A year after start I was able to finish the build of this Brisfit last week, just in time to take part on exhibition and contest last weekend. This biplane was rewarded with a gold medal in 1/48 class. The model was build from a "Limited Edition" kit 1127 by Eduard in 1/48, but was enhanced with a lot of scratch builded parts from wood and metal. As usual I used paints form Alclad, Gunze, Mr.Paint and oils for weathering. This is definitely the model with the biggest effort until now, so from that point of view it is my masterpiece. And now the pictures! Cheers, Frank 58 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 And since this is a "zoom in" model here some additional shots with details. Have fun! A big effort was spend for rigging with "RAF wires", here are 188 scratched metall parts are used on the wings, on the fuselage there are additional ones: And finally a new shot with the medal: Cheers, Frank 48 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 herzlichen glückwunsch! Excellent model and well worth the prize! Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue. Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Simply outstanding, congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtwulf Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Masterpiece indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 This is indeed a masterpiece, everything about this model is just excellent. And great photography too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jumbo Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Truly breathtaking modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I've got this kit in the stash...… I'll be selling it shortly. Superb work on so many levels. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Wow - 'masterpiece'is the right word to use! Those turnbuckles on the rigging wires are especially impressive. Brilliant work, and the gold medal is well deserved. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Absolutely stunning Frank. Exquisite detailing and superb paintwork. A masterpiece indeed! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 What a magnificent 'monstrosity'! Absolutely superb in all aspects, and a a huge slice of humble pie for a mere kitbasher ;-). One of the most impressive creations I've seen – the prop alone is a work of art. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Absolutely incredible! You have produced a real masterpiece! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 Wow, thank you all for such a great feedback! I think I should add some of the detail shots taken during the build process. Those pics gives a better impression of the detail work as on the final model. Seat: The small panel (real wood) on the left compared to a original: Metal gear axle assembly: Compressor made from brass, with wooden screw able to rotate: Fuel caps and co: Scarff-ring without color: New targeting sight made from clear sprue, light is going through: Please note the small synchronisation gear (with self made cogwheels) lying on the picture: Clamps for control wires: Radiator shutter: Bomb racks: Moveable air screw: And no decals for the squares, its masked: Cheers, Frank 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Beautiful work. Impressive masking ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Even more stunning! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Gordon Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Once in a while there is something that astounds me. Today you have done that,thank you. and for good measure here's a handful of these 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 (That's me, speechless with awe) Or using one word: WOW, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Outstanding modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 What a beauty!It would look impressive in 1/32 but in 1/48? Wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Very, very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avereda Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Wow, most definitely a meisterwerk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Modelling taken to another level! Incredible attention to detail. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Excellent work Frank, oustanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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