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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!

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Cheers,
Frank

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And since this is a "zoom in" model here some additional shots with details.

Have fun!


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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:

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And finally a new shot with the medal:

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Cheers,
Frank

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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

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Wow, thank you all for such a great feedback! :thumbsup:

 

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:
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The small panel (real wood) on the left compared to a original:
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Metal gear axle assembly:
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Compressor made from brass, with wooden screw able to rotate:
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Fuel caps and co:
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Scarff-ring without color:
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New targeting sight made from clear sprue, light is going through:
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Please note the small synchronisation gear (with self made cogwheels) lying on the picture:
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Clamps for control wires:
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Radiator shutter:
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Bomb racks:
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Moveable air screw:
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Cheers,

Frank

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                                                                                                                         :worthy: (That's me, speechless with awe)  Or using one word: WOW,:like:

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