jackroadkill 1,551 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 22 hours ago, rob85 said: These are some great options! I’m waiting for my two Beauforts to turn up with baited breath! I like the idea of an Aussie one. if they are here by then, which considering they were scheduled to be out last year, I’ll definitely be building one from Malta. The other I’m not sure on, would love to do an one or Arthur Aldridge’s aircraft, but would need to look into it more. failing that I’ve still get my beaufighters or Blenheims to do.... not very original of me though. Rob I'm getting desperate for my Beaufort, too. It can't take much longer to get here, right?! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
rob85 9,060 Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 1 hour ago, jackroadkill said: I'm getting desperate for my Beaufort, too. It can't take much longer to get here, right?! I’m hoping not!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Corsairfoxfouruncle 25,366 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 2 hours ago, jackroadkill said: I'm getting desperate for my Beaufort, too. It can't take much longer to get here, right?! 56 minutes ago, rob85 said: I’m hoping not!! Anyone taking bets on which one shows up first ? 1/72 Airfix or 1/48 ICM. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
jackroadkill 1,551 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Just now, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Anyone taking bets on which one shows up first ? 1/72 Airfix or 1/48 ICM. Well I've ordered the Airfix 1/72 version, so it's a sure-fire bet that that the ICM one will arrive way beforehand. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Corsairfoxfouruncle 25,366 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 (edited) 3 minutes ago, jackroadkill said: Well I've ordered the Airfix 1/72 version, so it's a sure-fire bet that that the ICM one will arrive way beforehand. My money goes to whomever gets here first, though I will buy both as I like the Beaufort. Edited February 8 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to post Share on other sites
rob85 9,060 Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 Same here I’ve ordered two Beauforts with airfix, obviously because it made the postage cheaper not because I’m greedy! Rob 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian Hills 1,376 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Well, I’ve been wanting to do it for a while, like thirty years. I have a lot on so will use my 1959 1/79 scale Mk I Blenheim - for ‘Britain First’. Just a small matter of lowering the wing and a bit of silver paint 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rob85 9,060 Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 Today was a good day 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Enzo Matrix 14,677 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 2 hours ago, rob85 said: Today was a good day That's just showing off! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rob85 9,060 Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 12 hours ago, Enzo Matrix said: That's just showing off! Maybe a little! Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 12,330 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 On 3/11/2021 at 7:54 PM, rob85 said: Today was a good day First Beaufort kits I've seen in the UK, thanks for sharing. Means that mine (on pre-order at LMS) will arrive in time for this GB. I'd imagine it will be a popular subject. Edited Sat 13 March 2021: My Beaufort has arrived. Decisions, decisions. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
rob85 9,060 Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 4 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said: First Beaufort kits I've seen in the UK, thanks for sharing. Means that mine (on pre-order at LMS) will arrive in time for this GB. I'd imagine it will be a popular subject. Well i was a bit surprised, PayPal told me the money had been taken a few days ago and then had an email saying they would be delivered yesterday and they were! hopefully will be in stores soon and will sell out and encourage airfix to more kits that aren’t readily available at a good price Link to post Share on other sites
Marklo 7,495 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Thought I’d signed up for this one. I too have built a Bristol racer btw (1/32 scratch) For the GB I have a Brisfit in the stash and I wouldn’t mind scratching an A and an F Bristol scout. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Enzo Matrix 14,677 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 12/03/2021 at 17:57, theplasticsurgeon said: Decisions, decisions. Can you guess what I'm going to say next? 5 Link to post Share on other sites
klr 2,223 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I have been planning ahead for upcoming GBs, and for this one I've got the Hobby 2000 (ex-Hasegawa) Beaufighter IF/IC. All the other kits of the "Beau" that I have or have built are of later versions, although this kit seems to include a lot of unused parts for these. It should make for an interesting comparison with the Airfix kit. Now, which of the 4 subjects should I choose? I am also mulling the idea of an Airfix Bulldog in "exotic" markings, but that may or may not come to pass. And I have an old Airfix Blenheim that I had just started over Christmas, but that is currently earmarked for the French Fancy 2 GB. And as if those were not enough, I also bought the Valom Bombay, but that may be a kit too far, given how busy things will get later in the year, 2 Link to post Share on other sites
rob85 9,060 Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 Very jealous of your early mark beaufighter, I really should have bought one of those hobby 2000 kits when I had the chance! I have the Hase mkVI and Airfix mkX in the stash, but the mkIf/c would be cool. Rob Link to post Share on other sites
Enzo Matrix 14,677 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 15/03/2021 at 22:06, rob85 said: Very jealous of your early mark beaufighter, I really should have bought one of those hobby 2000 kits when I had the chance! I have the Hase mkVI and Airfix mkX in the stash, but the mkIf/c would be cool. This set works perfectly with the Airfix kit. https://www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/early-beaufighter-mkivi-conversion-6526-p.asp 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rob85 9,060 Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 On 3/18/2021 at 7:31 PM, Enzo Matrix said: This set works perfectly with the Airfix kit. https://www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/early-beaufighter-mkivi-conversion-6526-p.asp You are a gent 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Enzo Matrix 14,677 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 12 hours ago, rob85 said: You are a gent I know! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mr T 4,519 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I have pulled my Fly Bristol Freighter from the stash and had a good read of Laurie's build. I like the look of the RCAF version that flew from Langar in Nottinghamshire and so a connection to my home county (living in Yorkshire, you have to stand up for yourself) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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