russ c Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hi Everyone, Here`s another one of my `leaps of faith` from my Far East collection My attempt at Airfix`s 1/48 Blenheim Fighter kit I originally intended to do a bomber version, but recalled reading that 27 Squadron used a few at the beginning of the conflict, so I started digging........ ...bought a few books but found very little ( apparently the Squadron didn`t last too long and seems to have been amalgamated into other Squadrons) Found a couple of old threads on this site but most of the pictures are gone. Also the more I looked at what photo`s I could see it became apparent that not all of the ...... ......aircraft were configured as fighters. So I configured the model as a `might have looked like` aircraft that set out on one of the first sorties which is described as a bombing and strafing mission. Markings are nearly all from the stash, and I tried to recreate the upper wing roundels as modified A1 type which were converted from four circles Y, B, W and R. To a smaller Blue and Red as seen in many photo`s of the time though I couldn`t find any in theatre above wing shots to prove it.. Anyway, hope you enjoy the pic`s, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Great looking Mk.1F Blenheim Russ ! ... To me these always looked the best in there design. May not have been as good as the later mark's but definitely looked better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigginHill Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Liking that, definitely on my wish list, thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Another excellent build Russ. Nice restrained weathering. Looks just right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Excellent work like this a lot 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Top job, nicely finished & not overdone. Got one on the go at the moment, just got the fuselage closed up. This weather isn't conducive to modelling in an attic though. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I was thinking about doing my 1/48 Blenheim in this very scheme. Yours have come up beautifully Russ and there's a heck of a lot going on and a heck of a lot to like about this build. I think the term 'Nailed it!" is somewhat appropriate here. Cheers and very well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Excellent Russ! All the Best! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Very nicely done, that's great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 That looks superb, you have got the weathering just about perfect. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Very lovely Russ! Great camouflage and fading. I'm not very conversant with the RAF but this one looks just great. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Oh man, that's so nice Russ.😀 What a great job, and a subject I don't see done that much! Kudos to you for a great model plane! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Really good looking build Russ. Thanks for sharing. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Got to love a good Blenheim, and that certainly is a beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Russ,You're the King when it comes to the SEAC. The Blenheim is just awesome and as the others hv mentioned,it's a great build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Kit and scale? Very nice build and aircraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Excellent Blenheim Russ, another fine addition to your SE Asia collection. Seeing how good a job you have done on her makes me want one myself. Very well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerMig Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Lovely model and nice finish indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Nice one! I agree with CFFU- the Mk 1's were the most handsome of the breed. You nailed the colors and the collector rings, too! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Great!! Beautifully finished! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: Kit and scale? Very nice build and aircraft Cheers Adam, it`s under the first photo `My attempt at Airfix`s 1/48 Blenheim Fighter kit`, I used to put it in the tags but recently I`ve been putting the theatre there. Thanks again Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHaa Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Russ, a beautiful model, I like paticulary the paintwork and the weathering . Greetings, JohnHaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Great job russ, very well painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 That's a beautifully built example Russ,great job on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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