tonyot Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Hiya Folks, I built this Tamiya Beaufighter years ago,.... wearing an incorrect desert scheme,...... so I decided to re work it and build it as a Beaufighter Mk.If OF 89 Sqn`s Malta detachment in 1942-43,.... flown by the ace crew Mervyn Shipard RAAF and his radar operator Douggie Oxby RAF, they named their aircraft Hun Hunter which was adorned with their kills too. It was delivered in an all black scheme but the unit soon applied a desert finish on top to help disguise these precious radar equipped night fighters on the ground. The yellow underside to the tail was a local North African/Med i/d to help differentiate the Beau from the Ju88 for troops on the ground. The original kit V tail was removed and replaced using this Freightdog resin conversion comprising of the earlier flat tailplane and wheels etc; Then the old finish was rubbed down and a new scheme applied by brush; Decals came from the spares box and after market sheets to replicate the crews aircraft, Hun Hunter,..... radar antenna etc came from the spars box;; And the finished model; Cheers, Tony Edited September 20, 2019 by tonyot 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Darned nice brushwork Tony! 😀 (and I know it when I see after many years as a house painter, specializing in brushing enamel) I am very impressed with this model! Great restoration sir! ps. With each Beaufighter model I see, I like the type more and more; I would like one in my collection too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Nicely done, Tony. It does look good in that scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 That's an excellent make over using the Freightdog coversion parts.Never have the intention of having an early model Beau,but after seeing yours,i need one too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Top work mate. Good to see you posting again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Another nice salvage job, Tony! Sure looks good in the desert scheme, too. 👍 Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 Thanks Fella`s,..... glad you like it,..... and it is nice to have if off the shelf of doom at last!! All the best Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 A beautiful Beau,well done indeed. Mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Hi Tony That's a lovely looking refurbishment. Well done. Cheers Gaz (the Beauless) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckwizard Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Very nice rebuild, I like it a lot. And I love Beaus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 Thanks again for your very kind comments folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 1:26 PM, tonyot said: Hiya Folks, I built this Tamiya Beaufighter years ago,.... wearing an incorrect desert scheme,...... so I decided to re work it and build it as a Beaufighter Mk.If OF 89 Sqn`s Malta detachment in 1942-43,.... flown by the ace crew Mervyn Shipard RAAF and his radar operator Douggie Oxby RAF, they named their aircraft Hun Hunter which was adorned with their kills too. It was delivered in an all black scheme but the unit soon applied a desert finish on top to help disguise these precious radar equipped night fighters on the ground. The yellow underside to the tail was a local North African/Med i/d to help differentiate the Beau from the Ju88 for troops on the ground. The original kit V tail was removed and replaced using this Freightdog resin conversion comprising of the earlier flat tailplane and wheels etc; Then the old finish was rubbed down and a new scheme applied by brush; Decals came from the spares box and after market sheets to replicate the crews aircraft, Hun Hunter,..... radar antenna etc came from the spars box;; And the finished model; Cheers, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Hello,Tony - Another superb transformation and result.I love the Beaufighter and particularly in this scheme.Great work as always!👏😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Nice resto Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 Thanks everybody,... glad you liked it. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Lovely Beau Tony , great work fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 6 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Lovely Beau Tony , great work fella. Chris Cheers bud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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