Beard Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 It looks like they're on their way to UK customers because I've just received an email saying that Airfix have taken payment for the two I had on pre-order. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Base to Rabbit Leader. Base to Rabbit Leader. Is there any chance of a flyover recon for some sprue shots? Would like to see the whole thing, to see parts layout. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Just arrived today. Hopefully these are of use. Looks very nice at first glance 12 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 22 hours ago, Beard said: It looks like they're on their way to UK customers because I've just received an email saying that Airfix have taken payment for the two I had on pre-order. Me too; at last! I just wish I'd had the foresight to order two as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 The Eduard paint mask set for this is also already available (CX588). Looks like there's a Big Ed too, but everyone building this needs at least the mask set! https://www.eduard.com/eduard/beaufort-mk-i-1-72.html?listtype=search&searchparam=cx588 Edit: 11.3.: Add in some Extradecal decal options too https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X72319?result-token=aOqxO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptarmigan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, vppelt68 said: everyone building this needs at least the mask set No, we brushpainters do not have the need 😀 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, ptarmigan said: No, we brushpainters do not have the need 😀 Maybe not you, but I as another brushpainter will not even try to paint any of these larger canopies without a paint mask set nowadays 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, ptarmigan said: No, we brushpainters do not have the need 😀 1 minute ago, vppelt68 said: Maybe not you, but I as another brushpainter will not even try to paint any of these larger canopies without a paint mask set nowadays None of the above are any use until we've got a model to use it on! Come on Airfix I'm still waiting...! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 On 3/10/2021 at 1:22 AM, dogsbody said: Base to Rabbit Leader. Base to Rabbit Leader. Is there any chance of a flyover recon for some sprue shots? Would like to see the whole thing, to see parts layout. Apologies Chris, I missed your recon request, however it appears @Rafwaffe has kindly obliged so thanks Alex for doing that. Cheers .. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Apparently mines due to be delivered by DPD tomorrow morning....Watch this space... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 2 hours ago, keithjs said: Apparently mines due to be delivered by DPD tomorrow morning....Watch this space... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 2 hours ago, keithjs said: Apparently mines due to be delivered by DPD tomorrow morning....Watch this space... Mine too - ANZAC GB here I come! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 2 hours ago, keithjs said: Apparently mines due to be delivered by DPD tomorrow morning....Watch this space... I wish to register a request! Photos of each spure, both sides, si vous plait. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Just got a mail from Jadlam saying they have Beauforts in as of today. Full price but free postage, so worth a look if you're not waiting for a pre-order. If you are, it seems to be very close for UK customers now Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I'm holding out until I see one for a decent price. I am aware that may be some time, as Airfix kits are rarely offered at anything less than full retail these days, but I'm patient...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Foxbat said: Just got a mail from Jadlam saying they have Beauforts in as of today. Full price but free postage, so worth a look if you're not waiting for a pre-order. If you are, it seems to be very close for UK customers now Andy It says out of stock now. EDIT - Okay they are now showing in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Mine's arrived! It looks pretty decent but the detailing is weirdly basic, e.g. cylinder heads barely textured, undercarriage structures with very little detailing etc. I'm strangely underwhelmed on that score. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 22 hours ago, keithjs said: Apparently mines due to be delivered by DPD tomorrow morning....Watch this space... Thanks to DumP it and Drop it mine now won't be here till Monday as they 'were unable to deliver your parcel today' and the driver is not in your area again until Monday. You can see why Hannants are having trouble with them too. Oh well, I'll carry on with something else till Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 This is a great kit if you like filling ejector pin marks. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton guy Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I would LOVE to be able to fill some ejector pin marks on that kit. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john224 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 8 hours ago, jackroadkill said: This is a great kit if you like filling ejector pin marks. Will those ejector pin marks ever be seen? (especially the ones on the wing spars) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, john224 said: Will those ejector pin marks ever be seen? (especially the ones on the wing spars) I’m building one of these new Beaufort kits in the WIP section at the moment and in my opinion - absolutely not. Cheers.. Dave 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 5 hours ago, john224 said: Will those ejector pin marks ever be seen? (especially the ones on the wing spars) 5 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: I’m building one of these new Beaufort kits in the WIP section at the moment and in my opinion - absolutely not. Cheers.. Dave I don't suppose they will, but it's a bit annoying that they're so prominent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, jackroadkill said: I don't suppose they will, but it's a bit annoying that they're so prominent. Once you build up all the internal pieces that Airfix provide, most of these injector pin marks are completely hidden away. Yes, it’s annoying, however it would appear that the kit designers have thought this issue through quite convincingly. You’ve done well filling yours, however you can also get away with not filling any at all. Cheers and good luck with your build.. Dave 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Once you build up all the internal pieces that Airfix provide, most of these injector pin marks are completely hidden away. Yes, it’s annoying, however it would appear that the kit designers have thought this issue through quite convincingly. You’ve done well filling yours, however you can also get away with not filling any at all. Cheers and good luck with your build.. Dave Hi Dave, I think I'm going to have to fess up to a wee bit of foot-in-mouth here; having got on and started the build properly this morning I have to say that you're 100% right, and that so far it's gone together very nicely indeed, with the ejector pin marks really not being an issue. I filled the ones on the cockpit floor but after having done some dry fitting I'm pretty sure that they'll be the last ones I'll fill. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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