perdu Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I have been goaded, yes goaded to finish this model which I admit was begun back in January. In protest I have to say January to now is, for me, outstanding speed but as it seems to be causing a bottleneck I ran ahead with some photographs for your ahem, amusement. There is a WInmP over the page at but enough of my tardiness, here a few pictures of the finished Belvedere I admit that even after all it took to get here I still like the elderly model, I hope you do too. I couldn't find any aftermarket, so there b'ain'tn't any. And I had help from many people but the huge contribution from Mike @bootneck made the final model possible and must be accredited. Thank you Mike. Wheels from CedB make this more representative than the tiny Airfix offerings, pretty well every thing and more is in the WIP. It seems daft for me to keep posting pictures of the same thing from almost the same angle, so I won't and getting underneath without breaking it is not likely to end well. So here we are. I hope you like her, I do. 69 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Beautifully done Bill, and great to finally see her in RFI. Nice pics too! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks Ian, glad you like her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I’m sure the photos don’t do it justice after all the work that went into it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 There it is! The butterfly from the cocoon emerges! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thank you Heather, I hope she's not looking too moth-eaten. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 That looks fantastic, such good colours and amazing level of detail. You'd never know the kit was so old, you made a great job of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Gorgeous - another Bill masterpiece! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Now that looks good! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 A beauty indeed Bill. You should be extremely proud. Captures the real thing in looks and stance. Next time we are all allowed to gather together once more in the great hallowed halls of Telford, I shall look forward to seeing this one, and other creations no doubt! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I DO like it! Beautiful job, and so much work to that point. Beginning in January and finishing it up now isn't so bad by any standard--or at least my own. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Excellent Belvedere dear Coleague !! And thanks for the great WiP CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 wot they all said, and then some! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Now that is gorgeous Bill,....... you have put so much extra effort into that and I love the interior and the re worked tail feathers...... I do like the old Flying Longhouse and yours is the bee`s knee`s mate,...... superb. Cheers Tony 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 That is a rare sight in any scale. Superbly put together. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 A wonderful result there Bill, it were quite a journey, one with a terrific outcome on arrival. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 It was a mammoth WIP but you got there in the end - well done, mate! How to make a silk purse from a sow's ear. 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 That's a real cracker Bill, lovely model and you'd never guess what the starting point was - the old thing has scrubbed up really well in the hands of the master! Top job! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Great job. I know getting from the Airfix original to something that actually looks like a Bristol Belvedere is a bit of a Herculean task. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Wow that's a rare bird, great to see! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I perceive I'm in your category when it comes to speed of building. Glad you made it across the line in the end. The result is definitely worth your time spent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Another grand job Bill on a grand old kit, lovely.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Sorry I'm late Bill. Lovely mate. Hope to see it at the Brum IPMS in the not too distant future. Need to pick your brains for when I get round to building mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Martin Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 very nice - proof it can be done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) Lovely built. 😍 Just as nice as the real one! Edited November 24, 2020 by 112 Squadron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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