MikroMir 1/144 Blackburn Beverley C. Mk 1 RAF heavy-lift tactical transport

[adey m]

Well everyone, I finally decided that I was ready to glue the wings to the fuselage which I did, then things just flowed from there and finally the Beverley is completed, well complete until I spot something else that I overlooked or am not happy with.

 

I used quick-setting super glue gel to fix the wings to the fuselage, this allowed me to hold a wing at the correct angle while the glue set very quickly. I then sanded, filled and sanded the wing joins and then touched up the camouflage paint that had been affected.

 

I was very impressed again at the precision that MikroMir have bestowed on this kit, the main undercarriages fitted perfectly at the correct angles and length.

 

The tiny etched antennas were a real challenge to install, but are worth the effort, however I decided to leave off the paratroop guard rails on the cargo doors as they were not installed all the time anyway.

 

 

The 30cm ruler gives an indication of the size of the model which is impressive even in 1/144 scale. I used a permanent marker pen to draw the black walkway lines on the wings.

 

 

I am always a bit reluctant to weather and stain my models but a model of the Beverley really is not complete without the prominent engine exhaust staining and scorching which is so obvious on the real aircraft.

 

 

The model here is configured in the heavy paradrop configuration.

 

 

The main undercarriage bogeys pivot.

 

 

 

Now shown with the rear cargo doors installed.

 

 

I have wanted an accurate model of the Beverley for many years and now thanks to MikroMir I am very pleased.

 

I will post more photos on Ready For Inspection when I have prepared them.

 

cheers, adey

 

 

Edited April 11, 2021 by adey m

[Ray S]

Oh Adey, that is fabulous!

 

It is a very nostalgic aircraft and you have done it full justice, and I love the very convincing way you photograph it.

 

All the best my friend,

 

Ray

[bigbadbadge]

Looks lovely Adey, great work, imagine a 72nd scale kit , it would be a monster.

Chris

 

[Max Headroom]

What a terrific model.

 

Trevor

[Ruskin Air Services]

Fantastic result there Adey, top marks

[Murdo]

Absolute CRACKER!!!

 

 

[TheyJammedKenny!]

Lovely, AdeyM!  It really looks sharp.  I can't even see seam lines where you installed the wings, so yours is the magic touch as usual! Alex

[Mikey-1980]

What  a great build and a great way to spend my first half hour at work reading through your build log. Otstanding

 

The Beverley has a special place in our family as my dad flew in them alot during his time in the RAF. especially in the Middle East ar RAF Muhurraq between 1965/66 spending his 19th birthday there.

 

 

This is my effort with the Mikr Mir kit. No where near as good as your build.

 

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