NavyWessex Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Evening all, Just completed the fine Airfix 1/72 Bristol Beaufighter TF.10, a brilliant mojo build. Finished out of the box using Vallejo Sky Type S for the underside and Tamiya Dark Sea Grey for the top. Weathered with oils and Vallejo Model Washes. I would usually use a dark dirt clay wash, but decided to try and move away from that on this build using a similarly coloured wash to give a subtle effect to the recessed detail, to complement the base colour. Few small details still to add but very happy with the result. Displayed alongside the Airfix Bomber Resupply set and Noy Miniatures diorama bases. 61 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Hi, a funny nose Beaufighter, but exquisitely built and finished. Delicate weathering! Super well done. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Superb result! And the diorama is incredibly effective. How did you find the Vallejo Sky Type S? I'm using Vallejo Model Air acrylics, and have the Sky Type S for an upcoming project. However, it looked a little dark to me. Kind regards, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Cracking build and presentation. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Absolutely stunning. I recently restored a Revell re-release of the original Matchbox kit. I tried weathering for the first time. It came out better than I expected. Yours looks at home with the dioramas. Very well done. 👏👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyWessex Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 20 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Superb result! And the diorama is incredibly effective. How did you find the Vallejo Sky Type S? I'm using Vallejo Model Air acrylics, and have the Sky Type S for an upcoming project. However, it looked a little dark to me. Kind regards, Mark Thanks for the comments. I have both Vallejo Model Air Sky Type S and AMMO Mig Sky Type S - both colours looked identical to me when sprayed, but the Vallejo gave a smoother finish. I can't really comment on the colour accuracy, it looks fairly close to me, especially when weathered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Many thanks for the info - I have to say the Vallejo Sky Type S looks perfect on your Beau', so its probably the light in my man cave and my eyes are wonky! Kind regards, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 A very nice model and diorama. A maintenance setting seems to bring the model to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Looks great.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Congratulations on building a wonderful model, great work. Your concrete base does look very convincing, did you make that yourself ? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Wow! What a beauty! One of the best Beaufighter builds I've seen in a while. And that diorama is very well done. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Love it,...... a very nice Beau indeed and the background and dio are excellent too. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Glad the erks have moved that maintenance stand up next to the starboard engine to secure that spinner, which looks like it has come loose! Seriously, that is a very pretty Beau, and the colors look good to me. Your diorama work is as good as the model. Well done! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 That's a gorgeous Beau, nice simple but very effective diorama too, love the hangar background! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 That’s a really tidy diorama. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 That really looks the part, great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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