72modeler Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Beautiful model, Dave! Colors and weathering are spot-on, in my view. I have saved your and @tonyot's WIP as a how-to to correct an d enhance the already great kit that Airfix have produced. Thanks to you and ToT for sharing your builds. Just got the HPM Mk V/VI conversion set- wow! Now I guess I must snag another Beau kit, as although my favorite variant has been the R-1830 powered version, I really like how your earlier version looks! Good on yer, mate! Mike 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Nice! I anxiously await the RFI, to see all the detail. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 A lovely model Dave you have done a cracking job on this, looks great on the base too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Beautifully executed! I really love the subtle metal chipping along the panel lines in some places, and the overall effect is superb. I'm glad to hear the model is actually quite durable, especially the landing gear, because I tend to drop my models several times during construction and painting as a form of "christening." Thanks for letting us follow along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Very nice build Dave - the weathering is spot on! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Stunning Dave,.... simply stunning and it looks superb in its original scheme! I`m doing an early one too and torn between this scheme or the later one with Sky undersides,..... it does look very smart like this! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 That’s a stunning finish Dave, really smooth work! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 @tonyot and @Rabbit Leader Dave and Tony, Was looking for Finnish Blenheim photos, and this popped up! Dunno if either of you used it during your build, but it does show the under nose gun installation as well as the torpedo and trolley. Thought it might be useful for others building a Beaufort. Looks like you nailed the torpecker and trolley on your model, Dave! Cheers, mates! Mike https://www.pinterest.com/pin/487233253444221621/visual-search/?x=16&y=12&w=530&h=391&cropSource=6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, 72modeler said: @tonyot and @Rabbit Leader Dave and Tony, Was looking for Finnish Blenheim photos, and this popped up! Dunno if either of you used it during your build, but it does show the under nose gun installation as well as the torpedo and trolley. Thought it might be useful for others building a Beaufort. Looks like you nailed the torpecker and trolley on your model, Dave! Cheers, mates! Mike https://www.pinterest.com/pin/487233253444221621/visual-search/?x=16&y=12&w=530&h=391&cropSource=6 Nice pic that Mike. Lots of detail in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Panel Phil Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Just spent an enjoyable hour or so reading all the posts - what a mine of information in one place! Many many thanks to Rabbit Leader and all the contributors. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 I’m sorry to say that I completely missed the end of this one…. Wha5 a great looking model you created, absolutely well done. Thanks also to @Solar Panel Phil for the reboot! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweener Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 On 4/3/2021 at 7:41 PM, tonyot said: Brilliant news,.... Chris seems to be a nice bloke too,..... I`ve had a few dealings with him and he was a proper gent. Well I suppose I'm a little late now, but I agree fully! Late last summer I purchased a MK.V Beaufighter direct from Singapore, and he messaged me with an offer - if I waited an extra few weeks, he'd go back and make new resin seats, gun barrels, and a few other details for the same charge! This was when Singapore was still on full lockdown and he didn't always have access to his office, so I was even happier when the new parts were all quite nice. The only shame is that CMK has released a conversion for a MK II Beau based on the Airfix kit just as I've gotten ready to close the fuselage of the HPM! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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