Dunny Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Hi All, My latest completion is Tamiya's lovely Beaufighter. I've completed it as V8447 "Slippery Ship II" of 89 Sqn RAF, based in Bu Amud, Egypt in 1943. This aircraft was flown by Doug Oxby and Mervyn Shiphard, who was an Australian. Theirs is an interesting story - see below: http://aircrewremembered.com/oxby-douglas.html?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=cda5297b5ab3af7af0d69308a3c67c97bebfb20f-1611987096-0-ARvEz6Md5xLIxPz6u1uJ2_4R8x98Gg5YeVwOipdIgK025YlUZYNOZQe2oAfGbMlB6CdyasaNK71HO9Ci98F1HRgmrdqq9ZJ8HIZ3wnT6ea6emOzN_ekFRagONuo8c7wwTw3kRWmEhyiKo_Fcwir01CDEZnGFhK24JmjCnRLCXpm5HXlWDL9Y0cSl1vTLza5sONCyA5gAu5fkgsUnJUchRT1WJvkRiFWbuMUATbHPY74BIgM_WxqrcFSC9m7fY_eLSSU0Fw-8avP_7qBuhj26ypZfudqT7SFRzR7fr8h7JkOWjodWfuKyA8ihrM3-5jI2YO-FTc-e40nY3zOowIfloiNWQYLEAq0JGX2vDdkSpC36xDEpGWK7i2THq2OxrDWLDyCffQzVOmndt3zuRCoJ3tw Here's a photo of Oxby and Shiphard in front of "Slippery Ship II": Here's a couple more images of the men in front of 'Slippery Ship II", very kindly supplied by @AndyL: One taken with Nevil Reeves And finally another Beau from 89 Sqn with Reeves at the controls: The build was mostly OOB, with the exception of a set of Montex masks for the insignia. Here's the WIP if anyone is interested: I made a few minor alterations to the kit, including: - Filling of the forward set of machine gun ejector ports under the wings - Removal of the incorrect raised panels on the upper wings - Moving the elevator balance actuators to the undersurfaces of the tail - Added a set of resin exhausts - Rivetted the whole airframe I had intended to complete this in the desert scheme of Mid-Stone and Dark Earth over Night. However @Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies threw a curved ball just before I started painting, suggesting that the scheme might actually have been Dark Slate Grey and Extra Dark Sea Grey over Night. This very quickly became an irresistible draw, and in the end I completed the build in this scheme. Anyway, on with the pictures! Finally, I couldn't resist a couple of shots with another of Bristol's finest: I've really enjoyed this build and think that this alternative to the desert scheme makes a common subject a little more interesting. Thanks to all who have supported the build along the way, and thanks for looking! Cheers, Roger 38 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I really like that scheme 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, fubar57 said: I really like that scheme Cheers Fubar - it is a little different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 The Beaufighter is a cracking looking, brutish machine and looks fantastic in this scheme. You have done a cracking job on this Roger and has been a joy to follow, glad you stuck with it fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: The Beaufighter is a cracking looking, brutish machine and looks fantastic in this scheme. You have done a cracking job on this Roger and has been a joy to follow, glad you stuck with it fella. Chris Thanks for the kind words mate - it's just nice to get one over the line! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Very nice Beau. Weathered to perfection. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, gazza l said: Very nice Beau. Weathered to perfection. gazza l Thanks Gazza - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Lovely work, Dunny, and yes I agree the desert scheme makes it all the more interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Not only one but two fine looking Bristol twins.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 31 minutes ago, Vinnie said: Lovely work, Dunny, and yes I agree the desert scheme makes it all the more interesting. 20 minutes ago, BerndM said: Not only one but two fine looking Bristol twins.👍 Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 As always, a work of art. A pleasure to view, Roger! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Awsome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlad Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Nice work on the Beaufighter. Both camouflage schemes are interesting. I can see TSS top over Malta, though in Egypt dark earth and mid-stone seem more appropriate, yet it's a night fighter so who knows? Cheers, Wlad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 18 hours ago, Dunny said: Here's a couple more images of the meAnd finally another Beau from 89 Sqn with Reeves at the controls: I don't think I've seen a Beau with spinners, it looks rather cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Wlad said: Nice work on the Beaufighter. Both camouflage schemes are interesting. I can see TSS top over Malta, though in Egypt dark earth and mid-stone seem more appropriate, yet it's a night fighter so who knows? Cheers, Wlad 3 hours ago, RMCS said: Awsome 9 hours ago, Jeff G said: As always, a work of art. A pleasure to view, Roger! Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Very nice for sure! A beautiful Beau! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Looks brilliant Roger,... as does the Blenheim...... two of Bristol`s finest and you`ve done an excellent job on both,..... I do like that scheme on the Beau too, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 21 minutes ago, Gary Brantley said: Very nice for sure! A beautiful Beau! Thanks Gary - much appreciated 3 minutes ago, tonyot said: Looks brilliant Roger,... as does the Blenheim...... two of Bristol`s finest and you`ve done an excellent job on both,..... I do like that scheme on the Beau too, Cheers Tony Thanks Tony - I think between 'Slippery Ship II' and your lovely 'Hun Hunter' we've covered the tribute to Messrs Oxby & Shiphard, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Dunny said: Thanks Gary - much appreciated Thanks Tony - I think between 'Slippery Ship II' and your lovely 'Hun Hunter' we've covered the tribute to Messrs Oxby & Shiphard, Cheers, Roger I broke `Hun Hunter' up yesterday,.... all that are left are its engines, tail and undercarriage in the spares box! It was beyond saving,..... at least I still have photos! Cheers Tony EDIT,..... I tell a lie,.... I saved the nose too! Edited April 11, 2021 by tonyot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, tonyot said: I broke `Hun Hunter' up yesterday,.... all that are left are its engines, tail and undercarriage in the spares box! It was beyond saving,..... at least I still have photos! Cheers Tony Tony, Oh no - that's a crying shame! But being a glass half full kind of guy this is an ideal opportunity to redo her in TSS over Night 😉 Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Just now, Dunny said: Tony, Oh no - that's a crying shame! But being a glass half full kind of guy this is an ideal opportunity to redo her in TSS over Night 😉 Cheers, Roger LOL.... I was thinking the same,..... in case you didn`t see it above,..... I did save the nose too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Superb work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 9 hours ago, F-32 said: Superb work Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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