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Hi all

 

Some more progress on the Beaufighter

 

Some scratch bits for the inside from Sprue, plasticard and brass Rod,also added some trim wheels from a WW1 PE set by Brengun.  Will get the bits painted up tonight and will assemble the fuselage hopefully.

Won't bother with any more as doubt it will be seen in this scale.

 

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Chris

 

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Great work there, Chris.  As much as I’d like to be in any informal GB I don’t have a slot in the program for this one.  I’ll stay on the side lines and encourage the cool kids on the inside 😊

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2 hours ago, Johnson said:

Super looking cockpit Chris, great scratching and detailing!

 

Cheers,

Thanks Charlie should look  good when painted .

 

1 hour ago, 2996 Victor said:

Very nice, Chris, great detailing work there! You'll have this one buttoned up in next to no time!

 

Cheers, 

Mark 

Thanks Mark,  fingers crossed it will go together later. My Sovereign Hobbies paint order arrived today too so now have the underside paint  too.

 

1 hour ago, AliGauld said:

That's a fine looking cockpit.

Nicely done.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Thanks Alistair quite pleased with it, hopefully will be a good representation when all together.

 

40 minutes ago, mark.au said:

Great work there, Chris.  As much as I’d like to be in any informal GB I don’t have a slot in the program for this one.  I’ll stay on the side lines and encourage the cool kids on the inside 😊

Thanks Mark, very kind.  I thought I would join in with another Beaufighter when Roger gets his one delivered.  So progress may slow on this one  depending on the deadline he gives.

 

Thanks guys

Chris

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1 hour ago, AliGauld said:

That was quick.

Looking good.

 

 

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Alistair

Thanjs Alistair, it went together well, although there was some slight warping I did it a section at a time.

 

Some more progress too, I cut the two kit seat mounts amd added the PE frame/Adjusters for the seat, pedal straps and control grips.  Seatbelt to be added then will get it all joined together, although this might be tomorrow now

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Chris,

 

Looking very nice - I do like your extras! Mine should be delivered this week - I'm thinking about a 455 Sqn airframe. Aussie and Dallachy - it ticks all the boxes!

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

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6 hours ago, Dunny said:

Chris,

 

Looking very nice - I do like your extras! Mine should be delivered this week - I'm thinking about a 455 Sqn airframe. Aussie and Dallachy - it ticks all the boxes!

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

Thanks Roger, very pleased with the cockpit so far will look suitably busy once the floor is installed.  It's a lovely kit so far, you will enjoy it when it arrives, better find my other one and get ready to start. Got no heating today as boiler is not working so might end up having a day of waiting at home for the engineer. So might get some modelling done?

Chris

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1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said:

waiting at home for the engineer. So might get some modelling done?


Silver lining playbook….  The cockpit looks better than busy, it looks real.  Nice job.

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Those little extras are truly brilliant.

Nice stuff.

Sorry to hear about the boiler, it -3C here at the moment hope it's nowhere near that with you.

I don't think i'll be venturing out to the garage today.

 

 

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Alistair

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23 hours ago, 2996 Victor said:

Fab progress, Chris, the cockpit parts all look superb!

 

Sorry to hear about your boiler, hope it's an easy fix.

 

Cheers, 

Mark

Thanks Mark  very pleased with the cockpit.   Rubbed down the fuselage joins and not much filler needed which is Great.

No heating still, it's okay at the mo though.

 

22 hours ago, mark.au said:


Silver lining playbook….  The cockpit looks better than busy, it looks real.  Nice job.

Thanks Mark that's very kind , really chuffed and can't wait to join the floor now, should really add to the look.

 

22 hours ago, AliGauld said:

Those little extras are truly brilliant.

Nice stuff.

Sorry to hear about the boiler, it -3C here at the moment hope it's nowhere near that with you.

I don't think i'll be venturing out to the garage today.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Thanks Alistair very kind.  we are currently at 7 degrees outside and the house is very insulated following the loft conversion so a couple of heaters and extra layers will be okay, new part will be fitted to boiler on Monday. The fan PCB has had enough and given up🙄

 

Thanks guys

 

Ooooooo @Dunny Roger, I have dug out the Beau and some reference material so hopefully will be ready to start when you are fella, I have another PE set for that one too, which is great, must have forgotten I got that . I am gonna have to get another Beaufighter though as I have seen the overall yellow and black 21 TT in RAAF service on the decal sheet so need to build that one too!!! The Domestic Authorities will be after me 😬

 

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11 hours ago, bigbadbadge said:

Got no heating today as boiler is not working so might end up having a day of waiting at home for the engineer.

Blimey Chris, what a time for the boiler to pack up! Hope it get fixed on Mon.

 

Nice work on the cockpit!

 

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39 minutes ago, Fritag said:

Do like the Beaufighter, do like a Chris Beaufighter…

😄Thanks Steve, very kind

 

28 minutes ago, Johnson said:

Blimey Chris, what a time for the boiler to pack up! Hope it get fixed on Mon.

 

Nice work on the cockpit!

 

Cheers,

Thanks Charlie,  yes it's a bit chilli, it said 7 degrees,  but it did feel cold, am sat here in two fleeces with a hood up, that is keeping me warm so far.  Looking forward to it being fixed and a hot shower too.

 

Thanks guys

Chris

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On 25/11/2023 at 06:58, mark.au said:

Great work there, Chris.  As much as I’d like to be in any informal GB I don’t have a slot in the program for this one.  I’ll stay on the side lines and encourage the cool kids on the inside 😊

Next time perhaps Mark - I'm sure that Swallow is keeping you busy!

Chris,

 

That's coming along very nicely! Looking forward to getting a Beau going!

 

Cheers,

 

Roger 

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5 hours ago, Dunny said:

Next time perhaps Mark - I'm sure that Swallow is keeping you busy!

Chris,

 

That's coming along very nicely! Looking forward to getting a Beau going!

 

Cheers,

 

Roger 

Thanks Roger, so far it's a great kit. 

Looking forward to the start of the GB.

Chris

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16 hours ago, bigbadbadge said:

The Domestic Authorities will be after me 😬

Well I'm sure to a man of your experience you'll find a way.  Something along the lines of  "But I've commited to this GB now and I couldn't possibly let people down" perhaps?  😇

 

I know you were probably referring to the yellow one, but as long as you are suitably vague about how many are in the GB it should cover it.     :wicked:

 

We're here to help ...... :whistle:       .......entirely selfishly of course 'cos I'd love to see you do the TT version.  :yahoo:

 

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10 hours ago, Zephyr91 said:

Well I'm sure to a man of your experience you'll find a way.  Something along the lines of  "But I've commited to this GB now and I couldn't possibly let people down" perhaps?  😇

 

I know you were probably referring to the yellow one, but as long as you are suitably vague about how many are in the GB it should cover it.     :wicked:

 

We're here to help ...... :whistle:       .......entirely selfishly of course 'cos I'd love to see you do the TT version.  :yahoo:

 

Rob

Thanks Rob, that's is a cracking idea, might use that 😉 I reckon I could get away with that 😀 I am rather taken with both types of he TT so might have to get two more:whistle:

 

10 hours ago, AliGauld said:

Nice progress Chris,

Looking braw.

I do hope the temperature is up a bit.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Thanks Alistair,  pleased with the cockpit and to get the fuselage together too.

The temp was minus 2 last night but a microwave beanie took the edge off, getting chillie again now do extra layers will be going on  although raining now so no frost tonight hopefully.

 

10 hours ago, Johnson said:

Looks great Chris!

Thanks Charlie, chuffed with how this one is going.

 

Thanks guys

 

Chris

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