keefr22 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Had quite a bit of catching up ro do Chris as most of my on line time since last Thursday was watching the live stage coverage from the Roger Albert Clark rally, so apols for not commenting on or liking the cracking work done on the Beau so far - that 'pit is really excellent! Hope the boiler got fixed and you've thawed out.... Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: Had quite a bit of catching up ro do Chris as most of my on line time since last Thursday was watching the live stage coverage from the Roger Albert Clark rally, so apols for not commenting on or liking the cracking work done on the Beau so far - that 'pit is really excellent! Hope the boiler got fixed and you've thawed out.... Keith Hi Keith, no worries fella, no apologies necessary at all fella, ooooooo hope you enjoyed the Rally. Thanks , really pleased with the Beaufighter so far, well chuffed with the cockpit too. Tailplane is now on along with the port wing now, had some fettling and made an error cutting part of the wing from it's pouring block, nothing that can't be sorted with CA and talc though. Hopefully might get some paint on it soon. Heating has been fixed, so nice to have it back, just about warmed up now, bliss Thanks fella, very kind as always Chris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 FWIW when I was butchering the Airfix Beaufighter tail to fit on a FROG Beaufort, it was quite easy to convert the Airfix tailplane back to the early configuration. So the lack of an aftermarket set isn't a showstopper. Regards, Adrian PS I keep thinking your cockpit photos are museum reference shots, so you must be doing something right! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 19 hours ago, AdrianMF said: FWIW when I was butchering the Airfix Beaufighter tail to fit on a FROG Beaufort, it was quite easy to convert the Airfix tailplane back to the early configuration. So the lack of an aftermarket set isn't a showstopper. Regards, Adrian PS I keep thinking your cockpit photos are museum reference shots, so you must be doing something right! Thanks Adrian, all wings added and CA and Talc filler applied, will get rubbed down hopefully tomorrow outside. Thanks , very kind, pleased with how the cockpit turned out, got another one to do with the same PE set too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Looking good. ⚓👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 9 hours ago, bissyboat said: Looking good. ⚓👍 Thanks bissyboat, hopefully will get sanded today if I get back from shopping with SWMBO in time and get some piccies up soon. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 Hi all Beaufighter progress, wings, engines and tailplanes attached and fettled, really pleased with this, will get some paint on once it all dries off after it's wash off to get all the CA-TALC and resin dust off. Thanks for looking in. Just ordered another Beaufighter to do as a Target Tug 😄 Chris 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Nice! I hope Draytek pay handsomely for the product placement? 😊 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Good build, looks very clean. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Fabulous progress, Chris, your Beau' is looking brilliant! The Mk.II looks so purposeful with the Merlin cowlings. Great stuff! Cheers, Mark 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, mark.au said: Nice! I hope Draytek pay handsomely for the product placement? 😊 Thanks Mark 😄 that would certainly be great if they did. That's just a quick and easy camera cover for my work laptop. Works a treat. 45 minutes ago, Johnson said: Good build, looks very clean. Thanks Charlie, pleased to have it together 9 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Fabulous progress, Chris, your Beau' is looking brilliant! The Mk.II looks so purposeful with the Merlin cowlings. Great stuff! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, very kind, it certainly does look like a beastie, it will look great when the spinners and props are added. Can't wait to get some paint on . Thanks guys Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 That's looking incredible. Fantastic progress. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: That's looking incredible. Fantastic progress. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, staring to look like a Beaufighter now, will get the glazing frames painted and the UC bays painted later and then get some rescribing done, hopefully paint goes on over the weekend. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Crikey, Chris, you're motoring You'll be finishing this one in no time at all! Stickers on Sunday, I reckon Cheers, Mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 24 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Crikey, Chris, you're motoring You'll be finishing this one in no time at all! Stickers on Sunday, I reckon Cheers, Mark 😄 thanks Mark, I an not saying which Sunday though😉 Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Wow, I love that cockpit! Suddenly it's an airplane! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 hours ago, opus999 said: Wow, I love that cockpit! Suddenly it's an airplane! Thanks Opus999, very kind, it took shape quite quickly. The fit of the lovely Airfix kit is sublime so far, got a couple more in the stash for radial engined Beau's. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Thanks Opus999, very kind, it took shape quite quickly. The fit of the lovely Airfix kit is sublime so far, got a couple more in the stash for radial engined Beau's. Chris What about a PR Beau? Cheers, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 1 hour ago, 2996 Victor said: What about a PR Beau? Cheers, Mark Stop it Mark, you bad man😄😉 I have just got another one to fo the TT, the Domestic Authorities will become suspicious if I get another too😄 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Looks very different with the Merlins. I'm looking forward to the painting. Regards, Adrian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 8 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Stop it Mark, you bad man😄😉 I have just got another one to fo the TT, the Domestic Authorities will become suspicious if I get another too😄 Ah well.....I hear the Tamiya kit in 48th is good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Ah well.....I hear the Tamiya kit in 48th is good Yes, got one in the stash, and the Revell TF.X and the Revell 32nd scale one. I want to build a few😉 Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr91 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 13 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: the Domestic Authorities will become suspicious if I get another too😄 "You're suffering deja vu again dear" might be an appropraite line ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 20 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: the Domestic Authorities will become suspicious if I get another too two Fixed the spelling for you there Chris.... 🤣 Keith 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Chris, That's quite the conversion job, masterfully done! It does look like a lovely kit even in original form (ask me how I know) Cheers, Roger 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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