theplasticsurgeon Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Joining you with the recent Airfix Beaufighter. A 2015 purchase direct from Airfix. Parts, to which a lot of interior green has just been applied. Planning to build this option. And my only previous Beaufighter, this Matchbox model, built 1987. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Watching. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 This is proving to be a popular kit indeed, I’ll have to do a count back to see how many we’ve actually got going on here. Cheers and all the best.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 Cockpit. Fun build. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 Fuselage assembled, then wings fitted. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 posted to wrong thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Looking good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Step 10 of the instructions mentions sanding/scraping off the small blisters from the inboard upper wings. There were only on much latter Beaus. This is looking good so far. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Coming along well Tim, I'd feel much happier doing one after seeing this. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 You are cracking on with this! Lovely kit that it is. Looking good so far! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Nice progress Tim, she’s taking shape nicely. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Engines finally fitted. That and the cowlings, far too complicated for their own good. My props will have a 1mm shaft right through the engines and rear bulkhead, and be removeable. But persevered, and finally able to start airbrushing, Humbrol 165 underside. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 Canopy fitted over the pilot. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Coming along well Tim,.... looking forward to seeing some paint on it mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Humbrol H29 Brown over upper surfaces. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Nice progress, Tim, nice scheme, too. Looking forward to seeing your next instalment. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 Masked, using my method of scaling-copying the colour diagrams. Then airbrushed Humbrol 163 Green. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Hi Tim, camouflage is looking great! Your method of masking is very interesting and effective - what do you use to attach the paper masks? Presumably, the masks need to be quite closely attached to the surface of the model to get a sharp(ish) demarcation line between the colours, but at the same time can be varied to give a soft edge? Great stuff! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: camouflage is looking great! Your method of masking is very interesting and effective - what do you use to attach the paper masks? Presumably, the masks need to be quite closely attached to the surface of the model to get a sharp(ish) demarcation line between the colours, but at the same time can be varied to give a soft edge? Today I used WhiteTak - which doesn't really come off cleanly, so not recommended. I aim for a slight standoff for that soft edge you mention, and try to avoid shooting my airbrush into that gap. I do have alternates, wich I'll apply tonight, to see how they detatch tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Today I used WhiteTak - which doesn't really come off cleanly, so not recommended. I aim for a slight standoff for that soft edge you mention, and try to avoid shooting my airbrush into that gap. I do have alternates, wich I'll apply tonight, to see how they detatch tomorrow. Thanks, Tim, that's brilliant! I think that very slight soft edge makes for a much more realistic finish. When I try it out, I'll have to be extra careful to keep the airbrush perpendicular!!! I'll be interested to see how it goes tomorrow! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 13 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Thanks, Tim, that's brilliant! I think that very slight soft edge makes for a much more realistic finish. When I try it out, I'll have to be extra careful to keep the airbrush perpendicular!!! I'll be interested to see how it goes tomorrow! This is the experiment I started last night I put some of my OfficeProducts WhiteTak that I used and didn't recommend onto the tail. Bostik BluTak onto the port wing, and Uhu WhiteTak onto Stdb. And results this morning. Bostik BluTak and Uhu WhiteTak came off cleanly. OfficeProducts WhiteTak left a residue - and won't be used again. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Interesting, Tim - I hope the residue comes off.....Thanks for posting this Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 7 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Interesting, Tim - I hope the residue comes off.....Thanks for posting this Cheers, Mark The residue comes off, by rolling a small ball of WhiteTak over that area, which lifts it. Back to my build, and decals today. Joining 27 Squadron RAF in the Far East. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Looking very good. Thanks for the rundown on the Tak issues. That is helpful. I'm still waiting for Daves decals to finish my Aussie one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Gidday, it's a nice looking aircraft and you're doing a great job of her. I'd like to do a build of one myself one day, if I can drag myself away from ships. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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