Popular Post TimT Posted June 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2021 My version of the great new Airfix kit. Of the two available scenes, I chose L9866, which flew from St. Eval and was lost on February 1st, 1941, probably to fire from a 109E. Both schemes have compelling stories connected to them; I chose this one partly for aesthetic reasons - the slate, grey and black scheme gives real visual weight to the tough lines of the airframe, I think. It’s a lovingly designed and generously detailed kit; the interior is wonderful, and worth appreciating before a lot of it disappears inside the hull. The major parts go together very well and any fit issues I had were self-inflicted. There’s some problem-solving to do with the gun turrets and working out when to paint and install them; I ended up fully painting the rear turret and installed it - plus the cowling - then masked it all off before painting the rest of the plane. Somehow I managed not to knock off the guns. There are plenty of images of well-worn Beauforts, and I wanted to capture some of that in the paint. I hope that comes across without being too excessive. It was easy enough to remove the stand in Photoshop, so I couldn't resist. There are some great builds out there already, and I've learned from them all. Thanks for looking and commenting if you fancy! 95 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Very nicely done indeed and the weathering is superb. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic Mike Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 A bit of Photoshop prop blur on the third pic and you would fool most people, I think! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Superb job. I have yet to build the couple I've got. Looking forward to them releasing a Mk.Ia, the turret parts are there. Shame they seemingly aren't tooling up the parts for a MK.II. Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Lovely work with nice weathering. Thank you for sharing. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Your Beaufort is very fine indeed. The colour scheme is particularly impressive and the wear and tear is very convincing. I like it a lot! Michael 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 2 hours ago, dogsbody said: Chris Ha! That's perfect - thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Top notch for your part. You made it come to life. I guess that I'm the only one that isn't happy with Airfix kits. To my eyes it looks like another clumsy effort that just isn't in the 21st century yet. Panelization is too deep and overall it looks soft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 2 hours ago, dogsbody said: Chris Canadians Eh! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Absolutely gorgeous build and the paint work and weathering really capture the hard working low level sea skimming life these aircraft operated in. I’m glad you enjoyed the build, it shows in these excellent photographic results. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Nice job,... it looks great mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Superb finish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Rabbit Leader said: Absolutely gorgeous build and the paint work and weathering really capture the hard working low level sea skimming life these aircraft operated in. I’m glad you enjoyed the build, it shows in these excellent photographic results. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave Thanks, Dave. I followed your build log all the way; it was very useful when it came time to make mine - plus you got an excellent result. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Beautiful results on this! What/whose pilot figure did you use? One from the Revell figure set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 21 minutes ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Beautiful results on this! What/whose pilot figure did you use? One from the Revell figure set? Thanks! No - the pilot came from the box. I tried a PJ Productions one instead, but he was a little too bulky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Lovely finish and weathering - congratulations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Absolutely superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Smashing job👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Beautiful Beaufort , wonderful weathering, brilliant build ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Cant say i am a fan of the wishy washy weathering look , to my eyes the colours look too faded , there are plenty of colour pics of 217 sqn Beauforts which clearly show solid colour with the usual paint chips and panel line shadows exhaust stains etc , that said i do realise these aircraft led a hard life and perhaps at the end of there service life would look a little bit washed out . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 What the others have said! Beautifully built, painted, and weathered. Every one of the finished Beauforts displayed so far here on BM have been magnificent- can't recall a new release that has parked such interest and finished builds so quickly after release. You can be proud of this one, Tim! I hope I can do half as good a job! Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 hours ago, keith in the uk said: Cant say i am a fan of the wishy washy weathering look , to my eyes the colours look too faded , there are plenty of colour pics of 217 sqn Beauforts which clearly show solid colour with the usual paint chips and panel line shadows exhaust stains etc , that said i do realise these aircraft led a hard life and perhaps at the end of there service life would look a little bit washed out . Fair enough! I can never claim much accuracy - just an interpretation of the source material I find. At such a reduced scale, I try to dramatize for effect. Thanks for your comments! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Superb workmanship and an outstanding result! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 On 01/07/2021 at 02:20, TimT said: Thanks! No - the pilot came from the box. I tried a PJ Productions one instead, but he was a little too bulky. Being a little too bulky..Had he been on double rations then ? Lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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