Popular Post Redboost Posted July 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2021 Hi folks, this is yet another night fighter kit I built this year. Basically, the Hasegawa kit OOB with few extras (OWL decals, AML nose, Airone Hobby fabric masks) and couple of scratch built items (opened canopy and front entry hatch). The MM 850 served with 68.squadron, where its 'B' flight was formed of Czechoslovak airmen. On the night 7th October 1943 the crew P/O Šerhant / F/Sgt Nečas shot down a Do 217 off Yarmouth, while the other crew damaged a Ju 88 few months earlier. Cheers Libor 76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Now that's what I've been telling people all the time. Hasegawa models from the 1990s are sharper and better looking than the new Airfix ones. Great job! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Beautifully done, and congrats for picking the right colour for the cowling rings which are not copper as we often see 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Love that. It is exactly where I aspire to be with my finishing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Great looking Beau`, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Lovely job,..... great how you`ve opened up the entrance door too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Lovely finish - congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Brilliant job, and built to your usual very high standards, Libor! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Now that`s a lovely Beaufighter. Great results as usual Libor!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Very nice work, Libor! Perfect finish! Did you rivet her additionally? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Hi Valerij, yes I did, I had to😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Beautiful as usual Libor. Is your book going to be reprinted at some point? Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Impressive, clean build 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 51 minutes ago, mick b said: Is your book going to be reprinted at some point? Hi Mike, I hope so, but it is a question for publisher:-) Thanks everyone for kind comments! Cheers Libor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 7/8/2021 at 7:03 AM, Josip said: Now that's what I've been telling people all the time. Hasegawa models from the 1990s are sharper and better looking than the new Airfix ones. Great job! I agree 100%. The Hasegawa kits from the late 1980's and 1990's are gorgeous. The engraved panel lines are perfect and not overdone. Believe it or not, many Fujimi kits from the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's also have beautiful panel lines that are finely engraved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Yet another stunning result Libor. Sorry for asking this again, but was the camo airbrushed freehand and if so, what were the paint mixture ratios? By the way, what airbrush do you use? Thanks again for sharing your beautiful work. By the way, I recently picked up the Air War Over Italy and Battle of Midway books and your build articles were excellent. Look forward to your next completion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Superb work! Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Lovely job!! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 A super build Libor, that does look ever so smart. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 14 hours ago, Hobo said: Sorry for asking this again, but was the camo airbrushed freehand and if so, what were the paint mixture ratios? By the way, what airbrush do you use? Thanks again for sharing your beautiful work. By the way, I recently picked up the Air War Over Italy and Battle of Midway books and your build articles were excellent. Look forward to your next completion. This time the camo was airbrushed via Blu-Tack pieces as I felt the transitions should be more sharper. The paint mixtures were approx 3:1 in favour of the thinner. I use Iwata HP-BH with built-in micro air pressure valve. Thanks for buying those books and I’m glad you like them! Cheers Libor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 A beautiful looking Beaufighter , great work ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 It turns out so perfect, that I am getting envious. A real masterpiece, with all that riveting. Perfect photography too. My deepest respect Sir! Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 On 7/9/2021 at 12:03 AM, Josip said: Now that's what I've been telling people all the time. Hasegawa models from the 1990s are sharper and better looking than the new Airfix ones. Have to agree with you... Hasegawa's Whitley, Blenheim, Beaufort, Vampire, Jet Provost, Buccaneer (do I need to go on?) are exceptionally good kits aren't they! Great job Libor, that's really turned out superbly. Cheers.. Dave 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Fantastic Beaufighter. She looks decent with the thimble nose and worn look 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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