Rafwaffe Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 This is my thread for my build of PK-103 Bristol Beaufighter. This is a Place Holder atm, as I am still a few weeks from returning home from deployment and being in a position to start my build. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Great to have you join us @Rafwaffe and we will gladly accept another PK-103 Beaufighter build on her. We look forward to you making a start, however work comes first so we will see you after your deployment ends (sounds interesting?). Cheers. welcome aboard and best off luck.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Delighted to see you bringing another Beaufigher to this GB, safe journey home and good luck with this one. cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Hi @Rafwaffe I do hope you made it home safely. Have you had a chance to make a start on your Beaufighter yet ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 3/19/2022 at 7:47 PM, JOCKNEY said: Hi @Rafwaffe I do hope you made it home safely. Have you had a chance to make a start on your Beaufighter yet ? Cheers Pat I’m home safe and I’ve finally been able to dig the box out and now my hobby area is set up I’ll be able to get building. Progress Pics to follow in the next few days! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 Finally able to get some work done. Including a frantic hunt for props to replace a missing prop from the kit 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 I've often wondered what the dimple in the top of paint bottles was for, thanks for solving the mystery Great to see your Beaufighter taking shape Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Oh noes! A race to the finish with mine! I haven't posted for a while, life has become a bit chaotic as I'm having a new bathroom put in (3 weeks and counting 😡) so I'm stuck waiting for the dust to settle (literally) before I can do any painting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/30/2022 at 5:09 AM, Ned said: Oh noes! A race to the finish with mine! I haven't posted for a while, life has become a bit chaotic as I'm having a new bathroom put in (3 weeks and counting 😡) so I'm stuck waiting for the dust to settle (literally) before I can do any painting. Haha no fear of that, My progress is glacial in between work and family. I'm pleased as punch that there's another Beaufighter in the Group build... Last night My 3 year old was very enthused about model aeroplanes and paints and 'assisted' me to sand some seams and get the engines on (with some help he even go them on the right way around and got them to stay on)... Hopefully photos of progress to follow tonight in between toddler wrangling. Very pleased I have to say that he has decided (this week anyway) that he likes aeroplanes with propellers... 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 20 minutes ago, Rafwaffe said: Haha no fear of that, My progress is glacial in between work and family. I'm pleased as punch that there's another Beaufighter in the Group build... Last night My 3 year old was very enthused about model aeroplanes and paints and 'assisted' me to sand some seams and get the engines on (with some help he even go them on the right way around and got them to stay on)... Hopefully photos of progress to follow tonight in between toddler wrangling. Very pleased I have to say that he has decided (this week anyway) that he likes aeroplanes with propellers... Enjoy it while it lasts. I look at my fifteen year old son, with lovely small dextrous hands and perfect eyesight, and just wonder how well he could make things if he wanted. Instead he just rolls his eyes and calls me a spod. I blame the mother! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I could tell the story of my youngest twins aged 18 months a Sopwith Camel, a full tin of enamel paint and needing to use half a gallon of petrol to recover the situation... But someone might report me to social services So we will just keep that between ourselves then OK? Cheers Pat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 20 minutes ago, Ned said: spod Thanks for that new word Ned. It's likely to be very useful to me. 😀 12 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: my youngest twins Do you have other twins too? And still have time and sanity for modelmaking??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: Do you have other twins too? And still have time and sanity for modelmaking??? Hi Bertie Yes Mrs Jockney and I have 2 sets of twins, we had 4 under 4 for a while ! What can I say satellite TV wasn't available at the time Cheers Pat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) Edited March 31, 2022 by Rafwaffe 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 last bit tonight 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Looks good! I’d forgotten the Matchbox one is a late mark. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 So did I. Limited my choice of markings a bit but sticking with the sky and dark grey scheme for the memories and because well I like the two colour scheme… First layers down. One or two more to go. Not being too too worried about seams as I’m just enjoying to matchbox trenches and remembering summer days 20 years ago on the back verandah getting to grips with this kit the first time I made one. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 A little more work tonight getting the first layers of EDSG down before an enforced pause for a week and bit visiting family. I don’t think I’d get away with packing my kit and paints… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 I loved this box art as a youngster. Beau is looking great. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 Quick update. Almost done. Wheels, final bits and decals to go… 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 On her own legs! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Rockets on and satin coat done (badly should have got some new satin cote/varnish…) ready for decals! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Looks great, really purposeful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Very nice indeed. Great job Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) And she’s done. Just finishing her as an anonymous Beau using some spare decals (not game to tempt Fate with the ancient kit decals!) Its been fun to get one done finally and reconnect with the nostalgia of building one of the kits I have fond memories of from childhood. Stickinh it all together with tube glue and painting with humbrol pot paints over a lazy Summer weekend (the roundel I stuck on the wall on a whim gave me much amusement when it was still there 15 years later when we were packing the place up after it was sold). Thank you for letting me be a part of this. It’s been a blast! Edited May 8, 2022 by Rafwaffe Typo 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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