Wuger91 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Hello, Here is my representation of a Beaufighter Mk Ic of the 252 Squadron based at Magrun (Libya) in 1943. Finished in Extra Dark Sea Grey / Dark Slate Gray with Azure Blue underside. Like all Squadrons, at this time the underside of the tail is painted yellow. This was done as a quick recognition sign so that friendly flak (especially the Royal Navy) could easily distinguish them from the Ju 88s operating in the area. The model is Revell's Mk If with CMK wheels and an Eduard Look interior. What to say: + More detailed than the one from Tamiya. + Superb CMK wheels. The ones from the kit are horrible and wrong on the outer flasks of the Mk I. - Soft engraving - Metal grey plastic so hard to see what you are doing. - Adjustment sometimes scabrous for example the underside of the wing - Complexity of the landing gear which if you follow the instructions is almost impossible to mount correctly. The solution is to assemble the gear well and the gear elements together before gluing it in the underside wing . - Eduard dashboard that doesn't fit properly even though it is designed to replace the basic part in plug and play. - Complex engines and covers with badly placed joints. Original : Interior And Finish 64 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Lovely job , cockpit looks very nice indeed , great looking Beaufighter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 25 minutes ago, Wuger91 said: Hello, Here is my representation of a Beaufighter Mk Ic of the 252 Squadron based at Magrun (Libya) in 1943. Finished in Extra Dark Sea Grey / Dark Slate Gray with Azure Blue underside. Like all Squadrons, at this time the underside of the tail is painted yellow. This was done as a quick recognition sign so that friendly flak (especially the Royal Navy) could easily distinguish them from the Ju 88s operating in the area. The model is Revell's Mk If with CMK wheels and an Eduard Look interior. What to say: + More detailed than the one from Tamiya. + Superb CMK wheels. The ones from the kit are horrible and wrong on the outer flasks of the Mk I. - Soft engraving - Metal grey plastic so hard to see what you are doing. - Adjustment sometimes scabrous for example the underside of the wing - Complexity of the landing gear which if you follow the instructions is almost impossible to mount correctly. The solution is to assemble the gear well and the gear elements together before gluing it in the underside wing . - Eduard dashboard that doesn't fit properly even though it is designed to replace the basic part in plug and play. - Complex engines and covers with badly placed joints. Original : Interior And Finish Well done. Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Excellent- interesting colour scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Hi, That is a nice looking model and unusual paint scheme. The cockpit looks very nice with great details. One to be proud of. Thanks for sharing. Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 She looks grand, sir. I built the Revell X and found the same issues as you describe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Nice build. I love that paint scheme and never knew about the yellow undersides on the tail plane. James 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuger91 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 10 hours ago, franky boy said: Nice build. I love that paint scheme and never knew about the yellow undersides on the tail plane. James Yes, this is not well known but, explained in recent publications such as Valiant and Squadron Leader on the plane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuger91 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, jackroadkill said: She looks grand, sir. I built the Revell X and found the same issues as you describe. Yes, it's basically the same kit, with the Mk I specific sprues for the tail, canopies and engine covers. Edited October 12, 2022 by Wuger91 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyWessex Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Gorgeous work and lovely weathering, very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Beautiful beaufighter! Spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Really nice work on your Beaufighter, it looks great. Like others I wasn't aware of the yellow markings under the tail but you can just see it on the colour picture you posted. Very well done. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuger91 Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 Another picture of a Beaufighter from 252 Squadron with yellow tail And engine maintenance 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiseca Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/11/2022 at 7:58 PM, jackroadkill said: She looks grand, sir. I built the Revell X and found the same issues as you describe. Same for me. Particularly the landing gear which I had followed the instructions and just couldn't get it to fit in the wheel well. I ended up scraping quite a bit of bodywork away. The trailing arms are now mounted much too far back on mine. I was still quite new into modelling at the time and thought it was just me being untalented, so in a way it's gratifying to hear that others have had problems with it too. General fit was really good, but the engine covers, landing gear and wing joint (rear edge) were all problematic for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 beautiful! thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I really like your Beaufighter and its color scheme. I also enjoyed the period pictures attached to the RFI. Always is so interesting to see actual war time photos be they realistic or staged. Thanks for sharing.- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) That's really nicely done. Great weathering. I notice you even replicated the sand blasted back of the propellors. That's real attention to detail. I like that colour scheme on the Beaufighter. It suits the shape. Edited October 13, 2022 by noelh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuger91 Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 Hello Here are some new pictures taken with a SLR and not a smartphone. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiseca Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 She is a beauty. Great building, and thanks for updating with the new photos, they really show off the detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Stickler Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Lovely job. Superb cockpit detail. Thanks very much for sharing Best regards and Merry Christmas! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doxasg Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 That's really nicely done. Great weathering painting 🎨 Congratulations Giannis Doxas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Excellent, lovely colours on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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