keithjs Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Latest addition to my WWII twin collection is ICM's new Beaufort. Built straight from the box except for some Eduard seatbelts and Kits World 3D instrument panels etc. Everything goes together perfectly but getting the glazing to line up is a little tricky although it does fit properly in the end without any trimming etc. I did find the forward fuselage bowed outward very slightly so i held it in place very loosely with some clamps while the glazing dried. The cockpit area is OK but could do with some more detail as the glazing is very unforgiving and very clear. The turret is nice but I decided not to follow the instructions for this as they show you to fit it complete then add the rear fuselage shroud. I decided to fit the main turret seating etc then fit the shroud and get it cleaned up then add the turret in 2 halves. It seemed to work OK for me. The undercarrige is very nice too but a little fiddly to hold in position while other parts of it dried. The wheel wells however are very basic. Engines are good and come complete with dozens of individual exhaust pipes, however you wont see the rear ones anyway. The kit comes complete with a torpedo and carrying trolley which incidentally is also available separately. 5 markings options are provided. 4 in green/brown and the one I chose in dark grey and dark slate grey. Decals are fine but I think the red is a little bright? Anyway, I look forward to building another one when someone does some resin detail parts. Thanks for looking. BEAU 1 BEAU 2 BEAU 3 BEAU 4 BEAU 5 63 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Hi, in my book, the best looking RAF twin of WW2. It is not your fantastic model that is going to make me change my mind. This Beaufort is just full of superlatives. Congrats! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 That is absolutely beautiful, and I can't wait to get my hands on one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Beautiful build and finish. You mentioned the landing gear--is it sufficiently strong for the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Very very nice indeed! The temperate? scheme is very eye catching. You've sold it to me... off to the model shop i go 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Great build, the first one I've seen built and this is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 And we are off , first one i have seen built and she looks a real beauty , been waiting years for a 1.48th Beaufort ( built the Sanger one ) and at last looks like we got a real stunner on our hands . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Looks fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 3 hours ago, 28ZComeback said: Beautiful build and finish. You mentioned the landing gear--is it sufficiently strong for the kit? Thank you for your comment. Yes I think it should be OK but I would recommend adding some kind of axle between the legs as its a small attachment lug to the wheel hub. See step 43 on the attached instructions. Its the tail wheel thats quite weak although mine hasn't broken yet... 20221015_183003 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Wow first one I've seen too, great wor, looks wonderful. Should look impressive in your display in terms of look and size. Love it. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Lovely job, beauforts in TSS always looks great but you've achieved a really nice finish. What paints did you use out of interest? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 12 minutes ago, Ngantek said: Lovely job, beauforts in TSS always looks great but you've achieved a really nice finish. What paints did you use out of interest? Andy Thank you. Paints are Xtracolor for top surfaces with an irregular overspray of AK real colors and Tamiya matt black for underneath. Semi matt varnish overall is Alclad II. Engine fronts are my own mix of various AK extreme metals. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Awesome! I think you are this first over the finish line with this, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Lovely result Keith, received mine in the post today and equally impressed. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Keith, Lovely build and finish - this kit is right at the top of my list when it eventually makes it to these shores. Cracking work, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 If I had one criticism, it would be the photos are too small. Us old gits with failing eyesight need larger images, so we can see all the great detail. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 11 hours ago, jean said: in my book, the best looking RAF twin of WW2 Jean, I have to agree in part, but i still think the Beaufighter and Mosquito can give it a run for it's money too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Lovely model Keith. It looks fantastic! I'm intrigued by your rendition of the cammo scheme on this one. Any chance of some pics in daylight ? Kind Regards, Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Nice to see an ICM Beaufort already built up. Looks like a beauty and you’ve done a great all round job getting there so quickly. One question if I may, do the forward (small) torpedo doors hinge out or in (as per how Airfix suggest)? I’m just asking to clarify the differences I see between these two kits. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Nice to see an ICM Beaufort already built up. Looks like a beauty and you’ve done a great all round job getting there so quickly. One question if I may, do the forward (small) torpedo doors hinge out or in (as per how Airfix suggest)? I’m just asking to clarify the differences I see between these two kits. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave Oh my goodness, what a mistake to make! And I’ve built 2 Airfix ones too. Thank you for pointing it out. Now corrected. And it’s not as though I’ve got no references either…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 7 hours ago, Col Walter E Kurtz said: Lovely model Keith. It looks fantastic! I'm intrigued by your rendition of the cammo scheme on this one. Any chance of some pics in daylight ? Kind Regards, Andy Hi Andy, I just followed the instructions as best I could as the colours seem to blend into one another on the plan. I did notice it was a different pattern to the green/brown ones tho’. Will take one later when the suns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 52 minutes ago, keithjs said: Oh my goodness, what a mistake to make! And I’ve built 2 Airfix ones too. Thank you for pointing it out. Now corrected. And it’s not as though I’ve got no references either…. All good Keith, I was honestly asking a question rather than pointing out a problem as such. Glad you’ve been able to correct it and confirm my initial thoughts about these doors. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 49 minutes ago, keithjs said: Hi Andy, I just followed the instructions as best I could as the colours seem to blend into one another on the plan. I did notice it was a different pattern to the green/brown ones tho’. Will take one later when the suns out. Thanks Keith. I kind of got the idea that the cammo pattern for these does blend in as you say. I think your effect looks superb, just wanted to see it in daylight so i can appreciate the subtle effect you've achieved. I have the Airfix 1:72 kit and i'd like to emulate what you did. Thank you for showing this. Cheers! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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