Dunny Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Hi All, My latest completion is Airfix' lovely 1:72 Beaufort Mk.I. I originally started building this last year but binned it after a rather disastrous weathering incident. It niggled me to the extent that I purchased another kit and recently had another crack at the same scheme, albeit using masks cut on my new cutter, which has been a great learning experience. The aircraft I've chosen to model is L9866 of 217 Sqn, based at St Eval in Cornwall in Feb 1941. This aircraft was flown by Sgt John Rutherford (pilot), Sgt Thomas O'Byrne (navigator), Sgt William Browning (W/Op), and Sgt John Wood (AG). The crew were all lost in the 1st Feb attack on the German cruiser Admiral Hipper whilst she was moored in Brest Harbour - the aircraft was thought to have been shot down by a Bf109-E4 of II./JG77. Brave men indeed. I could not find any photos of L9866, but there are some nice colour photos of other 217 Sqn Beauforts (images for discussion only and will be removed on request): Some nice details in there, such as the absence of a chin turret, the EDSG spinners, and general wear on the airframe. Here's the WIP if anyone is interested: Anyway, here's the photos: Finally here's a couple of shots with my recently completed 'other' Bristol aircraft (different scale, obvs): Both beautiful kits and schemes! I've really enjoyed this build and am glad to have got it over the line. Thanks to all who have offered kind words and encouragement along the way - it has been much appreciated! Thanks for looking, Roger 58 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giampiero Piva Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Very nice work ! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, Giampiero Piva said: Very nice work ! Congrats. Thanks for the kind words Giampiero - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 beautiful build! Really like the paintwork! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, Fred piket said: beautiful build! Really like the paintwork! Thanks for the kind words Fred! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Well, I see I need to pick up the art of war gaming again. I don't have the room available though. But if the room is available it's fantastic to see what's possible to build.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Super job (as always) Roger. I love the finishing and fading.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondrome Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Nice nice. I like this airplane. I Have one Bristol in my stash. It's the tamiya. Your model looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 13 minutes ago, Grey Beema said: Super job (as always) Roger. I love the finishing and fading.. Thanks very much GB - it's a lovely little kit! 4 minutes ago, moondrome said: Nice nice. I like this airplane. I Have one Bristol in my stash. It's the tamiya. Your model looks great Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Good work, I really like the muted faded finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, Bobby No Mac said: Good work, I really like the muted faded finish Thanks for the kind words Bobby - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I'm glad you enjoyed the kit; it's probably the Airfix kit that I've enjoyed building the most. Your scheme looks superb, and I reckon you've knocked it out of the park. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 11 minutes ago, jackroadkill said: I'm glad you enjoyed the kit; it's probably the Airfix kit that I've enjoyed building the most. Your scheme looks superb, and I reckon you've knocked it out of the park. You are most kind JRK - it's a little cracker of a kit and so many schemes! I've already got a Coastal Command scheme and an RAAF version on my roadmap, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Cracking Beau Roger love the faded look too great work and great job on painting the markings too. Enjoyed your WIP as always. This is the scheme I would like to do as they were going after the Admiral Hipper and that ship was involved in the sinking of HMS Achates my Grandad's Ship. Brave fellows all . Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 11 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Cracking Beau Roger love the faded look too great work and great job on painting the markings too. Enjoyed your WIP as always. This is the scheme I would like to do as they were going after the Admiral Hipper and that ship was involved in the sinking of HMS Achates my Grandad's Ship. Brave fellows all . Chris Chris, Many thanks for the kind words and the support along the journey. Wow - with such a personal connection you must build this kit! Happy to send a set of masks to help 😉 Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Lovely job, Roger - Great faded paint job too Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, Epeeman said: Lovely job, Roger - Great faded paint job too Regards Dave Thanks for the kind words Dave - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Beautiful Beaufort very nice subtle weathering your build makes me want to dig mine out to the top of the stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 10 hours ago, Dunny said: Hi All, My latest completion is Airfix' lovely 1:72 Beaufort Mk.I. I originally started building this last year but binned it after a rather disastrous weathering incident. It niggled me to the extent that I purchased another kit and recently had another crack at the same scheme, albeit using masks cut on my new cutter, which has been a great learning experience. The aircraft I've chosen to model is L9866 of 217 Sqn, based at St Eval in Cornwall in Feb 1941. This aircraft was flown by Sgt John Rutherford (pilot), Sgt Thomas O'Byrne (navigator), Sgt William Browning (W/Op), and Sgt John Wood (AG). The crew were all lost in the 1st Feb attack on the German cruiser Admiral Hipper whilst she was moored in Brest Harbour - the aircraft was thought to have been shot down by a Bf109-E4 of II./JG77. Brave men indeed. I could not find any photos of L9866, but there are some nice colour photos of other 217 Sqn Beauforts (images for discussion only and will be removed on request): Some nice details in there, such as the absence of a chin turret, the EDSG spinners, and general wear on the airframe. Here's the WIP if anyone is interested: Anyway, here's the photos: Finally here's a couple of shots with my recently completed 'other' Bristol aircraft (different scale, obvs): Both beautiful kits and schemes! I've really enjoyed this build and am glad to have got it over the line. Thanks to all who have offered kind words and encouragement along the way - it has been much appreciated! Thanks for looking, Roger Very nice, I like it Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 29 minutes ago, Unfinished project said: Beautiful Beaufort very nice subtle weathering your build makes me want to dig mine out to the top of the stash. Thanks for the kind words Up - crack it out, can't beat another Beau! 9 minutes ago, MACALAIN said: Very nice, I like it Alain Merci bien Alain - you are most kind! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 An absolute corker. A masterclass in weathering. An entertaining build thread. What more could we ask for. Thanks for sharing this belter. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 8 hours ago, AliGauld said: An absolute corker. A masterclass in weathering. An entertaining build thread. What more could we ask for. Thanks for sharing this belter. Cheers, Alistair Thanks for the kind words Alistair, and for the support along the way. Have you started yours yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Always nice to see an Airfix Beaufort built and I have to say, yours is most certainly up there on the top shelf! That’s turned out beautifully so well done for having another go and getting this one over the line. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: Always nice to see an Airfix Beaufort built and I have to say, yours is most certainly up there on the top shelf! That’s turned out beautifully so well done for having another go and getting this one over the line. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave Thanks for the kind words Dave - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Beautiful, Roger. Lovely painting and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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