Popular Post Dunny Posted February 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2023 Hi All, My latest completion is Airfix lovely Beaufort, completed as a Mk.Ia, LR906 of No.2 Torpedo Training Unit, based at RAF Castle Kennedy, Scotland, in September 1943. I cannot find any photos of LR906, but here is a Beaufort in a similar scheme: Now I built a Mk.I late last year, but fancied something a little different. The Mk.Ia differs from the Mk.I in the turret (the Mk.Ia uses a Bristol-manufactured turret), addition of a DF loop on the fuselage - I believe they also used a different version of the Bristol Taurus engine. The kit contains components for the DF loop and turret, although they are not mentioned in the instructions. Here's the WIP if anybody is interested: Here's the photos! Here's a family shot with the aforementioned Mk.I: And just for scale here's one with another rather effective torpedo bomber: I've very much enjoyed this build, and I think the scheme rather suits the Beaufort. I've surely got a couple more in me - perhaps a Malta-based aircraft, and I'll have to do a DAP RAAF version! Thanks for looking, Roger 87 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Smashing work on all. The paint scheme on the Avenger is really striking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Roger………..Outstanding results is what we have come to expect from you and this Beaufort illustrates that. I like how the two Beaufort`s contrast so well in differing schemes and colors. After looking at your recent ( and previous ) Beaufort, I need to consider building this kit sooner rather than later. Thanks for the review. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzapaolo Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Fantastic modelling! Looks great in this scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 3 hours ago, BerndM said: Smashing work on all. The paint scheme on the Avenger is really striking. Thanks very much Berndt! 2 hours ago, Sky Keg said: Roger………..Outstanding results is what we have come to expect from you and this Beaufort illustrates that. I like how the two Beaufort`s contrast so well in differing schemes and colors. After looking at your recent ( and previous ) Beaufort, I need to consider building this kit sooner rather than later. Thanks for the review. Mike Mike, appreciate the kind words. Everyone should build this kit - it is beautifully engineered and viceless, and the variety of schemes is almost limitless! 1 hour ago, pizzapaolo said: Fantastic modelling! Looks great in this scheme. Thanks for the kind words Paolo - much appreciated! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Nice works 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Roberto said: Nice works 👍 Thanks Roberto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Another great build Roger, looks lovely in this scheme and love the faded finish too, a real joy to follow. The group shots look wonderful and looking forward to your Beaufort family growing. Great work Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 She’s a cracker, the scheme really suits the aircraft. More Beauforts please Roger! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Another great build Roger, looks lovely in this scheme and love the faded finish too, a real joy to follow. The group shots look wonderful and looking forward to your Beaufort family growing. Great work Chris Thanks very much Chris - I need to see one from you to make life complete! 1 minute ago, Dave Slowbuild said: She’s a cracker, the scheme really suits the aircraft. More Beauforts please Roger! You are most kind Dave - everybody should build a Beaufort! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Terrific! Both are real beauts. As is that Avenger. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 beautiful paintscheme! Fantastic build. Shocking, the size of the Avenger in comparison with the Beaufort 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 56 minutes ago, IanC said: Terrific! Both are real beauts. As is that Avenger. Ian Thanks for the kind words Ian! 13 minutes ago, Fred piket said: beautiful paintscheme! Fantastic build. Shocking, the size of the Avenger in comparison with the Beaufort Thank you Fred! It is surprising when you look at the single-engined Avenger... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 That's cracking good work with that Beaufort! Really like it in that scheme. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 43 minutes ago, Lightningboy2000 said: That's cracking good work with that Beaufort! Really like it in that scheme. Martin Thanks for the kind words Martin! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Amazing build, it's hard to believe that is a 1/72 scale and not 1/48th. It looks fantastic!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Well, what can i say that hasn't already been said. She is gorgeous and looks utterly wonderful in that scheme. I can't wait to see what you do with the next one. 9 hours ago, Dunny said: everybody should build a Beaufort! I know, I know I'll get there soon. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 7 hours ago, Pantherhawk27263 said: Amazing build, it's hard to believe that is a 1/72 scale and not 1/48th. It looks fantastic!! Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated! 5 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Well, what can i say that hasn't already been said. She is gorgeous and looks utterly wonderful in that scheme. I can't wait to see what you do with the next one. I know, I know I'll get there soon. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair - look forward to seeing what you can do with this lovely little kit! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Excellent Beaufort Roger !! I really love that paint scheme !! I like the family shots too, but you use to know that !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 This is a great companion to your prior Beaufort build and shows off the varied colors worn by the Beaufort. Your Avenger is also striking in its colors. The size of the Avenger is very deceptive out of context. I have seen the CAF Avenger on more than one occasion and it is a sight to behold to watch the wings unfold and latch up for flying. Just a huge single engine aircraft. Thanks for sharing pictures of all three of your builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 4 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Excellent Beaufort Roger !! I really love that paint scheme !! I like the family shots too, but you use to know that !! Sincerely. CC Thanks very much CC - I like this kit so much the family might grow yet! 1 hour ago, georgeusa said: This is a great companion to your prior Beaufort build and shows off the varied colors worn by the Beaufort. Your Avenger is also striking in its colors. The size of the Avenger is very deceptive out of context. I have seen the CAF Avenger on more than one occasion and it is a sight to behold to watch the wings unfold and latch up for flying. Just a huge single engine aircraft. Thanks for sharing pictures of all three of your builds. Thanks very much George - yes, the Avenger's is deceptive, which is why I thought a comparison would be interesting... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 56 minutes ago, Dunny said: Thanks very much CC - I like this kit so much the family might grow yet! Thanks very much George - yes, the Avenger's is deceptive, which is why I thought a comparison would be interesting... Oh my Lord You got a CCite.... There are no cure for it... Sooo sorry... It's addictive seemingly !! Well done Man... A friend of mine try to sell me another Mustang in Korea Box... And you know what ?? That will make 12 Mustang D.... I'm able to let myself loose don't you know ?? That's insane.... And now, you caught it too.... Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 16 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: That will make 12 Mustang D.... I'm able to let myself loose don't you know ?? I've clearly only got a mild case of CCitis - I was only thinking another 2 or 3🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 6 hours ago, Dunny said: I've clearly only got a mild case of CCitis - I was only thinking another 2 or 3🤣 Go on my friend !! I like that modelling way !! Then, the way you make the Beaufort justice, it will be a treat for our eyes !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Nicely done, sir. Build more of these! My only small nit is with your turret. Is it supposed to appear tilted backward against the wind-break? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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