AliGauld Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 This one was put in my head by @Dunny as he was building his magnificent Banff Strike Wing Mosquito. I have plans for one of those myself but decided that a Dallachy Strike Wing Torbeau was in order. I have recently been reading "A Separate Little War" about this little known part of Coastal Command. Now in the interests of transparency this is the third time I've started the book as there are some serious geographical errors in the early pages which gave me pause for thought. If the author couldn't get that right could I trust the rest of the information. 1. Cromarty is described as being on the Moray Firth when it's on the Cromarty Firth right up by the South Soutar. 2. There is a passage which tells of the disposal of inedible RAF Pork Pies off of the Forth Bridge and into the River Clyde. 3. Tain is described as being on the Moray Firth when it's on the Dornoch Firth. Now, I will admit that as two of these were my part of Ross-Shire growing up, I may be a little biased. I haven't decided which Torbeau I will attempt to build yet but will give the Aviaeology Dallachy Beaufighters in 1945 a good read over to decide. On with the pics. I've left out the sprues that are doubled. Some nice aftermarket to go with it. And these magnificent items from Aerocraft Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Ooooooooo lovely. Definitely up for this one Alistair. Got this in the stash. I did not know about the Aerocraft engines and cowls, they look great. Great choice Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 42 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Ooooooooo lovely. Definitely up for this one Alistair. Got this in the stash. I did not know about the Aerocraft engines and cowls, they look great. Great choice Chris Thanks Chris, I'm looking forward to it. I only picked up the kit a few weeks ago as it was on special offer but i did want to build one. I believe the undercarriage are a bit tricky though. The Aerocraft engines and cowls are truly a work of art. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Thanks for the info on the engines, ordered a set myself, very pleased. I think this is a lovely kit with a few fiddly areas from what I have read, you will be fine with this one. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Hey hey !! Page one for the Beau.... This is a Revell kit or a reboxing ?? It look quite right.... May I take a seat ?? Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Alistair, A great choice! Will look forward to this one very much (taking notes)! Cheers, Roger 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Thanks for the info on the engines, ordered a set myself, very pleased. I think this is a lovely kit with a few fiddly areas from what I have read, you will be fine with this one. Chris No worries Chris, You won't be disappointed with the engines and cowlings. 49 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: Hey hey !! Page one for the Beau.... This is a Revell kit or a reboxing ?? It look quite right.... May I take a seat ?? Sincerely. CC Welcome aboard CC, You are most welcome. It was a new tool Revell kit in 2018, so I suppose it's a new one. 38 minutes ago, Dunny said: Alistair, A great choice! Will look forward to this one very much (taking notes)! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, At least you'll find out all the errors to avoid. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 May I, quitely, no noise whatsoever... like a church mouse (Swedish expression)... silently taking notes 🚱... KR Zack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Zack said: May I, quitely, no noice whatsoever... like a church mouse (Swedish expression)... silently taking notes 🚱... KR Zack Pull up a comfy chair and make as much noise as you want. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 I made a start. Some plastic cut and some glue slapped on. All ready for some primer and Interior Grey Green amongst other colours. I just wanted to get going before I sloped off to my scratcher for an Early tomorrow. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Nice start Alistair, enjoy the earlier finish tomorrow. I was up at 5 yesterday for work, got a layin to 0644 hrs for the rest of the week, bliss😉. Great start Chris 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 5 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Nice start Alistair, enjoy the earlier finish tomorrow. I was up at 5 yesterday for work, got a layin to 0644 hrs for the rest of the week, bliss😉. Great start Chris Thanks Chris, I've got 4 earlies then I get a day off. 12hr shifts though so no early finish. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 good stuff! I have this one in the stash myself so I'll be following this with great interest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Hi Alistair, Have found a nice comfy seat to watch this one progress. Watching with interest. Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny J Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) Quote There is a passage which tells of the disposal of inedible RAF Pork Pies off of the Forth Bridge and into the River Clyde. I mean, the clue's in the name... Reminds me of John Nichol's book on the Lancaster where he describes Paisley as being ten miles east of Glasgow (it's about six miles west). Maybe navigation isn't his strong point. Anyway, love a Beaufighter (and a fine Speyside malt, for that matter), so I'll be watching with interest. Edited March 2, 2023 by Kenny J 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 13 hours ago, elger said: good stuff! I have this one in the stash myself so I'll be following this with great interest! Welcome aboard. It could be a long haul. 8 hours ago, Samuraiwarrior said: Hi Alistair, Have found a nice comfy seat to watch this one progress. Watching with interest. Kevin Nice to have you along. Kevin 6 hours ago, Kenny J said: I mean, the clue's in the name... Reminds me of John Nichol's book on the Lancaster where he describes Paisley as being ten miles east of Glasgow (it's about six miles west). Maybe navigation isn't his strong point. Anyway, love a Beaufighter (and a fine Speyside malt, for that matter), so I'll be watching with interest. Whoever managed to reach the Clyde from Dalmeny should have been immediately picked up by the MCC. Nice to see you here. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 I felt the need to get going once I got home from work. Primer, Interior Grey Green and some Nato Black were sprayed at some bits of plastic. If the paint is dry enough I'll get the IP decal on tonight. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Interior looking good so far Alistair. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 44 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Interior looking good so far Alistair. Chris Thanks Chris, It's not much to show but all I could manage tonight. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 On we go Alistair !! Nice painting.. thanks for the tip, I'll find for the CC's stash !! once again caught with 10 days of work with just one rest... Rats... Only the old foxes accept working that way... And they knows it.... Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 6 hours ago, corsaircorp said: On we go Alistair !! Nice painting.. thanks for the tip, I'll find for the CC's stash !! once again caught with 10 days of work with just one rest... Rats... Only the old foxes accept working that way... And they knows it.... Sincerely. CC Thanks CC, I know just how you feel. I've just worked the majority of my long weekend off and am looking at another 8 days on the trot next week. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Admirable start to an admirable plane from an admirable but lesser known airfield. All the best for this build. From the less than admirable Quack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, Dr. Quack said: Admirable start to an admirable plane from an admirable but lesser known airfield. All the best for this build. From the less than admirable Quack. Many Thanks Dr. Chrichton. It looks like a nice kit and I'm looking forward to it. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Alistair, Nice work - it won't take too much temptation for me to get this kit! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 6 hours ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Nice work - it won't take too much temptation for me to get this kit! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, I'd like to see one give the Roger treatment. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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