elger Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Hello all, I've finished ICM's 1/48 Beaufort, built as AW207. Two criticisms for the kit: the provided interior is quite sparse while the clear pieces are super clear, and the fronts of the engine cowls have a bit of a peculiar shape. Other than that I was very happy with the kit - it builds really nicely into a chonk of an aircraft and building it was a boatload of fun. I added many bits from the various Eduard detail sets that are currently available. First time tried their "Space" products and they are wonderful. Also really liked their T-face masking set. I further enhanced the interior with seat cushions made from epoxy - also a first for me. For the exterior, I used the cowls made by Aerocraft ( @Ali62 ) and these were simply fantastic and Alistair provided some great customer service. Highly recommended! I modified the wings slightly to represent a late Mk 1 aircraft with machine guns in both wings. Wheels are from CMK. I had planned to scratch build the mine but I was lazy and I got a resin item from Belcher bits. WIP and background here: The model is painted mainly with AK Third Gen acrylics (except the underside, which was Vallejo). Weathered with enamels and oils. Anyway, on to the pictures! As always, thanks for looking and comments and feedback is always welcome! - Elger 51 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Lovely Elger , that s a beauty , i have yet to start mine but after seeing yours its time i got stuck in. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Stunning! Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 That is stunning a beautiful build. What I really like is the cowling rings and exhausts you’d really struggle to tell that it is a kit and not the real thing . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 That's a lovely looking Beaufort. Very well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Great looking Beaufort, been trying hard to resist buying one and this doesn't help. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Elger, it's overdue that you need to change your profile text... your model is looking wonderful close up 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 beautifully finished and weathered to perfection,cracking job all round. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Fantastic result Elger, your build was a pleasure to watch from start to finish. Very well done. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 That’s very nice, ICM have made a lovely kit and you’ve turned it in to a great build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Flawless modelling, the glazed parts look absolutely amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 That is simply stunning!! What a fantastic job you have done on everything. The detail, the paint, the weathering, it is all top notch!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 That is a showpiece work of art you have made. Just a beautifully rendered version of the Beaufort in both build and finish. Thanks for sharing and giving some inspiration as to how good of a kit this can be built to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Beautiful build, great weathering! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 thank you all, I really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Amazing work. A real showstopper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Hi there, that’s really museums quality! Fantastic modeling! Also like your WIP. Very interesting and instructive! These new colors of 3rd generation are looking perfect. Is that out of bottle? thx for sharing Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 59 minutes ago, Andy Dyck said: These new colors of 3rd generation are looking perfect. Is that out of bottle? I use their brand thinner to thin it for airbrushing, but other than that yes these colours are from the bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 That's a true stunner. Fantastic work. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 I enjoyed your build log and she's turned out to be a beauty, the mine is a really nice touch 👍 now you've tempted be to get one of these rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlad Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Great finish! Got to check the WIP now. Cheers, Wlad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Very nice. I know it’s a small thing, but that canopy is beautifully clear. Graham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 10 hours ago, GrahamS said: Very nice. I know it’s a small thing, but that canopy is beautifully clear. Graham It's one way in which ICM kits stand out - their clear parts are usually super clear. Their figures are also fantastic by the way, injection moulded but almost as crisp as resin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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