Bristol Beaufighter MK X, 31 Squadron, RAAF, 1944

[russ c]

Howdy all, just thought I`d trouble you with some photo`s of the latest addition to the Pacific theme I got going

My attempt at building an Australian Beaufighter

Assembled from the 1/48 Tamiya kit to represent a Beau with 31 Squadron RAAF

No surprises that it`s virtually all from the box contents.......

...only tweaks being: some braces for the cowling ring, filled the wing gun ports and ejector chutes, drilled out the gun barrell and an additional aerial

Additions were the bombs and bomb racks which came from the spares box ( a Tamiya Beau` and Tamiya Swordfish, I think )

Markings from DK Decals WWII RAAF Twins Pt1

Of which only the Tigers Head played up a bit trying to conform to the nose

Hope I didn`t trouble you too much and you enjoy the pic`s

Thanks for looking, Cheers Russ 

 

[Sky Keg]

Another outstanding subject to add to your growing collection Russ. 
 

Mike

[Andrew.S]

Absolutely brilliant! Lovely job! 

[SebTartar]

I am not versed into WW2 aircrafts but I do like the Beau.

This one is nicely built and finished and the markings are attractive.

[Zigomar]

The Aussies "Beau" were so cool! Russ you are doing more and more gems, for our deepest pleasure! Thanks my friend.

[Pete in Lincs]

She's a beaut!

[bigbadbadge]

Lovely looking Beau Russ, looks superb.

Great scheme and great work.

Chris

 

[Baldy]

Great stuff as ever Russ!!

 

Cheers

 

Malcolm

 

 

[Doc D]

Whispering death… fantastic Beaufighter!

[Autle]

Really good work as usual Russ, love the markings

[Keeff]

Well, I think your 'attempt' has turned out very, very well.

 

Fantastic work and really eye catching! 

 

Keith 😁 

[HarryHobbyin]

Beautiful build as usual Russ. The Beaufighter looks glorious.  

[Jay Gee]

Excellent work Russ!

[Giampiero Piva]

Wow ! Another gem ! Congrats.

[Model cobber]

Always enjoy your pics. Lovely model. MC

[kelly9mm]

Excellent work!

 

Cheers,

Marcin

[VG 33]

Hello

 

What a perfect beast ! 

 

Patrick

[georgeusa]

Man this is a beautifully built and finished Beaufighter.  The livery for it is very attractive and striking.  That, along with your very skilled photography skills and diorama make this a very impressive presentation of this kit.  Thanks for sharing.

[Edger]

That is a great Beau

[gazza l]

Amazing work, a very realistic finish.

 

Gary

[Drakendk]

Amazing build and finish 🙂

 

[Lightningboy2000]

Russ, that is stunning painting & finish on that Beaufighter! Inspirational!

 

Martin

[PWJ]

Nice job Russ - cheers from down under PWJ

[kapam]

What a ripper of a build!
The Beaufighter has iconic status in relation to the RAAF in the Pacific Theatre.

This is a superb tribute to an important aircraft.  Well done!

👏👏👏👏

[Andy Dyck]

Hi Russ,

 

perfect modelling and photography. Not one of my favorite planes but you make change my mind now. 
 

All the best 

 

Andy