1/32 Beaufighter

[erasmus]

Does anyone know please where I can get a copy of Scale Models magazine Volume 5 No.56 (May 1974) and Volume 5 No.58 July 1974? Apparently, they are very useful guides for building the Revell 1/32nd Beaufighter.

Thanks

Michael

 

[AlanG]

Don't want to state the obvious but have you tried contacting the Scale Models magazine company (presuming they are still going)

 

[yak face]

Hi Michael , id say the chances of getting a 37 year old back issue are VERY slim! If youre wanting reference pics , background info and colour profiles etc then id recommend the SAM publications modellers datafile on the beaufighter , i used this when i did my revell 1/32 beau, its very useful if youre planning on doing the cockpit/ interior/wheel wells correctly (the kit supplied one is very simplified and basically all wrong!)Get a copy of Scale aircraft modelling international (SAMI) magazine , theres usually a bit in the middle advertising their datafiles , i think the beaufighter one is about £16. If theres anything i can help with regarding the build just give us a shout, its a big job, in more ways than one ,but it can make a nice looking model, heres mine- cheers tony

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[yak face]

Heres a pic of the book , cheers tony

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[erasmus]

Thanks for your replies.

I've managed to find a complete copy of the modeller's datafile on the web and it was free!

I've made a bid for the July 1974 copy on ebay. Unfortunately, the seller has already sold the May one but fingers crossed I'll find one somewhere.

I don't think I realised just how big a job it's likely to be, but as long as it's enjoyable then that's all that matters.

Kind regards

Michael

 

[Bunkerbarge]

Don't forget to take pictures along the way and share them with us. This is a lovely model and will be very interesting watching it going together.