Airfix Bristol Beaufort 1/72

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

What a lot of fun! It has it’s imperfections this kit but they are mostly inside. In the end it’s a great kit with lots of detail on the outside, decent depth panel lines, lots of little bits to add on making it look busy. I added a load of pipes and little maps and things inside which will never be seen now so only scratch is the antennae which I am pretty pleased with. Onwards gentlemen! We march at dawn! (or after breakfast whichever is the latter)

 

[flyjoe180]

Superb result Russell

 

[adt70hk]

Russell

That turned out really well indeed.

Very well done.

Andrew

 

[BarryW]

Excellent work, really well done. I do like the camo and weathering.

I will be getting the 1/48 ICM Beaufort later this year when it released and I will be really pleased if my effort is as good as yours.

 

[papa 695]

Fantastic work, that looks great.

 

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Thanks Gents! Looking forward to seeing that ICM kit Barry, it’ll be a monster at 1/48!

 

[outrunner]

Great result there. looks the part.

Andy.

 

[yak face]

Beautifully done russell , it looks superb. Loving the restrained chipping and the paint job is lovely . Great photography too , cheers tony

 

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Thanks Gents.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Really fine result Russell. The weathering is nicely restrained so adds authenticity to the build. Great job!

 

[rtfoe]

Very very nicely done Russel, I loke the angle shot in the first picture.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Thanks all. Folllowing a few heavily weathered projects (really to hone or learn skills) this time I wanted to try and keep it in scale. I’m happy with the result. On the photos, I’m trying to find a way to keep the angle low to give the model some size but without having to become an expert photographer! Not easy, next step is some bases and backdrops that I can wheel out to take the pics.

 

[colin m]

Great job Russell. This wasn't an aircraft I was familiar with and did wonder why Airfix decided to make it. But, as your build shows, it's a very interesting looking aircraft with all its bits and pieces.

 

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

I think they picked it for detailing possibilities. The cockpit, gunners position and navigator station as well as the front bombardier position are huge for a 1/72 so the scratch builder could really have a field day if they wanted to. Then outside you’ve got the turret and guns, attenae and other bits stuck to the wings under and over. Gives it some detailing and, I guess, it’s just not another spitfire. (Nothing wrong with another spitfire or course)