discussion Completed papa695s Bristol Beaufighter Airfix 1/72

[papa 695]

Well I've got this one fully completed. It's for the Battle of Malta GB. 


It depicts the Beaufighter N for November of 272 Sqn, which went down on the 17th March 1943, near St Julian's bay Malta.


I used the Airfix 1/72 new tool Beaufighter for the before the crash build, and a very good kit it is, and the Old Airfix 1/72 kit for the wreck.

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[Guest]

Wow, what a project! Beautiful work Ian, and a truly original presentation. Top marks!

 

[Guest]

Superb work, Ian. I've enjoyed your regular updates on this one. The 'before' version and its base are worthy of an award, and with the 'after' version it's simply stunning. Love the presentation box idea too.

 

[rickoshea52]

Great work Ian. You have created a display arrangement like nothing I have seen before and prompt a lot of attention and interest.

 

[Gwyn]

What a great idea, this looks fantastic, well done Ian 

 

[yak face]

Simply superb Ian , a totally original idea executed with great vision and inventiveness. Its a museum piece . Cant wait to see it in the flesh at Newark , cheers tony

 

[Ian M]

I like this a lot.
A lot of thought has gone into this and it shows. Great Idea as well.....Hmm.

Well Done that man!

 

[Lee W]

That's fantastic Ian!


Lee

 

[Gern]

Superbly done Ian.

 

[Guest]

That's such a brilliant piece of modelling Ian! The pre-crash Beaufighter is excellent & how you've done the wreck is stunning.


The blue background gives it that eerie undersea effect. I'm with Tony, it's a museum piece for sure - have you considered contacting the RAF museum at Cosford or Hendon?

 

[Dave W]

Its been a pleasure watching this project develope Ian. The final result is worthy of first place at Newark in my opinion. Great work.

 

[Guest]

Perfect execution of a very unique idea Ian. The wreck is great, but the one on the top (before takeoff) now that's a beauty of a kit and you have built it up so well. Also a great way to show off the old tool being phased out and the new tool come to life!

 

[papa 695]

Many thanks for the great comments guys.

 

[Guest]

Superb job, looks amazing 

 

[Pikeman]

Wow I knew this would look fantastic and it is in every way.


stunning build on both and the weathering is amazing,the presentation to finish it off is just brilliant I really like it great job Ian 

 

[colin m]

Totally original and brilliant.

 

[papa 695]

Thanks guys, I'm really glad you all like it. To be honest I think it's one of the best if not the best build I've done. I really enjoyed putting this together.


But as for a winner at Newark that's up to the judges.

 

[Guest]

An awesome build mate. A great idea done to perfection. 

 

[Guest]

Absolutely fantastic Ian .


I've watched this from the start and enjoyed every bit of it, and what a finish.


Real top notch work for me and you I bet..


Ralph

 

[papa 695]

Absolutely fantastic Ian .


I've watched this from the start and enjoyed every bit of it, and what a finish.


Real top notch work for me and you I bet..


Ralph

Thanks Ralph I realy have enjoyed this build, and like I said earlier I think one of the best if not the best I've done.