Wings assembled and a really great fit. Black plastic is fun to work with, can’t wait to get some primer on so I can see the mould lines I’ve missed
Mick's Tamiya 1/48 Bristol Beaufighter MkIV
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Nice start Mick, nice figures too. I've just done some ICM firefighter figures, if there anything like them they will look great next to the Beaufighter.
So you’re right mate, fits been great so far and Ian I only managed a quick look before a flying visit to Sussex for a couple of days, the detail looks really good
G
Looks like a fine kit Mick. I suppose at least that the black plastic will serve as a good foundation for the overall paint scheme.
A nice 'sturdy' looking aircraft. It will be good to see this one built.
Coming along well Ian, great looking plane!
Right gents I'm back from my family visit so back to it. First up the cockpit and navigator bit of the aircraft. Started fitting the Eduard stuff, very fiddly but it does look good.
Still quite a few controls to construct but I don't like to rush these or the carpet monster will put on weight.
The seat belts for the kit are transfers and as I don't have any replacements I thought I'd try a little experiment and put them on to some Tamiya tape (other brands are available
) Then I shall carefully cut them out and see if they look any better, if not plan B look for some.
More controls on the glass and the gun sight.
I'd already started brush painting with the Tamiya cockpit colour when this arrived. It was listed as new to the Vallejo air range and is a very close colour match. I'm going to try it on a couple of parts and see what it looks like.
On nights at the moment but hopefully more updates soon, thanks for looking.
Still quite a few controls to construct but I don't like to rush these or the carpet monster will put on weight.
The seat belts for the kit are transfers and as I don't have any replacements I thought I'd try a little experiment and put them on to some Tamiya tape (other brands are available
) Then I shall carefully cut them out and see if they look any better, if not plan B look for some.More controls on the glass and the gun sight.
I'd already started brush painting with the Tamiya cockpit colour when this arrived. It was listed as new to the Vallejo air range and is a very close colour match. I'm going to try it on a couple of parts and see what it looks like.
On nights at the moment but hopefully more updates soon, thanks for looking.
Hi Mick
A bit late to the party - sorry.
A well fitting Tamiya kit spoilt by black plastic. The cockpit looks very good. The Eduard instrument panel especially. Interested to see how the belt decals onto tape work as I have a kit with belt decals. Having the figures will be the icing on the cake.
Jim
A bit late to the party - sorry.
A well fitting Tamiya kit spoilt by black plastic. The cockpit looks very good. The Eduard instrument panel especially. Interested to see how the belt decals onto tape work as I have a kit with belt decals. Having the figures will be the icing on the cake.
Jim
Yes a nice idea with the seat belts Mick I hope it works.
Despite the weather, work and a gardening project I've managed to almost finish the cockpit. The seatbelt experiment failed miserably but I found some in my stores I'd forgotten about so they will do. All the Eduard stuff is on just needs some touching up.
G
Lovely Mick, very clean and detailed.
G
Beautiful work Mick. As Andy says, very clean and neat.
Mick,
Some really nice work the office looks great. Like the idea for the belts hope it works.
Some really nice work the office looks great. Like the idea for the belts hope it works.
Nice work Mick, coming along nicely
Another quick update, fitted the seatbelts today and fastened her up. The fit is absolutely superb, best aircraft I’ve built yet. Looks like an aircraft now.
Really looking good Mick. :thumb2:
Cheers,
Richard
Cheers,
Richard
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