discussion papa 695s Bristol Beaufighter Airfix 1/72

[Robert1968]

This is looking brilliant Ian and the scratch of dismantling is looking brilliant ( so much scope to play with ) but we know you'll be spot on with the detail


Maybe your the next sunken treasure builder??


Regards


Robert

 

[papa 695]

This is looking brilliant Ian and the scratch of dismantling is looking brilliant ( so much scope to play with ) but we know you'll be spot on with the detail
Maybe your the next sunken treasure builder??


Regards


Robert

NO that's SiFi's domain

 

[papa 695]

I've made a start on this kit for the second part of this SIG build


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[papa 695]

Got some more of the new Airfix Beaufighter done. It's going together nicely but there are a couple of problems the join on the underside was a little large, and dry fitted the wings and the left hand wing root as a gap but that could be sorted with a little filing


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[papa 695]

Well I'm getting this one to look like I want it too, but still plenty of work to do on it before it sees any paint


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[Guest]

Looking good Ian, like what you are doing with the wreck.

 

[Robert1968]

This is looking very good Ian the wreck is coming along very well and now the original ( before look is taking shape too ( very nice both )


Regards


Robert

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Ian. That wing root should be easy to fix. Looks good so far.

 

[papa 695]

Got the wings fitted and the wing root seems ok also this is going to be a Mk6 and the rear wings should be straight not turned upwards. I've got that sorted I just sanded the middle a little thinner then bent them straight, also painted the engines.


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[papa 695]

Back to the wreck.


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And this is how I've done it so far


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Still plenty of work to do on these.

 

[papa 695]

Ok time to turn to the undercarrage and wheels.


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I had 2 wheels from the Sunderland I did a while ago, so I cut then filed the tyre part off


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And I'm going to drill the centre out of these to just leave the tyre. But that will be at work in the morning.


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And finally I've started to make the base, the wing tips will be cut off at the edge of the styrene I've fitted. View attachment 252326



But as usual still plenty to do.

 

[Guest]

Absolutely fantastic work on the wreck.

 

[papa 695]

Absolutely fantastic work on the wreck.

Thanks Ralph.

 

[Robert1968]

Your attention to absolute detail here is just amazing. This is just brilliant Ian


Regards


Robert

 

[papa 695]

Your attention to absolute detail here is just amazing. This is just brilliant Ian
Regards


Robert

Thanks Robert. I'm really enjoying this build

 

[flyjoe180]

Yep, looks superb Ian.

 

[papa 695]

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This is how they should look


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Well I'm nearly ready to get some primer on this one.


I may have a few gaps to fill

 

[Guest]

The more you do the better it get's.

 

[papa 695]

The more you do the better it get's.

Many thanks Ralph

 

[papa 695]

Well I've got this one ready for the canopy to go on, and get some paint on it.


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This is the kit I've got, but I'm building it as a Mk V which as a small bubble canopy behind the main canopy to house the antenna. So since starting this kit I've been on the lookout for one or something like it. I even asked Jambo if he had a spare after building his great version of on. Just think of my suprise when I went to cut the canopy off to mask, and low and behold one was sat there on the sprue, then I took a better look at the other sprues and the antenna are on it also. It just goes to show you should look at the sprues properly when you start a kit


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