1/72 Airfix Mk.1 Bristol Blenheim
Finally got this together and set up. COLD SHOTS ! It's -6 C. I chose the alternate Romanian markings, and did some weathering. I counter sunk the air intakes, and made replacement pins and bushings for the props. Finished with Model Master.I Re-coated all the glass with Tamiya clear.
A good lookin' build, Phil...
Thanks Craig !
Never mind! There she is! -6C?! That's like REALLY COLD in fahrenheit! Love this and the VooDoo.
Thanks Josh ! It was chilly, but dead calm. You just have to be fast.
Good work !
Thanks Bernd !
Nice work Phil, this has to be one of my favorite "ugly" airplanes (the design itself, not your model). You have done a wonderful build on it. Looks really great, and the perfect back drop. I Like it !
The Mk.1 does look a bit blunt. Thanks !
Yes, good looking model Phil, well done, I have a Mk 4 to build at some time.
Thanks Allan. I may grab a Mk.4 and do a Bolingbroke. CanMilair has a decal set.
More proof, if it was needed, that the new Airfix kits are great. This one looks really nice in the outdoor setting. -6C is fairly mild, the temperature dips down to -25C regularly round here...
Thanks George. This kit did have some problems with fit in the bomb bay area and wind screen, requiring some shims. The pilot figure was unusable as well : looked like the end mill broke off. Good decals though, and a far cry from the original offering, which I have.
Another fine job Phil! Brrrr...Two degrees F. is the lowest I've ever seen!
Thanks Gary ! ( Tuff Lads us Maritimers )
Lovely work Phil - it looks great !
Thanks David !
Great looking build! Nice shading, etc.
Thanks Greg !
Nice clean build, nice sharp photos.
Thanks Ulf !
Nice work, interesting markings.
Thanks Robert ! It was the more interesting set.
Nice, Phil. I love that kit.
Thanks John ! Glad you like it.
I never knew the Romanians flew Blenheim's . (I was under the impression they flew mainly Axis power aircraft.) I learned something here. Yours looks very good in this color scheme. Outstanding work... Plus I like the background of your photos. Two thumbs up !
It's true. A small number of Blenheims were sent to Romania in 1939, so the type actually fought on both sides. I only have one other model with Romanian markings, an old Matchbox 109 E Thanks Louis !
Very cool tidbit of information. I just picked up the 1/48 Hobby Boss Romanian IAR-80. It's pretty high on the to build list. Like you I don't have but a few Romanian planes. Thanks for sharing with us.
Love it!
Smashing !