Beaufighter TF.X by Tamiya in 1/48 scale
Needing something simpler after my last build I opted for Tamiya’s Beaufighter TF.X & discovered a wealth of detail on the web for Coastal Command squadrons based at RAF Dallachy in Scotland.
I was lucky to find Aviaeology decals for these aircraft; simply superb, with 12 pages of detail which I had not seen before. There are in fact, enough markings on these sheets to do up to 16 different aircraft from Dallachy, Including 144 (RAF) 489 (RNZAF) & 455 (RAAF) squadrons. .My choice was 455 Squadron RAAF. Building this was total enjoyment, as befitted my final effort for the year I hope you like it……And best wishes for the festive season & a happy new year to all.
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George Henderson said on December 21, 2016
Nice looking aircraft and weathering
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Thanks George.
Phil Steele said on December 21, 2016
GREAT weathering !!
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Thank you Phil.
Craig Abrahamson said on December 21, 2016
I like it ! 🙂 Nice work.
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Thanks Craig.
IAN JACKSON said on December 21, 2016
Excellent kit (I bought one on impulse from Hannants a couple of months back because it was discounted).
Really like the way yours has turned-out, Tony, weathered but not filthy. Hope mine turns out this well.
Ian.
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Thanks Ian. I use pastels mostly.
Louis Gardner said on December 22, 2016
Very nice work !!!!!!!!!!! I really like how yours turned out.
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Thanks Louis.
neil foster said on December 22, 2016
Nice work Tony,I’ve built this kit and I can confirm it is a pleasure to build.
N.
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Thanks Neil. This is my third Tamiya Beaufighter. There’s something about the Coastal Command aircraft. I still could do another with a torpedo!
Bernd Müller said on December 22, 2016
Good work, Tony. Will have a look after these decals.
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Thanks Bernd. They also do a complete stencil sheet.
George Williams said on December 22, 2016
The Beaufighter has always been a favourite of mine since getting the Airfix 1/72 model when I was a kid. This one looks great, and must be quite a substantial model in 1/48.
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
My IPMS – NSW group did a group build using the new Airfix 1/72 kit. No comparison. There was even a small diorama with a Beau dropping a torpedo!
Tom Bebout said on December 22, 2016
Nice job Tony, turned out really well. Thanks for showing.
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Pleasure Tom; thanks for the comment.
Greg Kittinger said on December 22, 2016
She’s a Beaut! Very nice touch on the weathering.
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Thanks Greg. The Coastal Command Beaus really lend themselves to this sort of treatment.
John Healy said on December 22, 2016
Nice work, Tony. I built that kit as UB-E several years ago using Southern Sky decals from Australia. It’s a great subject and you did it justice!
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Thanks very much John.
Dirk Derks said on December 23, 2016
hello Tony,
Excellent weathering/finish on this model.
My compliments.
Regards, Dirk, The Netherlands.
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Many thanks Dirk.
Robert Royes said on December 23, 2016
Excellent build, Ditto on the weathering ,very authentic.
Tony Prince said on December 24, 2016
Thank you Robert and to everybody; a happy Christmas & fun building for 2017!
P.k said on December 25, 2016
Like!