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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Nice looking aircraft and weathering
Thanks George.
GREAT weathering !
Thank you Phil.
I like it ! 🙂 Nice work.
Thanks Craig.
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.
Thanks Ian. I use pastels mostly.
Very nice work ! I really like how yours turned out.
Thanks Louis.
Nice work Tony,I've built this kit and I can confirm it is a pleasure to build.
N.
Thanks Neil. This is my third Tamiya Beaufighter. There's something about the Coastal Command aircraft. I still could do another with a torpedo!
Good work, Tony. Will have a look after these decals.
Thanks Bernd. They also do a complete stencil sheet.
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.
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!
Nice job Tony, turned out really well. Thanks for showing.
Pleasure Tom; thanks for the comment.
She's a Beaut! Very nice touch on the weathering.
Thanks Greg. The Coastal Command Beaus really lend themselves to this sort of treatment.
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!
Thanks very much John.
hello Tony,
Excellent weathering/finish on this model.
My compliments.
Regards, Dirk, The Netherlands.
Many thanks Dirk.
Excellent build, Ditto on the weathering ,very authentic.
Thank you Robert and to everybody; a happy Christmas & fun building for 2017!
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