Tamiya Beaufighter Mk. VI
This kit was built originally as a RAAF Mk.21 shortly after the kit was released. I later felt that the foliage green overall finish didn’t do it justice & decided to re-do it as a Mk. VI from 30 Squadron RAAF. This gave me a lot more opportunity for weathering & a bit more visual interest as well. I Made a few comparatively minor alterations to the model to suit the changes, but basically she is out of the box. This was the first of three I’ve built of these kits so far; there just might be room for one more……
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Morne Meyer said on April 16, 2017
Tony you did a STUNNING job on this model. I am currently building the same kit as a SAAF Beaufighter that was based in Italy and used frequently over Yugoslavia late in the war. I have decided to scratchbuild a more authentic cockpit and rear compartment. Needless to say most of it will not be visible. Such is the madness of our Hobby. Well done. She looks amazing!!!
Tony Prince said on April 16, 2017
Thanks Morne. I really appreciate your comments.
George Williams said on April 16, 2017
I really like the looks of the Beaufighter, I remember building the original Airfix 1/72 kit as a kid and loving it then. I think this colour scheme really suits it, great work and thanks for sharing it.
Tony Prince said on April 18, 2017
Thanks George
Craig Abrahamson said on April 16, 2017
Nice work, Tony….can’t go wrong with Tamiya – another nice build. sir.
Tony Prince said on April 18, 2017
Thanks Craig. Be nice if someone would do an up-to-date Beau in 1/32!!
Chuck A. Villanueva said on April 16, 2017
Excellent build Tony, looking forward to building a couple of these down the road having 2 of the 3 Beaufighters from Tamiya. I have never built one in any scale so looking forward to building them soon. Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
Tony Prince said on April 18, 2017
Glad you liked it Chuck. Thanks.
Jeff Bailey said on April 16, 2017
That’s an awfully nice build & paint job, Tony. I think the Beau is one of the coolest twins of WWII. Mossie, Beau, P38, & the F7Fs.
Great job!
Tony Prince said on April 18, 2017
Thanks Jeffry. I agree entirely.
George Henderson said on April 16, 2017
Very nice
Tony Prince said on April 18, 2017
Thanks George.
Erich Goldbach said on April 16, 2017
Tony, Nicely done Beau. The color combo really makes it stand out!
Tony Prince said on April 18, 2017
Many thanks Erich.
Greg Kittinger said on April 17, 2017
Really like it! Nicely done – subtle weathering and detailing. Excellent.
Tony Prince said on April 18, 2017
Thanks very much Greg.
Anthony Conway said on April 17, 2017
Nice job. I still have mine to do.
Tony Prince said on April 18, 2017
Thank you Anthony. It’s an excellent kit & a ton of references on the web.
IAN JACKSON said on April 17, 2017
Very very nice indeed – I’m hoping to build one this year aswell in the similar SEAC scheme.
Ian.
Tony Prince said on April 18, 2017
Thanks for the kind words Ian. SEAC sounds good.
Paul Barber said on April 17, 2017
Looks like it could actually fly! Beautiful stuff!
Tony Prince said on April 18, 2017
I wish! Thanks Paul.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on April 18, 2017
Tony, great redo, fine kit to start with!
DE4EVER said on April 19, 2017
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Good looking Beau Tony. You have done a swell job on the painting and weathering. It screams out classic, beautiful work.
Tony Prince said on April 21, 2017
Glad you like it. Many thanks.
Louis Gardner said on April 19, 2017
Looks great !!! You normally don’t see too many Beau’s built up. You did a fine job with yours……………….
Tony Prince said on April 21, 2017
Thanks Louis. Appreciate the kind words.
David A. Thomas said on July 12, 2017
Gorgeous work.
Tony Prince said on July 16, 2017
Thanks David. I’ve now built three Tamiya Beaufighters: it’s such a superb kit I just can’t help myself.