1/48 Tamiya Beaufighter 455 Squadron (RAAF)
Here is my 1/48 Tamiya Beaufighter from 455 Squadron (RAAF)
Ultracast exhausts and DK Decals for the artwork codes etc.
I have plans for a few more Beaufighters – RAAF Mk21 and at least 2 nightfighters.
Great kit and still stands the test of time, though would be interested to see what the new Revell kit looks like and dare I say it, the future 1/48 Airfix kit when it is released down the track……
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Craig Abrahamson said on March 11, 2018
Now that right there is simply beautiful, Darren. 🙂
Carmelo Rodrigo said on March 11, 2018
A good job
regards
Paul Barber said on March 11, 2018
And now some great weathering and perfect ‘invasion stripes’ – really impressive!
George Williams said on March 11, 2018
I’ve always like the Beaufighter every since the first Airfix 1/72 kit issued in the 1950s, and this Tamiya 1/48 version looks great.
paul teixeira said on March 11, 2018
really nice build. I have never built one of these but I think I am ready to give it a try.
Morne Meyer said on March 11, 2018
Great to see a Beaufighter posted. I am currently building a SAAF version. Your model looks great. Subtle weathering and all round museum quality makes this one stand out!! Well done!!
david leigh-smith said on March 12, 2018
I’m definitely getting myself some of that Xtracrylix finish, the results you get are stunning. I think it’s a matter of time before ‘new Airfix’ gets on top of this one.
The stripes are particularly well done, they really look embedded.
Jeff Bailey said on March 12, 2018
This is a great Beaufighter, Darren! Your stripes are perfect and it’s nicely weathered, too. Very subtle, but real. I love the stubby nose with the engines forward of it, plus the up-turned horizontal stabilizers. It looks like it’s flying 400 MPH sitting on the tarmac!
A friend of mine married a girl from England whose Father had flown Beaufighters during WWII, but I never got to talk to the gent, but my friend had gotten to speak with him before he passed. He had many stories that he told my friend. God Rest all those old gents in all the countries who fought for our freedoms.
Greg Kittinger said on March 12, 2018
Great-looking Beau!
David A. Thomas said on March 14, 2018
Love the Beaufighter, and love what you’ve done with it.