Yom Kippur War...1/48 Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle", Egyptian Airforce
6/2020
Another big beast is done.
The new Il-28 from Bobcat Models (former Xuntong) with markings from Hi-Decal. The kit is basically ok. The clear parts could be a bit clearer. Fuselage fit is good, but engine nacelles, nacelles to wings and tailplane parts need some filler.
Painted with MRP Saudi Color FS30475, Light Sky Blue FS35526 and Dark Green FS34079. Used Eduard seatbelts for the cockpit, EZ Line and fishing line for the antenna wires.
77th Independent Tactical Bomber Squadron, Kom Awshim Airbase October 1973
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John Healy said on March 4, 2020
That’s great. This is the first one of these I’ve seen built. It sounds similar to the Yak-28 kit. The only fit issues involved the nacelles.
Spiros Pendedekas said on March 4, 2020
This is a fantastic build. Love the camo!
Greg Kittinger said on March 4, 2020
Nice clean build, and lovely livery for the Beagle. I'm doing one in Nigerian colors (well - let's just say I have the model and the decals...)
Josh Patterson said on March 4, 2020
Looks like it came together nicely. I have this one in the que after I finish My Firebar and Brewer. I wonder what their next subject will be?
Robert Royes said on March 4, 2020
Beautifully done, the paint scheme looks great!
Haslam Yeoman said on March 5, 2020
The sand and spinach scheme looks great.
Tom Bebout said on March 5, 2020
Well for just an OK kit it turned out quite well. I like it.
DE4EVER said on March 6, 2020
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Quite some time since I last seen a Beagle in model form, I can see the wait was well worth it.
A very nice build and the camouflage scheme is so well done and really makes the model stand out, nice modeling Reinhard.
Mark Kannemeyer said on March 11, 2020
Nice work Reinhard!