Airfix 1/72 Bristol Beaufort.
Another gem of a kit from Airfix. Flawless fit from start to finish. Built from the box, apart from an Eduard harness I added to the pilot seat.
Finished in MRP paints, with some oils for final weathering.
A highly enjoyable build, it took about three weeks, which is very good going by my tectonic standards.
Well done again Airfix !
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Spiros Pendedekas said on October 3, 2021
An excellent build out of the good Airfix kit, Robert!
Looks really superb!
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Efharisto poly, Spiros !
Bernard Bedeur said on October 3, 2021
Very nice Robert. It beats the MPC kit Which is in my stash hands down .
Airfix rules !
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thanks Bernard - not come across the MPC kit, but the Airfix version is absolutely brilliant !
Joe Bianco said on October 3, 2021
Very nice work indeed!
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thanks Joe.
Ian Foulkes said on October 3, 2021
Fantastic work Robert
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thank you Ian π
Stephen W Towle said on October 3, 2021
Now there is something to write home about. Some strong work in the modeling dept. My only niggle Robert is there is not enough eye candy to show off all that good modeling. Could we have some more photos please?
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thanks Stephen. Unfortunately my good camera isn't working properly, so the photos are all taken with a phone, and not the best for details. The figures are from Gunthwaite Miniatures - really lovely for this scale.
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Felix said on October 3, 2021
What a beautiful build! More pics, please! I was planning to order this kit tomorrow in fact and now i am thrilled!
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thanks Felix - you will not be disappointed ! I've added a few more photos on the reply to the comments from Stephen Towle. I tried adding in rivet lines on the upper wing surfaces and fuselage, but it doesn't show up particularly well (probably for the best, as in fact they're all over the place !)
Haslam Yeoman said on October 4, 2021
Great looking build.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thank you Haslam - much appreciated π
George R Blair Jr said on October 4, 2021
Well done, Robert (@rob-cookson). The Beaufort is a really cool plane. Your camo and weathering is superb.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
That's very kind of you to say so, George. I tend to overdo the weathering, as it's probably my favourite bit of the modelling process, but in 1/72 I've tried to keep it low key. In truth my 62 year old eyesight is not really up to the scale. I mainly work in 32nd.
John vd Biggelaar said on October 4, 2021
Nothing to add to all the above compliments, Robert @rob-cookson
A wonderful result.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thanks John - it's a lovely little kit. Not as refined as some, but the fit of the parts makes for a stress-free build, where you can concentrate on the finish rather than struggling to get it to go together. Airfix have done a fantastic job with it.
George Damian said on October 4, 2021
Really enjoyed it.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thanks George π
Tom Cleaver said on October 4, 2021
Well done to you, too @rob-cookson.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thanks Tom - glad you liked it !
Robert Royes said on October 4, 2021
Great job, nice job on the weathering.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thank you, Robert. I tried to keep it simple. It's all done with preshaded panel lines, and very thin oil paints. I only used Vine Black and Van Dyke Brown, heavily diluted.
Felix said on October 4, 2021
Both the Beaufort and the Mosquito are my absolute Airfix highlights this year.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thanks Felix - and SNAP !π
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John Healy said on October 4, 2021
Jealous! Iβm hoping one drifts ashore here in the US soon, LOL.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Get one before they sell out - you won't regret it !
Felix said on October 4, 2021
Aaah, lucky you!πππΌ
John Healy said on October 4, 2021
Great work, Robert! Looks like weβre all doing the 217 Squadron option. Love that kit.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 4, 2021
Thanks John. Normally I avoid night schemes, but I just liked the look of the Rutherford version. I normally swear by MRP paints, and I used Extra Dark Sea Grey and Dark Slate Grey for the upper wing and fuselage camo, but it's quite difficult to spot the demarcation, for some reason π€
Greg Kittinger said on October 5, 2021
Fantastic Beaufort! I also need one of those... Fantastic finish on yours.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 5, 2021
Thanks Greg. It really is a great little kit - Airfix comes up with the goods once again !
Bob Torres said on October 5, 2021
Great looking build, this is a very nice kit from Airfix and you have done a great job with the end results.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 6, 2021
Thanks Bob - your comments aremuch appreciated π
Tony Prince said on October 6, 2021
Absolutely no hesitation in endorsing all of the above comments Robert. I'm wrestling with my conscience about breaking away from my usual 1/48 for one of these. Like you, my eyesight could be better these days, but we still seem to manage. In a word...fantastic!
Robert Joseph Cookson said on October 6, 2021
Thanks Tony. I have to use a really big magnifier on the fine detail, otherwise I couldn't even begin to start in this scale.