Yes I finaly started my iModeler random award which I won just over a year ago. The Bristol Beaufighter TF.X in 1/72 by Airfix. The complete new tooling and it's a lovely kit to work on.
With two build options I ve made my choice to go for the version of No.144 squadron RAF Banff, Aberdeenshire october 1944.
Starting with the interior. The floorpanel hold both seats and the crossmembers for a solid wing construction. Painted the whole interior using Hataka interior grey-green from one of their RAF paint sets. A wash will follow to give more depth. Next will be the instrument panel and sidepanels to install and paint. The wings are a quick assembly with only the upper and lower halfs to fit. Ailerons are separate parts. A dryfit of the fuselage and wings shows an allmost perfect fit. To be continued...
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