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Offline Rod The Fixer

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Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« on: September 14, 2025, 12:23:45 AM »
Hello everyone,
I'm starting to assemble this Airfix kit:


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To replicate this Bristol Beaufighter TF.X

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A quick look inside the box:


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First steps ...


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Offline Frank3k

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2025, 01:20:14 AM »
That looks like a huge improvement over the original Airfix Baufighter.
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Offline apophenia

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2025, 03:38:14 AM »
Nice subject choice, Rodolfo! Especially keen to see No. 404 as the markings decision  :smiley:

Quote from: Frank3k on September 14, 2025, 01:20:14 AM
That looks like a huge improvement over the original Airfix Baufighter.

I kind of liked the surface detail on the old Airfix Beau ... after a bit of a rub down for the rivets  ;)

The parts break down on this new kit is very clever. Having a separated tail and belly panels gives Airfix plenty of options for future variants  :smiley:
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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2025, 09:52:14 PM »
Quote from: Frank3k on September 14, 2025, 01:20:14 AM
That looks like a huge improvement over the original Airfix Baufighter.
Having built one of those myself, I can confirm. The older kit isn't awful, but this is a substantial improvement. Looks like a great build so far.
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Offline Rod The Fixer

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2025, 10:43:50 PM »
There were no particular issues with the assembly...


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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2025, 11:22:44 PM »
 :smiley:
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Offline Rod The Fixer

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2025, 07:00:14 PM »
Before starting to paint, I applied a coat of black Mr Surfacer.


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Offline Rod The Fixer

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2025, 11:23:20 PM »
Ready for the "Invasion Stripes" ...


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Offline Rod The Fixer

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2025, 06:24:51 AM »
Painting the "invasion stripes" was more complicated than expected.


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Offline Kerick

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2025, 11:03:16 AM »
Much too neat…..
Coming along very well!
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2025, 05:07:11 PM »
Sometimes they were neat (but not too often).

She's looking good, Rod!  :smiley:
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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2025, 05:31:21 AM »
Looks great
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