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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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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2025, 01:59:08 AM »
Really liking this one Rod!
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Offline Rod The Fixer

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2025, 04:12:55 PM »
Ready for weathering ...


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Offline apophenia

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2025, 09:34:49 AM »
Now that is a gorgeous build! Well done, Rodolfo  :smiley:
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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2025, 06:39:04 PM »
Wow! Absolutely stunning!  :-*
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Offline Rod The Fixer

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #16 on: November 09, 2025, 12:17:17 AM »
The first stage of weathering has been completed...


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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #17 on: November 09, 2025, 06:36:36 AM »
Looking at these gorgeous photos of this gorgeous model, I SHOULD be inspired.  Instead, I am depressed to the point of not wanting to build ANYTHING because I can't come CLOSE to this!

Still, GREAT JOB, Rod!  Beautiful!
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #18 on: November 09, 2025, 05:14:21 PM »
She's looking pretty bloody awesome, even without the final weathering!  :smiley: 8)

Can't wait to see her finished! :D
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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2025, 08:59:38 AM »
What he said, you could leave the final weathering and it would still look stunning   :-* :-* :-*

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Offline finsrin

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #20 on: November 12, 2025, 08:27:17 AM »
Quote from: Robomog on November 11, 2025, 08:59:38 AM
What he said, you could leave the final weathering and it would still look stunning   :-* :-* :-*

Mog
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Seconded !
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Offline Rod The Fixer

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #21 on: November 15, 2025, 11:54:33 PM »
It's ready for take-off ...


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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #22 on: November 16, 2025, 09:25:29 AM »
Another exquisite build, Rodolfo!  :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: 8)

And a masterclass on building, painting & weathering in 1/72 scale*!




[*: It's better than I can do in 1/48! ]
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Offline Kerick

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #23 on: November 16, 2025, 10:46:03 AM »
That’s crazy good! You should give lessons on finishing models.
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
« Reply #24 on: November 16, 2025, 11:18:43 AM »
Looks so right and soooo for beyond my finishes.  :smiley: 
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