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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Rod The Fixer on September 14, 2025, 12:23:45 AM

Title: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 14, 2025, 12:23:45 AM
Hello everyone,
I'm starting to assemble this Airfix kit:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54781781503_cd69260dbc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rsSX5c)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

To replicate this Bristol Beaufighter TF.X
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54781542891_1f912504a0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rsRJ9c)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

A quick look inside the box:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54781774174_ef7f697d3c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rsSUTQ)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54781781488_6328db55eb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rsSX4W)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54780692322_7b928ac51e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rsMnid)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

First steps ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54781872640_e497d1e86f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rsTqaw)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54781781443_cac8f00132_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rsSX4a)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54781542871_504e0bdea1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rsRJ8R)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54781872645_13727cb7f0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rsTqaB)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
Post by: Frank3k on September 14, 2025, 01:20:14 AM
That looks like a huge improvement over the original Airfix Baufighter.
Title: Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
Post by: apophenia 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:
Title: Re: Bristol Beaufighter TF.X - Airfix 1:72
Post by: Dr. YoKai 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.