Stuart's Butchered Beaufighter
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Re: Stuart's Butchered Beaufighter
Stuart, sorry for the delay in getting a photo of my strictly out-of-the-box Beau' for you, I know I promised, it's just that being the clumsy oaf that I am, during removal from the display cabinet for the photograph I managed to damage it quite extensively rear canopy came off, rear gunner figure fell off his perch and disappeared into the fuselage, aerial came off and got lost and the fuselage split open along the top seam tearing the lovely invasion stripe decal!
I am staring at it now and trying to decide whether to try to repair it or just bin it and build another one at a later date.
It's a real shame because despite the kit's age and simplicity, it was actually one of my better jobs (certainly not great, but a bit better than the usual mess-ups I do).
Ho-hum....
Zee
I am staring at it now and trying to decide whether to try to repair it or just bin it and build another one at a later date.
It's a real shame because despite the kit's age and simplicity, it was actually one of my better jobs (certainly not great, but a bit better than the usual mess-ups I do).
Ho-hum....
Zee
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Re: Stuart's Butchered Beaufighter
It's not just me that drops them eh Zee? Frustrating isn't the word! Usually I manage to do it just after they're finished and I'm putting them into the cabinets (I can laugh at the moment but I won't be the next time it happens!) The damage sounds bad but not beyond salvation. Walk away from it for a couple of days until the anger subsides and then have a think. Sounds like the invasion stripes would have to be painted though unless you've got some spare decals.
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I know what you mean Shaun! Grrrrr. I might be able to re-work the top seam (glue, fill, sand) and then touch up with white and black paint to re-blend in the invasion stripes decal. I have rescued my rear gunner chap, he fell out after a damn good shake. The trouble I am having is that I can't remember the exact paint colours I used which I'll need for touch-up around the rear canopy, the grey and green camouflage colours. I seem to remember that I used the Airfix recommended Humbrol colour for the grey (Stuart and/or anyone got the recent instructions to give me a hand on the Humbrol call-out for the grey?) but I didn't use the shade of green that Airfix say because I read somewhere that it was wrong, but for the life of me I cannot remember what Humbrol green I used! Aaargh! I guess it'll be a case of suck it and see, try a few and see what matches.ShaunW wrote:It's not just me that drops them eh Zee? Frustrating isn't the word! Usually I manage to do it just after they're finished and I'm putting them into the cabinets (I can laugh at the moment but I won't be the next time it happens!) The damage sounds bad but not beyond salvation. Walk away from it for a couple of days until the anger subsides and then have a think. Sounds like the invasion stripes would have to be painted though unless you've got some spare decals.
But I can visualise it looking pretty awful after I've done all these bodged repairs to it! Shame really, because it looked alright before......
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jssel wrote:With all that effort, Airfix will release a new tool Beau for sure now.
It's a sure thing. Just like rain as soon as you wash the car .
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Oh yes. You could put me in the driest desert on the planet, give me the water and let me wash a car there and I guarantee rain within the hourDazzled wrote:jssel wrote:With all that effort, Airfix will release a new tool Beau for sure now.
It's a sure thing. Just like rain as soon as you wash the car .
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@ Mr Zee - sorry mate, I've been in a meeting all day! I'll get you the colours asap! Sorry to hear that though, such a shame!
It always rain when you 've washed the car - well know fact!
Work has stalled a bit I'm afraid, only had about 1/2 an hour modelling time this week and spent it working on the P-51 I'm supposed to be building for my wifes xmas pressie :(
Regards
Stuart
It always rain when you 've washed the car - well know fact!
Work has stalled a bit I'm afraid, only had about 1/2 an hour modelling time this week and spent it working on the P-51 I'm supposed to be building for my wifes xmas pressie :(
Regards
Stuart
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It's kind of like that Stuart. Life gets in the way of important modelling tasks
I think you're pretty lucky though. I wish I could get away with giving Mrs Dazzled a model for Christmas.
I'd fear for my baubles if I tried that
I think you're pretty lucky though. I wish I could get away with giving Mrs Dazzled a model for Christmas.
I'd fear for my baubles if I tried that
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Hi guys,
Sorry i've not updated for a while - been busy with real life stuff and well, the beaus back on the shelf as I'm cracking on with some 'Stangs for my wife.
You're all going great guns though - nice stuff!
Sorry i've not updated for a while - been busy with real life stuff and well, the beaus back on the shelf as I'm cracking on with some 'Stangs for my wife.
You're all going great guns though - nice stuff!
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You made some terrific progress with an impressively ambitious upgrade to an uninspiring kit. Just for that alone, Stuart, you deserve applauding.
If you can find the time to finish the Beau' I'd love to see some pictures.
Thanks for your inspiring contribution to the GB.
If you can find the time to finish the Beau' I'd love to see some pictures.
Thanks for your inspiring contribution to the GB.
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Oh it'll be finished - I might try and get the engines on this weekend - just not by the 31st! I will certainly post pics in my workbench thread post this GB - I am actually really enjoying it!
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One for mr Zee
is that what you needed?
is that what you needed?
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Cheers Stuart! Just what I need for my repair job (it's looking a bit sorry for itself at the moment).
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l feel a bit guilty about that - I hope you can repair it!Zee28 wrote:Cheers Stuart! Just what I need for my repair job (it's looking a bit sorry for itself at the moment).
Zee
Regards
Stuart
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And new engines, got to add the intakes next...
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Ah, back in action then Stuart and I must say those replacement engines are a huge improvement over what comes in the box!
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