Andrew's Beaufighter TF. X **Finished**

[AndrewR]

Fortunately, Matt varnish really helps




Lights and canopies still need sorting.

[Kitaholic]

Really smart work there, hard to believe it's the old MB kit. Nice one

[AndrewR]

Really smart work there, hard to believe it's the old MB kit. Nice one

It was surprisingly easy to fix the worst of the shape problems, and it's an enjoyable build. I made no attempt to pep up the interior, and the rear canopy needs modifying and a Vickers K gun adding.

[Martin R]

Andrew,

That looks slightly fabulous!

Regards,

Martin

[AndrewR]

Andrew,

That looks slightly fabulous!

Regards,

Martin

Thanks Martin. Your suggestion about the wings really helped the overall look. I think the tail needs more dihedral, but I'm happy overall, as it was a fun build.

I think I will be asking my family for the NT Airfix kit for my birthday

[fredk]

Thats looking rather nice

[Gregers]

A superb build. very nice work.

All the best.

Greg

[Old_Tonto]

A superb build. very nice work.

All the best.

Greg

Agreed, not too shabby at all and well done for pressing on after your decal issues.

[AndrewR]

Adding a cover to the wing lights with a bit of cling film.

[PaulBradley]

You'll have to do a demo on that cling film technique one day, Andrew - I've tried a couple of times but not been able to make it work. Looks pretty good when you do it!

[AndrewR]

You'll have to do a demo on that cling film technique one day, Andrew - I've tried a couple of times but not been able to make it work. Looks pretty good when you do it!

I'm just following Jim's (Jagewa's) method

http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=94&t ... 29#p115729;

Key thing is a sharp blade to cut the cling film. And patience. That was my fourth attempt.

I'm hoping that Matt varnish will disguise the messy edges.

[PaulBradley]

Aha! Thanks!

Patience - something I increasing lack these days.....

[AndrewR]

Aha! Thanks!

Patience - something I increasing lack these days.....

I know the feeling. I have to attach another 16 tiny exhausts to the resin Pegasus engine on my Bristol 138,and it's getting to the "AARGH" stage.

[iggie]

You'll have to do a demo on that cling film technique one day, Andrew - I've tried a couple of times but not been able to make it work. Looks pretty good when you do it!

I'm just following Jim's (Jagewa's) method

http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=94&t ... 29#p115729;

Key thing is a sharp blade to cut the cling film. And patience. That was my fourth attempt.

I'm hoping that Matt varnish will disguise the messy edges.

Thank you for that link Andrew, I have a build ongoing for which this will be most useful!

[ronbow]

Really nice! you've done a great job there.