Martin's Beaux

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Martin's Beaux

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Hi, I have started both big and little Beaux this e ening. I have taken photos of initial progress and I will post them when I get a chance.

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Well, the Airfix 1/72 nt Beau needs no introduction. Here's where we are:

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And can we have a little Beau peep?
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PaulBradley wrote:And can we have a little Beau peep?
Hi Paul,

I see what you did there. V good!

I will take some photos tonight. Great fit so far.

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So, the 1/144 Mark I Beau Mk X. Nice box art and 4 colour choices:

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Then the nice plastic parts, clear pieces (including nav lights) and resin armed observer's canopy, and the resin bits for a Mk X.

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(Incidentally I bought a couple of the earlier standard Mk Ic kits with no resin. I contacted Mark I and asked whether they'd sell me a couple of the resin sets to upgrade these to Mk X standard. The owner has said he'll send me them for free if I keep buying their kits! Cracking customer service! I requested he tool up a 1/144 Mosquito and Spitfire Mk XIV. His response: we're considering both!)

And here's the limited progress made to date:

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Should have the big Beau's fuse buttoned up tonight. Wing / engine combos for the little Beau also finished.

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Latest state of play:

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Both are looking ace Martin 8-) I especially like the 1/144 kit and might even be tempted to try one myself.

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Looking good Martin, Looking Good! :mrgreen:
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TomW wrote:Both are looking ace Martin 8-) I especially like the 1/144 kit and might even be tempted to try one myself.

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You should. It's a lovely little kit. For a limited run offering, the fit has been exemplary.

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ronbow wrote:Looking good Martin, Looking Good! :mrgreen:
Thank you, Sir!
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Latest progress:

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Almost time for a scoosh of primer to see what's what. I also need to get painting the aircrew.

The larger one will have neither rockets nor torpedo; the smaller will have rockets if I can source them.

Tom,

I have not yet drilled out the mounting holes. Do you want to do that when you've got more of an idea how you want to place them?

Finally, prop blurs. Anyone got any further info?

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I can send you the prop blur electronic files that James sent me.
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Made a little more progress:

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Oops. Please PM me a reminder of your mailing address and I'll put the decals and a pair of prop blurs in the mail to you....... :oops:

Pity the poor pilot on the left...... :shock:
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