Airfix 1:48 Bristol Bulldog Mk.II

[colin m]

Airfix announced the release of this kit a while back.
The moment I saw it, the kit was a ‘want’ immediately. That’s a rare thing for me.
What caught my eye ? Well it’s a bi-plane, I like bi-planes, but look at the engine, so prominent, I do like a nice engine.
There are two great GB’s going on at the moment, both of which I could easily settle into, but then post lady Julie delivered this !
I don’t tend to build much in the summer, but as it’s so cold, the garden has slowed right down, so I might just have a chance of getting this one done.

I won’t bother you with all the sprues, but the fuselage gives a good idea of the standard of detail.



Then there’s the engine.

Not too shabby.
Some garden duties this morning, then hopefully, I’ll make a start.

[Tworrs]

That looks to be a very decent kit, with good instructions too.

[Waspie]

What’s to like with a radial engine involved.

[Jim R]

I saw this in the Airfix Model World magazine and thought - "Looks good". It will be interesting to follow your build. These new Airfix kits are usually pretty good.

[Lee Drennen]

Nice on Colin. I line the Boxart. I’m in.

[Waspie]

What’s to like with a radial engine involved.

I meant!!! ‘What’s NOT to like’!!!!
I missed the ten minute rule!!! Doh!!

[Steve-the-Duck]

Well, when this was announced I kind of ummed and ahhed because all my Silver wings are 1/72. But, looking at the plans and parts I might just get one as reference to do the old Airfix kit.
Or I could just follow here
I want to do the 'plane Bader cracked up in, but there are so many pretty schemes. There was one that transferred between 3 sqn and 17 so it temporarily carried both stripe and diagonals. Curious Airfix are showing the wheel hubs in green, matching 3's stripes, as the hubs would normally be in flight colour, red 'A', yellow 'B' or blue 'C'

You may still find Flight Journal magazine on the shelves, which featured the eeplica flying in the States. Warpaint No.66 is a great reference too

[Miko]

Wow, that looks nice and fiddly!

Miko (last biplane, Met flight Gladiator with spar mounted hygrometer!)

[Lee Drennen]

Nice on Colin. I line the Boxart.

Me too Doug. So don’t feel so bad.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Some nice looking detail on those parts Colin. Following with interest.

[Tim Marlow]

Looks like a very good jazz age bird. I’ll follow this with interest.

[colin m]

Thank you all for stopping by.

the Boxart. I’m in

I'm sure that was part of the reason I wanted the kit so much !

plane Bader cracked up in

Airfix do give that a mention in the instructions.

Curious Airfix are showing the wheel hubs in green, matching 3's stripes, as the hubs would normally be in flight colour, red 'A', yellow 'B' or blue 'C'

That's an interesting detail. I've sen Aifix instructions in the past, mention if there's a possible discrepancy in the colour of something, then let you make your own mind up, which colour you are going to use.

Looks like a very good jazz age bird

The 'Golden age' I think some call it.

[colin m]

I’ve done a bit.
The cockpit is all done. It’s interesting how the wicker seats of WW1 have gone and we now have a quite modern height adjustable seat, with a harness, not just a lap belt. Progress indeed.



The fuselage fully encased the ‘pit so not much at all can be seen.
You can see a bit of filler on the seam. Unfortunately, the fit wasn’t great, but to make matters worse, the seam is in a slight dip which made sanding a bit difficult.


Tonight’s entertainment will be making rigging eyes, and a haunted UK podcast to help pass the time. These eyes will be cut down before use and inserted to the many rigging points around the aircraft.

[papa 695]

Nice one Colin, and a cracking start.

[Lee Drennen]

part of the reason I wanted the kit so much !

Sometimes I think I’m just buying Box Art that I enjoy lol. But it’s well worth it if it makes you happy.