Mick's Tamiya 1/48 Bristol Beaufighter MkIV

[Mickc1440]

Some small sub assemblies started today whilst I wait for paint but this also arrived today, my other crew option.

[Allen Dewire]

Great office Mick!!! The figures look great and will really add to the whole scene if you do it. Do you get the dog in the set too???

I take it that you are the one in the yellow vest explaining, "At night, we have to be careful when taking off, or we could fly into a building or into some trees"

Prost
Allen

[BattleshipBob]

Very nice Mick!

[yak face]

Nice start mick , like the idea of the crew stood at the side, cheers tony

[Mickc1440]

Evening gents thanks for looking in and yes Allen there is a dog

[Mickc1440]

Wings assembled and a really great fit. Black plastic is fun to work with, can’t wait to get some primer on so I can see the mould lines I’ve missed

[SimonT]

Argh, black plastic - that and silver must be the worst they can use. Why they can't stick to neutral grey is beyond me

At least being Tamiya it should fit together well

[papa 695]

Nice start Mick, nice figures too. I've just done some ICM firefighter figures, if there anything like them they will look great next to the Beaufighter.

[Mickc1440]

So you’re right mate, fits been great so far and Ian I only managed a quick look before a flying visit to Sussex for a couple of days, the detail looks really good

[Guest]

Looks like a fine kit Mick. I suppose at least that the black plastic will serve as a good foundation for the overall paint scheme.

[colin m]

A nice 'sturdy' looking aircraft. It will be good to see this one built.

[BattleshipBob]

Coming along well Ian, great looking plane!

[AlanG]

Making a cracking job on it. I loved building the Tamiya Beaufighter i'm part way through. It's typical Tamiya engineering. Looking forward to more updates on this

[Mickc1440]

Right gents I'm back from my family visit so back to it. First up the cockpit and navigator bit of the aircraft. Started fitting the Eduard stuff, very fiddly but it does look good.


Still quite a few controls to construct but I don't like to rush these or the carpet monster will put on weight.
The seat belts for the kit are transfers and as I don't have any replacements I thought I'd try a little experiment and put them on to some Tamiya tape (other brands are available ) Then I shall carefully cut them out and see if they look any better, if not plan B look for some.



More controls on the glass and the gun sight.

I'd already started brush painting with the Tamiya cockpit colour when this arrived. It was listed as new to the Vallejo air range and is a very close colour match. I'm going to try it on a couple of parts and see what it looks like.



On nights at the moment but hopefully more updates soon, thanks for looking.

[Jim R]

Hi Mick
A bit late to the party - sorry.
A well fitting Tamiya kit spoilt by black plastic. The cockpit looks very good. The Eduard instrument panel especially. Interested to see how the belt decals onto tape work as I have a kit with belt decals. Having the figures will be the icing on the cake.
Jim