The Smythemeister's 1/48 ICM Bristol Beaufort Mk.1

[Waspie]

Slight update with this one, some paint around the cowlings and other bits..
.... It's also now on my new,Posh, aircraft stand. ....
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.... I'm itching to get on with this one now.. dentist in the morning , but hopefully in the afternoon I'll get some more done

Get you!!!
Looking the business there, really getting your 'teeth' into it!! Oooops, shouldn't have mentioned teeth!!!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well then amigos.... I've done some more,but don't get over excited...
..... Some Decals going on...

... Then I got a brave and exposed some masks,(gotta say,I was a bit concerned about this bit!!)...

.... Not exactly great,but I'm kinda pleased,much more masks that I've done on a plane before,it needs muchos tidying up,but for a first attempt,I can see some progress?!

..... Much to do,and improve on it yet... but I'm pretty much trying to run before I can walk with these plane builds.... I'll get there in the end mind ,
As always, thanks for looking in,and your abuse will be much appreciated!!

 

[Jim R]

All good. That canopy masking was a job and a half. Looks very difficult but looks to have worked nicely.

 

[Andy T]

Looking very good Andy.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

All good. That canopy masking was a job and a half. Looks very difficult but looks to have worked nicely.

Cheers Jim,
It's certainly lacking in some areas, but a cocktail stick here and there should help a bit ...
...although there are a couple of spots which need "special attention"!!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Looking very good Andy.

Cheers Andy.....
.... The closer I look though,the worse it looks!!

 

[scottie3158]

I say Mr Smiff, that looks rather splendid.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I say Mr Smiff, that looks rather splendid.

Why thank you old bean

 

[The Smythe Meister]

So then Guys...
Turret in,Props on,underslung bubble done,wing lights exposed.....



..... and even more...



We've certainly got to the home straight now,some tidying up to do, torpedo to be added, with a bit more touch up weathering
Next couple of days it'll be finished,this has been by FAR the most complex model I've done to date,be it the landing gear, engines,and obviously all of those masks!! Enjoyable mind.. even if a bit frustrating at times!
For now though, I'm happy enough,and very shortly I'm expecting to have it finished

 

[adt70hk]

Coming in very nicely indeed my good man! Really rather nice indeed.

That is a lot of glass and actually quite a lot is curved too add to complicate things further! I had to DIY masks for the Bf110 I did a few years ago but at least almost the panes were flat.

Also didn't realise the Beaufort has a full turret. Thought it was just a fixed 'window' for want of a better phrase.

Again, great work indeed.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Andy the Sheep]

A wonderful model and a nice tribute to a brave crew.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Coming in very nicely indeed my good man! Really rather nice indeed.

That is a lot of glass and actually quite a lot is curved too add to complicate things further! I had to DIY masks for the Bf110 I did a few years ago but at least almost the panes were flat.

Also didn't realise the Beaufort has a full turret. Thought it was just a fixed 'window' for want of a better phrase.

Again, great work indeed.

ATB.

Andrew

Thanks very much Andrew,
Yep, for me anyway,those masks were a challenge!!
It's the Beaufighter that you're thinking of re the turret position I'm guessing

 

[The Smythe Meister]

A wonderful model and a nice tribute to a brave crew.

Thanks Andy
.... Certainly a brave crew.... Mind you,there are SO many actions that have been lost to history or simply never witnessed,we owe so much to these YOUNG guys .

 

[Mini Me]

That's turned out jus' booful Mr. Smitt.....love the elevator "droop".....very realistic looking!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

That's turned out jus' booful Mr. Smitt.....love the elevator "droop".....very realistic looking!

Cheers me ansome...and thanks for noticing that .

 

[The Smythe Meister]

So then Chaps,
You'll be glad to hear that I won't be assaulting your peepers with this one anymore,as I'm calling it "Done"!!

I've added the torpedo and done as much weathering as I dare ,
Here it is now,bear in mind that my photos are all done on my phone, I'll try and put some decent ones up in the "completed" section.
Thanks to all who have commented,abused,or even just looked in... It's been great fun

 

[scottie3158]

Excellent job matey.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Excellent job matey.

Cheers Scottie,(Dawg!!).