Bill_S Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) And some filler... Boarding ladder access... There's a small gap where the fuselage side meets the lower wing; I'm hoping it won't be visible. Revell's wheel bays are works of fiction. Any modifications to them need to be addressed before the fuselage can be attached to the lower wing. Detail removed, ejector pin marks filled. I'm going to use the kit landing gear. While I'm sure I could scratch one, I have little confidence that I could make two that were identical. As a result, I'll keep most of the the attachment points in the bay, but some cutting is in order. Edited April 17, 2018 by Bill_S Hubert Boillot, mpk, BradG and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Wow, lots of work. Looks good Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0t0rdr1ver Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Looking good Bill, some nice work there. Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Great start Bill, I'll be keeping an eye on this build as I have one on the way.... Dan Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Your doing great Bill. Can't wait for more....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Looking good! HÃ¥kan Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) Even with the Hobbyzone stuff, it doesn't take long... A little artistic license here: All my references indicate that the openings are quasi-elliptical, with recessed cannons. I'm going to leave the shape as-is, and have protruding barrels. A little scribing around the openings, and I'll have an opportunity to break out my new beading tool... Edited April 17, 2018 by Bill_S MikeC, mpk, mozart and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Guns look great Bill. I agree with you on how fast we can mess up our bench space....mine looks much the same.... dmthamade and Bill_S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Bill Very nice progress. Revell's Golden Oldies surely reflect the state of the Art Way Back When. Nice work on filling the the wing opening and the floor. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Thanks for the comments, guys. The cockpit scares me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Well, after seeing your build, I went to the LHS today and found an old Revell Japan boxing of the kit. I'll be using your build as a reference source since I don't have any on the Beaufighter. Now to find some info on the differences between the kit and a TF-X. Carl Cees Broere and r0t0rdr1ver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Great work Bill, another kit I would love to build. But if I could, I'd want to build an Israeli Mk.X, but I'm unsure on the differences/mods needed. Edited November 7, 2016 by Radders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Well, after seeing your build, I went to the LHS today and found an old Revell Japan boxing of the kit. I'll be using your build as a reference source since I don't have any on the Beaufighter. Now to find some info on the differences between the kit and a TF-X. Carl Great work Bill, another kit I would love to build. But if I could, I'd want to build an Israeli Mk.X, but I'm unsure on the differences/mods needed. I'm working from this: It's a little pricey, but should give just about everything you need to know. Edited July 11, 2017 by Bill_S Daniel460 and BradG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Great to see the Beaufighter being built. Don't see any of these kits being built. I see you have references, did you look at Prime Portal, they have a great walkaround including interior pics. http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/azrael_raven/beaufighter_mk.xxi/index.php?Page=1 Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Great to see the Beaufighter being built. Don't see any of these kits being built. I see you have references, did you look at Prime Portal, they have a great walkaround including interior pics. http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/azrael_raven/beaufighter_mk.xxi/index.php?Page=1 Don Outstanding, Don. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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