shbemo13 157 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 This was on SOD for about 5 years, I bought on EBAY. When I finally got serious about build, I realized that there were a few parts missing......... I decided to open up both under hatches. I didn't notice until later that the rear hatch is in wrong spot. I relied on Revell panel line. I didn't go crazy on interior, especially rear area. The front office was detailed with Eduard photo etch. I scratch built half of seat. The main gear area isn't accurate. I decided to leave it stock. The finish is gloss black with a very thin overcoat of dark grey. I was very pleased with how strong model became, thank you Tamiya extra thin. Of course, there were huge fit issues. I decided to cut rear portion out (see picture) to make contruction easier. I used Browning guns from Aires. Shawn G. Lee White, Tony T, Chris Wimmer and 3 others 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Very nice ! I hope a new one is released !.....Harv Link to post Share on other sites
shbemo13 157 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Yes Harvey, long overdue for new tooling. Thank you Link to post Share on other sites
BiggTim 6,780 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Nice job on an old kit! I love seeing these old babies resurrected so nicely, it's inspiring. shbemo13 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Martinnfb Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Very nice! It's so nice to see old kit that came back to life on this level. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Martin Link to post Share on other sites
MARU5137 16,185 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Simply STUNNING . WOW. shbemo13 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Wimmer 785 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Great work! I always loved the beaufighter so it''s on my list for a long time. Inspiring build indeed! cheers Chris shbemo13 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 32,683 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Nice work, Shawn! Those engines look fantastic. Kev shbemo13 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Cross 4,339 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Nice work making an older kit look like today's technology! shbemo13 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tony T 5,495 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Love those Hercules engines and the interior work It's still a nice kit in the hands of experts like yourself Tony shbemo13 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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