Bill_S Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 (edited) I found some styrene tee. An easy way to get things straight... The finished product in situ... The access panel is lead foil, punched with a Waldron set. I used my new beading tool, too. Edited April 17, 2018 by Bill_S Shaka HI, Azgaron, mpk and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Bill Nice work on the wheel wells and gear - Revell sure must have been at Disney when doing the design work years and years ago. I am amazed how much the Beaufighter's gear looks light the Mossie's and visa versa. Terrific progress Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I mentioned how bad the accuracy of the kit is to dad and he seems to remember that it was based off some fairly imaginative drawings in one of the aviation magazines back in the 70's. At the time too, there were only I think 2 complete Beaufighters around; the Mk 21 here in Melbourne and the RAF Museums aircraft. Bill_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Very nice work! HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) I needed to show some progress... outer wing upper cemented. I used binder clips (handy little things) on the back side to get a good joint while the glue set. I'm going to have a slight gap on the lower surface, but I can deal with it. It's starting to look like a plane instead of a submarine! A gap on the bottom of the horizontal stabilizers, too. The fuel dump vents. Two sprue attachment points for these tiny parts, and Revell managed to get a sink hole and an ejector pin in the same spot. Really? I'll have to check my references to see if they're supposed to be there. The control column isn't bad, but it needs a little work. The yoke is a bit large for scale; I thinned it a little with the trusty Flexi-file... Some texture on the handles. I used sewing thread, then applied thin CA. You need about five hands and your teeth for this one. Edited April 17, 2018 by Bill_S R Palimaka, r0t0rdr1ver, Shaka HI and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Dam this gonna look good !. ...Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Progressing nicely! HÃ¥kan Shaka HI, mpk and Bill_S 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Great progress so far Bill. Nice work on the wheel bays. Dan mpk and Bill_S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) Control column dressed up a little. Next up is the corrugations on the floor. I wanted to use styrene, but the smallest diameter available is .020" (.5mm). (What's left of) the kit part: Some plastic discs and strip: I straightened some lengths of .008" diameter (0.2 mm) beading wire, arranged them, and some thin CA. Not perfect, but it will do. Everything looks better with paint on it. Edited April 17, 2018 by Bill_S shbemo13, MikeC, Jeff and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Hmm...and scratch-building is fun, eh? Bill_S and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Hmm...and scratch-building is fun, eh? Just think what you're in for, Shaka... mpk and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Bill Some very nice progress on the Beaufighter and the detailing for the front office sure going to be just the ticket. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Nice work Bill Derek mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) Rudder pedals thinned, 1 mm rod attached to the back. Rods glued to card stock to keep alignment. A strip of lead foil for straps (each on glued on only one end). Pedals separated from kit floor, ready for paint. I'll trim the rods and remove the card stock when they get attached to the IP. IP ready for detail painting and decals. Edited April 17, 2018 by Bill_S KiwiZac, mikeblack, Derek B and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Looks good, Bill...I'm finding it hard to stay motivated enough for scratching anything after the seats myself. I might just go ahead and get that AM cockpit. mikeblack and Bill_S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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