petrov27 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 lookin great! Model_Monkey and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model_Monkey Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) Gettin' there... Interior fuselage sides with ribs and stringers are in design now. Some of what you see here will change or be tweaked a bit. Instrumentation, cannons and other details yet to be added. The cannon design is done. Shooting for a December, 2021 release. For assembly, glue the Revell kit's fuselage halves together. Paint and assemble the observer's station, then slide the station into the Revell fuselage through the wing opening in the bottom. If also using the Model Monkey cockpit, paint and assemble both the cockpit and the observer's station. Glue the observer's station to the cockpit. Once the glue has set, slide the entire model into the Revell kit fuselage through the wing opening. Epoxy is recommended for a strong bond. Working towards achieving this: Edited November 28, 2021 by Model_Monkey Tony T, Greg W, Vulcan and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Very cool!! Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 yes cannot wait - amazing upgrade for the old Beau Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Astonishing work Steve -I need that in my life NOW! Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model_Monkey Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) Good news: we're very close to releasing our first of two Bristol Beaufighter observer's stations intended for the classic Revell 1/32 scale Bristol Beaufighter model kit. This first release represents the early radar-equipped NF Mk.I and NF Mk.II nightfighter station. This early radar operator's station is equipped with drum-fed Hispano-Suiza 20 mm cannons and Airborne Interception (AI) Mk.IV radar. The next release represents the late observer's station for Mk.VI day fighters, TF Mk.X maritime strike aircraft and Australian Mk.21 Beaufighters. The late station was equipped with bin-fed cannons, a reinforced seat stand for the observer and some other detail and instrumentation differences. Final early radar operator's station detailing and design tweaks are being completed this week. Test prints are scheduled for the weekend. Below are some renderings of the early design with drum-fed cannons. The first two renderings show the radar operator's station paired with the pilot's cockpit and intra-spar equipment bay ahead of the observer's station. Together, they form a very large model. The cockpit and equipment bay will be sold separately. Cockpits for early and late Beaufighters, dihedral tailplanes, radar equipment, and a torpedo are available now. Some of what you see below will change a bit. Edited June 8, 2022 by Model_Monkey chukw, LSP_Ray, D Bellis and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Awesome! Been looking forward to these for a long time. Now all we need is a replacement set for the wind screen and observers bubble! My OOB clear parts from my Lodela Beau are in decent shape, but if I mess anything up, they are basically irreplaceable Model_Monkey and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Blimey! Kev Martinnfb and Model_Monkey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 extremely cool - love the rear station! Will need to fashion some way to show that off once the fuse is closed up - maybe some cut-outs on one side Martinnfb and Model_Monkey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Got me thinking of my old Revell kit sitting in the stash, maybe I will have to have a deep ponder on this one. Cheers Dennis Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 I'm running out of superlatives in this thread, Those renders looks superb , as soon as the TFX variant becomes available I'm having one (or two!) Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Fantastic! any consideration to doing the thimble nose as well? cheers P Model_Monkey and Tony T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model_Monkey Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 46 minutes ago, Pete Fleischmann said: Fantastic! any consideration to doing the thimble nose as well? cheers P Hi Pete, I hope so. I'd like to offer a Sperry bump, too. No promises, however; much work to do on the observer stations before I could get to it. Cheers! ajw1977, Piprm and Scotsman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, Model_Monkey said: Hi Pete, I hope so. I'd like to offer a Sperry bump, too. No promises, however; much work to do on the observer stations before I could get to it. Cheers! Understood- All of this looks awesome- will definitely grab all of it! I’ve had a 32nd USAAF Mk VIF in my head for about 25 years… I can be a little more patient! cheers P Model_Monkey and ajw1977 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 I wonder if this gear could possibly be retrofitted to the new tool later model Beau that Infinity have slated for production - to run a back date conversion - or detail improvement ... With the additions of some further bits - like the porcupine exhausts, underwing rockets, different observers perspex etc (the current manufacturers have largely gone missing!) ... you would, no-doubt, have a much better platform to work your magic off ... add some decals and Bob's a good close relative!! ... Infinity make the base kit - you make about 5 or 6 conversion/detail sets available AIMS style!! Rog Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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