D Bellis Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Model_Monkey said: If there is sufficient demand, a cockpit with instrumentation and detailing that better represents Mk.VI and Mk.X aircraft, including a TR.5043 radio, can be offered. Yes, please. :) D Model_Monkey 1
LSP_Ray Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 11 hours ago, CATCplSlade said: Time to find another Beaufighter kit. FYI, I have(had) an extra Revell/Lodela Beau Mk.I/TF.X for sale, my daughter has it now prepped for sale on eBay. If we ask nice she might hold for someone here. Includes ADS decals (Mk. I) and Aviology decals (RCAF Mk.TF.X), plus some unknown resin porcupine exhausts, as well as the Lodela vac TF.X conversion parts, PE, and decals. Box is rough and several parts came off sprues, but all seems to be there. Perfect for this new set. Don't worry, I have two other kits! Model_Monkey 1
Troy Molitor Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 Unbelievable. This classic kit deserves such a nice make over. You have certainly boost all our interest and happiness into today’s realm. Well done MM! Now we need some nice Decals for this beast. Way cool. Troy Model_Monkey 1
Model_Monkey Posted March 25, 2019 Author Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Thank you, everyone! Seiran01, the model is printed by a Formlabs Form2 3D printer in standard gray resin. Both are pricey but achieve great detail. The Beaufighter cockpit is now available (please click here). Below are some photos of the main cockpit and intra-spar equipment bay/pilot access hatch well. The first two photos show the cockpit with the supporting sprues and printing "raft" attached. This is how the customer will receive the model. The sprues and raft are necessary to print the model and provide strength during shipping. The supporting sprues are to be removed by the modeler. The photos following the first two show the cockpit with supporting sprues removed. Note: Supporting sprue removal, especially from the cockpit floor and intra-spar equipment bay is difficult. A very sharp cutting instrument such as a new cuticle clipper, and patient, careful cutting are required. During supporting sprue removal, the old saying, "slow and steady wins the race", applies. Remaining supporting sprue contact point "nubs" can be carefully scraped or cut away using a sharp hobby knife. Cockpit instrument bezel diameters are sized to accept 1/32 scale Royal Air Force World War Two-era instrument decals available from Airscale Model Aircraft Enhancements (click here). Edited March 25, 2019 by Model_Monkey Added photo. BloorwestSiR, thierry laurent, Daniel Leduc and 5 others 6 2
1to1scale Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 Order placed, money sent, get to printing! Model_Monkey 1
D Bellis Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 51 minutes ago, Model_Monkey said: The Beaufighter cockpit is now available (please click here). Woohoo! Can't thank you enough for seeing this project through to completion. Order placed for 2 Beau cockpits and some other odds and ends. Now to dust off the half-built Beaufighter that's been languishing for at least 15 years on the Shelf of Doom while all the other guys made big promises that fell through... 2 hours ago, Troy Molitor said: Now we need some nice Decals for this beast. Aviaeology Decals already has 3 beautiful decal sets for the TF.X to get us started. D Model_Monkey, Out2gtcha and Troy Molitor 2 1
Out2gtcha Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 As soon as I get paid on Friday, and I'm ordering my Beauf pit! Model_Monkey 1
1to1scale Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 2 hours ago, D Bellis said: Woohoo! Can't thank you enough for seeing this project through to completion. Order placed for 2 Beau cockpits and some other odds and ends. Now to dust off the half-built Beaufighter that's been languishing for at least 15 years on the Shelf of Doom while all the other guys made big promises that fell through... Aviaeology Decals already has 3 beautiful decal sets for the TF.X to get us started. D Unfortunately, I'm building the thimble nose, I am going to have to make my own masks for it.
LSP_Ray Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 So who will be first to start a Beau build in the Multi-engine GB? Won't be me as I unfortunately have my Do-335 build as well as several other builds I need to finish first, but I sure would love to see one done. Don't forget, my daughter has that Lodela TF.X version sitting waiting along with Aviaology TF.X decals! Out2gtcha 1
D Bellis Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 3 hours ago, 1to1scale said: Unfortunately, I'm building the thimble nose, I am going to have to make my own masks for it. There are also decals out there from Ventura and Techmod. The Techmod sheet has two thimble-nose variants. HTH, D Out2gtcha 1
petrov27 Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 Order on the way. Really hopin for some love in that back pit too even if just the minimal bits Model_Monkey and Out2gtcha 2
Model_Monkey Posted March 25, 2019 Author Posted March 25, 2019 Thank you all very much, everyone! The volume of orders received for the cockpits today was nothing less than breathtaking. Please allow additional time for printing. My printer can print two cockpits at a time, for possibly 4 sets in a day. The first two cockpits ordered are in the printer now. I will print and ship the others in the order in which your orders were received. Since printing is a slow process, it may take a few days to get your order in the mail. Thank you for your patience! Regarding the observers station, thanks to your orders today there is certainly sufficient demand to offer one! I'm waiting on some reference material which will help me make a more accurately dimensioned observer's station. I'll get started on that as soon as the references arrive. In the mean time, I'll finish up the 1/24 scale P-51D Mustang upper cowling design for classic Airfix kits. The first printing looks very good in shape and profile, perfectly matching factor blueprints, but the model is just a tad bit wide to match the Airfix kit best. It needs a little dieting to slim to fit. I'll assemble the Beaufighter model that appears in the photos above tomorrow and post some photos of it fully assembled, minus paint. Thanks again, everyone! Kagemusha, Greg W, Out2gtcha and 2 others 3 2
Out2gtcha Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Model_Monkey said: Regarding the observers station, thanks to your orders today there is certainly sufficient demand to offer one! Awesome news! Really looking forward to ordering my pit and at some point in the future, an observers station. Well done! Now ro hunt for some other AM..... Model_Monkey 1
Kagemusha Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 6 hours ago, 1to1scale said: Unfortunately, I'm building the thimble nose, I am going to have to make my own masks for it. There is one on one of the Aviaeology sheets. MM, if I buy the cockpit set now, will I be able to purchase the additional Mk.X parts when I order the observers station? Hope you do a set of wheels, late tailplane, thimble nose, etc... Model_Monkey 1
petrov27 Posted March 25, 2019 Posted March 25, 2019 Excellent news that they are selling well and glad to hear the rear station is now on target Model_Monkey 1
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