CRAZY IVAN5 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 29 minutes ago, John1 said: Never was a big fan of them until I read "A Separate Little War" about Coastal Command shipping raids in 1944-45. Got fascinated with them after that and truly loved building the Tamiya Mossie. I'll go out on a limb and say that this is kit is the best plastic model aircraft ever made. Aviaeology Beau decals just purchased. already decided what my subject will be. Now to just wait patiently for a year or so in hopes that HK does indeed offer us this long-neglected aircraft. Well, I'll go out on that limb with ya! Built 2 of 'em and would like a third . Everybody complains they cost too much [and they are a little pricy] ,but ya get what ya pay fer. Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 14 hours ago, John1 said: Great minds think alike. My Mossie is lonely. I mentioned the fascinating colors / markings of Coastal Command Beau's, here a taste of how wild some of those schemes are. These decals are currently on sale, given the quality and rarity of them once they go OOP, I think I might roll the dice on HK actually offering up this kit and purchase them. Just in case..... AOD32010p1 – 404 Sqn Beaufighters – Black Friday & Later pt.1 – 32nd scale Decals 'n Docs (aviaeology.com) Noiiiiiiiiice! Kind regards, Paul John1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) There are a lot of Strike Wing Mossie models about .... What's really driving my enthusiasm for the Beau is that I like fairly close to what's left of both the Banff and Dallachy bases up here in the NE of Scotland. The Banff field at Boindy is now a wind farm with a bunch of huge wind turbines . Dallach is pretty well gone but the base looks out on a beautiful bay All this is by way of saying I NEED as decent newly tooled Beau (ideally a T FX) on my work bench , as soon as possible PS "A Separate Little War" refenced above is a wonderful book, and a prime reference for any Strike wing build Edited March 23 by Scotsman esarmstrong, CRAZY IVAN5, Archimedes and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) 11 hours ago, Scotsman said: There are a lot of Strike Wing Mossie models about .... What's really driving my enthusiasm for the Beau is that I like fairly close to what's left of both the Banff and Dallachy bases up here in the NE of Scotland. The Banff field at Boindy is now a wind farm with a bunch of huge wind turbines . Dallach is pretty well gone but the base looks out on a beautiful bay All this is by way of saying I NEED as decent newly tooled Beau (ideally a T FX) on my work bench , as soon as possible PS "A Separate Little War" refenced above is a wonderful book, and a prime reference for any Strike wing build Great build and I know I'm taking this thread way OT so if you are inclined, maybe PM me but I'm thinking about going to Scotland for a week later this summer / early fall. Wondering if it would worth going up to Banff (I'll primarily be in Edinburgh) or is there not much left of the old base? Edited March 23 by John1 Scotsman, Archimedes, esarmstrong and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 It's a fair trek up from Edinburgh John - probably worth hiring a car because there's some stunning scenery and places to visit en-route - and the area around Banff is a lovely area to visit. We have some family links to the general area (including nearby Findlater Castle - now a ruin) - so have visited a few times over the years. Not a lot to see really at what was RAF Banff - but there is a memorial nearby on the A98. Heading along the coast towards Inverness you also have the current RAF Lossiemouth (Typhoons and Poseidons), and former RAF Kinloss. Some great distilleries if you're that way inclined, as well as the battlefield site at Culloden Moor. As above, @Scotsman will be able to provide a far better insight to the local area than me though... Iain Scotsman, John1, Christa and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob MDC Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 But not to forget North Coates which was fairly successful and was mainly Beaufighters which sunk over 500,000 tons of shipping with a further 500,000 damaged. It was a Bloodhound battery after the war and parts are still civil flying today. Will Try and get some pictures as it's only 15 miles up the coast from here Picked this up from Helion not got into it yet but might start it sooner than later Still available https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/to-force-the-enemy-off-the-sea-the-story-of-the-rafs-north-coates-strike-wing.php?sid=b1956443f0975248f85290a3e61fe8dd Out2gtcha, Iain, Paul in Napier and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 There is also a Beaufighter at the US Airforce Museum in Dayton Ohio. I forgot about that one. CRAZY IVAN5 and Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 58 minutes ago, LSP_Ron said: There is also a Beaufighter at the US Airforce Museum in Dayton Ohio. I forgot about that one. IIRC they found that one in Australia, that one is the first one I'd seen in person. I was impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 (edited) On 3/22/2024 at 4:09 AM, John1 said: I mentioned the fascinating colors / markings of Coastal Command Beau's, here a taste of how wild some of those schemes are. I got wild ... @John1 "Great build and I know I'm taking this thread way OT so if you are inclined, maybe PM me but I'm thinking about going to Scotland for a week later this summer / early fall. " Don't forget to stop by the golf course at Lochmaben. Edited March 24 by MikeMaben chrish, Dpgsbody55, Iain and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Will buy any mark of Beaufighter if such emerges, including a stripey TFX, but am really after a Mk.VI.f with the AI Mk.VIII night fighter thimble nose (same thimble fit later housing Air-to-Surface Vessel optimised radar). It is a big metal beast compared to the Mosquito. I just hope that any edition comes with both a Nav/Observer's gun type and Radar Navigator's simpler bubble type canopy blisters. Although the latter featured a bunch of drilled holes to equalise pressure and stop it steaming-up which will be a challenge to replicate. Revell missed a trick failing to provide both types of rear seat bubble in their 1:48 kits, especially in the first. I ended up buying neither kit even though I wanted one. Tony Archimedes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Eagle Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Okay, to help this become factual folks, I will throw myself on a sword and finish my Beaufighter conversion to a VIf nightfighter! Using the the very nice Model Monkey cockpit and radar/observation stations. That should guarantee something happening. thierry laurent, Christa, Archimedes and 7 others 6 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Thank you Steve. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Steve, you're a king among mere men. We will forever be indebted to you. - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA CRAZY IVAN5, Archimedes and Iain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Steve, you're an absolute gent, I salute you! Iain Archimedes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Thanks Steve! I have two more kits for sale if your interested. LOL Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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