Official Beaufighter painting thread

[pbhawkin]

With the imminent release of the 1/200 scale mini of this plane I thought I would add some pics of the 1/144 wargamer version!
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these are by Lloyd Bowler
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[Flying Officer Kyte]

It will be interesting to compare these with the official releases and see how the difference in scale effects the detail.
Rob.

[Dark Horse]

personally I am much in favour of having props than not - even if they are still. Preferable for me (at any rate) to have still props than cutting plastic circles for props. BTW Peter, your first pix appears to be missing a prop in any case (so I am a bit confused by it all)

[pbhawkin]

BTW Peter, your first pix appears to be missing a prop in any case (so I am a bit confused by it all)

Maintenance?

Perhaps just started up and can't be seen?
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[Guntruck]

Very nice models Peter

[Carl_Brisgamer]

I have just completed two old 1/200 scale Skytrex Beaufighters I bought ages ago. Future projects will be Peters Planes.

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[Lloydthegamer]

Those maintenance elves must have gotten straight to work getting the engine up and running! :)

[QUOTE=pbhawkin;177551]Maintenance?
Perhaps just started up and can't be seen? [QUOTE]

[Lloydthegamer]

Peter, thanks for including photos of my model in this batch. Lloyd
With the imminent release of the 1/200 scale mini of this plane I thought I would add some pics of the 1/144 wargamer version!

[Flying Officer Kyte]

All these Beaufighters are simply magnificent chaps.

Thanks for posting them.
Rob.

[Doug]

Well done to both of you.

[BobP]

Great work on those planes and have to see a comparison with the Ares ones as asked.

[richard m schwab]

Peter

My order of 144 scale Beaufighter`s has arrived. I will keep one a Mk X and backdate two for SWPA use. The detail is incredible and is superior to most 144 scale injection molded kits!


Rich

[Thomatchef]

Had a productive couple of days and this one rolled of the production line...

The reference painting scheme

http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/296/pics/9_9.jpg

My impression

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Paints are Vallejo and Tamiya acrylics. Decals are from Shed and the serial number is home made.

[Carl_Brisgamer]

Great work Thomas. This one looks so good I am surprised Ares didn't make a desert camouflaged Beau as an official release.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Superb Thomas.
Just when I thought I had finished buying Beaufighters.
Rob.

[richard m schwab]

Thomas


Very nicely done!

Rich

[richard m schwab]

I did not post any photos of my finished Peters Planes here. The were posted elsewhere now I will make up for the lapse.

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Rich

[gully_raker]

:salute: Super jobs there from both Thomas & Richard.:clap::clap::clap:

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I am glad that you decided to post these Richard.
I'm about to order my third Beau today, and it has given me another option for paint schemes.
Rob.

[richard m schwab]

Rob

For more inspiration look at this link. 115 profiles on the Beaufighter alone!

Rich


http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/b/296/9/0#51

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Thanks Richard.
That is really superb.
Rob.

[richard m schwab]

Rob

That is my favorite source for painting ideas!

Rich


http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/b/296/9/0#51

[ptownhiker]

Had a productive couple of days and this one rolled of the production line...



Paints are Vallejo and Tamiya acrylics. Decals are from Shed and the serial number is home made.

Thomas, that is a great paint job. I love desert camouflage and clean paint lines.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

A general question before I buy chaps.
Which of the Ares Beaufighters do yo think it would be the easiest to overpaint for Desert use?
Thanks.
Rob.

[Thomatchef]

A general question before I buy chaps.
Which of the Ares Beaufighters do yo think it would be the easiest to overpaint for Desert use?
Thanks.
Rob.

I would say the one of "Davoud" WGS201C. That was the one I used. The bottom color is already good while the others will need repainting of the bottom too.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Thanks Thomas.
As I already have one of those, I can save some cash as well.
Rob.

[Thomatchef]

Thanks Thomas.
As I already have one of those, I can save some cash as well.
Rob.

Your welcome. I didn't like the look of that mini so repainting it was an obvious option. The only one which I like is the green/brown one and the all black one I didn't even buy.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Just like me then Thomas.
I could not see much use for a night fighter.
I will probably get another green/brown just to get a pairing.
I will go solo in the Desert.
Rob.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Later that month, somewhere over the Desert.


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Rob.

[grumpybear]

I hadn't thought about repaint of a Beau. Seeing these and how nice they are I better do at least one. Nicely done to all of you

[Thomatchef]

Nice repaint Rob!! A desert Beau looks so good I'm surprised Ares didn't release one...

[richard m schwab]

Rob

Welcome to the Beaufighter Club! Nice repaint!


Rich

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Rob

Welcome to the Beaufighter Club! Nice repaint!


Rich

Thanks Rich.
I'll forward my membership fee.;)
Rob.

[richard m schwab]

Rob

That is just a drink for all the other members!:pint: The initiation rights are specific, one successful anti shipping raid.:thumbsup:Beaufighter 1 ship 0. One witness hopefully sober is required!;) Two none sober witnesses may be substituted.:drinks: Lack of any qualifying witnesses may be substituted by photographic images.:dazed: Photographer need not be sober but that of course does helps!:D



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[Flying Officer Kyte]

Rob

That is just a drink for all the other members!:pint: The initiation rights are specific, one successful anti shipping raid.:thumbsup:Beaufighter 1 ship 0. One witness hopefully sober is required!;) Two none sober witnesses may be substituted.:drinks: Lack of any qualifying witnesses may be substituted by photographic images.:dazed: Photographer need not be sober but that of course does helps!:D



Rich

Right Rich.:FOK:
Got that I think.:FOK:
I'll see what I can do.:FOK:
Rob.:FOK:

[richard m schwab]

Rob:FOK:

I never had a doubt to your worthiness for, our small and elite club.:FOK::FOK:


Rich:FOK::FOK::FOK:

[BobP]

Nice repaint job. You folks that do the repaints are a special breed. You make it look so easy.

[cisco cischetti]

Looks like we did the same :eek:

[cisco cischetti]

Here is my beaufighter squadron
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[cisco cischetti]

as you can see them from above
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[cisco cischetti]

and when they overfly you
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Note the strange feature of the desert one. I found out that this specimen came from a batch of production that started fighting in northern Europe. Then she was ferried to Africa. Generally, the Beaus would maintain the lower scheme in duck egg blue. However, she put up with an accident that damaged her tail. and the maintenance guys replaced it with the tail of another Beau that had been camouflaged with desert scheme. That's why it is so particular.
More info here:
http://imodeler.com/2013/02/camouflage-and-markings-of-the-bristol-beaufighter/

[somaliavet]

Outstanding work, Cisco! Very impressive work and attention to detail! :thumbsup:

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Those Beaus certainly look very good to me Cisco.
I was glad they are on our side when they overflew me.
That reminds me, now I have some Axis ships, I must get that mission flown.
Rob.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

And now there are two.


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Rob.

[richard m schwab]

Rob

I am sure they will get their point across, whatever the target!


Rich

[cisco cischetti]

Here is a couple of images taken from Osprey's volume "Beaufighter aces of WWII" regarding Squadron Leader Fletcher and his kite
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And here is my personal reconstruction of this particular Beaufighter
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[Flying Officer Kyte]

Nice take on Fletcher's bird Cisco.:clap:
Where on earth did you manage to get the off white ? decal?

Rob.

[cisco cischetti]

Nice take on Fletcher's bird Cisco.:clap:
Where on earth did you manage to get the off white ? decal?

Rob.
It's white paint

[Marechallannes]

Nice Beaufighter repaints.

[Mad Charly]

Another very good shoot Cisco!!!:clap:

Bye Carlo

[richard m schwab]

Cisco

A nice repaint! My friend you have a steady hand! I cannot paint a straight line!

Rich

[Flying Officer Kyte]

It's white paint

All the more impressive then for that.:clap:
Rob.

[richard m schwab]

Rob

He has us beat twice. A steady hand and he can see!:hatsoff::thumbsup:



Rich

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Rob

He has us beat twice. A steady hand and he can see!:hatsoff::thumbsup:



Rich

Yes Rich, there is that factor to consider.:D
Rob.:cool:

[Franco Lucchini]

It's white paint

Wow! Nice work!

[cisco cischetti]

This particular specimen flew over South East jungles. I read that was a successful plane, especially flying in long range fighting missions: she shot down many Japanese planes, in particular, a bunch of "Oscars"
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But she was lost in a crash Landing: while she was under maintenance, a pilot made a trial flight but an engine was lost during the take off. After the belly landing, she was written off.
Anyway, here is my version (information and illustration taken by "Beaufighter aces of World War 2", by Andrew Thomas, Osprey Publishing, Oxford. 2005)

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[fast.git]

Nice Beaufighter, Cisco! :thumbsup:

[Barkmann]

As I mentioned before, the Beaufighter is one of my favorite planes of WWII... And maybe even of all time! She's just so... Beautiful and powerful!! :D And your representations are very nice! I'm looking foward to buy Beaufighter Aces of WWII too, mainly after seeing what you guys did. :thumbsup:
Thanks


Nick

[Flying Helmut]

Very nice paint job sir!:clap: