The kit...
Low part count...
Decal sheet looks shot. Not sure if they're usable.
Instruction guide... only 3 steps.
1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master
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BlackSheep214
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1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master
My sister found this at a thrift shop and gave it to me as a Christmas gift last year. According to Scalemates, the kit is from year 1963. Everything is complete since she knows what to look for.
The kit...
Low part count...
Decal sheet looks shot. Not sure if they're usable.
Instruction guide... only 3 steps.
The kit...
Low part count...
Decal sheet looks shot. Not sure if they're usable.
Instruction guide... only 3 steps.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Stikpusher
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Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master
That should be an afternoon build project, and another day or so of painting... 
Simplicity exemplified!
Simplicity exemplified!"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master
Cool subject. I like those twin engine British fighter/bombers. Being an old boxing, hopefully it goes together well. Love the instructions.
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Thanks,
John
John
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BlackSheep214
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Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master
I've decided to build this as wheels up in flight since it came with a stand. Here's she is after step one...
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Stikpusher
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Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master
Step 1!? 
Not much left to do for Step 2... 
Not much left to do for Step 2... "Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
FLSM
FLSM
Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master
Neat!
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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BlackSheep214
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Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master
I'm thinking of displaying this one with center torpedo being released. I have a couple ideas how to do it...
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master
Super chilled magnet levitation should do it. Or thin clear line. I'd go with the magnet deal.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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SigEp Ziggy
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Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master
Cool old kit, looking forward to seeing what you can do with it.
Your fellow modeler,
Shane
Shane
Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master
Very nice! I built this kit a good few years back IIRC I replaced the engines/Corinthians bottom cannon ports with resin AM parts.
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