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1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:53 pm
by BlackSheep214
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...

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Low part count...

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Decal sheet looks shot. Not sure if they're usable.

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Instruction guide... only 3 steps.

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Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:03 pm
by Stikpusher
That should be an afternoon build project, and another day or so of painting... :wink: Simplicity exemplified!

Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:10 pm
by keavdog
Cool subject. I like those twin engine British fighter/bombers. Being an old boxing, hopefully it goes together well. Love the instructions.

Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:47 pm
by BlackSheep214
I've decided to build this as wheels up in flight since it came with a stand. Here's she is after step one...

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Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:15 pm
by Stikpusher
Step 1!? :giggles: Not much left to do for Step 2... :hmm:

Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:18 pm
by LyleW
Neat!

Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:29 pm
by BlackSheep214
I'm thinking of displaying this one with center torpedo being released. I have a couple ideas how to do it...

Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:41 am
by LyleW
Super chilled magnet levitation should do it. Or thin clear line. I'd go with the magnet deal.

Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:45 am
by SigEp Ziggy
Cool old kit, looking forward to seeing what you can do with it.

Re: 1/72 scale Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TFX by Craft Master

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 5:40 pm
by Stuart
Very nice! I built this kit a good few years back IIRC I replaced the engines/Corinthians bottom cannon ports with resin AM parts.