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Guy Rump (grumpy4263)
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Beaufighter TFX 1/72 Airfix

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10 28 May 2020, 14:20
Roland Revolvermann
Looks nice so far 👍 I like the new tooled airfix kits with the deep panel lines.
6 June 2020, 14:52
Guy Rump
Thanks Roland, it's tight fitting but so far it seems to be going together quite well. 🙂
7 June 2020, 19:14
Guy Rump
Vallejo Model Air BS640 added to upper fuselage and Vallejo Model Air Sky to lower fuselage.
12 July 2020, 10:15
Chaz Gordon
Looking good. I have one of these in my Stash.
12 July 2020, 11:49
Guy Rump
Thanks Chaz, most goes together well except for the engine covers which were a bit of a pain. 🙂
12 July 2020, 15:19
Daniel Klink
Keep up the good work Guy ..looks very nice 👍
16 July 2020, 14:44
Andy Ball
super Sky underside with shading....hope the rest of the kit goes well....
16 July 2020, 14:55
Guy Rump
Many thanks Daniel & Andy, your encouragement is greatly appreciated 🙂
16 July 2020, 16:49
Guy Rump
After a bit of hassle, the undercarriage is in 🙂
3 August 2020, 20:15
Andy Ball
You're on a role Guy!!!....
3 August 2020, 21:42
Guy Rump
Props on and now ready for a gloss varnish 🙂
9 August 2020, 17:53
Andy Ball
Purposeful in that dark grey!
10 August 2020, 16:44
Guy Rump
Thanks Andy, it has been an enjoyable build....so far! 🙂
10 August 2020, 18:29
Łukasz Gliński
Missed this one 🙂
11 August 2020, 07:54
Guy Rump
Welcome Lukasz! 🙂
12 August 2020, 14:19
Guy Rump
Complete with some light weathering.

This denotes a Beaufighter of 144 Sqn PL O that took part in the raid on Forde Fjord on 9 Feb 1945 known as Black Friday.

This raid was conducted with 31 Beaufighters from 404, 405, 489 & 144 Sqns, all from RAF Dalachy (Dalachy Wing). The 404 & 405 Sqn aircraft were equipped with rockets (for anti-shipping)whilst the other Beaufighters had their cannon and machine guns for their anti-flak role. 65 Sqn Mustangs provided fighter cover.

At Forde Fjord at around 1610 hours, as the Beaufighters attacked shipping and flak guns, 12 FW 190 s attacked. This engagement, with Beaufighters, Mustangs & FW 190s led to dog fights and aircraft attacking ships with around 50 aircraft taking part, the largest aerial battle over Norway during WW2.

The fighting lasted until 1625 hours. The German ships had shot down 7 Beaufighters and the FW 190s had shot down another 2 Beaufighters and a Mustang.

The Allies damaged several German ships and shot down either 4 or 5 FW 190s.

The losses suffered by the Dalachy Wing on 9 Feb were the highest of any of the Wings of Coastal Command sustained in a single operation during WW2.

21 August 2020, 14:58
Łukasz Gliński
Nice. Could've been more dirty, but still it does look good 👍
21 August 2020, 15:15
Guy Rump
Thanks Lukasz. 🙂 I'm still experimenting with weathering, perhaps the next project will be more "weathered" 🙂
21 August 2020, 21:20
Roland Revolvermann
Very nice! Looks good 👍
21 August 2020, 21:37
Andy Ball
Nice 'n' fresh!, and great backstory Guy!, glad you're happy with the finished result!
21 August 2020, 21:38
Guy Rump
Many thanks Roland and Andy 🙂
22 August 2020, 08:32
Mark K
Lovely clean build and subtle weathering!
30 August 2021, 03:36
Guy Rump
Many thanks Mark 👍
30 August 2021, 05:05

Project info

18 immagini
1:72
Completato
1:72 Bristol Beaufighter TF.X & Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8 (Airfix A50171)
Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk.X
GB Royal Air Force (1918-now)
No. 144 Sqn. NE831/PL-O
Febbraio 1945 Raid on Førde Fjord - Førdefjorden NO
 

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