An Australian Beau'

[NARSES2]

When I got a copy of Fly Past magazine's Beaufighter special there was a photograph which intrigued me. A Beaufighter in the EDSG/DSG over white scheme. Now until that moment I'd thought this scheme had only been used on the longer ranged patrol aircraft. So I thought "why not on a Beaufighter ?" It was very short lived on the Beau' but does look good.

So here we have the Hasagawa 1/72 Beaufighter built from the box with the exception of a Quickboost tail fillet. I know most aircraft with the tail fillet had the thimble nose cone (the target tugs didn't) but I want that for something else. Another reason for this build is that it's of a bomb armed Beau and you don't see to many of those.

It's a nice kit and goes together well, recommended if you can get one at a decent price. Paints are Halfords, Xtracrylic and the usual culprits for the small details. Markings are from the kit and spares box.

So here we have Beaufighter Mk X of 455 Sqd RAAF East Coates May 1945.

[PR19_Kit]

Another good one Chris, and that scheme suits the Beau so well too. 

I didn't even know Hasegawa did a Beaufighter myself, I bet it costs a pretty penny!

[Captain Canada]

Nice one Chris ! Looks awesome in those colours....always been a big fan of the Beau'

[lancer]

Damm. she looks really good in those colours Chris....very nice.

[Dizzyfugu]

Damm. she looks really good in those colours Chris....very nice.

Second that!

[Army of One]

Lovely scheme that......another great build mate......

[NARSES2]

I didn't even know Hasegawa did a Beaufighter myself, I bet it costs a pretty penny!

Lots of boxings of different marks Kit. I picked up a couple in the US at decent prices. In the UK they are typical Hasegawa silly price

[kitbasher]

Oooh, that's pretty!

[Glenn Gilbertson]

Beautiful!