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1/72 Hasegawa Bristol Beaufighter

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Construction of this model was very straightforward.

The Australian version of the Bristol Beaufighter Hasegawa kit remained on shop shelves for a relatively short time because it had been released as a special series model.

The Hasegawa Beaufighter series is very beautifully tooled with nice recessed panel lines and the traditionally sharp parts.

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Construction

Construction started, as usual, with cockpit. As I love tiny cockpit I replaced kit parts with a far nicer and more detailed Aires cockpit. It’s little a gem. Navigator position was also detailed from scratch as were engines. I added bearers and exhaust stacks that link cylinders and front ring.

From that point construction proceeded very quickly. Few filling or filing was necessary. A little of putty was necessary on the lower side of the rear of wing to fuselage mating.

Painting and decaling

My RAAF Beaufighter was to be built in the overall Foliage green scheme. Concern was what color should I use, preferably from the Gunze range.

After some testing, I found Gunze FS34092 (one of greens used on USAF European I scheme or A10 lizard scheme) to be a very good match. This color was sprayed all over my little Beau. Panels were then sprayed with a lighter shade of green – a mix of Gunze and white. This was to start weathering, the aim being to avoid a plain finish. Panel lines were enhanced with a wash of dark brown oil paint. I then proceeded with the Gloss varnish – decaling – Matt varnish treatment to complete the kit which is now a nice addition to my collection.

Eric

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