K8B

Bristol Beaufighter IF night fighter: The kit dates from the 1990s but is still very good by modern standards, despite the recent arrival of a more-detailed Revell version. The fit of all the parts is excellent, with no filler needed. Only the tailplanes are a little loose-fitting, but if supported at the right dihedral angle while the glue is setting then there are no significant gaps. The over-scale and wrongly-positioned actuators moulded to the top of the tailplane were removed, and more-delicate ones fixed underneath. Bracing struts were fitted inside the nacelles

Started about 20 years ago and finally completed. A 1970s kit, needing a fair bit of filling and sanding but basically very accurate, though with plenty of scope for adding small details. A few small parts like the tailwheel and landing lights had been lost over the years, but I think my replacements are a slight improvement. Panel lines are raised but almost invisible under a layer of paint. When originally built the Boeing 247 was covered with anodized Duralumin panels which varied in shade giving a noticeable patchwork appearance, the colour being described as a greyish-green. T