1/72 Airfix Bristol Blenheim Mk IV

[Vic Balshaw]

Turning into a very nice build Dirk.

 

[Wayne Little]

Turning into a very nice build Dirk.

Yeah...damn right it is...

 

[vikingBerserker]

Beautifull done!

I've noticed on a number of aircraft where the front of the engine cowling were bronze colored. Why was that?

 

[B-17engineer]

Sweet Dirk!!

 

[dirkpitt289]

Beautifull done!

I've noticed on a number of aircraft where the front of the engine cowling were bronze colored. Why was that?

I have no clue but the BRISTOL Beaufighter has the same bronze cowling. I'm guessing the connection is Bristol.

 

[T Bolt]

Beautifull done!

I've noticed on a number of aircraft where the front of the engine cowling were bronze colored. Why was that?

I'm not sure but I think it was some sort of collector ring for the exhaust. I know a lot of the Italian planes had the same copper looking cowl fronts. I'm sure someone around here would know for sure.

 

[Airframes]

Yes, it was an exhaust collector ring, same as on the Beaufighter. In my MTO Beau thread, you'll be able to see the individual exhaust pipes, running forward from each cylinder to the collector ring.

 

[Bullo Loris]

I think this will be my next kit project...compliments mate, accurate work...

 

[dirkpitt289]

Working the top turret

 

[rochie]

looks great Dirk

 

[B-17engineer]

Good job Dirk!

 

[Airframes]

Coming along nicely Dirk.

 

[dirkpitt289]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Tonight I have some minor progress to share.

First off i got the landing gear installed along with the gun pod and propellers

Tonight I turned to the canopy. Along with my Mk 1 Blenheim I ordered masks for this kit (MkIV)

Till next time, thanks for looking

 

[Tony Hill]

Nice!

 

[B-17engineer]

Sweet Dirk!

 

[hawkeye2an]

Coming along real nice.

Any progress on the Beaufighter?

 

[dirkpitt289]

Not much. Check out the thread though. I updated it last night. Thanks for looking

 

[T Bolt]

Very Nice Dirk! The masks for the Special Hobby fit the Airfix canopy Ok? I wonder it they'd fit the Squadron vac canopy too. sure would save a lot of time.

 

[Matt308]

Looking great!

 

[vikingBerserker]

Dirk,

I have to say I'm pretty impressed. I have had this kit in storage for awhile because I really could not get excited about it. Seeing what you are doing I'm starting to get excited about it. Nicely done!