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RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« on: August 26, 2016, 05:36:43 AM »
My vision of the famous night fighter BE.2c used by William Leefe Robinson on the night 2nd/3rd of September 1916 to shoot down a German airship and win VC.

EDIT. I have just realised that my build almost coincides with 100th anniversary of this important aerial victory!

Airfix kit had to be modified extensively and several areas brought to more to-scale look to satisfy my taste. Five months of modelling led me to this result.























« Last Edit: February 08, 2022, 07:25:42 PM by PrzemoL »
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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2016, 05:53:13 AM »
incredible! A real piece of art!
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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2016, 06:01:31 AM »
Still trying to get my head round it's 1/72nd scale and the images I'm seeing on my screen are that much bigger than the actual model.
So beautiful.

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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2016, 06:02:39 AM »
Prze,
    In a word, Spectacular! She`s a fine tribute to your skills, and one to be very proud of.
Cheers,
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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2016, 06:55:09 AM »
A master class. The attention to detail is incredible.

Regards, Steve
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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2016, 07:27:47 AM »
An amazing build resulting in an amazing looking model, superb in all aspects, the finish on this model is incredible.

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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2016, 07:39:34 AM »
Another amazing build- lovely shading and wonderful rigging. Bravo!

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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2016, 08:21:24 AM »
Stunning Prez, there's no other word for it! You've set the bar pretty high with this one.....

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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2016, 08:56:52 AM »
Truly magnificent, Przemo!  Perfect in every way!
Cheers,
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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2016, 04:11:58 PM »
Success in the end, after a long modelling job. Well done. All ailerons are dropped, is this correct (i have no knwoledge of the BE type, sorry)?

Stefan
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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2016, 04:13:41 PM »
What an inspiring piece of work, Prez. Congratulations.

Best wishes
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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2016, 05:20:09 PM »
I cannot stop looking at this masterpiece.......nuf said!
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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2016, 05:30:35 PM »
Stunning work. A real gem. Beautiful. I admire you for your talent.
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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2016, 07:24:03 PM »
Quote from: coyotemagic on August 26, 2016, 08:56:52 AM
Truly magnificent, Przemo!  Perfect in every way!
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with Bud!  truly stunning build!
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Re: RAF BE.2c - W.L.Robinson (1/72, Airfix)
« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2016, 07:27:55 PM »
Thank you, gentlemen. I am glad you like it.

Stefan, there is a usual gravitational drop of ailerons observed on many aircraft, BE.2c included. Airfix made the wings integrally with the ailerons and with this drop. I liked the idea and decided to leave it as it was. IMHO it gives an extra life to the model, even if it may be slightly overdone - a scale compromise.  ;)
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