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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: RAGIII on March 17, 2026, 07:23:31 AM

Title: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: RAGIII on March 17, 2026, 07:23:31 AM
Going to give this kit a try! Airfix Be2c, to be built mostly OOB.
RAGIII


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Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: DaddyO on March 17, 2026, 06:38:58 PM
Nice choice RAGIII, I've seen a lot built straight from the box that look good.

A surprisingly wide number of differences in the usual Linen or PC10 schemes (I rather like the early ones with roundels painted on the tailplanes presumably because they were easy to reach)

Paul
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: PrzemoL on March 17, 2026, 06:46:56 PM
Looking forward to your take on this one!
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: NigelR on March 17, 2026, 07:34:38 PM
Excellent, it really is a great little kit.
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: RAGIII on March 18, 2026, 11:36:35 AM
Thanks Paul, Przemo, and Nigel. I have begun work on the interior painting. Someone challenged Me to use the supplied paints so I have done so on the interior. I did add Oil washes  8) Looks a bit messy but when all is done should be OK for what is seen!

RAGIII

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Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: AngryJazz on March 18, 2026, 05:44:55 PM
Nice choice and great start  ;D
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: NigelR on March 18, 2026, 06:55:18 PM
Someone challenged Me to use the supplied paints so I have done so on the interior.
That was me that was  ;) ;D And well done for doing so!
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: Tim Mixon on March 19, 2026, 01:19:00 AM
Excellent choice Rick and a great start. Really looking forward to seeing more of your work as I have two of them in my collection. 

All the best,
Tim
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: lone modeller on March 19, 2026, 08:25:06 AM
Really nice to see you building a real aeroplane again Rick. I always wanted to build one of these in my former modelling incarnation, but there were no kits available at the time. Too late now as I only scratch build, but I will enjoy watching you build yours.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: Alexis on March 29, 2026, 02:01:30 AM
Looking good so far Rick



Alexis
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: Brad Cancian on March 29, 2026, 10:13:16 AM
Very nicely done so far Rick, the colours look lovely.

Looking forward to seeing more!

Cheers

BC
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: RAGIII on May 22, 2026, 03:18:41 AM
Thanks folks! It's been a while but I did make some Very slight progress. Some semblance of see through is done on the wings. I am now ready to finish the interior.
RAGIII

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Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: NigelR on May 22, 2026, 06:49:09 PM
That's looking very nice Rick, just enough show through IMO. Keen to see this come together....
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: Alexis on May 24, 2026, 12:51:48 PM
Looking good Rick , I like the effect you got on the wings .



Alexis
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: RAGIII on May 24, 2026, 11:35:17 PM
Looking good Rick , I like the effect you got on the wings .



Alexis

Thanks Alexis!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: lone modeller on May 25, 2026, 01:43:36 AM
Good to see this one progressing Rick. The BE 2 was such an important type in the early war years that it should be represented in this GB by someone!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: WD on May 25, 2026, 11:52:44 PM
Looking forward to seeing more progress on this Rick.

Warren D.
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: RAGIII on May 26, 2026, 12:04:31 PM
Good to see this one progressing Rick. The BE 2 was such an important type in the early war years that it should be represented in this GB by someone!

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen, and yes the Be series does hold a place of importance in the early airwar period!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: RAGIII on May 26, 2026, 12:05:10 PM
Looking forward to seeing more progress on this Rick.

Warren D.

Thanks for following and the Comment Warren!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: Tim Mixon on May 26, 2026, 06:55:41 PM
Nice linen effects Rick. I also like the light blue roundels.
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: DaddyO on May 26, 2026, 07:01:46 PM
Coming along nicely now. Good to see a full linen version being built (there are some fabulous early schemes which are very tempting)

Paul
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: RAGIII on May 26, 2026, 11:03:31 PM
Nice linen effects Rick. I also like the light blue roundels.

Thanks Tim. Not exactly what I envisioned but it's OK. As for the roundel color, it'sOOB  ;D
RAGIII

Coming along nicely now. Good to see a full linen version being built (there are some fabulous early schemes which are very tempting)

Paul


Thanks Paul. I am sure there are plenty of schemes out there. In this case Airfix made the choice  8)

RAGIII
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: Tim Mixon on May 28, 2026, 09:08:29 AM


Thanks Tim. Not exactly what I envisioned but it's OK. As for the roundel color, it'sOOB  ;D
RAGIII

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Sorry Rick, I was being sincere about my liking the blue coloring.  Up until sometime in 1915 the British used the designated VB1 color for the outer blue color. It was changed to a darker hue due (VB2) to rapid fading and poor adhesion to the fabric surface. I plan on using the kit decals on my future build as well.
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: RAGIII on May 30, 2026, 12:04:04 AM


Thanks Tim. Not exactly what I envisioned but it's OK. As for the roundel color, it'sOOB  ;D
RAGIII


Sorry Rick, I was being sincere about my liking the blue coloring.  Up until sometime in 1915 the British used the designated VB1 color for the outer blue color. It was changed to a darker hue due (VB2) to rapid fading and poor adhesion to the fabric surface. I plan on using the kit decals on my future build as well.
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I actually wasn't offended and had No intention of being defensive. I was merely pointing out that I had no part in it being the correct shade  ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: Brad Cancian on June 05, 2026, 06:19:57 PM
Lookin' the goods, Rick! Great stuff!

Cheers

BC
Title: Re: Multi-seat GB 2026: Airfix 1/72nd scale Be2c.
Post by: RAGIII on June 05, 2026, 08:28:19 PM
Thanks Brad.