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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: bristolboy on December 02, 2015, 11:20:46 PM
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Thought you might be interested in my efforts to take an Airfix F2b and turn it into a Bristol Tourer Seaplane. Not strictly WW1 but since its based on a Bristol Fighter I thought I could get away with it!
It took far too long but has proved that I can take a kit and change it into something else using reasonable scratch building techniques. All of this was originally inspired by The Old Mans excellent WW1 scratch builds, I just thought I'd go half way to start with.
Anyway the history of the Tourer is basically that at the end of WW1 manufacturers like Bristol had to diversify to stay in business and like Avro they looked to the civilian market and their new found fascination with flying. The tourer came in a number of types, two seat, three seat, open passenger compartment, closed in and a seaplane.
There's a part WIP for anyone interested, I'm afraid I lost patience with posting progress; must give up the day job!
http://www.britmodel...bristol +tourer
There is a bit of a mistake which I have to confess, the logo is wrong! I had them specially made based on artwork I found on the internet and overlooked the fact that this is the later Bristol logo used after the late '20's. One day I might correct it but getting white bespoke decals made is not cheap!
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/neilh2/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_3374_zpsgtzaji6p.jpg) (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/neilh2/media/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_3374_zpsgtzaji6p.jpg.html)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/neilh2/Bristol%20tourer/6127546-large_zps21e20645.jpg) (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/neilh2/media/Bristol%20tourer/6127546-large_zps21e20645.jpg.html)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/neilh2/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_3378_zpsv3gu9pg9.jpg) (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/neilh2/media/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_3378_zpsv3gu9pg9.jpg.html)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/neilh2/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_3370_zps5z8cze9h.jpg) (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/neilh2/media/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_3370_zps5z8cze9h.jpg.html)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/neilh2/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_3368_zps1ida802l.jpg) (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/neilh2/media/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_3368_zps1ida802l.jpg.html)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/neilh2/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_3356_zpslrjwxora.jpg) (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/neilh2/media/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_3356_zpslrjwxora.jpg.html)
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Outstanding work on the conversion! Beautifully done all around!
RAGIII
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Very nice indeed, you've done a great job!
Ian
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Something completely unique, and very nicely done! I'd never seen this version before, was it a "one of" or were there more?
Cheers,
Lance
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You've done a beautiful job on this, congratulations!
I love the finish and presentation.
Mark
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Great subject and very nicely done!I can see why you call yourself Bristolboy.
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Bristolboy,
Congratulations my friend she's an Outstanding conversion. Your finishing is first class. WELL DONE !
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Wow, very very nice conversion! What an interesting subject you've chosen and you've executed it perfectly!
George
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Very neat and attractive! Anything that lands on water is gorgeous in my book.
Welcome aboard...I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
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A very attractive and appealing model, you have performed a superb job with the conversion and created a very unique model, well done.
Des.
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I have made many conversions - this one is a stunner and no mistake. This type is completely new to me but no less interesting. Using an oldie as you have done makes this model even more remarkable. Scratch-building should not be a problem for you if you wanted to try it out. Many congratulations on a wonderful model.
Stephen
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Great looking model! I didn`t even know the plane!
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Thank you all for the kind and supportive comments on my first competed model on this forum. I hope more will follow.
In the meantime a couple of in progress shots to show how much is 'new'
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/neilh2/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_2610_zps4d08ef8a.jpg) (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/neilh2/media/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_2610_zps4d08ef8a.jpg.html)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/neilh2/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_2609_zpsd34c7740.jpg) (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/neilh2/media/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_2609_zpsd34c7740.jpg.html)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/neilh2/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_2827_zpsde48362d.jpg) (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/neilh2/media/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_2827_zpsde48362d.jpg.html)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/neilh2/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_2641_zpsa06d8622.jpg) (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/neilh2/media/Bristol%20tourer/IMG_2641_zpsa06d8622.jpg.html)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/neilh2/Bristol%20tourer/Im1920EnV130-p488_zps9a33ecfd.jpg) (http://s124.photobucket.com/user/neilh2/media/Bristol%20tourer/Im1920EnV130-p488_zps9a33ecfd.jpg.html)
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That is a great model, Sir!
Doubly impressive given the vintage kit you started out with.
An excellent and unique build.
Glad to see you joined up, and hope to see more of your stuff!
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very nice indeed
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This is a lovely model. Congratulations on a fantastic conversion!
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Very well done ! 8) Total different ..
Terri
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Very nice conversion!
Warren