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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: DaveB on March 27, 2022, 02:20:00 AM

Title: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: DaveB on March 27, 2022, 02:20:00 AM
Dear all -

Just completed Eduard's Bristol Fighter kit which I found quite a demanding model to get together so has been built from the box.

I don't pretend it's perfect (what model ever is?) compared to what others could or have done with this; but overall I am very happy with how it has turned out.

Markings are for 35 squadron, RFC February 1918.

(https://i.imgur.com/hM6JFz9.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/rbkvDrR.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/OYNpAtg.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/e1Swl9q.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eKlA48X.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QfUfien.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4oPP8ey.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/rAombHO.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/57fMfJA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/22XpkSl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oyzOruz.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CqM15EW.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/D3uhzmo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/C8T47Ro.jpg)

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: macsporran on March 27, 2022, 02:39:35 AM
Lovely model Dave, you've got the look and the 'sit' of it just right. Looks like you only need to spin the prop and it'll be up and at 'em!
Sandy
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: bobs_buckles on March 27, 2022, 06:26:49 AM
Excellent build, Dave.
Well done!

Bob  ;)
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: lone modeller on March 27, 2022, 08:53:18 AM
As usual Dave you seriously understate the quality of your builds. This is an excellent model in every way - I am just waiting to see it for real. Not the easiest of types to build - but you have nailed it. Super finish.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: Big Sky Modeler on March 28, 2022, 12:15:05 AM
Very nicely done.  Thanks for sharing the photos.  I have this on my to-do list but thought it looked challenging to build so haven't started yet.  Yours turned out great.
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: DaveB on March 28, 2022, 03:43:33 AM
Thank you all kindly, gents - much appreciated

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: RAGIII on March 28, 2022, 04:56:36 AM
Outstanding Bristol Dave! Lovely painting as always as well as excellent rigging!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on March 28, 2022, 07:44:17 AM
I wish my models were as un-perfect as that!  Holy Cow...love the colors and markings.  Really sets it off.

Very well done,
Dan
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: Rookie on March 28, 2022, 09:14:41 AM
It looks perfect to me.

What a great model Dave!

Very neat and tidy paintjob too. I like her color scheme very much!

Willem
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: DaveB on March 28, 2022, 06:39:07 PM
Rick, Dan and Willem -

Many thanks!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: PrzemoL on March 28, 2022, 07:58:45 PM
It is a very fine model! And I am sure a couple of close-ups of the cockpits zone would do justice to your efforts!

One doubt, I wonder if Biffs were indeed carrying two Herl 110lb bombs - it seems like a relatively huge load concentrated on two single carriers.
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: DaveB on March 30, 2022, 06:37:44 PM
Quote from: PrzemoL on March 28, 2022, 07:58:45 PM
It is a very fine model! And I am sure a couple of close-ups of the cockpits zone would do justice to your efforts!

One doubt, I wonder if Biffs were indeed carrying two Herl 110lb bombs - it seems like a relatively huge load concentrated on two single carriers.

Thanks, Prez -

I honestly don't know (others may?) you may be right.  However, this was one of the kit options regarding bomb loads so I chose this one.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: gbrivio on March 31, 2022, 01:25:17 AM
Very nice Brisfit, she has just the right look. Well done.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: Bughunter on March 31, 2022, 06:23:54 AM
That is a nice Bristol, Dave!

Quote from: DaveB on March 27, 2022, 02:20:00 AM
Just completed Eduard's Bristol Fighter kit which I found quite a demanding model to get together
Oh yes, I know what you mean! I had also to stop my build for while and made something different in between.
But the kit base is great - with my addition it is still one of my best models and reached a Gold medal on the Euro Model Expo last weekend.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Bristol F2B Fighter 'Profipack'
Post by: DaveB on March 31, 2022, 08:11:13 PM

Giuseppe - thank you!

Frank - thank you too, mate.   I really pleased your one gathered a win I've no doubt it was up to your usual high standard.

Regards

Dave