Airfix Bristol Beaufort 2021 tooling 1/72 scale review and full build - HD 720p

[@keithbemrose3876]

My father was a radio operator/air gunner with 217 Sqdn. He joined up in 1938 and first flew in Ansons , then converted to Beauforts in 1940. “That is when the war became rather more serious”, as he took part in raids on German coastal installations along the French coast. I have recently received the Airfix kit of this aircraft and your video is a great help and very well presented.

[@garys_stuff]

Love to hear of a personal connection to a kit. Your father was a very brave man.

[@tombartram7384]

WW2 bombers had an average lifespan of ten missions. It was the most dangerous job in modern warfare.

[@johnshoosmith]

I really love the histy you provide in the beginning of these.

[@michaelevans205]

White propeller tips before yellow. Genius! I've been at this since 1968, (on and off - more on now I've retired), and never thought of that one. Enjoyed the build and like your approach. This older modeller gets a little impatient with reviews that spend an eternity talking about the box and little time on the actual history of the subject. Subscribed 👍

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

You did a nice job not so ordinary bloke, I wouldn’t mind having a go at this one as my father helped build the full size Bristols at Filton during the war

[@garys_stuff]

Sounds like you have to build one then!

[@wkelly3053]

Very attractive build. I appreciate your emphasizing the fitting of the individual parts, which is the heart of the kit, a bit more than than exterior painting, etc. Also, enjoyed the brief historical introduction. The gouge in the propeller at 1:38 is astounding. Looks like it was dressed by a mechanic and signed off as airworthy. I believe it would be out of limits in a present day setting. Thanks.

[@garys_stuff]

My dad remembers the day his squadron was relieved off Korea, the remaining Seafire 47s were condemned on the spot. Peacetime rules, see? The day before they had been flying combat missions.

[@wickwicker8575]

Nice build. I have just completed this kit myself. Airfix modern tooling is superb.

[@georgeb2616]

a stunner of a build, great video too, and very clear audio instruction. thanks for sharing.

[@mirrorblue100]

Very crisp work, Gary. Great stuff.

[@gordonstevenson8205]

Must be the only kit I never built when I was a youngster. Looks like a tempter now that it's been re-tooled. Nice build.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Gordon, it's a little cracker.

[@ModelMinutes]

You are so lucky to have the time to build these kits and upload all these videos! I really wish I could find a bit more time for my own channel. Top notch build right there by the way, I would be tempted to get one of these but I really should clear my stash out a bit. By the way, you should come chat with some of us on Discord if you have an account - good way to connect with other modellers and build your audience :D

[@garys_stuff]

I wish it were luck - more circumstance really. I work 2 days a week for a charity, I'm trying to monetise my hobby to supplement things by making kits the other 5 days a week! Lots of projects in mind to expand it as well. I'll check out Discord tomorrow - sounds a good way to keep in touch. And thanks for the very kind remarks!

[@ModelMinutes]

@@garys_stuff I have a link to my discord server on my channel page, if you follow it I’ll be able to help you from there 😊

[@billatchisonsholidayvideos6306]

I bought this kit last week and I'm really looking forward to the build. I like the emphasis you've shown particularly with the undercarriage assembly and pointing out what to watch out for especially with all the 'fiddly' bits. I've also invested in a set of Eduard masks. The video is filmed superbly too!

[@garys_stuff]

I'm sure you'll enjoy it Bill, it's a lovely kit of a very overlooked aeroplane. Glad I can be of some help!

[@davemardon6756]

Nice build my friend. Couple thoughts. 1. Using the pre cut masks- Apply a mixture of dish soap and water (mix it in a small cup) to the clear parts. If you have trouble getting the Mask in position, the soap and water allows you to "push" the mask into position. Blot dry and let it dry completly. Wheels (applies to any parts)- For the center Hub, paint them in the approiate color, place a piece of painters tape over the Hub. With a sharp blade, cut around the Hub (the difference between the Hub and Tire allows for a almost perfect mask) and then you can airbrush/Brush the wheel.

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Dave - good tips! I've got a Lancaster and a Shackleton in the pipeline, both of which will have many, many pre-cut masks!

[@eddieagar8039]

Fantastic build. Me being me, I bought the wrong masks for the build. I’ve just discovered your channel. Keep up the great work

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Eddie!

[@timothydaniels504]

Very nice build. It’s a very interesting looking aircraft.

[@alamocannon3791]

Making this kit now. It go`s together really well, Well done Airfix.

[@garys_stuff]

It is lovely. Nice engineering, especially of the glazed nose.

[@joseluiscastanorestrepo]

I got that model, and youre guide to build it is awesome, thanks.

[@garys_stuff]

Glad I could help! Plenty more to choose from!

[@oceanvibesphotography8395]

I’ve been trying two find a video build of the kit so thank u

[@AlanWitton]

Another great video and another great kit Gary!

[@novicejohnd5803]

These really cheer me up and inspire, great stuff. Thank you so much for your hard work

[@garys_stuff]

They cheer me up too mate!

[@PeterDonovan-l4d]

Hi Just in the process of building this fine kit. One question what color paint did you use on the underside of the aircraft? Just got to that stage after masking al the glass by hand no masking pack it looks fine coming back to the paint I will be using Acrylic with an airbrush please let me know somebody as I cannot locate so far this color☺

[@gagasmancave8859]

Just ordered one plus the camo masks

[@GREGLUCAS-u4f]

This is the one I am keenly interested in. I have this kit.I will follow your video with interest.

[@garys_stuff]

This kit is really good, I enjoyed making it and I hope they will bring out another version next year so I can justify building another!

[@MartinMcAvoy]

Nice job, Gary. Well done.

[@davidcole8268]

New channel to me. I like your crisp and approachable style.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks David, I want to be approachable! Cheers, Gary

[@ModelWingsForever]

I probably want to get this kit

[@garys_stuff]

Yes you probably do. In fact, I'm almost certain you do!

[@johnberry2877]

Fine looking build !

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks John!

[@ukaszbadura5670]

Thanks for making the video. I enjoyed the part about the history.

[@garys_stuff]

I’m going to add some historical contexts to all my build videos in future - glad you enjoy it!

[@siberianmodeller]

Nice model of a beautiful airplane! I want to build it myself.

[@iannicholls7476]

Lovely job there! It is a great kit. I’m halfway through mine so this is timely. One or two good tips. Thanks.

[@garys_stuff]

Glad you’re enjoying the kit!

[@stuarttempleton43]

That's a very nice build - and what a good looking kit. I've yet to build any of the modern Airfix twin engine aircraft kits - I really should give them a go.

[@garys_stuff]

Yes I think you should! Well worth it.

[@carrotman2871]

Tip: if you don’t have a drill a heated up needle works great!

[@garys_stuff]

Good tip!!!

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Great video, i would like to build one of these someday! Good job!

[@oranje1964]

Beautiful kit and even nicer build. No photo etch or other add ons?

[@garys_stuff]

No, but only because I built it as soon as it was released. After market stuff tends to be a bit later in arriving. By now there is plenty!

[@starshiphonda]

Looks great. I have one which I hope to start soon.

[@petereccles5786]

Nice build. Only one thing that I will comment on is that I use Pink,as an undercoat for Yellow.. I can get away with only three thin coats of anyof the Humbrol Enamels Yellows. Brush painted.

[@garys_stuff]

That's very interesting - I'll have to give that a go. Any particular pink or will any one do (like a flesh tone)?

[@duncanling2127]

Wow great build

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Duncan!

[@robjohnson2821]

Great job as always 👏

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Rob!

[@tonyde6423]

Nice kit and build very popular kit in Australia much anticipated sold out during lockdown hope Airfix bring out Australian version but british mk 1 a great start enjoyed watching your video cheers

[@garys_stuff]

I think with all the parts for the Mark 2 already on the sprue (unless the Double Wasp engine need radically different cowling) I would think it a dead cert they will do a later set of markings including Australian.

[@tonyde6423]

@@garys_stuff fingers crossed would be easier than using after market resin parts cheers

[@HumbugDandy]

A DAP Mk.V111 would be marvellous!

[@tonyde6423]

@@HumbugDandy fingers crossed cheers

[@carrotman2871]

Anyone know what the purpose of the blister turret was for? I’ve seen it on quite a few twin engined bombers from the late 30s to early 40s?

[@garys_stuff]

Taking on attackers who are coming from below and behind, one suspects, in planes where a tail or belly turret is not possible. Some Lancasters tried it too, just behind the bomb bay.

[@davidbennett2415]

Great build

[@Adamslee72]

Nice job I enjoyed the vid very much 😊 Cheers

[@garys_stuff]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers, Gary

[@ModelWingsForever]

I might get one

[@Jackdaw5]

I do wish Airfix could make their parts a little finer and more delicate. The internal details in particular appear rather 'blocky'. But your model came out really well - nice work!

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Ian! I spend so much time on interiors then never see them again. I've been looking at the Italeri Stirling and the interior is amazing - but once those fuselage halves go together...

[@richardallan2727]

@@garys_stuff As a big admirer of your work and interesting videos, I wondered if this might be okay to ask a question here? I love aircraft interiors and it does grieve me to seal them away when building. You don't see a lot of mention out there of people leaving panels or roofs off? I'm tempted to go further and actually cut panels permanently out and leave them displayed like that. Could you mash up a couple of old kits and show me how that might best be done? Just perhaps, 1/72 or 1/48.

[@garys_stuff]

@@richardallan2727 I suspect when I finally get round to making the 1/72 AEW Shackleton I might do some cut-away panels!

[@gary6300]

Hi buddy nice build really like the Beaufort. did you know icm are doing a 1/48 Beaufort next year now that will be fantastic. Thank you for sharing mate. Cheers Gary 🇬🇧

[@garys_stuff]

Hi Gary, I had heard of the 1/48 on its way - it's a possible build as I like the 'plane! Cheers, Gary

[@runesvensson1244]

Gone are all the rivets from the old tool :-)

[@cosmarendy8417]

Many thanks

[@АндрейШмырев-х8н]

Хорошая модель ...надо брать пока есть в продаже!

[@patrickfraher1502]

Great build - I bought this a few months ago and might do it as a Christmas hols project. Did it need a lot of filler? - I see you have some around the fuselage join

[@garys_stuff]

Very little filler needed, possibly due to my lack of skill than the kit!!!

[@liamgray9805]

Thanks for sharing, great build. Can you give me the details for obtaining cockpit and camo masking, cheers.

[@garys_stuff]

The canopy mask is made by Eduard, CX 588, the camouflage mask is by Top Notch TNM72-M036 - both of these are available though model stores or on eBay.

[@liamgray9805]

@@garys_stuff thanks sir, that’s very helpful.

[@ianmeadows35]

Another great video. Bought this on Tuesday (only went to get paint to finish the B2 Lanc!). Did you build/glue the glass nose in one go? I was wondering about letting the top section dry before adding the rest to avoid things moving around before it sets.

[@garys_stuff]

I did the nose all in one go, but I did let the PVA become more tacky before putting it all together.

[@soppdrake]

@@garys_stuff that is a great tip, btw. Noted!!

[@kiwiruna9077]

Great build and one I want to add to the stash. With its release I can now model 80% of the a/c flow by 489(NZ) sqd. Only need a new tool Hampden, **Hint Hint** Airfix.

[@garys_stuff]

I know, we really need a new-tool Hampden to complete the set of twin light and medium bombers.

[@greigdalziel8605]

good job mate

[@jeffreyhansen2806]

Working on one of these right now. I'm going with the night scheme. After building Airfix kits back in the day I was amazed at the beautiful fit of this one. Can we hope for an Anson of this quality?

[@garys_stuff]

Well, who knows? We'll find out on the 10th what Airfix has in store. Certainly there is a Victor coming, and the new Vulcan and Beaufort kits have bits for other versions. A 'Limping Annie' as it was disparagingly (yet lovingly) known would be a fabulous kit with possibilities of many schemes and versions.

[@rickmoreno6858]

No airbrush? Nice work non the less

[@MORCOPOLO0817]

I did not know that PVA could be used on plastic.

[@garys_stuff]

Works well for holding transparencies in place - wouldn't make the whole kit with it though!

[@Emtbtoday]

I'm still waiting for academy's 1.48 one

[@methaneman4045]

What glue is used to join preprinted parts?

[@garys_stuff]

If you mean pre-painted, then normal polystyrene cement in very small amounts. I'm going to try ultra-thin cement though.

[@methaneman4045]

@@garys_stuff Yes. Prepainted. Normal rules are you can’t join painted parts with polystyrene cement but it seems to work.

[@garys_stuff]

@@methaneman4045 that’s true, but I seem to get away with the smaller bits. Often when dry fitting it is apparent that a painted surface needs a gentle sanding to fit, otherwise I don’t worry about it!

[@methaneman4045]

That’s fine. If it works, don’t question it. Thanks for your replies.

[@anjkovo2138]

👍👍

[@randlerobbertson8792]

bloody marvellous. we are not worthy 😉

[@dand9495]

I've nearly finished mine... Shall I just say it ain't as good as this and I'm very new to this hobby 😅

[@garys_stuff]

I’m sure it looks great! I’ve only been back in the hobby about three years, it’s amazing how quickly you improve. Keep at it!!!

[@dand9495]

@@garys_stuff thanks, getting around 5 starter sets + a larger previously mentioned kit so hopefully, I'll be able to purchase an airbrush and see if it's easier or improves anything

[@Emtbtoday]

Hopefully ICM are OK being Ukraine based they had a 1.48 scale coming this year

[@garys_stuff]

Quite so, very worrying. Roden has lost artist Valery Grygorenko to this senseless war.

[@BobMuir100]

Hi Gary, great build your knowledge is top and your narration amongst the best. Those clamps: aren’t they a little on the strong side? You don’t do dry fitting like your piers any reason? No video of you painting??? Annoying Gary annoying!! The seats, the undercarriage a 2?? Bob England

[@garys_stuff]

The clamps are Revell ones so should be OK - not often i think they are too tight but if so then tape will work. I do dry fit things quite a lot these days - this video was done quite a while back! I'll include video of painting where I think it helps. Otherwise I'm glad you like the videos! Always trying to improve, my friend!

[@finlayfraser9952]

You are not a fan of ultra thin glue!

[@garys_stuff]

Just started using it…

[@stevieb6173]

seeing the amount of so called modellers airbrush nowadays is so so off putting , by the time you've spent that amount of money on paint and an airbrush, you may as well have bought the bloody thing built

[@garys_stuff]

I do a mix of both brush and airbrush depending on what I want to achieve. I'm not a good brush painter yet so still rely on the airbrush for certain finishes...