This is a full build video of Revell's mighty Bristol Beaufighter.

This 'Beau is NE429 of 489 (RNZAF) Squadron RAF. This was a New Zealand squadron which was part of the RAF Coastal Command. Kiwi Beaufighters were mainly armed with torpedos hence the kick name "Torbeau".

Not an easy kit this one. Landing gear especially was tedious as it doesn't fit well at all. Wings as well are tricky to say the least. It does turn out well but "check your references", Beaufighters are notorious for their differences.

The Xtended podcast really helped trying to work what did what...
RAF, RAAF, and RCAF Beau's are armed with rockets and wing guns, where as RNZAF Beau's
are the torpedo Beaufighters... generally… but this is does vary! Nightmare!

#bigbritishbirds #coastalcommand


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