Bristol Blenheim Mk. 1 Airfix tool 2014.
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54 23 April 2023, 16:36
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Made a start on this Blenheim. Internals were airbrushed with Vallejo Model Air Interior Green. 👍
Many thanks for your interest and likes Villiers DV & Mirko R. 👍
29 April 2023, 13:54
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Fuselage added to wings. 🙂 Vallejo Model Air Interior Grey Green sprayed on bomb bay and wing flaps. 🙂
30 April 2023, 12:05
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Cockpit now ready for putting together. 🙂
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7 May 2023, 17:09
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Cockpit put together (as previously mentioned by other modelers, this was quite difficult. Cockpit then added to the fuselage. A little bit of filler used. 🙂
Thanks for your interest and likes Pietro DA & Mark K. 👍
10 May 2023, 17:57
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Tail added. 🙂
Welcome Starfish & Villiers. 👍
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12 May 2023, 17:02
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Flaps now on and top part of cockpit added as well. 🙂
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13 May 2023, 14:59
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Engines are now on. Ready for primer next. 🙂
Thanks for your interest and likes Andrew B & Lothar29. 👍
14 May 2023, 17:25
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Really good progress. One of the unsung heroes of the early part of the war, along with the Hampden. Has a certain beauty to it, don't you think?
3 June 2023, 16:44
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Congratulations on assembling the canopy. I just screwed mine up, the fit was an absolute nightmare.
4 June 2023, 15:13
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Primer and pre-shading added. 🙂
@ Stephen, I admit I do like the early British bombers at the beginning of WW2. 👍
@ Stasrfish, It took a bit of trial and error to get the canopy on. I'm hoping that when I take the masking off that paint won't have leaked through! 👍
Thanks for your interest and likes James B, Agustin P & Doubtingmango. 👍
6 June 2023, 18:21
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Ah! I see you've started her….looking good so far…as you probably know: watch the glazing.
8 June 2023, 11:56
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Underside painted with Vallejo Model Air NATO black & Interior grey green in the bomb bay. 🙂
Thanks Andy for the kind comment, appreciated. Hopefully the glazing is ok, was extra careful due to helpful comments on previous builds such as yours. 👍
Thanks for your interest and like Antony M. 👍
11 June 2023, 16:56
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I've finally got around to moving on with this aircraft. Upper parts painted with Vallejo Model Air BS Dark Earth and BS Dark Green. 🙂
Thanks Patryk for your kind comment. 👍
Thanks for your interest and like Gary B. 👍
27 July 2023, 16:01
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A great kit. I was so satisfied, that I bought another one and build it right as next project. Like to see your version.
27 July 2023, 16:03
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Gloss varnish added and then decals. 🙂
Thanks for the kind comment Marco. Hopefully it will turn out right. 👍
6 August 2023, 12:45
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Panel line wash added then matt varnish. Cockpit masks removed, engine fronts painted Vallejo Model Air Gun Metal. Main undercarriage added. 🙂
Many thanks mate for your interest and like Gustavo F. 👍
8 August 2023, 16:24
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Well the Blenheim Mark 1 is completed finally. some information next on the aircraft denoted:
On 9 December 1941 in Malaya, near the Thailand border, all available aircraft had been ordered to make a daylight raid on Singora (where the Japanese Army was invading). Squadron Leader Arthur Scarf, as leader of the raid, had just taken off from the base at Butterworth, Penang when enemy aircraft swept in destroying or disabling all the rest of the machines. Scarf decided nevertheless to fly alone to Singora. Despite attacks from roving fighters, he completed his bombing run and was on his way back when his aircraft became riddled with bullets and he was severely wounded, his left arm had been shattered, he had a large hole in his back and was drifting in and out of consciousness. He managed to crash-land the Blenheim at Alor Star, without causing any injury to his crew, and was rushed to hospital where he died two hours later.
Scarf's Victoria Cross was not gazetted until June 1946. Because of the chaotic nature of the Malayan campaign, the facts concerning Scarf's actions were not known until after the war. At the time of his death, he was about to become a father for the first time. His pregnant wife was a nurse based at the Alor Star hospital but had just been evacuated south. The two other crewmen from Scarf's Blenheim were also given awards after the war for their courage during this action; Sergeant (later Squadron Leader) Paddy Calder was awarded a Distinguished Flying Medal and Sergeant Cyril Rich (KIA in 1943) received a posthumous Mention In Despatches.
Squadron Leader Scarf (Service Number 37693) is buried in Grave 14, Row G, Section 2 of Taiping War Cemetry, Malaysia.
Thanks for the kind comment Villiers. 👍
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12 August 2023, 16:36
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Well I have to say Guy, that this one is your best build yet. Beautifully restrained weathering on the aircraft, and perfect balance of colour in terms of the camouflage paint. The story behind the aircraft is all the more gripping due to the heroic actions of the pilot and crew. Well done.
14 August 2023, 12:02
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Thanks for the lovely comments Andy & Stephen, I really appreciate them greatly. 👍
Thanks mates for your interest and likes Noel B & 1 other mate. 👍
14 August 2023, 14:59
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Many thanks mates for your interest and likes Gary K, David H & Curatorm. 👍
31 August 2023, 16:06
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Very many thanks for your kind comment Patryk, I greatly appreciate it. 👍
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12 September 2023, 15:09
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Many thanks Villiers, I really appreciate your kind comment. 👍
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17 September 2023, 15:04
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Thank you for the very kind comment Jennifer. 👍
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19 January, 17:10