Tamiya 1:48 Beaufighter TF.Mk.X

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of British assault aircraft in 1:48 scale.

The Tamiya kit allows building the Bristol Beaufighter TF.Mk.X (torpedo) fighter version of WWII, with a crew of two (pilot and observer). Although originally intended for the hunting role, the Beaufighters were filled with a number of other aviation tasks. Some of the planes were adapted for enemy combat and entered the Coastal Command. TF.Mk.X had a new radar for submarine search, and its additional armaments consisted of two bombs or torpedoes mounted under the fuselage and eight rockets under the wings. MGs from the wings were removed and additional fuel tanks were installed in their place. Guns remained in place, but their ammunition stock was increased.

In the box, there are 6 frames with parts of the aircraft, frame with transparent elements of the fairings and decals (allow reconstruction of the aircraft of 236 or 254 Coast Defense Squadron).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Plane:

• Tamiya XF-21, spray AS-10 (hull)
• Tamiya X-18, XF-2 (white black identification belts)
• Tamiya X-18 (cockpit and engine components, propeller, rocket, torpedo)
• Tamiya XF-5 + XF-21 + XF-65 (interior of the aircraft, chassis components, 1:1:1 proportions)
• Tamiya XF-1 (wheels)
• Tamiya XF-19 (chassis components)
• Tamiya X-10 (engine parts, MGs)
• Tamiya XF-6 (engine cover, exhaust system)
• Tamiya XF-27 (bombs)

Crew:

• Tamiya XF-1 + XF-10 (pilot, proportions 1:5 proportions)
• Tamiya XF-1 + XF-52 + XF-64 (jacket, proportions 1:5:5 proportions)
• Tamiya XF-50 (trousers)
• Tamiya XF49 (vest)
• Tamiya X-18 (shoes, gloves)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Pilots figurines.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.