1:72 Bristol Beauhfighter TF.X - interior 3D decals for Airfix kit

The real subject

The Bristol Beaufighter was a British twin-engined combat aircraft with a crew of two. The TF.X version was a torpedo and strike machine and served over the sea against shipping. The pilot sat up front under a sliding hood and the operator behind under glazing of his own, so both places can be seen on a finished model and the interior is worth seeing through.

What the set contains

Colored three-dimensional interior elements for 1:72 scale, put together for the Airfix kit. They aim at the instrument panel, the side consoles and the other cockpit surfaces that the kit deals with only by shallow relief or flat printing. The dials, levers and placards are set apart in color and have noticeable thickness, so they are not lost in the view through the glazing.

Building tips

• Assemble the cockpit surfaces first, paint them and let them dry thoroughly.
• Wipe and degrease the surface before application, as the elements will not hold on a greasy base.
• Before application, check in the instructions how the elements are fixed. The method of application differs between the individual Kelik lines, and the manufacturer's instructions decide.
• Transfer them with smooth-jawed tweezers and fine-tune the position with a toothpick.
• Work from the large surfaces to the small placards, so that you have somewhere to rest your hand.

Who it is for

It suits a modeler who wants a readable cockpit on the Beaufighter without having to paint the individual dials with a brush. The work saves hours against detailing by hand, and the result looks just as good on several models in a row. Even a less experienced builder will manage it, because the work is with ready-made colored elements.

A set of interior elements is supplied. The kit, the paints and the glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.