Peter Marshall Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Having the day off, I have started my next project, a Tamiya Moquito PR IV, straight OOB. I have finished the nacelles, with some weathering inside the wheel wells Them moved onto the cockpit, where I have made up the Navigator's seat and the radio gear. Comments and observations welcomed as always. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Nice wheelbays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Nice start Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Got some more done this morning - basically finished the cockpit, with the pilot's seat being added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Love the R1155 and the T1154 Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Done some more - finished the bomb bay ( though really it's a Camera bay ). And the rear camera and camera port Finished off the cockpit, with the port and starboard sides of the nose Then joined the nose - beleive me there is a Mosquito under all the tape. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Fast work Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Done some more this morning - attached the wings and tailplane. The first tiny bits of filler have been used along the nose seam, and the wing roots. Built up the canopy, and applied the decals to the inside. I have started masking off, ready for painting. Bombbay masked off with one of my bosses business cards ( he gave me about 1000 a few weeks ago, as they mispelled his name ! - really good for this kind of thing, just the right thickness ). Now waiting for glue / filler / klear to dry, then onto the cockpit and masking the wheel wells. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 You're cracking on with it Peter, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) Looks very nice, appart the seat belts. May I suggest one thing? You should have a try with some alu, or other metal foil. Very easy to do, and can't be compared to the decals. Edited August 24, 2008 by Antoine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Looks very nice, appart the seat belts.May I suggest one thing? You should have a try with some alu, or other metal foil. Very easy to do, and can't be compared to the decals. I do know what you mean about the belt decals, however I don't think I will bother this time. I am building this as a trail before I do another with a load of resin details. I will tone them down a bit though to stop them being so bright. Thanks for the comments, and suggestion. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Do as you like, Peter, its your kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 More done this morning - finished off masking the cockpit, and fixed a couple of little nibbles I put in the leading edge by mistake: Then pre-shaded the whole thing: Then on with a coat of Xtracrylics PRU blue, I may be finally getting the hang of pre-shading, it looks ok on the tail photo: Now waiting for paint to dry.. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack-swiss Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 That's a really coooooool mosquito...I like it!!! Ciaooo Giacomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHREAK Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Looking good, keep going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 last update for today - I have removed the masking, kleared and decalled the mosquito. Decalling made somewhat more interesting by losing the placement guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Nicely done Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossieramm Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) Looking very good, looking forward to more You might some instructions here Edited August 26, 2008 by mossieramm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Looking very good, looking forward to more You might some instructions here Thanks for that, it shows me where the last couple of stencils need to go. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 With it being the weekend I had the chance to do some more on the mosquito. First up - slather with Promodeller Dark Dirt Wash: then built up the undercarraige, giving the tyres a wash with the mud wash, and finally added the Props and spinners. The dark dirt wash has worked really well, as visible in the tail pic. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Very nicer Peter, she looks a real beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I'd agree with your assertion about you getting the hang of the pre-shading lark... you've come up with a subtle variation in tone, rather than a patchwork effect evident on some over-done examples. Good stuff! Are you planning on putting in some exhaust staining on those nacelles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 I'd agree with your assertion about you getting the hang of the pre-shading lark... you've come up with a subtle variation in tone, rather than a patchwork effect evident on some over-done examples. Good stuff! Are you planning on putting in some exhaust staining on those nacelles? Yes - I have all the doors to put on, then some exhaust staining, and a couple of fuel stains around the fillers on the upper wing then she's done. Probably finish later today. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Lovely build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Finished now - ready for inspection is available here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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