AnonymousAA74 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 There is a very good build of a test shot in the lastest issue (May) of Military Illustrated Modeller. Worth a read. Nice to see you like it! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philtn Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Ladies and Gentleman, considering the current events, namely the recent publishing of the Tamiya 1/32 DeHavilland Mosquito pictures on the Shizuoka Hobby Show, we have decided to share some more sprue pictures of HK's absolutely brilliant Mosquito in the same category! Hong Kong Models main distributor for DE, BENELUX, AT, CH and ES, Felix Schulze, has provided pictures of the upcoming HK Wooden Wonder! As former part of the Do335 modelling process (yes, I made the excellent decals) and with green light from Neil Yan, HKModels, I couldn't help but support marketing of what I personally think is a kit that has every right to be in direct competition with Tamiya's next wunderkit. I have a strong feeling that the reception of HK's Mosquito is not as good as it should be. To be honest, the HK Mossie's cockpit has been subject to a trifle dispute, but regardless of that they have done an excellent job. In parts, HK's Mossie outwits Tamiya's kit, regarding their excellent engineering in hull design and surface detail. Hong Kong models provides laser technology that cut details into the injection mold form to create the brilliant rough surface around the metal intake sections that were originally glued and fixed into the wooden structure of the Mosquito. That, including other seamlines and barely visible details, makes the HK mossie a fine, definitive document of the real thing! Also, check out Hong Kong Models FB page for the different camouflage patterns!!! Compare the details, this is a photogallery of the actual Mossie!!! http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/mosquito/mossie_walk2.shtml and here are the pictures! Have fun!!! Decals (not from me) PE parts clear parts Sprues G Spure Propellers optional propellers Edited May 13, 2015 by philtn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 If Airfix are going to do a glass nosed mossie why wait until now why did they not do it a build it into the original moulds? it would have made sence, as for Airfix at Telford saying it is on the cards but no details given, take that as under discussion with all other proposels, when costed out along with predicted sales it will be way down the list of things to do, don't get me wrong I would like one but can't see it happening. M&G Surprised that nobody responded to this earlier, so I will. Airfix did mold the Mosquito with the intention of doing the glass-nosed bomber version. If you have the original release of the kit, you will note that there are parts not used (wing tips for example) that are clearly for the bomber version. Perhaps they did not tool all the parts that would be needed when they created the original molds, but it's pretty obvious from what's in the box that other versions were intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewfl290 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Pictures of the built model: http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=820&t=80558&p=1742816#p1742816 Now this is getting confusing, isn't this link to the Tamiya Mosquito? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philtn Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Now this is getting confusing, isn't this link to the Tamiya Mosquito? YES, that's not the HK, please correct.... This is part of the Hong Kong Models build on the modellingnews... http://www.themodellingnews.com/2015/05/hong-kong-models-132-mosquito-b-mkiv.html best regards Edited May 13, 2015 by philtn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_Gannon Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Ok back to the HK model, when will the later model 2 stage merlins be done, by all accounts so far from the pictures posted they are totally wrong, care to set the record straight that you have corrected the errors and when will it be seen. M&G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_Gannon Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 YES, that's not the HK, please correct.... This is part of the Hong Kong Models build on the modellingnews... http://www.themodellingnews.com/2015/05/hong-kong-models-132-mosquito-b-mkiv.html best regards Original quote about the airfix 1/24 mossie came from JOBHMSS #144 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Not my scale, but the molding and surface finish do look rather well done. It's a shame they've found themselves up against the Tamiya juggernaut. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Surprised that nobody responded to this earlier, so I will. Airfix did mold the Mosquito with the intention of doing the glass-nosed bomber version. If you have the original release of the kit, you will note that there are parts not used (wing tips for example) that are clearly for the bomber version. Perhaps they did not tool all the parts that would be needed when they created the original molds, but it's pretty obvious from what's in the box that other versions were intended. Just how did the wingtips differ between the bomber and fighter versions? I don't believe that they did, let alone "clearly". Differences will be in the nose, cockpit and bombbay area. If there is more to it than this, I'd love to learn, so please expand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Just how did the wingtips differ between the bomber and fighter versions? I don't believe that they did, let alone "clearly". Differences will be in the nose, cockpit and bombbay area. If there is more to it than this, I'd love to learn, so please expand? Airfix provided wingtips with a single identification light on the leading edge and two identification lights fore and aft. The latter set of tips is not used in the original issue of the kit, which allowed one to make an FB.VI and an NF.II. These unused wingtips are a feature of the B.Mk.IV, but I'm not 100% certain that they are exclusive to this and the other bomber variants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewfl290 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 One on eBay for £119.50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 One on eBay for £119.50 Hi Apparently according to the e bay link it was unsold cheers jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_Gannon Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 How do you know it did not sell? the original listing does not have a reserve price shown or do you think he closed the listing as it was not getting the price the seller wanted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewfl290 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 It was a Buy it Now. The seller has an eBay shop and if a business he may well have sold it but not through eBay and so removed it, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) How do you know it did not sell? the original listing does not have a reserve price shown or do you think he closed the listing as it was not getting the price the seller wanted?Hi As I said when you click on the link it says :- Unsold Also shows item has ended cheers jerry Edited June 14, 2015 by brewerjerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) It was a Buy it Now. The seller has an eBay shop and if a business he may well have sold it but not through eBay and so removed it, maybe? Hi If it was a buy it now, e bay would normally show the item as sold true maybe the seller did not sell it thro e bay cheers jerry Edited June 14, 2015 by brewerjerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary C Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 If you look at the completed listings for 1/32 Mosquito you can see that the seller sold 3 of them yesterday in about 9 hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 If you look at the completed listings for 1/32 Mosquito you can see that the seller sold 3 of them yesterday in about 9 hours. Hi So its out then, thats good so hopefully some reviews soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeMaben Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Reviewed (to a degree) some time ago : http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/3123-mosquito-b-mkiv/ http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/3490-132-hk-models-mosquito-b-mkiv/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Now arrived at Hannants http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/HKM01E15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 In-box review: http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=1518 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I don't normally do 1/32, but this looks tempting for a diorama. I've softened the missus up to expect a 1/32 Lanc to become part of the home décor, so this should be easier to negotiate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Review in your favourite forum: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234984060-de-havilland-mosquito-bmkiv-series-ii-132/ V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_Gannon Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) The kit looks very impressive pity it is not 1/24 scale but impressive to say the least, Havig spoken to a friend of mine he is waiting for the Tamiya kit as he thinks it will be a better model, now correct me if I am wrong but their release is a fighter/bomber to start with, if this is so, does anybody know when/if the bomber only version will be released? lastly will the 2 stage merlin engine variants be done by either company? Edited June 30, 2015 by Mick_Gannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Two stage Merlins are coming from HK, in fact I believe they would have been n the initial boxing until errors were identified in the test shots , As for Tamiya , don't hold your breath .. I think you'll see Bomber/PRU variants , but after that ,nothing .. If you don't believe me well consider the vast holes in Tamiya's 32nd Range , Early model Spits , Mustang B/c's Late model slatted wing F-4s F-4B/N/S 2 Seater F-16s , The list goes on , .. the pattern seems to be clear minor tweaks, to the initial tooling and but no huge changes to the initial release.. dammit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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