MickE Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) This is my contribution to the group build. I will be building Mossie Mk IV DK290/G, the Highball development aircraft. For those who don't know, Highball was a Barnes Wallis designed bouncing bomb for use against shipping. The kit is obviously Tamiya's and I will be using the Paragon Designs conversion set. Mick Edited April 17, 2017 by MickE 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I have this to do in 1/72 scale when they were based in Australia prior to the end of the war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 The 1/48 conversion set has the parts for the Aussie based aircraft as well. I have also got the conversion set for the TR33 Sea Mosquito and the Tamiya FB VI kit to go with it. If I finish the Highball kit early enough I will have a go at the other kit as well. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Great subject choice Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thanks Col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Oh good, a Highball Mossie. Saves me feeling guilty about not getting to mine. I'll hang over your shoulder and make you feel uncomfortable for the duration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Nice Mick! This is a project I know very little about, hopefully I can learn more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hang away Rob. I'll be able to let you know of any pitfalls during the build. I am guessing that as you hail from Oz you will be building an aircraft stationed at Narrowmine. Hi DAG there is quite a bit about Highball on the internet and as few pictures. The only thing that doesn't seem certain is what colour the bombs were. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Good to see one being built. I did one yeeeeears ago when I was young and you were even younger. It's a nice set from @Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hi Mike Thanks for the link, fantastic job you made of it. Hope mine turns out as well. I notice that you fitted the 6 pipe exhaust on the outside of the nacelles. I have been trying to source a set of these but with no success so far. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I think mine were either included in the set, or Neil kindly let me have a set while I was dabbling. It's so long ago though, that I can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Mick, I'm not actually sure which version I'm going to do as yet. I may live in Australia, but I actually hail from England. Pitfall notice will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I shall be following with intrest as I'm building this kit, with a 4 ton cookie using the night bomber scheme. Will you be showing the finished model at the Salisbury show? After your advice at the Wallop show I built my avenger in a US scheme and found some figures that fitted nicely cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Nice to see a Highball built Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hi Ozzie yes I should have it finished for our show. Glad I could help with the Avenger. Your Mossie should look good. I have built the Mk VI before and it was a lovely kit to build. Thanks Martin. I am hoping it comes out OK. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Finally managed to make as start. It's not much as I am still trying to get my Wessex GB entry finished. Mick 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 I have made some progress. Thanks for looking Mick 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Nice progress Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks Col. I have made quite a bit more progress. The fuselage is closed up and the wings and horizontal stabilisers are on. The bomb bay for the Highballs has been put in and primed.. These are the bombs. and this is the bomb bay cowl. The cowl and the bombs had substantial pour stubs on them which were a pain to remove. I cut too deep into one of the bombs but, luckily, it shouldn't be seen with the cowl in place. In this last shot I have temporarily fitted the bombs and cowl to check for fit - seems ok. You can just see the cut on the rear bomb. It will be rotated out of the way when they have been painted. Cheers Mick 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Nice progress Mick, the high ball arrangement looks very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks Ozzie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 This is coming together very nicely Mick. It's not a conversion that I've seen before. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 That looks simple enough that even I'll be able to do it! It would be so nice if Paragon's stuff was made available again. Looking good Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Thanks Cliff There hasn't been many made. I have seen another one like mine here on Britmodeller and one of the operational types with the 4 bladed props and arrester hook elsewhere on the internet. Thanks Rob Yes it is quite an easy conversion. To be honest the hardest part was cutting off the pour stub on the bomb bay cowl without damaging it. I agree about the Paragon stuff. I have progressed a bit further - the underside has been painted MSG and the first coat of Ocean Grey is on. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Watching this one with interest, I've got this conversion in 1/72 from Blackbird models, looks to be very similar in design to yours. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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