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I'm not an expert so ..... a Mossie question!


RidgeRunner

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Hi all,

 

I'm curious. I have acquired a LF Models decal set for a Dominican Mosquito. It states it as being a FB.6. However, all the pictures I can find show these machines as having 4-blade props. As far as I know - not an expert remember - the FB.6 had 3-blade props, didn't it? Whats the story and if I want to convert my decal sheet to a built model what is the best kit and how do I get it to being the 4-blade version?

 

Thanks.

 

Martin 

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The 4-blade props were fitted to some late Mosquitos.  When Airfix revised their (later) Mosquito kit to an NF.Mk.19 they provided 4-blade props for the Swedish alternative in the kit, so that could be one source for you.  The kit itself is probably difficult to find but people may have the 4-blade props in their spares box.   4-blade props are also needed for the "Highball" Mosquitos, so they may be available in conversion sets (although I can't think of one offhand that included them).

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Hi

    I bought some of these a while back 

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/558823-maestro-models-k7278-2-x-dh-mosquito-4-blade-props

 

i got mine from hannants or e-bay 

 

there are 1:72 and 1:48 sets 

 

   cheers

      jerry

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1 hour ago, Beefy said:

Blackbird Models do a set in 72nd scale 

http://www.blackbirdmodels.co.uk/mosquito-4-bladed-propellers-72-1261-p.asp

"A pair of 4 bladed propellers for any Mosquito kit. Suitable for Swedish, Turkish and Dominican Republic air force aircraft."

Excellent everyone. thank you. I just ordered from Blackbird.

 

next question: what is the best kit of the FB6 in 1/72?

 

Martin

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