sprue Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Hi All I'm trying to complete the old Airfix PR XVI as a B Mk IX (2 stage merlins no enlarged bomb bay) of either 109 or 105 Squadron who used Oboe. As such their aircraft had the nose windows painted over and sometimes carried nose art. I've googled everywhere I can think of but the only sheets I can find are now out of print...unless someone knows better. Help please. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Hi Mike I assume by OOP you mean these? https://modelingmadness.com/scott/decals/kaw/ddk48022.htm which does have a B.IX Quote 10.This B.IX was with 105 Sq at Bourne in 1944 Given the sheet has 11 options, someone has leftovers, so try a post in the 'wanted' section? Or for any other OOP decals, also worth asking. Not quite the answer you perhaps wanted, but might get a better answer from someone else HTH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 Thanks for the reply but I had seen this already. Two things though; the markings for the MK IX seem odd as the squadron and individual letters look black or dark grey whereas according to a number of profiles they should be dark red. Lastly they were out of print in any event. All is not lost I can piece together the markings from sheets in my spares box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 2 hours ago, sprue said: Lastly they were out of print in any event. which is why I said ask here - http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/40-wanted/ as I'd be surprised if anyone has used all 11 options? seems the B.IX is not too common (the blog link says 54 built), there is this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Bourn Quote Corporal J Patterson records the 203rd sortie on the operations tally of De Havilland Mosquito B Mark IX, LR503 'GB-F', of 'C' Flight, No. 105 Squadron RAF at Bourn, Cambridgeshire, watched by its crew, Flight Lieutenant T P Lawrenson (pilot, far left) and Flight Lieutenant D W Allen RNZAF (navigator, right). "F-Bar for Freddie" went on to complete 213 sorties, a Bomber Command record. note the code letter just visible seems to have an outline. also https://defenceoftherealm.wordpress.com/2014/10/01/mosquito-lr503-a-unique-record/ though the profile is junk. pics here show just a "F" http://www.bombercommandmuseum.ca/s,freddie.html I'm surprised this isn't a decal cliche, perhaps others will perhaps know more. this looks more believeable from http://www.calgarymosquitosociety.com/fly_buy.htm seems there were these decals made https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1096860-pd-models-48-004-mosquito-bombers-mk-iv-mk-ix again, try the wanted section, 'don't ask - don't get' and all that. I'll see if there is anything else in any Mosquito book I have later. cheers T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 There is a set you can get from hannants but for the wrong mark. But maybe at least it would give you the squadron codes (mind you i think it was 17 quid). It had markings for both the squadrons you mentioned..... hth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 105 and 109 Squadron Mosquito B.IXs had fairly generic markings. Maybe you can find a B.IV decal sheet with the appropriate code letters, and cobble together an appropriate serial number from somewhere else? For example, Eagle Cals has HS-F (for DK333) - good chance there was a B.IX coded HS-F as well. The original 2004 box came with decals for ML 957 / HS-D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 Thanks for all of the suggestions. I hadn't thought of using decals for a Mk IV but that could well be an alternative. All I would have to do is cobble together the serial number. Thanks again Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 2 hours ago, sprue said: I hadn't thought of using decals for a Mk IV but that could well be an alternative. All I would have to do is cobble together the serial number. the Revell Mosquito came with both 105 and 109 squadron options BTW http://www.hyperscale.com/2009/reviews/kits/revell04555reviewbg_1.htm again, try the wanted section for leftovers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 34 minutes ago, Troy Smith said: the Revell Mosquito came with both 105 and 109 squadron options BTW http://www.hyperscale.com/2009/reviews/kits/revell04555reviewbg_1.htm again, try the wanted section for leftovers @Troy Smith excellent point. and @sprue it might just be your lucky day as i have this kit in the stash and on review i'm going to do it as 627 squadron so if you want the decals for 105/109 squadron (minus the comon stencils) pm me your address and I'll post them out to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Again many thanks for all of your inputs. I've now found a profile in Bombing Colours by MJF Bowyer of a Mk IX LR508 G - GB. It would seem it was one of those aircraft that was passed around between 105 and 109 squadrons and changed identities a number of times. Logical to my mind as it would have been crammed with electronic gear for Oboe operations and therefore would have been in high demand. I have the necessary decals in the spares box so I can proceed. Thanks again Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonM Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 If it didn’t have to be 105/109 Illiad sheet 48023 has KB162 a BIX from 139 Squadron another Pathfinder squadron from Cambridgeshire using Wyton, then Upwood. It also had Oboe fitted and the nose painted over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 1 hour ago, GordonM said: If it didn’t have to be 105/109 Illiad sheet 48023 has KB162 a BIX from 139 Squadron another Pathfinder squadron from Cambridgeshire using Wyton, then Upwood. It also had Oboe fitted and the nose painted over. Thanks for the input but I think KB162 was a Canadian built B XX and therefore similar to the Mk IV with single stage merlins. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonM Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Yes, you’re right, I should have looked at my decals, not an iPhone photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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