sandy Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Just a few pics as I`ve built this for a review in the online mag `Scale Modeling Magazine`. Got to say I was impressed with the kit, it has its issues but overall it makes into a fantastic model that is very impressive. It was finished using gunze sangyo paints and xtradecals. The full review can be found at www.scalemodellingnow.com and consists of nearly 5000 words and 115 build images. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Oh god- I just..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Me too At a bit of a 'kin loss what to say Sandy!!! but now I get what all the excitement is about with this kit. Edited March 1, 2010 by walrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 That's an absolute stunner Sandy. Superb build. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Is it OOB? The engines look stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Oooooh! That's nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Very smart Sandy, I've just ordered one from Hannants. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmk.6john Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 umma gumma.........I need to clean something up now................................... JB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Wow thats just great , worth the money for the build pleasure alone . Kit of the year anyone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Is it OOB? The engines look stunning. It`s almost out of the box, have done some work on the cockpit, wing spars and number 5 bulkhead along with some other minor modifications but no major surgery. As for kit of the year, its not as refined as the Tamiya Spitfire but the fit is pretty damn good and the finished item looks very smart. It`s a close call between the two kits. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pielstick Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Wow. That's just beautiful Sandy. Any chance you can post a pic with it next to another every day object so we can get a sense of the model's size? Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Wow.That's just beautiful Sandy. Any chance you can post a pic with it next to another every day object so we can get a sense of the model's size? Cheers, Nick This is a 1/48 tamiya mosquito sitting on its back !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 OMG that's a real stunner, I like the comparison between the 48th scale mossie & its big brother. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pielstick Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Thanks Sandy! That's a bloody big kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Seeing that build in the 464 squadron marking from Xtradecals has made me evem more determined to get one, my uncle was killed with 464 in late 1943 on one of their early Mosquito operations. NZ$350 though. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8fan Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Well, A great build..what else is there to say???? Edited for not paying attention Edited March 3, 2010 by Av8fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Albert Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Superb Mossie mate! Are you bringing down to the Nats in November for the club display or for Geoff? Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
487 Squadron Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) I see your rubber machine-gun belts / feeds are black rather than silver. Is that because, like I found, you found that the paint won't stick? Has anyone found a paint that will stay attached to 'rubber' kit parts when twisted (its impossible to paint the belts 'in situ')? Edited March 14, 2010 by 487 Squadron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 I see your rubber machine-gun belts / feeds are black rather than silver. Is that because, like I found, you found that the paint won't stick? Has anyone found a paint that will stay attached to 'rubber' kit parts when twisted (its impossible to paint the belts 'in situ')? Hi 487 , yes your right , couldn`t get the paint to stick to the rubber , I intially sprayed the feeders with Alclad but when i tried to fit them it all peeled off. Fortunately there is a pic in the SAMI Mossie book that shows the Feeders painted black so that led me to leaving them black and trying to paint in the brass colour in the slots -that isn`t that easy either as the paint still rubs off. Best solution would be some resin replacements if someone is good enough to make some -please !!! Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
487 Squadron Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thanks - I think I'll take your lead - great build, by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Ooh, Nurse!! That's wonderful Sandy. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Sweeeeeeeeeet! Lovely build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
487 Squadron Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 A pic of an RNZAF Mossie showing black gun belts (and I've found several others) which makes me wonder if the instructions to paint them silver are actually in error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Outstanding work! This must have a shelf all to itself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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