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Thanks Dave. This is my second attempt to build Mosquito HX912 (SB-F). I promised it to a gent in NZ (@stevehnz) a few years back during the first ANZAC GB, as the navigator on its final flight was his Uncle. Unfortunately work and kids meant I never got underway. Second time lucky I’m hoping!

Underway at last: Sprue shot: A modest start, but a start nonetheless..

With it being ANZAC day tomorrow my contribution will be a Beaufort lost in 1942 with an ANZAC crew. Sources: Storr, Alan: RAAF FATALITIES WW2, v. 19. RAAF WW2 fatalities on attachment with RAF and other Air Forces : missing with no known grave : Officers Storr, Alan: RAAF FATALITIES WW2,v. 21. RAAF WW2 fatalities in RAF Beaufort squadrons and training units RAFCOMMANDS https://www.rafcommands.com Commonwealth Wargraves. www.CWGC.org “On 26 October 1942, Beaufort DE 110 piloted by PO Garriock, was in a formation of 8 Beauforts of 47 Sqn RAF, which left Gianaclis to strike against an enemy convoy of 2 motor vessels, a tanker and four destroyers nearing Tobruk.… The Beauforts carried out a torpedo attack and the Bisleys (Blenheim V) a low level bombing attack on the convoy. Ten miles on the return journey, DE 110 (PO Garriock), collided with a Bisley and crashed into the sea. No survivors were observed, and all crew members were lost at sea. Crew: RAAF 403733 PO Garriock, Walter (Pilot) Son of Arthur and Elizabeth Garriock, of Mascot, New South Wales, Australia. RNZAF NZ411228 FO Simpson, R W (Observer) Son of George Stephen Simpson and of Jane Irvine Simpson (nee Muirhead), of Feilding, Wellington, New Zealand. RAAF 407166 Sgt Davis, L G (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) Son of George William and Elizabeth Stella Davis; husband of Ellen Jane Davis, of Clarence Park, South Australia. RAAF 404689 Sgt Hamilton, R J (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) Son of James Henry and Amy Hamilton, of Toowong, Queensland, Australia. A.F.I.A. The crew of four have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt.” Some photos of the plastic (extra detailing bits (etch and resin on order and in the mail)) :

Mosquito VI HX912 SB-F 464 Sqn 1/72

Looking like a Hurricane now…

A bit more work tonight

A few hours of work tonight getting some paint down

Finally getting to painting. I can’t resist She’ll be a night fighter.

Sand…putty…repeat… That’ll do for tonight…

Some serious progress this past few days.

It’s a modest start, but it’s a start nonetheless. Finally found some time tonight to get underway

Just uploaded on IBG Facebook. sorry I can’t get the link to work. Spitfire family: “It's time to reveal the second IBG Models 1/72 aircraft news for 2025 - Supermarine Spitfire I/II/V/VI family! Check out the boxart below! Built prototypes will be displayed in MBK booth during the Nurnberg Toy Fair, which is starting just today! Nadszedł czas aby ujawnić drugą lotniczą nowość na rok 2025 od IBG Models w skali 1/72 - rodzinę Supermarine Spitfire I/II/V/VI! Zapraszamy do obejrzenia ilustracji poniżej, a zbudowane modele prototypów będą zaprezentowane na targach w Norymberdze, na stoisku MBK już dzisiaj! IBG Models Spitfire variants / Warianty Spitfire przygotowane przez IBG Models: Mk.I 1938 Mk.I 1939 Mk.I 1940 Mk.II 1940 Mk.IIa 1941 Mk.IIC ASR Mk.II LR Mk.IIb Mk.Va Mk.Vb early series Mk.Vb late series Mk.Vb Trop Aboukir Mk.Vb Trop Vokes Mk.Vc early Mk.Vc late Mk.Vc 4 gun Mk.Vc Australian mod's Mk.Vc Trop Mk.VI PR.type A PR.type B PR.type C PR.type E PR.type D PR.type F PR.type G PR.IV PR.IV trop ... and more!”

I’m in! The more I’ve thought about it the more I’m wanting to build a Hunter.

Yes please. I’d be up for it. Might actually get a Maryland or Baltimore built this time!

For the GB and my first build of 2025, I’ll be making this 1/72 Hurricane IIC (kit 269 boxed by KP). Markings are undecided at this stage.