tomprobert Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I've been working on this stunning kit for approximately five months, and applied the finishing touches today. I can confidently say this is the most stunning injection molded kit I've ever built. The level of detail is simply outstanding, and the fit of the parts equally so. It was built almost out of the box, with only a few aftermarket additions. The kit's rubber tyres were replaced with resin examples from MasterCasters, not because the kit examples are poor, but because I was worried about cracking of the rubber over time. I used a harness set form MDC, and decals came from Xtradecal, as I wanted to an invasion striped aircraft. All paints were from Hannants' Xtracolour enamel range, with the exception of varnishes which came from Humbrol spray cans. The finished model represents Mosquito FBVI MM403 SB-V of 464 Squadron, RAF Thorney Island, summer 1944. The engines were 'out of the box' and all wiring and pipework is supplied in the kit: I made a few additions to the nose guns - namely the handles to open the ammo boxes and a few extra stencils: I used replacement wheels, and fashioned the guards on the intakes from fine mesh: Bomb-day was done 'out of the box': I used paint and masks to represent the red no-step areas above the radiators as the raised rivet detail was sure to cause silvering of the decal, and also added some wiring for the radios: The only thing to be aware of with this kit is the thick sprue gates - it can make the removal of the more more delicate parts from the sprues tricky, but with a new, sharp exacto blade and careful cutting I overcame the problem. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable build, and recommended to all - providing you have the room to store it of course. Now where are the plans for that extension... Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 :goodjob: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Great job and sounds as though you thoroughly enjoyed the build too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Really nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Cracking job Tom. Hope mine turn out as good. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 What a fantastic Mosquito! I've got one in my stash, but its where to put it once it's finished! Beautiful job, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Beautiful build Tom, really want to get one of these but havent got a clue where i would put it, dont think i could fit it in the modelling box on top of my microwave Cheers, Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Amazing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEBEE Z Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thats a corker mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Saudi Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Outstanding build. You must be so chuffed. Every credit to you. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Top job, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 That's a monster of a build, and it looks stunning. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Nice job. It must be a huge model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Super finish and a great build. You clearly enjoyed building this and as I have one in the stash, courtesy of the MZ sale, it's good to know there's some satisfying building waiting for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Great build, to big for me though, as you say where do you put it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 That looks a complete stunner, great detail, i too would love one of these, but wouldn't have the space for it (managment would complain if i remove her orniments, and replaced them with other items. well done sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thanks for the kind comments chaps! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostersdave Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 cracking build,might have to give this one a miss though as i only have the box room to build in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Well done on a great build, looks really well finished. Cheers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Tom, Stunning Mossie !! Good work. Congrats. Belle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Beautiful looking Mosquito !! Superb build and paint Job !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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