David Womby Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I model at a glacial pace. I started this back in early 2014!! Anyway, here's my Matchbox Mosquito built as an NF36 of 39 Squadron based at Kabrit or Fayed, Egypt in the early 1950s.The uniquely shaped late NF exhaust shrouds are from HiTech's Stage2 Merlin set. The props and spinners are from Aeroclub and the decals are by Freightdog. The drop tanks are from Paragon. I wasn't happy with the shape of the canopy and reworked it quite a bit. The vac canopies I had to hand were either poor fits for this kit or not any better shape than the one Mbox provided.This is obviously a simple kit but parts fit well and it looks like a Mosquito to me.Comments and suggestions welcomed. David 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Nice, I like the scheme you've chosen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daldroflas Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Very nice Mossie! Looks really cool with post war roundelsroundels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Wow, that stand brings back some memories! Nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I haven't seen one of those for absolutely ages. Good work, thanks for showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nice job,....I`ve always fancied doing a 39 Sqn Mossie myself and yours looks great, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Very smart indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hello,David - My compliments to you on a grand looking build of your 'Mosquito'.Again,it's a treat to see a classic kit given its deserved treatment which has resulted in a delightful tribute and display of a fine aircraft.A classy classic indeed.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReaper09 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Love this build. Were the decals part of this kit or an aftermarket set? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 A superb build, especially considering it is a rather ancient and basic kit. It really does look nice in those post-war markings. Still the only two stage Mossie kit in 1/72. Come on Airfix, you know you want to. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Marvellous Matchbox Mossie. Mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdauben Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Great looking model! One of my favorite British aircraft from WWII. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 On 9/25/2019 at 12:06 AM, GrimReaper09 said: Love this build. Were the decals part of this kit or an aftermarket set? Sorry for slow reply. They are from a Freightdog sheet. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Thank you for posting. Beautiful kit!! I was wondering, what was the use of the NF.36 in times of peace, in a theatre where there was no particular threat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 6 hours ago, 28ZComeback said: Thank you for posting. Beautiful kit!! I was wondering, what was the use of the NF.36 in times of peace, in a theatre where there was no particular threat? I am not sure but in the early 50s the first Arab-Israeli war was not long over and the Suez Canal was jointly owned by the UK and France. So it was a pretty tense area and the Canal was a strategic waterway that needed protection. My Dad actually did his National Service in the army in the Canal Zone and remembers Meteors there on NF duty. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo88 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Lovely finish to the trusty old Matchbox Mosquito. As others have said, the addition of post war roundels and bright squadron markings really adds something special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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