russ c Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Hi everyone, Just finished the marathon filling and sanding exercise that is Airfixs 1/48 PR XVI Mosquito so thought I`d share some pic`s Finished as an SEAC aircraft of 684 Squadron, RAF, Dum Dum , India, circa 1945 Read that they fared badly in the theatre due to their wooden construction, hence the nick name I wasn`t expecting Tamiya fit or even that the new parts in the kit would fit the older parts without a bit of work, but...... apart from the tailplanes, every part required a lot of filling and sanding. The canopy and the nacelles being the worst. Resorted to clear epoxy for the camera and landing light covers. Hope you enjoy, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I wasn`t expecting Tamiya fit or even that the new parts in the kit would fit the older parts without a bit of work, but...... apart from the tailplanes, every part required a lot of filling and sanding. Well for a kit that fought you so hard it came out lovely. It's a really striking scheme as well. Thanks for posting it! regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Beautiful job, looks really good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 great build, lovely photography. one suggestion, the tyres need a little flat spot. the Airfix kit is noted for needing care and patience, there is a 'how to' on the nacelles here but the photos are long gone. I really like that SEAC scheme as well. the real thing cheers T 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocky05d Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Nice work ,i read somewhere that there were problems with Mosquitos coming unstuck in the far east ,don't know if that was true . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Hi Russ. Well for saying how much trouble you had with the build you have done a cracking job with that Mossie! Very impressive finish and I really like your presentation in the photos. Well done. :thumbsup: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 That looks very smart indeed, nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 You've really done the old kit proud, That's a fabulous looking Mossie! Regards Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 great looking mossie Russ, fantastic job on the scheme and very nice weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I echo the above comments, that's one superb looking Mosquito. Great to see an alternative scheme to the usual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 That is one of the nicest Mosquitos I have seen in a vey long time! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Another cracker russ, looks great in the SEAC get up! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Hello,Russ - My compliments as usual to you on another fine looking build.A well-mastered Mosquito indeed!All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 nice to see this kit finished, my dad started it once but the model didn´t make it far.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipkicker Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 OOOOOOOH was the invoulentry noise that came out of my mouth when I saw this . You got mad skills as all the young people say 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 The paint scheme is gorgeous. Nice execution too. Love your model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don149 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 A skillfull job, especially against that backdrop!. I think you have decided for me which scheme to do my next Tami Mossie in' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Lovely Mossie in a really great scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 You've done a great job on this kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 That's a great looking Mosquito and the misty early morning jungle background gives the impression of the Mosquito waking up for another sortie over Burma! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Superb Mossie Russ. Another unusual and brilliantly built and displayed model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 As I've said before, I don't know how you do it Russ! Another excellent build. Excellent choice of scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Superb! And I just love the weathering, it looks absolutely appropriate! Great pictures, too! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Very nice, terrific photography as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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