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`Termites Delight`, deHavilland Mosquito PR XVI, SEAC


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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

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Finished as an SEAC aircraft of 684 Squadron, RAF, Dum Dum , India, circa 1945

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Read that they fared badly in the theatre due to their wooden construction, hence the nick name

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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......

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apart from the tailplanes, every part required a lot of filling and sanding.

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The canopy and the nacelles being the worst.

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Resorted to clear epoxy for the camera and landing light covers.

Hope you enjoy, thanks for looking

Cheers Russ

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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

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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

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cheers

T

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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: :thumbsup:

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