Tail-Dragon Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) I'm starting the weathering on my 1/48 Airfix Mossie converted to a Tse Tse - I'm doing the oil pinwash prior to decaling so that I can do the pastel dusting after the first flat coat. We'll see how that works. Edited February 22, 2018 by Tail-Dragon added scale 11
stevehnz Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Nice looking Mosquito indeed, looking forward to seeing it done. Steve. Edited February 17, 2018 by stevehnz
Oldone Posted February 18, 2018 Posted February 18, 2018 A nice looking Mossie. You are making a lovely job there.
Tail-Dragon Posted February 21, 2018 Author Posted February 21, 2018 Well, I've got the Mossie markings on, a mix of Aeromaster, Barracuda stencils, and masking and spraying (the red/white "O"). After a flat coat will come the pastels ... I think the "O" came out rather well ... 10
stevehnz Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 That is looking brilliant. I like this scheme & woud be keen to do it in 1/72. I'm not convinced from the photos I've seen including the one you show above, that the code letter had the white outline but all credit for how yours has come out. Unless I can find a shot that shows it conclusively, I think mine will get a red code & be grateful. Steve. 1
Mancunian airman Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Sorry Steve but I think I can see that the letter 'O' has an outline in the B/W photo shown above. Great looking model Tail-dragger, almost seamless and well painted, excellent finish overall Ian 1
Tail-Dragon Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 Well, I think I'm about ready to call this one done. The old Airfix kits can build up rather well despite being 38 years old! I'll post more photo's over on "Ready for inspection" later, here's some for now, hope you like. Colin 13
Bedders Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Gorgeous - really nice conversion. Like Steve, I think I need one in 1/72... Put it on the list Justin! J
Troy Smith Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 very neat Coilin but I'm intrugued by the choice of PRU Blue (?) for the nose, I can see it's a different colour in the pics, but the blue seems an odd choice? Or is there a reference to this colour being used? 38 minutes ago, Bedders said: Like Steve, I think I need one in 1/72... Put it on the list Justin! You are probably aware, but the 1970's era 72nd Airfix Mosquto had the XVIII as an option, it's a separate nose/undercowling, so these bits are out there is spares box land... cheers T 1
Bedders Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Troy Smith said: You are probably aware, but the 1970's era 72nd Airfix Mosquto had the XVIII as an option, it's a separate nose/undercowling, so these bits are out there is spares box land... Troy, how could you cast into doubt my credentials as a bona fide modeller by even suggesting that I don't have Airfix Mosquito bits in my spares box? True, one or two propeller blades might look a bit ropey and there are always odd numbers of exhaust stacks, but I do my best to find them. I suppose the question is whether to do an Airfix kit properly this time, or use the Tamiya as the base? 😉 J 1 1
Bedders Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 NB the above is written in jest and should be taken as such! And sorry Airfix for trashing so many of your nice kits as a lad... J
Tail-Dragon Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, Troy Smith said: very neat Coilin but I'm intrugued by the choice of PRU Blue (?) for the nose, I can see it's a different colour in the pics, but the blue seems an odd choice? Or is there a reference to this colour being used? You are probably aware, but the 1970's era 72nd Airfix Mosquto had the XVIII as an option, it's a separate nose/undercowling, so these bits are out there is spares box land... cheers T Actually, it's not PRU blue (that illusion is probably due to my lighting) I used Tamiya's Ocean Grey. In the photo's the Mossie is in an Intruder scheme (it was built up from an existing FB VI) of Sea Grey Medium/Dark green, but the modified sections were a darker colour and I was guessing at Ocean Grey. By the way, it's the 1980's issue of the 1/48 Mosquito, not a 1/72 kit.
Troy Smith Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Tail-Dragon said: Actually, it's not PRU blue (that illusion is probably due to my lighting) I used Tamiya's Ocean Grey. In the photo's the Mossie is in an Intruder scheme (it was built up from an existing FB VI) of Sea Grey Medium/Dark green, but the modified sections were a darker colour and I was guessing at Ocean Grey. By the way, it's the 1980's issue of the 1/48 Mosquito, not a 1/72 kit. OK, Ocean Grey, that makes much more sense! It's a lighting issue, and also why I put "PRU Blue(?)" as that's what it appeared from the pics while everything else looked good. I know it's the 48th kit, I only mentioned 72nd as other members did, and perhaps others may not know that the old Airfix kit has the bits. Good to see the old kit scrubb up so well too. cheers T
Tempestwulf Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Bedders said: Gorgeous - really nice conversion. Like Steve, I think I need one in 1/72... Put it on the list Justin! J Hasegawa released a limited edition with resin upgrades. I was fortunate to pick one up before the disappeared. One's up for trade on Ebay as below https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasegawa-1-72-DeHavilland-Mosquito-Mk18-Anti-Ship-Attacker-Model-Kit-02024/232652760099?epid=16012148472&hash=item362b2f6423:g:KQcAAOSwqbxaQ76r Edited February 23, 2018 by Tempestwulf 1
MarkSH Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Very smart looking Mossie, I'll be doing the 1/48 Airfix FB.VI rendition for the Classic Airfix GB fairly soon and will hoping for a finish as good as this. Great stuff!
Blitz23 Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Looks very nice, should really finish my Tamiya Mossie at some point.
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