caterhamnut Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI This particular version is modeled on one that took part in Operation Jericho, RNZAF, No 487 Squadron Finally - that took a while! My first aircraft kit (although I started and finished a Spitfire for a mate in between) and it is a cracker - I know it is expensive, but cannot fault this Tamiya kit. Although I used some Eduard detail kits (engines, guns etc) you certainly do not need these to make the kit amazing. I'm learning the weathering thing, and I know this is a little 'dirty' - but I thoroughly enjoyed it and learning what I did, having been inspired by the masterpieces elsewhere on this forum... ...sorry, I find it hard to edit the number of photos I want to do some more pics with a bit of photoshop play, backgrounds etc.... And finally - I posted the montage below on FB.... ...within minutes a friend sent me this. She made my day and it makes me smile each time I see it.... Build 'WIP' can be found here: 69 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 and mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Gorgeous build of a wonderful kit. I love the paint effects around the engines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 In a word... "Superb". Such a wonderful representation of, IMO one of the most beautiful aircraft of the war. Great work sir 👍 Also thanks for sharing your friends FB reply. That gave me a chuckle. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepwalker Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Stunner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 One of the best mossies I’ve seen - you’ve done a very good job here - weathering doesn’t look over done - it looks bang on. Well done 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Phenomenal work, really excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Beautiful model of a Beautiful plane! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Excellent work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 (edited) Simply amazing. And for a first go at an aircraft - bloody amazing! Edited April 28, 2019 by FatFlyHalf Spelinge and tipin erurs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Superb work! Lots of great detail to see (especially the Merlin engine and the gun/bomb bays) and the overall finish is great too. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Really excellent. Well done! (I love the dirt in the tyre treads!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delticfan Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Monumental work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Drop dead gorgeous! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Lovely! Engines look great; weathering is very natural and isn't the fit of the cover over the nose guns excellent? SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 That's fantastic! The detail is amazing. How did you get the mud in the tyres, is it actually real mud from your garden or paint? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Goodness, they don't come much better. Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gween Weeder Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 My aunt assembled Mosquitos at De Havilland Canada. When I told an aviation museum curator that, 35 years ago, he graciously let me go past the ropes and chin myself up into the open bomb bay of an intact but largely unwashed Mk.XX bomber variant for an unforgettable peek up its skirt. I still remember the “mood” of how it looked inside, and your rendering of the interior colors and textures looks dead-nuts on! Smashing model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Excellent Mosquito there, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Marvellous Mossie... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 words - Stunningly Gorgeous !! A beautiful build of a classic aircraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Looks fantastic, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Gween Weeder said: My aunt assembled Mosquitos at De Havilland Canada. When I told an aviation museum curator that, 35 years ago, he graciously let me go past the ropes and chin myself up into the open bomb bay of an intact but largely unwashed Mk.XX bomber variant for an unforgettable peek up its skirt. I still remember the “mood” of how it looked inside, and your rendering of the interior colors and textures looks dead-nuts on! Smashing model! That's cool - many thanks GW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Very nicely done Mossie - particularly nice detailing around the engine. Any model which can stand scrutiny in close up like that is top notch! Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Fantastic work, the small detail is excellent. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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