Decal schemes/ bulged bomb bay Mossies

[top turret toddler]

If modeling a mossie with a bulged bomb bay, exactly what choices do i have? (both scales of interest, 48 & 72) Not too many aftermarket sheets to choose from is there since not many decal manufacturers cater for the bulged bomb bay variant? 

Edited December 18, 2019 by top turret toddler

[Troy Smith]

HI

First, I'd suggest you use the 'edit' facilty and rename this, as it not clear what you want, and requires members to remember the DH type is the Mosquito

Suggest "schemes and decals for bulged bomb bay Mosquito" 

Second,  Do you want kits, or decals, or both?

 

IIRC the only Mosquitos with the bulged bomb bay were two stage Merlin bomber variants, B XVI and maybe B.IX.

 

Kits, OOB, 

1/48 Airfix do a B.XVI kit, BUT it is based on their old FB.VI kit.  the old FB.VI is still a very good base,  the new bits are a bit clunky, which include the new engines and bomber fuselage,  and a bulged bombay, a good idea let down by poor execution.

original issue

https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/airfix/kit_airfix_7112.shtml 

 

which contains bomber markings

 

newer issue

with only PR markings

 

1/72, the only B.XVI I know is the old Matchbox kit.

 

Otherwise, it's base kit and a conversion set.

 

see 

HTH

 

 

 

[top turret toddler]

Just after the decals. Ironically i have everything else i need. Well maybe not the enlarged horisontal stabs in 1:72 scale. I don`t think QB downscaled their 48 set yet.

Edited December 18, 2019 by top turret toddler

[elger]

There were also mk IVs with a bulged bomb bay, for example P3-C https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/uk/raf/mosquito/mosquito-iv-dz637-p3-c/

 

No proper decals for this available in 1/48; this decal sheet used to exist but I haven't been able to find it anywhere http://www.hyperscale.com/2008/reviews/decals/ddk48022reviewpm_1.htm

 

The aircraft is also featured on a sheet by Aeromaster (https://www.ultracast.ca/AeroMaster-48-299-Mossey-Collection-Part-2-p/am48299.htm but the 3 in P3 is the wrong font.

 

In 1/32 it's one of the kit options of HK models.

[brewerjerry]

Hi

    if you want something different there is a four bladed mossie in a photo linked here 

 

 

http://aircrewremembered.com/morgan-john-perenera.html

 

 

 cheers

   jerry

Edited December 19, 2019 by brewerjerry

[top turret toddler]

From the silence regarding my inquiry i am going to conclude the ones who do know anything feel inclined not to inform others of their findings. Sort of as a secret.

[Mattlow]

I'd say that maybe a little patience would come in handy. Your query has only been up for 24 hours...

 

Matt

[Jonny]

On 18/12/2019 at 18:53, Troy Smith said:

HI

 

IIRC the only Mosquitos with the bulged bomb bay were two stage Merlin bomber variants, B XVI and maybe B.IX.

 

Far be it for me to query this, but didn’t the B.35 also have bulged bomb bay doors?

 

I’ve been wondering about dragging my Airfix 1/48 kit out from its nest in the stash, so I do have an interest!

 

Jonny

[Troy Smith]

22 minutes ago, top turret toddler said:

From the silence regarding my inquiry i am going to conclude the ones who do know anything feel inclined not to inform others of their findings. Sort of as a secret.

3 replies,  all with helpful information,  including a decal sheet,  bearing in mind the rather vague question to start with.

I'd say that was neither silence, or secrets being kept.  

Sometimes there just isn't a detailed or comprehensive answer.  Sometimes it takes time.   

 

2 minutes ago, Jonny said:

Far be it for me to query this, but didn’t the B.35 also have bulged bomb bay doors?

 

I’ve been wondering about dragging my Airfix 1/48 kit out from its nest in the stash, so I do have an interest!

 

Jonny

 

I was looking at wartime variants, as this is the WW2 section, and AFAIK, the B.35 was post war.

 

Yes, the B.35 had bulged bomb bay,  again, AFAIK, this could be added or removed?

 

For the B.35 the stumbling block maybe the canopy

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235064956-148-mosquito-pr-32-34-or-b35-canopy/

as well as some other fine detail points.    I don't know that we have a Mosquito specialist on here, but I would suggest a separate thread on whats needed for a B.35.

My books are not too hand,  different exhausts is a thought?  

HTH

[Crimea River]

I'm far from a specialist but I am part of a team restoring a B.35. I have a number of reference documents and would be happy to help, if I can, with any specific questions.

 

As mentioned by Troy, the B.35 made its maiden flight in March 1945 but only reached operational units post war. It did indeed carry the bulged bomb bay as standard.