ERK Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Hi all, I did a final bit of work on mossie last night - putting a few flat brush coats on the 500lbs then they were glued in place. This basically brings the build to a close - I will take better pics when I have cleared up some space, but these I can show for now. Thank you all for looking 👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 Hi all, just update "Dio alert - Dio alert" I have had some bits sent to me - that allows me to do a diorama, they consist of a set of RAF figures with some equipment, an excellent base part grass-part slabs, and a jeep with trailor. I have decided to start with the trailor - constructing its chasis first, followed by some washes and high lighting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 Just to expalin again incase I wasn't very clear - I am making this into an airfield dio inlcuding a jeep with trailor, some figures and equipment and sat on a rather nice part mock grass - and slabs, I have started building the jeep first. Here is some more progress with the jeeps body - I have built it up added all the fittings and started painting it in RAF Blue/Grey. And a dry fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 All looks really good 👍 well done. I have the same Mosquito kit in the stash but have yet to start it. There has been quite a bit of negative press about the fit of the components. How did you find it? Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 12 hours ago, GREG DESTEC said: All looks really good 👍 well done. I have the same Mosquito kit in the stash but have yet to start it. There has been quite a bit of negative press about the fit of the components. How did you find it? Cheers Greg The main areas with mine - was the engine nacalles mainly the fronts where they meet the wings (some strange gaps and a lot of fettling to get them to fit) and the fuselage fit with the cockpit parts inside, this needs a lot of filing down the edges and constant test fitting before comitting to close up the the two sides. The main under carriage is difficult as its both two short and difficult to fit inside when assembled - I got round this by adding some wood strip inside the u/c bay about 2/3mm under where the main legs fronts sit, and also sanding down the sides of the legs (where the oil tanks are) this helped them fit inside the u/c bays. It is a kit that needs a lot (A lot) of patience and time to keep chaecking everything - even the cockpit canopy is fiddly and needs care when putting together - but it is well worth it when it goes well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 More progress - I have finished the jeep and trailor and have put mossie and jeep dry fitted on my dio board to get a feel for how they will look. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 10 hours ago, ERK said: The main areas with mine - was the engine nacalles mainly the fronts where they meet the wings (some strange gaps and a lot of fettling to get them to fit) and the fuselage fit with the cockpit parts inside, this needs a lot of filing down the edges and constant test fitting before comitting to close up the the two sides. The main under carriage is difficult as its both two short and difficult to fit inside when assembled - I got round this by adding some wood strip inside the u/c bay about 2/3mm under where the main legs fronts sit, and also sanding down the sides of the legs (where the oil tanks are) this helped them fit inside the u/c bays. It is a kit that needs a lot (A lot) of patience and time to keep chaecking everything - even the cockpit canopy is fiddly and needs care when putting together - but it is well worth it when it goes well. Thanks for letting me know the areas to look out for when I get round to building mine. Your kit looks really good 👍 especially with the jeep, and base. Are you going to add figures? Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 7 hours ago, GREG DESTEC said: Thanks for letting me know the areas to look out for when I get round to building mine. Your kit looks really good 👍 especially with the jeep, and base. Are you going to add figures? Cheers Greg Yep there is plenty more to go with the Dio yet - watch this space. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 I am still working on this - I did say I was working on a Dio for my Mossie and I still am, I slowly working through the bits and pieces I am putting in my dio, so far I have completed a jeep with trailor and 3/4 finished on a tractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 So as I explained above - I am currently working on all the bits that will make up my Mossie Dio, they will (when finished) consist of Jeep and trailor, a tractor, a generator, an oil pump, some other odds and ends and some figures. Here are what I have assembled so far. ERK. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Have added a pilot figure - still needs attaching to the ladder. E. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Looking good 👍 Are these the Eduard RAF figures you are using? Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgb40 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 For the decal try pressing down on it with a fairly hot cloth. Might work. George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 4 hours ago, GREG DESTEC said: Looking good 👍 Are these the Eduard RAF figures you are using? Cheers Greg Its the ICM set - figures and some equipment, got them with the vehicles. E. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Evening all, I have also built/painted/weathered some ground equipment to go with my dio - Erk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 A bit more progress - I am starting to put a few things together now including a Sargeant and an ERK by the wing. E. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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