Matt_ Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I'm looking to build up my 1:48 Tamiya Mossie to represent something from Coastal Command around D-Day time period. I love the look of the EDSG over Sky with full invasion stripes (+ rockets!). However I'm struggling to find any decals to depict one of these that are actually available. There was an AeroMaster set that contained HR130 "LA-E" of 235 Squadron, but that's long out of production and I can't find any remaining. Another possible subject would be HR118 "W" from 235 Squadron. There was a Kits at War set that contained this aircraft, but again I can't find any, and KaW seems long gone. Anyone got any ideas for sourcing the decals, or for other subjects that I may be able to get markings for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harmsworth Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Aviaeology are to release a set covering 143, 235, & 248 Sqns - shown as a future release at Hannants Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 The Coastal Command Mosquito didn't carry rockets until late on in 1944, prior to this they would carry external tanks or bombs/ depth charges. The invasion stripes would be only on the lower surfaces by this point or have been removed entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark Harmsworth said: Aviaeology are to release a set covering 143, 235, & 248 Sqns - shown as a future release at Hannants Thanks. Maybe they'll be available by the time I get to paint. I am slooooooooooooooooow. 🐌 😅 1 hour ago, Stephen said: The Coastal Command Mosquito didn't carry rockets until late on in 1944, prior to this they would carry external tanks or bombs/ depth charges. The invasion stripes would be only on the lower surfaces by this point or have been removed entirely. Booo. Hissss. Party pooper. 😁😁😁😁😁 Would these mossies have had the Gee system at this time? Are there any other things that are worth adding/changing on the Tamiya kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 I am assuming that the marking option in the kit for RS625 of 143 Sqdn would not have ever had stripes as, if iiuc, they got the mosquitoes in sept '44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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