1/72 Airfix Mosquito NFXIII conversion

[Robin-42]

Not strictly a new build as it has been in my display cabinet 95% finished for at least two decades. You all have said to yourself,  “I’ll add that bit later”.  In my case it was the serials and nose art. I thought I would add a new skill and paint the nose art on some clear decal paper and order some serials. Time passed, much time, then I discovered a sheet with “Lonesome Polecat” on it. Some cash changed hands and she finally got her nose art.  Build wise, the nose was bulged out a bit, not enough, but oh well. Wing tip aerials were added.  A full etched brass interior was added, of course you can’t see any of it.  Falcon canopy was also used. So here it is, finally done. Looking at the photo’s, it could use some weathering.  I’ll add that later! Also just noticed the port wheel has rotated off it’s flat. Oh well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Alpha Delta 210]

I love the Mosquito and your model is wonderful! Great result for two decades!😉

[SAT69]

Nice, clean, well built and painted model. Love the clean look.

[Natter]

I am sure that many of us have models that have sat uncompleted for a decade or more, maybe one or two will end up as nicely finished as yours.

[Team Aer Lingus]

Very nicely finished well done

 

thanks for sharing

 

regards

 

Eamonn

[Vinnie]

Looking good.👍 My preference is for a factory fresh look like your Mossie but everyone has their own preference.

[Homer]

Well worth the wait, very nice work 👏 

[swralph]

Very nice build.😀

[Paramedic]

Yeah I love Mossies too, preferably the NFs with bigger radomes but there is nothing wrong with this! Lovely build and nice to see it getting some updating after so long.