tonyot Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Hiya Folks, As part of the Australian & New Zealand GB in memory of my friend Andy (Silver Fox), this is my first one across the finishing line,..... representing A52-505, coded NA-Q which is one of the British built Mosquito FB.VI`s used by 1 Sqn RAAF in the Pacific and one of two (the other was NA-E) used to escort RAAF Spitfires to the Pacific Islands, The new RAAF serial was applied on a patch of RAAF Foliage Green which covered the original RAF serial; At the time they were in use in the forward area wearing the originl RAF camouflage,..... the exhaust covers were still in place, as seen here on NA-E. After returning to Australia they were re sprayed silver to match the other 1 Sqn aircraft and later returned to the front line, but not in time to see any further acton. Unlike the Australian built Mossies, these ones were equipped with larger tropical filters under the engine nacelles and I used a set which was kindly given to me by another friend who made some from converted Hurricane Vokes filters and did resin copies for mates (thanks Lee!). The model was brush painted, using DK Decals and here is the WIP; And the model; Cheers, Tony Edited March 1, 2021 by tonyot 53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Man, that's so nice Tony! Great job on the paint work and the build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Gary Brantley said: Man, that's so nice Tony! Great job on the paint work and the build! Thanks Gary,... glad you like it mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 That does certainly look a lovely model Tony. Great job fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: That does certainly look a lovely model Tony. Great job fella. Chris Thanks Chris,.... typical Tamiya mate,..... basically built itself! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Cracking Mosquito. Well done.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steh2o Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Wow great one Tony! Beautifully done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Marvellous Mossie, great modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 58 minutes ago, Vinnie said: Cracking Mosquito. Well done.👍 Cheers Vinnie, 56 minutes ago, steh2o said: Wow great one Tony! Beautifully done! Thanks mate. 3 minutes ago, Wulfman said: Marvellous Mossie, great modelling ! Wulfman Thanks Wulfman. Cheers Fella`s Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewfl290 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 My, that looks so good, cracking job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, andrewfl290 said: My, that looks so good, cracking job. Thanks Andrew,.... hopefully I`ve got it right,.....this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Very, very nice, Tony! Expect nothing less, mind Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 minute ago, 2996 Victor said: Very, very nice, Tony! Expect nothing less, mind Cheers, Mark ThAnks Mark,..... much appreciated mate,..... but I don`t know,..... some people always find something to moan about ..... give them time LOL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) Sweet Aussie Mossie Tony! Those converted Vokes filters worked out rather well, didn't they? I assume you used the supplied Tamiya decals for the radiator 'no step' markings, any tips on how you got them to behave so well? Edited March 2, 2021 by Gazontipede Decal query 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 As has been said already, very nice Tony. And it's not a Spitfire Vc! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Lovely Aussie Mozzie Tony - you are a machine sir! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Another stunner with great information fantastic as always Tony very well done 👏 Thanks for sharing Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Fantastic job on this Tony, that scheme with those roundels really does look the goods. A bit of O'toole magic brings it together a treat. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Looks great Tony.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Superb work, looks first class 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Another beauty from you Tony. Congratulations!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 9 hours ago, Gazontipede said: Sweet Aussie Mossie Tony! Those converted Vokes filters worked out rather well, didn't they? I assume you used the supplied Tamiya decals for the radiator 'no step' markings, any tips on how you got them to behave so well? Thanks mate,.... yeah my mate Lee did a good job on those Vokes filters,..... I just stuck them on! Yes the radiator decals were from the kit,.... I cut out the area around the raised detail after applying them,..... and once dry they were sealed with a coat of gloss varnish. 5 hours ago, Natter said: As has been said already, very nice Tony. And it's not a Spitfire Vc! LOL,.... yeah not a Spitfire Vc,...... although I will be revisiting that subject! Cheers Dave. 4 hours ago, Dunny said: Lovely Aussie Mozzie Tony - you are a machine sir! Cheers, Roger LOL,.... Thanks Roger,...... it is the elves who do all the hard work! 3 hours ago, Team Aer Lingus said: Another stunner with great information fantastic as always Tony very well done 👏 Thanks for sharing Eamonn Cheers Eamonn,..... I have to thank my mate Peter for the additional info on the real aircraft,.... he helped a lot with this build and another Aussie Mossie that I`ve almost finished. 3 hours ago, stevehnz said: Fantastic job on this Tony, that scheme with those roundels really does look the goods. A bit of O'toole magic brings it together a treat. Steve. Cheers Steve,...... as I mention in the WIP,.... I took a bit of a gamble with those upper wing roundels,..... assuming that the RAAF just stuck with the original RAF roundels and painted the red centre out with white,.... as seen on the RAF 618 Sqn Mossie FB.IV`s also in Australia. If the RAAF did paint over the RAF roundel and replace it with a smaller one, as seen on the silver painted aircraft,..... then I can simply overpaint the roundel on the model and do the same! 3 hours ago, swralph said: Looks great Tony.😀 Cheers Ralph,.... very kind mate. 2 hours ago, F-32 said: Superb work, looks first class Thanks mate,..... glad you like it and cheers for saying so. 54 minutes ago, Sky Keg said: Another beauty from you Tony. Congratulations!!!!! Mike Cheers Mike,.... very kind of you sir! Thanks chaps, Tony 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Very nice as usual Tony , another little beauty. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 hours ago, keith in the uk said: Very nice as usual Tony , another little beauty. . Thanks Keith,... very kind of you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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