Swamp Donkey Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 I suppose I could unmask the props 🤪 SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 I guess someone out there is already working on an aftermarket set of bomb-bay doors. Those Airfix ones are too lumpy! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, dogsbody said: I guess someone out there is already working on an aftermarket set of bomb-bay doors. Those Airfix ones are too lumpy! @Colin @ Freightdog Models is covering most of the bases with a range of Mossie versions for the new kit starting in the next couple of weeks... A B.XVI Improvement Set is mentioned so I would guess that includes the doors - but we will have to wait and see on the specifics. Rich Edited August 30, 2021 by RichG 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Good morning Prior to my 1330 departure from Newcastle Central Station today, I’ve managed to touch up the paintwork and get a glossy coat on the Mossie, ready for a decaling frenzy on my return at the end of the week SD 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Great progress SD. I'd have barely got the fuselage halves together in the same timespan! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Bobby No Mac said: Great progress SD. I'd have barely got the fuselage halves together in the same timespan! Trust me, this has been ridiculous for me. If it were not for my Southern sortie, I’d have had this completed in a week. I haven’t managed that speed of build for donkeys years! But I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it…..so far! SD 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Had an hour to spare before going to catch my train, so, got decals on bombs and started to install bomb racks. Would advise glueing parts C8 and C9 to C6 and C7 prior to installation. No big deal but just a little easier Right, that’s it for now, honest and yes, I should have filled that ejector pin mark but too late now. Maybe a thick layer of paint? SD 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 Back home to one of my favourite sights but enough of that. On with the decalage will post again once decals are completed SD 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Looking good with the decals going on and the patch of different colour paint. Great job Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 On 8/27/2021 at 5:52 PM, Bobby No Mac said: That reminds me, must make a pilgrimage back to The Cumberland Arms again soon, fabulous boozer... 🍻 Anyway, back to the modelling - fabulous progress being made, SD. And I no longer feel so bad about having so many builds on the go! Just been over to the newly refurbished an reopened Cumberland Arms for a cheeky pint. What a transformation! Gone from a pretty sad boozer (lacking any love or investment latterly) to a very nice pub. I wish the new landlord every success Now, on with the Mossie As with most, if not all recent Airfix decals, these are behaving impeccably. Lay down beautifully under Micro Set/Sol SD 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Swamp Donkey said: Just been over to the newly refurbished an reopened Cumberland Arms for a cheeky pint. What a transformation! Gone from a pretty sad boozer (lacking any love or investment latterly) to a very nice pub. I wish the new landlord every success Glad to hear it's still open. Will most definitely have to visit for a look around next time I'm up in Toon. The mossie's really looking the business now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Swamp Donkey said: Now, on with the Mossie As with most, if not all recent Airfix decals, these are behaving impeccably. Lay down beautifully under Micro Set/Sol SD Looking good! I am curious about the red spot on the upper fuselage, behind the canopy. Do you know what it is there for? Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshiretaurus Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 1 minute ago, dogsbody said: I am curious about the red spot on the upper fuselage, behind the canopy. Do you know what it is there for? Fuel filler point I should think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 1 hour ago, dogsbody said: I am curious about the red spot on the upper fuselage, behind the canopy. Do you know what it is there for? Bakelite aerial mast mounting point 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) That looks great, really looking the business now. Thought I'd be able to resist getting one whilst I complete other projects, but this build is starting to test my limits of resistance to temptation. Most taken by your "prevent-microsol/microset-from-being-knocked-over-by-clumsy-modeller" solution. Need one of those too... Justin Edited September 2, 2021 by Bedders 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 That Mossie is looking very nice indeed! I definitely will be picking one up - the question is will be it sooner or rather later. I suppose if I wait a bit there will be more aftermarket goodies available for the kit, such as decals, and various bits, bobs, greebles, and especially gubbins. Regards, Jason 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 I never noticed the seam strip on top of the wings before, did they all have that? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 13 hours ago, Bedders said: That looks great, really looking the business now. Thought I'd be able to resist getting one whilst I complete other projects, but this build is starting to test my limits of resistance to temptation. Most taken by your "prevent-microsol/microset-from-being-knocked-over-by-clumsy-modeller" solution. Need one of those too... Justin That clumsy modeller solution has paid for itself 10 times over!! Cant begin to count the times bottles of various liquids have gone flying! SD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 Main gear glued in place. Good lighting here is essential. It’s not too easy to see where the legs are to be seated, and trying to do this in poor light would be very difficult indeed Props and tail wheel not glued, but gives a good impression of what the finished article will look like SD 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 12 hours ago, busnproplinerfan said: I never noticed the seam strip on top of the wings before, did they all have that? I'm assuming that your'e referring to what are called the spar caps on the wings? If so @stever219 gave a very helpful explanation earlier in the thread (see below). So the answer is no, not all Mossies had them. There is a question over whether they are overdone in the Airfix kit and the extent to which they may benefit from being reduced a little to make them less prominent. Matter of personal choice I guess. On 8/29/2021 at 9:40 AM, stever219 said: The spanwise strips are definitely there on later Mosquitos, TJ138 definitely has them, but I think that they are a little too prominent in the kit (I don’t yet have one but plan to rectangle fry that deficiency soon). They were introduced on later aircraft as strengthening to allow the carriage of heavier underwing loads, e.g. the 100 and 200 gallon tanks of the PR. 34 and B. 35 and to accommodate the 8 x 60 lb RP installation on the FB. VI (have a look at the Airfix 1/48th FB. VI wings if you have a set handy). The strips were, IIRC, applied to the wing skins before the final fabric covering so a slightly bevelled or faired edge would be appropriate; to that end I think I’ll be giving mine a gentle sanding when they get here. Hope this helps Rich 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 I’m getting impatient now, so I’ve bombed her up! Off out shortly, but hope to have this pretty well finished by tomorrow I’ll get a little more paint on that bomb too SD 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Definitely no doubt she's a bomber now SD! Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 hour ago, RichG said: I'm assuming that your'e referring to what are called the spar caps on the wings? If so @stever219 gave a very helpful explanation earlier in the thread (see below). So the answer is no, not all Mossies had them. There is a question over whether they are overdone in the Airfix kit and the extent to which they may benefit from being reduced a little to make them less prominent. Matter of personal choice I guess. Hope this helps Rich It does help, never knew of the spar caps. I know there where so many versions, thany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Great to see the decals on and Undercarriage gone on too, it does look good. Cracking job. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Fantastic progress, SD, you're on the home stretch now! Thanks for sharing your build, you've done a brilliant job and the results are definitely showing that! Excellent! Cheers, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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