tonyot Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) Hiya Folks,.... just finished this Hasegawa Mosquito as a PR.XVI of 87 Sqn RAAF,..... converted using a set of resin two stage Merlin`s, wing tanks and a Falcon canopy with DK Decals,..... although I did muck the canopy up a bit. The model was brush painted using an old bottle of Polly Scale acrylic PRU Blue. A massive thank to my mate Lee for sending me a bunch of kits with resin conversion parts which he said he wouldn`t build,..... I do hope that I`ve done you credit mate,..... just a shame I cocked the canopy up! Thanks also to my friend Franta too for sending me a photo of the real aircraft,..... as well as including this option on his superb DK Decals. Here is the WIP,.... done alongside a pair of the new Airfix kit; It now joins my PR.40 from the same unit in my `Aussie Mossie' collection!!; Edited October 17, 2021 by tonyot 43 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Very very nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Terrific. Does that colour suit the Mossie or what?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 More marvellous Mossies ! wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Great looking mosquito in this blue overall colour. I like subtle weathering. Your collection, is superb. Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 8 hours ago, F-32 said: Very very nice work! Thanks mate. 6 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: Terrific. Does that colour suit the Mossie or what?! Thanks mate,..... yeah it sure does,...... but then I think most aeroplanes look nice in PRU Blue! 3 hours ago, Wulfman said: More marvellous Mossies ! wulfman Thanks mate,.... glad you like them, cheers. 3 hours ago, djos said: Great looking mosquito in this blue overall colour. I like subtle weathering. Your collection, is superb. Regards Djordje Thanks Djordje,..... yeah PRU Blue is a nice colour on most aeroplanes, but especially on the Mossie. Glad you like them mate,... cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gee Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Great work Tony, you just need a silver PR41 to add to the collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 22 minutes ago, Jay Gee said: Great work Tony, you just need a silver PR41 to add to the collection. Thanks mate,.... I`ll get there,..... I do like the red white and blue spinners and I have set of resin two stage Merlin`s,..... so never say never. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Great modelling-as ever Tony. Subtle weathering looks good. That colour is very attractive on a Mossie. Well done!! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Great work! I believe most modelers recommend the Tamiya kit in this scale, so I wonder what your opinion of the Hasegawa kit is/was. And where would the latest Airfix kit fit in that picture? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I love aircraft in PRU blue finish. 😍 You did a great job Tony! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Clarke Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Fantastic job Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 14 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Great modelling-as ever Tony. Subtle weathering looks good. That colour is very attractive on a Mossie. Well done!! Colin Thanks Colin,...... yeah PRU Blue is great on a Mossie! 12 hours ago, Flight Line Media said: I love the color scheme. Awesome work, Tony! Thanks mate,.... glad you like it. 12 hours ago, kapam said: Great work! I believe most modelers recommend the Tamiya kit in this scale, so I wonder what your opinion of the Hasegawa kit is/was. And where would the latest Airfix kit fit in that picture? Thanks mate,..... yeah the Tamiya kit is better,...... but when a mate gives you three Hasegawa kits, you never look a gift horse in the mouth and t is far from being a duffer. Having built all three,.... I would rank the Airfix kit as the best,...... then Tamiya and Hasegawa last. That is just my own opinion mind you,.... and they do offer completely different versions! 4 hours ago, 112 Squadron said: I love aircraft in PRU blue finish. 😍 You did a great job Tony! Thanks mate,.... yeah me too,.... it is a lovely colour for a model for sure. 4 hours ago, Mick Clarke said: Fantastic job Tony Cheers Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 17/10/2021 at 14:09, tonyot said: Hiya Folks,.... just finished this Hasegawa Mosquito as a PR.XVI of 87 Sqn RAAF,..... converted using a set of resin two stage Merlin`s, wing tanks and a Falcon canopy with DK Decals,..... although I did muck the canopy up a bit. The model was brush painted using an old bottle of Polly Scale acrylic PRU Blue. A massive thank to my mate Lee for sending me a bunch of kits with resin conversion parts which he said he wouldn`t build,..... I do hope that I`ve done you credit mate,..... just a shame I cocked the canopy up! Thanks also to my friend Franta too for sending me a photo of the real aircraft,..... as well as including this option on his superb DK Decals. Here is the WIP,.... done alongside a pair of the new Airfix kit; It now joins my PR.40 from the same unit in my `Aussie Mossie' collection!!; Another super nice Mosquito série Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 32 minutes ago, MACALAIN said: Another super nice Mosquito série Alain Thanks Alain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Tony they look lovely, I do love a PRU blue Mossie Great work and great Trio too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 38 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Tony they look lovely, I do love a PRU blue Mossie Great work and great Trio too. Chris Thanks Chris,.... yeah agreed,... I do like a PRU Blue aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convair Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 18/10/2021 at 13:36, tonyot said: .... but then I think most aeroplanes look nice in PRU Blue! Me too! This PR.XVI is a beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Convair said: Me too! This PR.XVI is a beauty. Thanks mate, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Looks good. How many are there in your collection? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Luvvery, luvverly, luvverly, Tony! Those external tanks sure look draggy! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 19 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: Looks good. How many are there in your collection? Thanks mate,....... how many?,....... lets just say LOT`S!!! ..... I`ve never counted them but quite a few of them are here on BM. 19 hours ago, 72modeler said: Luvvery, luvverly, luvverly, Tony! Those external tanks sure look draggy! Mike Cheers Mike,..... yeah they look draggy but not sure if they were too bad,...... they were needed for those long range sorties from Australia to Borneo and back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Cheers Tony, beautiful job on that one. Your conversion to 2-stage looks flawless. She looks resplendent in PRU blue !!! Like you I have have at least six Mossies done and many, many more to do. The box below is filled with nothing but resin Mosquito conversions for 1/72 scale and 2 for some old Revells in 1/32 scale. Your group build has me thinking about doing a side by side with the new Airfix and the Tamiya. I'm leading a "Twins GB", (anything with 2 engines), over on Hyperscale starting Dec. 1st and first up is definitely the new Airfix Mossie. Can't Wait !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Allan31 said: Cheers Tony, beautiful job on that one. Your conversion to 2-stage looks flawless. She looks resplendent in PRU blue !!! Like you I have have at least six Mossies done and many, many more to do. The box below is filled with nothing but resin Mosquito conversions for 1/72 scale and 2 for some old Revells in 1/32 scale. Your group build has me thinking about doing a side by side with the new Airfix and the Tamiya. I'm leading a "Twins GB", (anything with 2 engines), over on Hyperscale starting Dec. 1st and first up is definitely the new Airfix Mossie. Can't Wait !!! Thanks Allan,... and that is a very intriguing looking box there mate! WOW! Good luck with your Airfix Mossie,...... one thing that I might do with my next one is to sand the frame lines off the rear of the canopy,...... as they are rather big,..... and one of these was in fact inside the glazing on the real thing...... I tried to replicate it on this Aussie Mossie with a length of thin painted stretched sprue on either side. Atthe moment I am having a nightmare with Mossie canopies! Good luck with the GB mate, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 The elegant design of this aircraft and the choice of color, coupled with good modelling skills, makes this model able to steal the show. 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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