Allan31 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) Like so many of you, the Mosquito in all it's various iterations of color and equipment has been THE favorite since my early childhood. With all the excitement about the new Airfix Mosquito, I thought it would be fun to show what our new Airfix build will be joining on the shelf. I hope everyone follows on and posts their Mosquito collection as there are so many of you that are as passionate about this aircraft as I am and we'd love to see your builds. My son's build of the old Monogram 1/48. Conversion I did for my Dad years ago, Monogram 1/48. Airfix conversion for my "Holly Wood Air Force", "633 Squadron" 1/48. FROG 1/72. Matchbox 1/72. Old Airfix 1/72. Airfix Lancengine 1/72. Tamiya conversion 1/72. I wonder how many different Mossies we can get on one thread........ Edited November 6, 2021 by Allan31 46 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, Allan31 said: I wonder how many different Mossies we can get on one thread........ With any luck a lot,Carry on Posting... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 We're lookin at you Tony O`Toole and all you others, you know who you are...... POST.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Nice comparison. The Frog one is definitely the exception to the rule that they usually got the shape right. Those engines….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 OK Allan, here`s mine……………… Tamiya 1 / 72 scale Excellent posting and I look forward to all of the responses. Mike 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 This is the Series 3 Airfix 1/72nd scale kit of old...Mosquito Mk.II/VI/XVIII...using the Herge decal set from Blue Rider...Bab el-Ehr's Mosquito from 'The Red Sea Sharks' I built during the 'Film and Fictional' GB back at the end of 2019... --John 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Very nice Mossies Allan, and others. And the old Airfix 1/72 FB VI still a contender. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) Some superb Mossies on here that show that the type has been well catered for by the world's model companies. Here's what I still reckon takes some beating, the Tamiya 1/72 offering converted into a PR.34. Edited October 22, 2021 by canberraman spelling 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 The aircraft has never been a favourite of mine but I'm liking all of these models. There's a lot of variety in the marque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Nice thread, here are mine 1:72 Airfix (03062) de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk XIX, No. 68 Squadron, RAF Wittering, February 1945 03019 Airfix 1:72 de Havilland Mosquito NFII DZ-G of 151 Sqn 1:48 Airfix (07112) De Havilland Mosquito PR XVI, “GREEK” s/n NS725 ‘F’ 858th Squadron, USAAF, based at Harrington, 19 March 1945 Matchbox 1/72 Mosquito NF.30/Mk.IX (PK-116) transformed with Airfix paddle props to De Havilland Mosquito PR.XVI, TA614/R of the 858th Squadron, USAAF, 492nd (P) BG, based at Harrington, 19 March 1945 Airfix 1/72 de Havilland Mosquito NF.II (03019), No. 141 Squadron, RAF Wittering, October 1943 Airfix 1/24 de Havilland Mosquito NF.II (A25001) W4097 DZ-N No. 151 Squadron, RAF Wittering 1943 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) Sweet, keep 'em coming !! Canberraman, I agree, the Tamiya offering I feel is the high-water mark for 1/72 scale. Great to see a Tintin in the mix, hoping for more. Robin, you're right on the FROG nacelles, a bit anemic and the canopy really would look much more at home on a Ju88 or something. Way to go Ratch ! I mentioned my childhood recollection and the all black Mossie is it. Funnily enough I don't have one in the collection but will fix that Dec.1st. I'm heading up a "Twins Group Build" over on Hyperscale, (you're all welcome of course..) and expect to fill several missing Mossie spots during that GB. The all black will be filled by DD750 and because it's from my early childhood, proper modeling etiquette dictates it can only be filled by the old Airfix FBVI. Thanks everyone, I'm sure you all are enjoying this as much as I am. KEEP POSTING !!!! Edited October 22, 2021 by Allan31 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I have a couple, can't remember which kit they are and also sadly no longer with me but here goes... 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Some nice Mosquito's there. Let me add my three to the collection. All 1/72 Tamiya with Paragon Conversions. Mosquito Highball Mosquito Tsetse Sea Mosquito 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 @Allan31, what a superb collection! As you asked, here's my Tamiya 48th Mossie Ben 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) Some lovely Mossie's here! Congradulations! Well, I'm in for 2. They aren't 1/72, but they are old Airfix 1/48 kits. ... with Aviaeology decals, 418 Sqdn. ... and a scratch built conversion to a Tse Tse (also Airfix 1/48) Edited October 24, 2021 by Tail-Dragon 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Two views of my 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito MkVI/NFII converted to an early 29 Sqn MkXIII Royal Navy Crew.. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 Great stuff everyone !! The Tamiya kits are beautiful, I have one, (maybe 2?) in 1/72 scale and they are little jewels. I wish I could do 1/48 but I just don't have the space. If nothing else at all comes from this series of posts, it proves beyond a doubt that you guys can build the maligned Airfix 1/48 scale kit into a beautiful, rugged looking Mossie !!! I was jokingly told on another website if I did this conversion, I would be banned from the forum..... Wonderful Mossies everyone, keep 'em coming. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Marvellous Mossie’s all, this one will run and run ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 16 hours ago, Allan31 said: I was jokingly told on another website if I did this conversion, I would be banned from the forum..... And rightly so! 😂 I recently finished a 1/32 Revell Mosquito converted to an FB.VI: Also have an HKM B.XVI which is planned to be a PR.XVI. Love the aircraft and plan to make a few more! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) @Alan P, Those Revell Mossies are a very cost effective way to get some big 1/32 scale birds on the shelf. I have 3 planed, the B-IV, NF-MkII, BXVI. All with lots of resin of course... Edited October 27, 2021 by Allan31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 This arrived today. My new brush holder.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harmsworth Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Tamiya 1:72 NF XIII / XVII pretending to be a NF XIX from 68 sqn. I wasn't able to find the code letter for this aircraft so that's why it's missing. I got to really like the bull nose mossies during this build - they look rather predatory. Mark 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Here are my sole two, Mossies in my collection. Both Tamiya and 1/72nd. Built these a few years ago now. Standard MK.VI. straight from the box. Have been thinking of re working this one and decorating it with Aviaeology decals as a RCAF one. Tamiya Mk.IV finished as Don Mc Vicars racer CF-FZG. Whiskey Jack/ Thunderbird Decals used. No mods to speak of. I do have a couple more in my stash, one of each again, with plans to the the FB 6 as a survey aircraft in Canada and not sure about the B.IV yet. One day.... Some where, I have pics of my 1/48th builds but don't have the models any more. I'll post pics when I find them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) I would love to do a Canadian aircraft but I don't know how to print my own decals. Yet another skill set I have not mastered. Great Mossies guys, we can't have too many so keep 'em coming !!!.... Edited October 29, 2021 by Allan31 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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