stevehnz Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Hi Tony, its taken me this long to realise that this was a new thread, you know, as a last resort read the instructions, or the thread heading in this case. I'm very impressed at these, seems a long time since I saw the original Airfix Mosquito converted to a PR.XVI in the old Airfix mag by Alan Hall, lashings of Balsa, dope & talcum powder, with Beaufighter wheels to replace the horrible skinny space saver wheels it had. You've so impressed me with this 653rd machine build that I've just bought the last Ventura sheet for these from John Stone at Jays. Now to get my hands on some of these kits, none of my go tos show them in stock & they don't seem to have made it this far yet. Keep up the good work mate. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 5 hours ago, tonyot said: [...] check the parts for any short shot areas [...] After seeing your experience, I did. *hurries off to check again* 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Cracking progress Tony - both looking lovely! I hadn't realised quite how pronounced was the bulge of the bomb bay doors on this these versions, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 13 hours ago, stevehnz said: Hi Tony, its taken me this long to realise that this was a new thread, you know, as a last resort read the instructions, or the thread heading in this case. I'm very impressed at these, seems a long time since I saw the original Airfix Mosquito converted to a PR.XVI in the old Airfix mag by Alan Hall, lashings of Balsa, dope & talcum powder, with Beaufighter wheels to replace the horrible skinny space saver wheels it had. You've so impressed me with this 653rd machine build that I've just bought the last Ventura sheet for these from John Stone at Jays. Now to get my hands on some of these kits, none of my go tos show them in stock & they don't seem to have made it this far yet. Keep up the good work mate. 👍 Steve. Cheers Steve,.... and well done getting a sheet,...... hope you manage to get a kit soon. You`ll need some flat bomb bay doors as well,..... and the Freightdog set fits the kit very well. Not sure whether Colin has any kits in stock, it is worth a check. 9 hours ago, Beard said: After seeing your experience, I did. *hurries off to check again* LOL,...... hope yours is OK mate? 8 hours ago, Dunny said: Cracking progress Tony - both looking lovely! I hadn't realised quite how pronounced was the bulge of the bomb bay doors on this these versions, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger,...... yeah the bulge is huge,..... it makes it look aggressive and apparently only cut the speed by 6 mph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 1 hour ago, tonyot said: LOL,...... hope yours is OK mate? It is and I cannot, for the life of me, understand how your one was released into the wild. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, Beard said: It is and I cannot, for the life of me, understand how your one was released into the wild. Must have been a Friday afternoon kit mate,....... the one with the canopy problem I can understand,..... it looked as if it had been sanded but would have been hrd to spot,....... but a fuselage with so much plastic missing is the worst I`ve had. Saying that,.... the Airfix parts dept were quick to send me a replacement part,..... if a little `grumpy' about it,...... but their Customer Services have been superb and even sent me a new Vampire kit today to say sorry,..... so I cannot complain about that,..... it was extremely nice of them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 A Friday afternoon or Monday morning job, as my Grandad used to say (although he was referring to 1970s BMC cars). Good to hear they've sent you a gift, that's something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 Well,.... almost there with these two now,..... decals on,..... panel lines weathered,..... undercarriage added (I lost a wheel, so used a pair of resin wheels- cheers again Lee- on the USAAF a/c),...... just need to add some exhaust streaks, weather the tyres, add the internal framework to the canopies and fit the clear parts; Cheers Tony 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Looking good mate. Coin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 They look absolutely fabulous Tony that's quite a collection of Mossies now, good to hear Airfix sent a gift too. Great work fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 They're both looking fantastic Tony, particularly the one bearing your personal code letters...! Justin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Looking lovely Tony - near the finish line now! Love the overpainted roundels on the US a/c, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 12 hours ago, Bedders said: They're both looking fantastic Tony, particularly the one bearing your personal code letters...! Justin Ah you noticed!! LOL,.... Cheers Bedders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 11 hours ago, Dunny said: Looking lovely Tony - near the finish line now! Love the overpainted roundels on the US a/c, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger. On 11/18/2021 at 9:08 AM, heloman1 said: Looking good mate. Coin Thanks Colin. On 11/18/2021 at 12:51 PM, bigbadbadge said: They look absolutely fabulous Tony that's quite a collection of Mossies now, good to hear Airfix sent a gift too. Great work fella Chris Cheers Chris,..... yeah it was very kind of them,..... nice kit the new Vampire too,.... I put it together in a day! Still got to sand it etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Man, I can't keep up with you. Your output is incredible. That said, I'm really liking these new Mosquitos. Great stuff Tony! 👍 Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, tonyot said: Cheers Chris,..... yeah it was very kind of them,..... nice kit the new Vampire too,.... I put it together in a day! Still got to sand it etc. Good grief in one day!!! Your a machine !!! It is a nice kit, mine arrived Monday , very pleased Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Navy Bird said: Man, I can't keep up with you. Your output is incredible. That said, I'm really liking these new Mosquitos. Great stuff Tony! 👍 Cheers, Bill LOL,.... Cheers Bill,..... yes it is a lovely kit,..... especially when you get two whole fuselage halves! 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Good grief in one day!!! Your a machine !!! It is a nice kit, mine arrived Monday , very pleased Chris It is the Elves mate,..... cracking the whip! Glad you are happy with your Vampire too,..... I`m thinking of making mine as a FB.5 or 9? The parts are there,..... I`m pretty sure the Ailerons were the same for all versions,.... is that correct? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 7 hours ago, tonyot said: It is the Elves mate,..... cracking the whip! Glad you are happy with your Vampire too,..... I`m thinking of making mine as a FB.5 or 9? The parts are there,..... I`m pretty sure the Ailerons were the same for all versions,.... is that correct? The Elves😄 they are very demanding fella. An FB.5 or 9, nice yes I saw the parts too, although I love the look of the F.3 and so will do the F.3 for this one, although I wonder if we will get a Sea Vampire??? Please Airfix, that would be great. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 On 11/20/2021 at 8:28 AM, bigbadbadge said: The Elves😄 they are very demanding fella. An FB.5 or 9, nice yes I saw the parts too, although I love the look of the F.3 and so will do the F.3 for this one, although I wonder if we will get a Sea Vampire??? Please Airfix, that would be great. Chris Hiya Chris,......I work the Elves hard mate,.... but they start their job with Santa next week! I like the F.3,..... but it is finding a scheme that I haven`t done,...... I might even do that nice Canadian one for a change as I do prefer the early wing shape. A Sea Vampire would be nice but probably too niche,..... maybe a cottage industry firm will do a conversion though? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 Right then,.... I`m calling this done,.... I`ve finished off adding the internal framework to the canopy but having photographed the PR.34,... I might remove the side blisters and re fit them,..... my eyes are struggling these days! Here are the models; PR.34; PR,XVI; And here are all four Airfix Mossies together; Cheers for your support again,..... I`ll stick a few RFI`s in later, All the best, Tony 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Lovely work on all four and thanks for reminding me that I really ought to get cracking on mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Tony they look absolutely fabulous and is that PR.34 the Tony OT personal aircraft, like it!!! Really great job on all. Hopefully someone will do a Sea Vampire conversion , I might have to get the 72nd Cyberhobby kit Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Another pair of absolute crackers. Wonderful, wonderful stuff. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Those look fabulous Tony, the front two are definitely on my list, the others, I'll have to see, the Airfix Model World with the poster in it turned up out here recently, there was a lot of temptation in the profiles on it. You set a very bad example for the easily tempted among us. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 That look damn fine Tony, a very nice scourge of mosquitoes indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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