Tamiya 1/72 Mosquito

[ErikT]

I finished this one last year, and it was one of my first models since coming back to the hobby.  It was one of the first ones I had on my list because I've always loved the Mosquito.  I plan to build another in a larger scale with a lot more detailing, but the Tamiya kit was pretty well made, in my opinion.  The whole thing was painted in Tamiya paints and then weathered with Abteilung oils.  I still have to do something with the base, though.  Needs a bit more grass or something...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Vince1159]

Great looking Mossie,nice job...

[Pantherhawk27263]

Excellent work, that is a wonderfully done Mosquito.

[Doc72]

Impressive model. I like the weathering. This Mosquito really looks like it flew over the North Sea at low level.

[Dave Swindell]

Very nice except for that canopy bit you've posed open - the mosquito canopy was fixed, no opening parts except for the flat panel above the seats which could be jettisoned for emergency egress.

[stever219]

@Dave Swindell  thought that the “quarter-lights” either side of the windscreen could be opened to provide some degree of forward view if the windscreen was badly damaged or obscured.  As you say though the main side panels were fixed.

[Dave Swindell]

18 minutes ago, stever219 said:

@Dave Swindell  thought that the “quarter-lights” either side of the windscreen could be opened to provide some degree of forward view if the windscreen was badly damaged or obscured.  As you say though the main side panels were fixed.

Yes, you're right Steve, the quarterlights do slide back on the FB Mosquito's (hinged to swing inboard on the bomber) to give a clear view if the windscreen is obscured for any reason, however I was thinking of access to the cockpit.

In good old Blue Peter fashion, here's one I did earlier with the quarterlights open and the escape hatch removed

[Wulfman]

Beautiful work on the Mossie, love the weathering !

 

Wulfman

[stever219]

3 hours ago, Dave Swindell said:

Yes, you're right Steve, the quarterlights do slide back on the FB Mosquito's (hinged to swing inboard on the bomber) to give a clear view if the windscreen is obscured for any reason, however I was thinking of access to the cockpit.

In good old Blue Peter fashion, here's one I did earlier with the quarterlights open and the escape hatch removed

Thanks @Dave Swindell I thought I’d seen that somewhere.  I want to try replicating it on my 1/24th Mosquito.  When it comes to entry and egresss I certainly wouldn’t want to try squeezing through those side panels; the normal hatches are snug enough, even without flying kit and a parachute!😂😂

[Tomcat101]

Great Mossie!  I really like the weathering.

 

[ErikT]

Thanks for all the replies so far!  I really enjoyed building this one.  And yes, I realized a while ago that the open hatch isn't correct.  Last time I use photos of another model from the internet as reference when I build something!

[Bodmin]

Great looking Mossie. Plenty of time and effort put in there. 

[F-32]

That's absolutely kick a55