1:24 Airfix Mosquito

[GrahamS]

All the complaints about the ejector pins aside, they make for extra work but I'd rather have the kit with the pin marks as opposed to no kit at all.

Anyway last nights progress included repositioning the flight stick. I carefully seperated both parts and cleaned them up. I then inserted a brass rod as a pin and rejoined the parts together. with the top pointing over to the side.

The wiring for the firing buttons only goes down as far as the kit handle so I cut this off and extended it down the flight stick. I used 0.4mm Jewelry wire for the wiring and PTFE tape for the binding.

FZ6

'scuse ignorance but what is PTFE tape?

Ta

Graham

[daz greenwood]

Graham PTFE is a thread seal tape, which is used mainly by plumbers it is also known as Teflon tape.

[Mike]

Graham PTFE is a thread seal tape, which is used mainly by plumbers it is also known as Teflon tape.

Also used by modellers with leaky compressors. It's a strange, greasy feeling stuff, and is wafer thin. It seals the threads of screw-fit plumbing, although I wonder whether it'll take paint well, if at all

[FZ6]

Also used by modellers with leaky compressors. It's a strange, greasy feeling stuff, and is wafer thin. It seals the threads of screw-fit plumbing, although I wonder whether it'll take paint well, if at all

A leaky compressor is the reason why I bought the tape in the first place! It's the first time I've used it for anything like this so we'll see if it works. If not I'll try something else

[Mike]

A leaky compressor is the reason why I bought the tape in the first place! It's the first time I've used it for anything like this so we'll see if it works. If not I'll try something else

If the paint rolls off, which I suspect it might, you could always try a bit of Tamiya tape. At 1:24 scale, it won't look too bulky

[rob]

Hi Guys, in answer to all the questions regarding the missing engine/propellor torque tubes from the cockpit this will sort it at a stroke!!!!

also it shows all the ferrule disc points in the cockpit as well as every other detail you could ever wish for the Mossie

But as i'm a total luddite can someone post up the photo from this link

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/index.html

Go to current projects, Mosquito FB26 (Aussie version of the FBV1)

click on the August 2008 photo section and the first few photos tell all

I hope someone puts the pics up as this whole restoration is perfect for those building the big Mossie

Regards Rob.....

I'm finally going to commence battle with my first big Mossie tomorrow....

[FZ6]

Hi Guys, in answer to all the questions regarding the missing engine/propellor torque tubes from the cockpit this will sort it at a stroke!!!!

also it shows all the ferrule disc points in the cockpit as well as every other detail you could ever wish for the Mossie

But as i'm a total luddite can someone post up the photo from this link

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/index.html

Go to current projects, Mosquito FB26 (Aussie version of the FBV1)

click on the August 2008 photo section and the first few photos tell all

I hope someone puts the pics up as this whole restoration is perfect for those building the big Mossie

Regards Rob.....

I'm finally going to commence battle with my first big Mossie tomorrow....

Good luck with your Mossie Rob.

Thanks again for the link to the reference material some fantastic photos on there

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0005.html

This photo shows a cut away on the fuselage where the engine torque tubes pass through the cockpit also visible on this photo

http://picasaweb.google.com/bamf.bamrs/DH9...083025170731602

As the fuselage is molded solid on this part of the airframe I wonder if the real aircraft had covers over thesea areas as both airframes in these photos are under restoration. Need to be sure before I start cutting plastic....

[rob]

Good luck with your Mossie Rob.

Thanks again for the link to the reference material some fantastic photos on there

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0005.html

This photo shows a cut away on the fuselage where the engine torque tubes pass through the cockpit also visible on this photo

http://picasaweb.google.com/bamf.bamrs/DH9...083025170731602

As the fuselage is molded solid on this part of the airframe I wonder if the real aircraft had covers over thesea areas as both airframes in these photos are under restoration. Need to be sure before I start cutting plastic....

I honestly don't think the torque tubes are covered, as they're mounted directly on the front face of the main spar and the vertical surface immediately behind

the pilot and navigators seats is the main spar, i'm pretty certain they weren't covered. But hopefully someone will chime in with some more info before long

It's the BM way!!

[FZ6]

I honestly don't think the torque tubes are covered, as they're mounted directly on the front face of the main spar and the vertical surface immediately behind

the pilot and navigators seats is the main spar, i'm pretty certain they weren't covered. But hopefully someone will chime in with some more info before long

It's the BM way!!

Thanks for the info. I'll have them showing. I'll commit knife to plastic and cut out the openings to match the photographs. Hope I don't mess up as it's a lot of moneys worth of plastic.

[rob]

I honestly don't think the torque tubes are covered, as they're mounted directly on the front face of the main spar and the vertical surface immediately behind

the pilot and navigators seats is the main spar, i'm pretty certain they weren't covered. But hopefully someone will chime in with some more info before long

It's the BM way!!

You could be correct!! check this photo out shows the Navs seat back but I doubt there would be a cover at the top of the seat so I reckon the tubes would be

visible from above the cockpit

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0022.html

Regards Rob......

[rob]

You could be correct!! check this photo out shows the Navs seat back but I doubt there would be a cover at the top of the seat so I reckon the tubes would be

visible from above the cockpit

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0022.html

Regards Rob......

BTW my brain hurts, it's a real connundrum i'm going to delve deeply into my Mossie referance stash

Regards Rob

!

[FZ6]

I've marked out the approximate area that needs removing. I've lined it up with the wing and double checked it and it seems to match up with photos of the fuselage under restoration so I'm going to go for it. However I don't think it's essential that this is done because very little is going to be seen of this area once the pilots seat and radio set is in.

Big Mossie 015 by Mark Maclean, on Flickr

[rob]

I've marked out the approximate area that needs removing. I've lined it up with the wing and double checked it and it seems to match up with photos of the fuselage under restoration so I'm going to go for it. However I don't think it's essential that this is done because very little is going to be seen of this area once the pilots seat and radio set is in.

Put the knife down!! FZ i'm sure there's a photo on the resto website of that area i'll find it now.....

Regards Rob....

[rob]

Put the knife down!! FZ i'm sure there's a photo on the resto website of that area i'll find it now.....

Regards Rob....

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0017.html

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0026.html

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0021.html

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0017.html

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0001.html

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0001.html

I think you're safe to get the knife out mate, but you'd think there'd be something in that appature

Regards Rob......

[FZ6]

Already cut out one side and cleaning it up as we speak.

Great references Rob that site is a wealth of material for anyone building a Mossie

I used these images as a as a guide for cutting the fuselage and it all seems to match where it should.

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0007.html

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0009.html

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0021.html

Pics of my kit part to follow once I've cleaned it up.

[rob]

Already cut out one side and cleaning it up as we speak.

Great references Rob that site is a wealth of material for anyone building a Mossie

I used these images as a as a guide for cutting the fuselage and it all seems to match where it should.

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0007.html

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0009.html

http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/mossie.../image0021.html

Pics of my kit part to follow once I've cleaned it up.

looking at the last picture in your triumverate I think you're on the right track mate

Regards Rob...

[FZ6]

Well after the comprehensive research and commiting knife to plastic, here is the result of my endeavour

Big Mossie 016 by Mark Maclean, on Flickr

Just a bit more tweaking and it's there. Just got the other side to do now.

[JakeEaton]

Just out of curiosity, have you tried putting a layer of paint over the PTFE tape you mentioned earlier? I'm only asking because it immediately raised alarm bells when you said it. It's a thread sealing tape and I don't know how well paint will stick to it. I only ask because I'd hate to see such good looking model prep go to waste because of a dodgy detailing material.

[StephenMG]

If the paint rolls off, which I suspect it might, you could always try a bit of Tamiya tape. At 1:24 scale, it won't look too bulky

I wouldn't use tape at all - the real thing was bound with a buff-coloured cord.

[FZ6]

Just out of curiosity, have you tried putting a layer of paint over the PTFE tape you mentioned earlier? I'm only asking because it immediately raised alarm bells when you said it. It's a thread sealing tape and I don't know how well paint will stick to it. I only ask because I'd hate to see such good looking model prep go to waste because of a dodgy detailing material.

I haven't tried any paint yet. That will be something to do this evening. It's just an experiment at this stage to see if it's usable. At least I can remove it if it doesn't work.

I have some very fine wire I plan to use.

[Dave T Brown]

There is an illustration showing the engine control rods mounted to the forward face of the wing front spar. This illustration can be found in SAM publications new Mosquito FB VI reference book which is number 2 in the "Aviation Guide" series.

[FZ6]

I gave the PTFE Tape a quick coat of Humbrol Enamal paint with a brush and it seems to have taken ok. Going to spray it later.

I seem to have temporarily misplaced my Airfix instructions, don't ask be how they're big enough! I seem to remember they suggest you paint the bottom half of the stick green and the top half black. All the photos I've seen show the whole stick to be black with plenty of paint chips in most cases so I'll be painting mine black

[andrewfl290]

I've just returned to the hobby and waited for one of these since my first 1/24 Spit "Super Kit" as a kid.

FZ, I was wondering what your wing upper surface is like, mine has sink marks all along the trailing edge and also where the locator pins are. I think this is rather poor for a £130 kit. Hornby have said they will send a replacement, in the meantime I have filled them and with a coat of primer should be as good as new. Otherwise a totally awesome kit.

I'm looking forward to seeing how your build progresses.

Andrew

Edited January 14, 2010 by andrewfl290

[FZ6]

I've just returned to the hobby and waited for one of these since my first 1/24 Spit "Super Kit" as a kid.

FZ, I was wondering what your wing upper surface is like, mine has sink marks all along the trailing edge and also where the locator pins are. I think this is rather poor for a £130 kit. Hornby have said they will send a replacement, in the meantime I have filled them and with a coat of primer should be as good as new. Otherwise a totally awesome kit.

I'm looking forward to seeing how your build progresses.

Andrew

Hi Andrew,

I've just carefully inspected my upper wing half. There does seem to be a tiny depression along the trailing edge but it is very slight and hardly noticable. I'll see what it looks like once I get some primer on it. I think it might just need some light sanding. There are no sink marks at all where the locator pins are. Maybe this varies from kit to kit and I've been lucky and got a good example.

I do have sink marks on my Engine firewalls and ejector pin marks on the other. A bit of filler and some sanding should take care of it though.

Regards,

Mark

Edited January 14, 2010 by FZ6

[FZ6]

I was away last weekend doing some landscape photography and playing catch up last week so not a lot of modelling got done. However I've cracked on and made progress this weekend.

Big Mossie 017 by Mark Maclean, on Flickr

All control surfaces have been assembled and go together really well.

Big Mossie 018 by Mark Maclean, on Flickr

More ejector pin filling was required for the engine nacelles

Big Mossie 019 by Mark Maclean, on Flickr

Assembled nacelle showing engine bay.

Big Mossie 020 by Mark Maclean, on Flickr

Assembled nacelle showing landing gear bay I will paint it like this before adding the roof.

Big Mossie 021 by Mark Maclean, on Flickr

Radiator plates. The ejector pin marks on the flaps are moulded on the outside.

Big Mossie 022 by Mark Maclean, on Flickr

And finally the control stick with a coat of silver paint. I plan to use my technique of applying artists masking fluid with a sponge then painting it black to get realistic paint chips.