Dr.Jellyfingers Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Good day all. I've been lurking round here for a few months and recently decided to join in the fun and games !! I've been building the new Airfix offering for the last three weeks now and have been debating whether to post my own WIP thread, mainly because the standards on here are a little intimidating! Anyway, here goes, be gentle !!! Cockpit assembly :- Engines and undercarriage :- Bomb bay and guns :- Overall pics :- Thanks for looking, I know it's not particularly accurate or up to the standards on here but I've had fun so far and that's what it's all about!! Will update with more pics soon. Cheers, Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwkennard Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hi Si Great looking Mosquito so far! It really does look like a very detailed kit. My local hobby shop should have them arriving in the next week or so, so your build is great inspiration. May I ask what the .303 ammo chutes in the nose are made out of, ie are they plastic or rubber? Keep up the good work. Cheers, Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Nice work Si, looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Got to be as good as the best we have seen so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Nothing to be ashamed of there Si For some reason the pic with the engine facing to the right doesn't seem to work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Looks good to me, looking forward to seeing it progress. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 Well thanks chaps, really do appreciate the kind words. Painted over the last day of so, unfortunately I don't have the means to buy an airbrush so its big old hairy stick time......eek!! Some more pic's from today's efforts:- It's getting a dose of Klear and I'll be having a go at weathering tomorrow. Most of my previous builds have been "Factory- Fresh" as it were, but thanks to having a good look round here I've picked up some great tips so I'll be having a go !! Thanks again everyone, I'll get some pics up of the results ! Cheers, Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Looks pretty damn smart for a hairey stick job, nothing to apologise for there, I just wish I could do as good. Any hints or tips to share? I'll be watching your build with more than usual interest. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 All the tips and techniques I use have mainly been gleaned from searching this site, there's some very skilled people on here. Could I ask for an honest opinion on my weathering ? I've been using burnt umber and a very dark grey in a blend that I can easily recreate, have I overdone or underdone it, all opinions welcome ! Still fiddling with it, nothing other than washes at the moment, just need to know if I'm going the right way with it. Again, many thanks in advance. Cheers, Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 All the tips and techniques I use have mainly been gleaned from searching this site, there's some very skilled people on here.Could I ask for an honest opinion on my weathering ? I've been using burnt umber and a very dark grey in a blend that I can easily recreate, have I overdone or underdone it, all opinions welcome ! Still fiddling with it, nothing other than washes at the moment, just need to know if I'm going the right way with it. Again, many thanks in advance. Cheers, Si. Great looking mossie. I love the weathering on the wings. I think it looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Great looking mossie.I love the weathering on the wings. I think it looks great Thanks for that sir, should be something like finished tomorrow now !! Thanks all, Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard of Effingham Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 good stuff si. i think the weathering in the bomb-bay is just right. trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8fan Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 That is a great job. Your painting is better then my airbrushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 good stuff si. i think the weathering in the bomb-bay is just right. trevor Thanks Trevor, I must admit that some of the weathered effect was down to me sanding the lower fuzz seam them blowing the dust accidentally into the bomb bay......oops ! That is a great job.Your painting is better then my airbrushing. I really need to get an airbrush and start having a proper play. Thanks for that though, I was a bit concerned about attacking such a big model with a stick !! Cheers, Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Finished article is now in the relevant section. Thanks to all who posted, very much appreciated. Cheers, Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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