klimmer Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) I have finally made a start on my Mosquito. Most of the interior has been painted (the correct color this time :) ) I have the wings assembled (great fit of the parts !) The wash looks better to the naked eye than it looks in the pictures. Hydraulic tanks for the landing gear I drilled out the machine guns, hopefully once painted up they will look more realistic. I am working on the landing gear and all the detail painting now. Hopefully I can give you an update soon. Critic's and comment always welcome Ted Edited November 5, 2008 by klimmer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Looking good Ted, like how you do a lot of preliminary work while the parts are still on the sprues, I don't have the self restraint to refrain from cutting the pieces free (got that habit as a kid and it just stuck with me). So far I guess we're the only ones doing Skeeters for this build. looking forward to next updates. Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klimmer Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Thanks Ron, I will be looking forward to seeing your build. What scheme are you planning? I think mine will be pretty much out of the box, I have AM for it but am chicken to use it. Also, I am not sure how much you would be able to see after it gets closed up, so this will be a test to see what's what. I have another Skeeter in the stash that I will probably use the AM in. Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klimmer Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Here is an update to where my build stands. I have completed the landing gear and majority of the cockpit. The cockpit still requires a wash to be complete. I used PE belts from Edward for the seats I hope to have the fuselage completed soon As always your comments / critic's are more than welcome Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Notdoneyet Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ted, Very nice work so far!! Just one comment - you've got the oil tanks on the undercarriage upside down. The two sticky out things (drain and filter?) should be at the bottom. HTH, Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klimmer Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) Hi Ian, Thanks for pointing that out to me. It should be an easy fix I appreciate it Ted Edited November 12, 2008 by klimmer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Looking good so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Ted, you do fantastic work, keep on truckin! Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klimmer Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thanks for the comments guys. I have made some progress. I have managed to complete the fuel tanks and bomb bay, and have closed her up. Very little filler will be required on the seams. As I suspected, you can not seevery much of the cockpit once assembled, but the next one I build will definitely have the Edward PE set installed I hope you like it :) Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RwKennard Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hey Ted Great work so far! Really starting to look the bizz. What do you use for your washes? It gives just the right amount of shade, grime look to you work. Very nice! Looking forward to more updates. Cheers Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klimmer Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 Hello Robert, The wash I use is just paint thinner mixed with Model Master Burnt Umber, depending how "dirty" you want the wash, just mix in more paint. I hope this helps. I have a small update on my Mossie for you as well. I have completed the major assembly of the fuselage and attached the wings, there is no need for any filler on either upper or lower joints. ;) I have some seams to fil on the front cockpit joint but other than that it will be filler free. I cut open the bomb bay doors in order to pose them open. Next off to the paint booth for preshading and then paint. :) Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klimmer Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Well I finally finished her................I apologize for not posting anymore in process pic's but my camera died. Anyway her she is. I hope you like her Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fildaT Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Nice clear work. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 beutiful job. I always loved the look of these gun nosed mossies. I think the door on the side really gives it a unique look. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klimmer Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys. I am fairly pleased with how it came out. Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThatJeffGuy Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Nice job Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klimmer Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thanks Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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