Jon Kunatz Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) Has the kit been released yet? And how many here are anticipating the release of the wooden wonder. Personally...Id love to do the bird in the Blue, invasion stripe, Red tail and US markings... Edited November 13, 2009 by Jon Kunatz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miccara Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Has the kit been released yet?And how many here are anticipating the release of the wooden wonder. Personally...Id love to do the bird in the Blue, invasion stripe, Red tail and US markings... I'd be all over this one! Wow I'd spend 2 years building that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I can see the aftermarket guys going crazy on this one! Also glad to see some RNZAF markings included in the kit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edgar Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 It's due (here) first or (most likely) second week in December. Edgar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lancman Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Jon you gotta wait about another year for the bomber version to come out. Graham. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peebeep Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Jon you gotta wait about another year for the bomber version to come out. ...and it may not come with the two stage Merlins, although I could be tempted to wager a significant amount of folding wedge that aftermarket resin is already in the pipeline. peebeep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleDriver Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I 'm waiting for someone (Trumpy ?) to release a 32nd scale (better for my space management). But to be honest, i can't resist the Airfix Mossie. Who knows, i'll take one ? I think there will be a lot of them going over the counter, but never build due to the space that is going to take once it's assembled . Luc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 1/24 partial build Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick_Nevin Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 If it's anything like the test shots, I'm having one. That is a nice bit of work :P) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Kunatz Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 So the US Marked Mosquitoes are Bombers eh? Well...I guess I could go the Hypothetical route and mark a fighter version in American markings. But like many have already said...The aftermarket companies will go crazy with this kit, and depending on how many Mosquitoes i eventually own, Ill at least have one in British markings. But I have to be a little patriotic...Its such a beautiful plane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peebeep Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 So the US Marked Mosquitoes are Bombers eh? They're actually photo recce machines, which were derived from bomber versions. The US scheme in the profile above looks really neat, one of the most attractive IMO. peebeep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Mr. Pollard has posted a few more shots. (I want to see more!! lol) This link is to page 4 of the build. Nacelle work mainly Mosquito update Great work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 1/24 partial buildCan't wait to see this one done. Beautiful work Spence!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FIGHTS ON Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) ...and it may not come with the two stage Merlins, although I could be tempted to wager a significant amount of folding wedge that aftermarket resin is already in the pipeline.peebeep heritage already does them as an aftermarket in 1/32, and their website is always asking for ides.......(i see he did a 1/24th mossie ahead of Airfix as well!) http://www.heritageaviationmodelsltd.com/m...lings-236-p.asp Edited November 19, 2009 by FIGHTS ON Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Pre-orders & orders for this kit... where have people found the best place to get one/order one would be if in Canada? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Dang, the more I read that Brit-modeler thread that AV8 linked... well, hell, after the Hurricane, I'm building the Mosquito. I'm sold. Ohhhhh, the things I will be doing with that kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Still Page 4, but Mr. Pollard has posted pics of the guns, I see more that I like.. A further update Wow! Great work by him. Great looking kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Very much so. It is this build that sold me, HARD! The CAD was great, showed great, simple, and well thought out engineering. I was REALLY worried about that huge wing piece though, given what I have from their 190 right now. But his build has set the stage for a great many builds of this a/c. The possibilities are endless for sure! I call dibs on a 305 Squadron Mossie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I've got Squadron selling them with shipping and taxes included for 213.44 USD. Does that seem about right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I've got Squadron selling them with shipping and taxes included for 213.44 USD. Does that seem about right?GMW $164.45 shipped (UPS) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Paul, Thank you very much for this good information. That's a heck cheaper and quicker shipping too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) Now on to page 5 Page 5 more guns and bombs Edited November 22, 2009 by Av8fan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) The more I see this Mosquito build, the more my mouth is watering for that delivery date. But, the last post as of now I think is right, those .303 muzzle ends have been switched with the 20mm Hispano tips. Otherwise, this fellow is an amazing builder! His paint work, and ability to raise the detail out of the parts in such a manner is stunning. I'm sure the detail that Airfix gives this kit is great, but Spence definitely takes it a step further. The man has a gift. I suppose that may go in a way to explain how he got to build one of the test builds. Either way, looks great! Only downside I see though, are the typical bombs - another kit seems to have treated them as an afterthought. Thick mold, boring, and a fuse thicker than my old section commanders head. A minor thing really though. Thanks for the update Av8! Edited November 23, 2009 by Kostucha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpencerP Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The more I see this Mosquito build, the more my mouth is watering for that delivery date. But, the last post as of now I think is right, those .303 muzzle ends have been switched with the 20mm Hispano tips. Otherwise, this fellow is an amazing builder! His paint work, and ability to raise the detail out of the parts in such a manner is stunning. I'm sure the detail that Airfix gives this kit is great, but Spence definitely takes it a step further. The man has a gift. I suppose that may go in a way to explain how he got to build one of the test builds. Either way, looks great! Only downside I see though, are the typical bombs - another kit seems to have treated them as an afterthought. Thick mold, boring, and a fuse thicker than my old section commanders head. A minor thing really though. Thanks for the update Av8! Hey everyone! Thanks very much for the very kind words on my Mosquito - they're very much appreciated! You're right about the muzzles - I had switched them around, but they are now in the right places. This really was a case of not being able to see the wood for the trees! The pictures now on line, show them as they should be... All the best, Spence Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyf117 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 So the US Marked Mosquitoes are Bombers eh?Well...I guess I could go the Hypothetical route and mark a fighter version in American markings. But like many have already said...The aftermarket companies will go crazy with this kit, and depending on how many Mosquitoes i eventually own, Ill at least have one in British markings. But I have to be a little patriotic...Its such a beautiful plane. Nothing hypothetical about it - the USAAF did use a fighter version also.... ....The 416th NFS flew the Mosquito Mk.XXX, in standard RAF late-war nightfighter finish of Medium Sea Grey and Dark Green camouflage but with US National Insignia.... ....The Mk.XXX also had the two-stage Merlins, along with a 'bull' nose housing the radar, so it would still need some conversion work - but at least the canopy was the fighter-style, as per the kit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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