Joel_W Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Took nearly 5 months to build the Tamiya 1/48 scale Mosquito Mk VI that was molded way back in 1996, yet the kit is the equal of, or even surpasses many of today's current offerings. I opted to use the following AM parts: Aires Mosquito FB Mk.VI / NF Mk.II cockpit set, which I ended up combining with the kit cockpit. Ultracast De Havilland Mosquito Tail Wheel Assembly Eduard Mask - Mosquito FB Mk VI/NF Mk II. Ultracast De Havilland Mosquito Flame Dampening Exhaust Shrouds. Ultracast De Havilland Mosquito Standard Wheels (Block Tread). The sidewall detailing is just incredible. Ultracast De Havilland Mosquito Control Surfaces. Master De Havilland Mosquito NF Mk. II / FB Mk. VI Pitot Tube & Armament Set (Browning .303 barrels and Hispano 20mm barrel tips). I scratch built several details in the cockpit such as an oscilloscope, and the correctly shaped armour plate for the nav/bomberdier including the see through portal. The landing gear door assembly was scratched built, details added to the wing tanks from sheet plastic and steel wire. As I previously mentioned, the cockpit ended up being a combination of the kit and Aeries cockpits. I opted to use the Aviaeology RCAF Mosquitoes decal sheet #1 for the Canadians in fighter Command, and depicted "Amigo Panchito" TH-V SN976 of the 418 Squadron. As usual their decals are absolutely perfect in every respect, and the amount of detailing and historical information way exceeds what one would find on a decal sheet. Joel Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 That is a sweet looking build! Great job! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polo1112 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Great looking Mosquito Joel ! Bravo!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderchief105 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Very nice, wonderful job on a great kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Ichitoe, Polo1112, & Thunderchief105, Thank guys for stopping by and checking out my Mossie build. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 WOW!!! Magnificent work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 The Mosquito is really sleak and lethal looking, lovely build! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 49 minutes ago, ChippyWho said: WOW!!! Magnificent work! ChippyWho, Thanks for checking the Mossie out. I'm really glad that you lived my efforts. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 49 minutes ago, Aigore said: The Mosquito is really sleak and lethal looking, lovely build! :D Janne, Knew that you'd love it. the Mossie ended up taking nearly 5 months to complete. What I thought was going to be a nice relaxing build, ended up at times pushing my skills to the limit. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YanK Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Echoing what others said, excellent work Joel. Very nice looking Mossie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shan Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Thats looking real good. Was the camo masked or freehand? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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