Popular Post kkarlsen Posted March 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Finally this build has crossed the finish line - Kit: HK Models Mosquito B Mk IV. My goal was to depict one of the planes used by the RAF Film Production Unit (FPU). These Mosquito's were used to document some of the daring low level operations, mostly done by 2nd TAF. These cameraplanes participated in some of the famous operations against german targets, Gestapo Headquartes, Amiens Prison Break etc... In the beginning these planes were modified, to carry a cine camera mounted in the nose. Later 35 mm handheld camera's were being used and by the summer of 1944 they were fitted with an additional Perspex panel in the nose. This provided more glass for the cameraman, who by now, was moving around the cockpit trying to get footage of the operations. Some of these films can be watched on Youtube... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNxLXCZobTk Diorama: December 1944: Mosquito B Mk IV - DZ414 'O' Orange (FPU) is getting ready for a mission. Some of the Pilots are discussing todays mission, the squadron dog is present. An RAAF officer/cameraman, is checking his camera equipment. RAF starter trolley is connected. Fitters are checking and doing some last minute maintenance on the left Roll-Royce Merlin engine. A RAF vehicle (Bedford MWD) has stopped, delivering equipment for the plane. Some additional camera's are loaded for a PR Mosquito. Thanks for watching! Kent Mosquito build: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=61578&hl= Bedford build: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=67154&hl= Edited June 30, 2017 by kkarlsen ivanmoe, florin13, geedubelyer and 51 others 52 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Absolutely stunning Kent, best looking HK Mosquito build I have seen by far. Your diorama looks so good with the contrast between the groundwork and hardware. Your figures are also beautifully painted. Regards. Andy mpk, Martinnfb and kkarlsen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 kkarlsen and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz826 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Wow! Very very nice! Martinnfb, kkarlsen and mpk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Excellent! Regards - dutik Martinnfb, mpk and kkarlsen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 VUNDABAR! mpk, Martinnfb and kkarlsen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Breathtaking presentation of one excellent build. Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I find everything you do meaningful and amazing. Wonderfully done. Sincerely, Mark mpk and kkarlsen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Love the diorama. History comes alive! Well done, Sir. mpk and kkarlsen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Kent Absolutely a magnificent and brilliant build/diorama. Enjoyed every update on both the Mossie and the Bedford. Nothing as exciting as a diorama coming to life and portraying a story to the viewer. :clap2: :clap2: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe66 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Oh thanks Kent....just what I needed to see right now....a cold wintery scene as I sit here in cold PNW under grey skies that are spewing sleet and or cold rain upon me and my little boat.....! Beautiful work ! ( but please consider doing your next setting somewhere in the south pacific under a blazing sun ) Joe Edited March 9, 2017 by Joe66 Anthony in NZ, kkarlsen and mpk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Super Super AWESOME! mpk and kkarlsen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Kent, Just another one of your outstanding builds. And the diorama really brings the Mossie and your figures to life. Simply an outstanding presentation. Joel kkarlsen and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 This is simply awesome, Kent! I can only echo what the others have said so far. Brilliant modelling, composition, and photography. May I publish it on the website? Kev mpk and kkarlsen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 EPIC!!!! kkarlsen and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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