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Hi themongooose good question regarding the power issue I never found the wire which was broken and somewhere in the bomb bay. As everything was in place I did not want to rip it apart again. I recall installing a work around lamp where the life raft is. I'm currently working on the planes for the Hurricane and where to build things different to the plans. Cheers Mike

A diorama was built But finaly got thrown out. And a new one was out in its place The starter trolley is functional to the point that it actually supplies the Mosie with 6V which it gets from an external power supply feed from the ground. I relinked most of the images in this build and it took me all morning. Regrettfully I don't seem to have all original photos so some links have been removed or moved to other replies. The reason for doing this is because I now have time and intend to do another. Hawker Hurricane in 1:72 Hawker Hurricane in 1:24 Merlin Engine in 1:16 My resaerch is accomplished and I hope to start before X-Mas on all three at the same time. Cheers and once again Sorry for the delay and sorry the links were broken. Mike

Should have done this long long ago Airbrush cabin in built long long ago and the Mosie was painted long long ago. "Sound like a fairy tail but its true" Sorry for the delay!!!!! Here are the last pics after which this build can be seen as closed.

Then getting close to the end. I rigged up a power supply and presto let there be light! Regretfully the lights in the fuselage have failed. So I need to get to the bottom of the problem. Might have to dig around in the bomb bay to find the reason. I'm currently working on the engine nacelle panels. With all the rebuilding there are a few gaps that need filling. Nothing serious though. Hope you liked my marathon update. But it was 4 months work which has been interrupted by my daughter moving out and my son and me making our mans cave for model building. Also started to build a new airbrush cabin to paint the monster. Cheers, Mike

Now a few pics with both wings functional!

Next the joints were nearly closed on top!

Then the wing joints were built. Had a few problems here and two of the hinges broke. Fixed now though! Weapons mounted to see what they look like. All with magnets. Probably around 44+ magnets built into the wings. images moved to previous post

Next the engines where built no customizing. Just plenty of paint work. Original photos missing Still need some filling here!

Then I got down fitting the wing tips with plenty of magnets and made all armory interchangeable.

Next was the fitting of the canopy! Lucky everything inside is still visible. Canopy frame was hand painted. Took a while but I'm pleased with it. Before the canopy was installed.

Hello all, back again. Lots been happening recently and I have to admit I didn't find the time to update my post. So lots of pics coming now and not so many comments! I installed LEDs in the undercarriage for the nice atmosphere. I know its not original but thought it looks good!

Hi Harvey, Hi Rocky, glad you like it. But I do have to be honest I'm glad I don't have two of these on the shelf at the moment. Later perhaps, Cheers, Mike

Hi, can you imagine the pleasure when the baby stands on its own feet. Not much to say in this round the engine nacelles have been put in the wings and now the Mossie can stand on its own two feet. The rear wheel has also been put in place together with e new mud guard "Cant see much as its inside the tail". Nothing else to say really only that the lamps in the nacelles will be connected in the next few days. Hope you like it. Cheers, Mike PS: Disappointing but the monster doesn't fit in my photo booth anymore.

Hi Anthony, Hi Harvey, no need to feel guilty. If I had the Tamiya or HK Model and hadn't got so far I think the only thing that would stop me from abandoning the Airfix would be my greed and not wanting to waste an investment. On the other hand the Airfix does give lots of opportunities for improvements which I might then miss. A goody which is to come is that I have again placed an LED in the Wheels Bays, jut for the fun of it and the impression they make when the room is darkened and the lights are on. It looks brilliant, although it is not quite scale. As soon as they're in a situation to have photos made I'll do so and post. Cheers, Mike

Hi, long time no updates, but now the program is rolling again. @Anthony: Glad you liked the Dads Army bit. Unit 12 Undercarriage, This being part of the Engine Nacelles means I'm keeping to the planned schedule. At least that's what I like to think. The Airfix kit really misses lot of details. And it has been quit challenging. Starting with the Engine Bulkhead in the Nacelles there are missing structural details. Looking at the wheels it is also disappointing to think that the Airfix Mossie apparently has no brakes, so all the hydraulics needed to be appended. Bit of electric work was also needed and more is to come. Also one of the main issues I found was the missing caps for the down folded suspension. I found a nice way to build these and will probably do some more detailing using the same technique later. I formed the shape of the caps with balsa wood. Then covered them with kitchen foil, Next a layer of elasic bandage was pulled over and fixed. Next step fine quartz sand and SUPERGLUE. Stinks to ......, however the end result is strong and stable. A little sanding afterwards and I it fits. Anyway no more talk from me but a few pics of the last three weeks effort. Hope you enjoyed this and I'll be back soon with more on the Nacelles! Cheers, Mike