Spencer Pollard Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Hi Everyone - I hope that you're all well today! Well, here we go, some final shots of my Mosquito as built from the extarordinary Airfix 1/24 kit. Though I still have some final details to add (ammo feeds, actuators in the bomb bay, flaps at the back of the radiator troughs, rockets and a light or two...) this is the model as it will appear in the February issue of Model Aviation World. Photos really can't capture the sheer presence of this kit (the Tamiya 1/32 Spit is about the same size as one of the wings..!) or the features that it incorporates - it is, to all intents and purposes, magnificent. I hope you enjoy the final shots as much as I've enjoyed putting it and them, together. Now, if you don't mind, I need some sleep... Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING WORK!!! Thank you for the build thread Spence, truly a work of art. Would you mind telling me the colors you used for the exhausts? They look especially nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostucha Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Oh Spence! Absolutely stunning! You know, I bet if you put down a coin or something to give perspective as to size it would be a shock. The build was an absolute pleasure to follow along with, and all I can say good Sir, I cannot wait until Great Models stocks the Mossie and I can get one of my own. Oh wow, this one is definitely taking priority on the work bench. Thanks again for sharing Spence, and it looks great. Amazing work, great paint work, wow... all around. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJ Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 STUNNING!!! Thanks so much for joining our forum and sharing this masterpiece!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Beautiful Build of a classic aircraft! It's nice to hear that you think highly of the kit as well. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Absolutely stunning. Same as Daywalker, tell us about the exhausts. They look the dogs danglies, but then again it all does. Hurry up santa and bring me mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotary Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Such a silence from the Airfix basher's--------stunned I imagine by the sheer excellence of it! Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL !!! You did a splendid job on this Spencer,congrats..And Airfix has just nailed it!! The shape of the spinners,the gear legs,tires etc.it really pleases the eye in all respects. This will be getting Kit of the year,have no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafju Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Aaaaargh....! Nothing to say more than can't take my eyes off! ps: please can we have some add pictures from the entire model? Many thanks for sharing. Raphael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Fantastic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pratt Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Spencer what a great job...the weathering is fantastic to say the least! I'll be getting one of these as soon as they come out...cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 this is the best advertisement for this kit they can ever get what a wonderfull job Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre F-86 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Damn I love Mossies! Sweet job you've done there. I'd give my eyeteeth to have that sitting in my display case. Well done sir! Sabre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Pollard Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hey Everyone - thanks you so much for all of your comments on my Mosquito! I'm so glad that you like the completed model and that you all felt that I managed to get the best from it. The kit is magnificent and it was a real privelege to be able to build such an early sample! You can read about the model in the February and March editions of Model Aviation World - in the meantime I think I may put my feet up for a few days, before I start work in the Tamiya Spitfire. They just keep coming eh..? Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbooyv8 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hi Spencer, Your Mossie is looking fantastic. Very well done! Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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