Chris E Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hey Guys, Well, I've gone and done it. I thought I would see what all the fuss is about with this Mosquito......and I'm not disappointed! (well....there are quite a few ejector pin marks!). Overall, it's a fantastic kit and will be a joy to build. It will make a superb kit straight from the box. I have seen some fantastic builds of this kit on these forums, so I hope I can do it justice. But....me being me, I can't build straight out the box, lol. I think I may have mild OCD . I've made a start on the cockpit and gun bay, with a bit of added detail, check it out: This may take a while...... Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Great start Chris, loving all the additional detail mate, keep the piccies coming. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I've made a start on the cockpit and gun bay, with a bit of added detail, check it out: Well that's the first understatement of this build!!!!! A "bit" of added detail??? I'll be watching your usual magic on this one Chris! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris E Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Thanks Smudger! Phil, I've seen your Sea Mosquito and if mine turns out half a good as that, I'll be very happy indeed. That's a superb build! These are the 2 schemes i'm thinking of doing, need to choose one. I'm leaning towards the Special Coastal Duties one at the moment..... Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Time to invest in solder stock! Great start. Love that! Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 great start! Nice and clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Nice schemes Chris! Imho an FB VI HAS to have invasion stripes!!! Personally I'd go for the EDSG(much lighter in reality than the profile) and sky. Love those red spinners! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzacher Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Chris, What a start on this one! Have this kit about 2 feet away from me writing this, so I will follow your exceptional work here. What book is there below the kit´s parts? Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris E Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys! Phil, you are right about the invasion stripes That profile pic is a little dark. Extra Dark Sea Grey is indeed a bit lighter than it shows in the pic. Wurzacher, the book i'm using is called 'Mosquito FB.VI - Airframe, systems and RAF wartime usage' by Dave Brown. It's actually been reviewed on these forums here: http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=331 It really is the only book you will need for Mosquito reference, it's superb! Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzacher Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Wurzacher, the book i'm using is called 'Mosquito FB.VI - Airframe, systems and RAF wartime usage' by Dave Brown. It's actually been reviewed on these forums here: http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=331 It really is the only book you will need for Mosquito reference, it's superb! Chris. Thanks a lot Chris! Order already send to my favourite bookshop! Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Chris Wonderful start on the Mosquito. The wiring and detailing your adding looks terrific. I'm with Mark, time to buy more solder and wire. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Yet another kit I need to add to my pile. I really like the Mosquito. One of these days,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Nice stuff Thanks for the comments guys! Phil, you are right about the invasion stripes That profile pic is a little dark. Extra Dark Sea Grey is indeed a bit lighter than it shows in the pic. Wurzacher, the book i'm using is called 'Mosquito FB.VI - Airframe, systems and RAF wartime usage' by Dave Brown. It's actually been reviewed on these forums here: http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=331 It really is the only book you will need for Mosquito reference, it's superb! Chris. Great book, I am using the same one for my build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Wow....... Ok thats it. I give up!!!! Where are my wifes knitting needles? Seriously though, that is stunning. I am looking forward to following your build and taking notes Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Wow, super nice detail work, but I bet that pit will be heavy with all that lead wire. Well, a must follow for me cause I've just got me one of those monster. I always thought it will be a funny dio with a figure holding a fly squator in his hand and the title of it be..."Oh my" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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