tomprobert Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I've been working on this stunning kit for approximately five months, and applied the finishing touches today. I can confidently say this is the most stunning injection molded kit I've ever built. The level of detail is simply outstanding, and the fit of the parts equally so. It was built almost out of the box, with only a few aftermarket additions. The kit's rubber tyres were replaced with resin examples from MasterCasters, not because the kit examples are poor, but because I was worried about cracking of the rubber over time. I used a harness set form MDC, and decals came from Xtradecal, as I wanted to an invasion striped aircraft. All paints were from Hannants' Xtracolour enamel range, with the exception of varnishes which came from Humbrol spray cans. The finished model represents Mosquito FBVI MM403 SB-V of 464 Squadron, RAF Thorney Island, summer 1944. The engines were 'out of the box' and all wiring and pipework is supplied in the kit: I made a few additions to the nose guns - namely the handles to open the ammo boxes and a few extra stencils: I used replacement wheels, and fashioned the guards on the intakes from fine mesh: Bomb-day was done 'out of the box': I used paint and masks to represent the red no-step areas above the radiators as the raised rivet detail was sure to cause silvering of the decal, and also added some wiring for the radios: The only thing to be aware of with this kit is the thick sprue gates - it can make the removal of the more more delicate parts from the sprues tricky, but with a new, sharp exacto blade and careful cutting I overcame the problem. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable build, and recommended to all - providing you have the room to store it of course. Now where are the plans for that extension... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Very nice work Tom! Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick32 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Really clean build there, looks excellent. This is a kit i would like to build one day. Thanks, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Wonderful build Tom. Looks really excellent! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann352 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 AWESOME!!!!!! Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneBramage Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 What a clean sleek job. Gorgeous work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightwrecking Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Tom Aces on the Mosquito. Simple a wonderful build and refreshing to see a model representative of a museum show aircraft Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdeanstrauss Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 This kit is in my stash and on the short list for the build... you set a high bar with your execution... the craft is so big, I find it a little intimidating from a space standpoint... where do you intend to keep this beast? I am thinking of hanging it in my garage, but that is not a very respectful place for it... deliberating... great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael931080 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Nicely done MOSSIE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Very nice work. I have wanted a large scale Mossie since seeing '633 Sq' so many, many years ago. How nice that Airfix finally discovered CAD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Tom, awesome work on one impressive kit! It jumped up the list of kits to build after watching, hearing and feeling the mighty rumble of KA114 in the sky. Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 love mossies anyway so this is great! I'm as jealous as Hermann Goering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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