Guest Peterpools Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Chris Amazing work. I went back to page one and enjoyed reviewing your progress. Incredible work. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Great work Chris!! Iain Chris Wimmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyF Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Spectacular work Chris, she's gonna look Amazing. Chris Wimmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wimmer Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Hello again! Think it's time for an update- definately... Let's begin here: Working on the radiators by using wire screen taken from a water filter and pieces of very nicely structured metal foil I've bought at the supermarket around the corner: Added rods made of copper wire: Ok folks, and what you see now is the reason why I haven't posted here for a couple of weeks. I remember Kev saying that you always make two steps forward and then one back. I think he was absolutely right. I couldn't wait to see it painted and did a free-hand paintjob that I don't like very much now. And when the paint was on I found that some areas look good as long as you don't look too close. A stray drop of CA-glue again forced me to sand down two of the cowling fasteners. Some detail work in the radiator area: The painted section... ...and a display cabinet test-fit: Will turn back to the gear-bays now. After finishing these I will glue the wings to the fuselage and paint the whole thing again, using blu-tack this time! Thanks for your interest Chris Edited November 19, 2014 by Chris Wimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Excellent work Chris! All those details you've been working on look great, and are really effective. Kev Chris Wimmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Looks great! Chris Wimmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Yep this is pretty cool modelling.... Love what you did for the radiators and at least with the paint you can see what needs fixing before it is too late Awesome update thanks Anthony Chris Wimmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor K2 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hi Chris, just a question or 2 to bring to this awesome project, did you remove the moulded spar caps on the mainplane. The test shots of the HK Mossie I saw at Telford showed they followed Revell's mistake and moulded them in place. if these were scaled up on a real Mossie they would have been real drag inducers. Also I have read that the Revell Mossie's fin was inaccurate in outline, have you noticed it from your research or your observations during your visit to G.B. Finally, Paragon did some excellent after market accessories including canopies in 1/32 for this kit. I believe Hannants may have some in stock. Great work on your project and I look forward to seeing this "Phoenix" rise again. Bob Chris Wimmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hello Chris, Sorry for being late to your party, so a belated welcome to LSP from me. I do not know how this thread slipped below my radar, but it is awesome (just my kind of model building). I look forward to seeing this project completed, as, like you, I also love the challenge or resurrecting old discarded kits - I find the effort both rewarding and worth it in the end. Regards Derek Chris Wimmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wimmer Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Thanks to everybody for the kind words, and welcome to my "party" Derek. I really enjoy my build most of the time (and sometimes wish nothing but smashing the whole thing to the wall). Bob, regarding to your questions: Yes, I have sanded the spar caps off the wings. Many thanks for reminding me, cause I forgot to scribe them! Let's have a look at the real thing at RAF Museum Hendon. Also note the gap between wing and fuselage: And I found you're absolutely right with the tail fin. The rudder is wrong in shape on the Revell model! And I haven't noticed at all... This would have been quite easy to fix in an earlier state of the build. Remembering the way I fixed the rudder to the fin I'm afraid it's a rather painful repair, both to me and the model. I will think about it. Anyway I have to hurry up now! I will be outdated in January, with the release of HK's Mossie bomber. What a kit! Everything is there (except the radiator pipes ) http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/3096-132-mosquito-bomber-sprue-shots/ All right, gonna roll up my sleeves... Chris Edited November 20, 2014 by Chris Wimmer Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor K2 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hi again Chris' many thanks for answering my questions. I was pleased you posted the pics of the Mossie and compared the fin (at least it confirmed what I had read about it). I have a few Revell Mossies in the pending tray along with numerous Paragon accessories including the afore mentioned canopy. When time permits I will surely get round to building them (along with the Airfix 1/24 kit). I retire (hopefully) in 9 years 6 months and 26 days ( if this or the next government lets me,at 66) then I will hopefully get round to kit bashing with a vengeance (after I have build an extension to hangar them in). I, like most modellers, will have to live until at least 150 to be able to build what I have amassed (here's hoping) . Keep up with the great work you are doing so far, cheers, Bob. Chris Wimmer and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Stunning, Chris! Chris Wimmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 wow . thats topnotch. Oliver Chris Wimmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 This build is a knock-out! Sincerely, Mark Chris Wimmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wimmer Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hello again, time for another update! Have joined the wings to the fuselage now. Wow, that's a complete new feeling! What I can say at this point is that my model is about to turn into a bumblebee-weight mosquito! Nevertheless I couldn't resist adding more detail to the gearbays: Still looking quite rudimentary, but these pieces of plastic sheet are becoming to be the new flaps: When the flaps are attached to the wings, I will complete the paintjob. Still desperately looking for a wheel set... Thanks for your interest Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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