Uncarina Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Here is my HK Models Mossie, which has been a true pleasure to build. What markings will she wear?Cheers, Tom Edited April 21, 2016 by Uncarina tucohoward and Wolf Buddee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Really nice!....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks, Harv! This kit has just fallen together, unlike some which seem to fall apart! Cheers, Tom monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 0 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 "What markings?" I'm thinking it's going to look lovely in BOAC G-AGGC markings. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Looks lovely Tom. Nice change of colours from the usual suspects. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 "What markings?" I'm thinking it's going to look lovely in BOAC G-AGGC markings. Dave, You win a cookie! I'm hoping to do it justice. Looks lovely Tom. Nice change of colours from the usual suspects. Carl Carl, Thanks! Your build has certainly been an inspiration to me, and I've loved working on this kit. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Looking really nice Tom, interesting colour scheme too......looking foward to seeing some markings on. Regards. Andy Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Andy, Thanks! I freehanded the camouflage based on the patterns I've seen, and am waiting for the Fundekals set to be released. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 G-AGGC was actually a Mk.VI. You might be getting mixed up with G-AGFV which was a Mk.IV. Chris Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Chris, Good catch! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Tom No problem. Happy to help where I can. Here's a link to the Hannants page with the Vingtor decals in 48 scale for G-AGFV, may be of use to you. I wish they do the Mk.VI decals in 32 scale so as I can do G-AGGC myself. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/VTH48106 Chris Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Beautiful Tom, lookin' forward to seein' her with decals on! Cheers, Wolf Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Lapin Mal Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 What were civilian registered Mossies in wartime used for? They were used for multiple purposes, including but not limited to Diplomatic Bag, Diplomats themselves, ball barings and other passenger flights into neutral countries. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 What were civilian registered Mossies in wartime used for? One event that stood out for me is when England bought all of Sweden's ball bearing reserves after the German ball bearing factory's were bombed in order to prevent Germany from purchasing them first. They were transported in these Mossies. Beautiful Tom, lookin' forward to seein' her with decals on! Cheers, Wolf Wolf, thank you, and thanks for checking in! The work on your Mossie is incredible. I'm looking forward to those markings as well. Tom, FANTASTIC Mosquito build. I applaud your lovely work..... Maru, thanks very much! I always appreciate your kindness. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) What were civilian registered Mossies in wartime used for? Mostly ball bearings from Sweden but they also carried a passenger some times. The passenger was put into the stripped out bomb bay, laying on cushions and given air and comms through a standard RAF flight mask. Not the most comfortable of rides. Most, if not all flights were made from RAF Leuchars on the east coast of Scotland. Anybody interested in golf and has watched the British open from St. Andrews, Leuchars is the airbase that can be seen across the Eden estuary. Edited December 2, 2015 by Monty Python Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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