seiran01 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I've been plugging away slowly on the Tamiya Mosquito kit in between starting to add lozenge decal onto my Wingnut AEG kit. Seeing that SB has the Wingnut Sopwith Camels in stock today, let's see how much I can get done on this kit before they land. If you've seen Anthony's amazing 1/24 Mosquito build, this is basically a scaled down build of the same thing, except without needing so much extra work. Here's the cockpit progress so far, I'm quite liking how this is turning out. First time I've used Tamiya's photo etch belts and liked how they turned out. I'll be using the Yahu instrument panel. BloorwestSiR, Jeff, Uncarina and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 another one to follow Nice start on the pit This kit will be next on the bench after my F4U-1 build Keep going Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Oh goody ! Mike, looks good buddy. I'm looking forward to your thoughts and pics of the YAHOO IP.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Looks very nice Mike. You definitely got much better results from the kit seat belts then I did when I tried them on my Mossie. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Sensational Mike! Lol, I saw the title and thought it was my build! This one will get finished though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Excellent, I am glad to see you are working on your Mossie Mike. Will follow. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiZac Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Great stuff Mike! I followed Anthony's lead and am doing my Tamiya Mossie as a 75Sqn bird too. Just needs seam filling, paint and markings. Looking forward to your next update. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Thanks guys. More cockpit progress, pretty much just pilot lap belts and sidewall details to finish the pit. Control panel is Yahu, looks great glued in place. Various other bits are from eduard color etch set. Whitey, KiwiZac, MikeMaben and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Lovely progress Mike! That Yahu panel looks quite the business, might get me one of those. Nice to see you have the correct radio set up for a NZ based machine. Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Looks super, Mike. I agree that the Yahu panel looks amazing ... overall impression of the cockpit is likewise really crisp and clean. Good stuff. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 The cockpit is finally done and fuselage glued together, I've not yet installed the nose guns but that's not a must-do before fuselage assembly. Apologies for the dark photos, I was in a rush last night and this will likely be the last build update for 2-3 weeks. Off to Oz for my brother's wedding! You may notice the tiny bits of the Eduard color-etch in the background... parts that small and I simply do not get along, and I reinforced that with this build by losing every single tiny part I tried to glue on from that set. Still, the additional placards, dials and instrument faces from the set complement the Yahu control panel nicely! Anthony in NZ and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 MIke Way to go and what a start on the Tamiya Mossie front office. Having just finished my tamiya Mossie, I'll be following with great interest as I have another planned for much later this year. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 nice work on the pit looking forward to see more Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Mike, that cockpit looks super. Where in Oz are you off to? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Great progress Mike! Enjoying it already...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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