gunpowder Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) This has to be one of my favourite kits. I have built quite a few. After we lost our little Daughter i built one and sold it for charity , along with an airfix 1/24 spitfire , so i have a very soft spot for it. Both are on this site. This one came courtesy of a facebook auction group and it came with Paragon , UC set , exhaust set , and ammo belts. It also came with Radus belts , airscale instruments , brass gun barrels , fasteners and grils , and Barracuda Wheels , and for a fantastic price. I have just added to it with eduard interior and instrument panel , with plans to add the metal legs from SAC and radiator from Eduard. I have the Tamiya 1/32 Mosquito so i can use that as referrence to scratchbuild some details too. This will be my own most detailed one so far. Im very much looking forward to the journey. I like the Tamiya 1/32 mosquito , its exquiset , but to me the Airfix one is a bigger challenge and it has more "soul". Stay tuned , this will be a long one.... Edited October 24, 2019 by gunpowder scvrobeson, Anthony in NZ, LSP_Kevin and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonGUSA Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) Hey Gunpowder I'm doing one over on the LSM forum because I can post pictures directly from my phone on there, check it out. Im working with Bob Sousa from H&B Hobbies aka the distributor of RexX exhausts and he is working on a set for the 1/24 Airfix Mosquito. If your not familiar with RexX they do metal exhaust for 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 aircraft. They are galvanicly grown metal so they are extremely thin, already have a rusted used look, so no painting. But they are delicate. They are like the old Moskit ones. Should be ready in a couple weeks to a month. They will really spruce up the big Mossie. Ron G Edited October 25, 2019 by RonGUSA Anthony in NZ and gunpowder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Oh boy....this is awesome! Might be just what I need to get my Mojo back on my one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonGUSA Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Go for it Anthony, I need your expertise so I can follow you Ron G Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, RonGUSA said: Go for it Anthony, I need your expertise so I can follow you Ron G LOL....you are putting me to shame buddy! Your Mossie is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Heres the one i did that i later sold for little havens charity https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=2616 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Oh yes, I remember that. What a gorgeous model! Such a lovely thing to do as well. My wife and I had a similar thing happen to us. This will be special for me to follow as well. Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Andy- Good to see you starting another Mossie. I will be following along on this journey, for sure! I have been tempted by this model a few times, and I hope Airfix will re-release it eventually. Take Care, bud! THOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Thanks Guys. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 Well i sold the ammunition chutes on as i had an offer i could not refuse. That aloowed me to buy metal undercarriage and metal rads. Cockpit is making progress. Im hoping to do alot more this weekend. Anthony in NZ, LSP_Kevin and Lothar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 OK people , change of plan. I have been feeling that the fun has been disappearing from my modelling. I think the main reason is obsessing over details. This normally means hours spent on extra detail , that to be honest nobody other than me is going to see , or i the case of some areas not even see. With that in mind i have decided to start a new kit. and only use whats in the box. If its the wrong shape , or appears to need more details added....tough luck , straight from the box rubber tyres and all! Let the fun begin Right new kit Cheetah11, MikeMaben, Trak-Tor and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, gunpowder said: OK people , change of plan. I have been feeling that the fun has been disappearing from my modelling. I think the main reason is obsessing over details. This normally means hours spent on extra detail , that to be honest nobody other than me is going to see , or i the case of some areas not even see. Been there, done that Have you tried binning a failed project? It's incredibly liberating Richard MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 22 minutes ago, RLWP said: Been there, done that Have you tried binning a failed project? It's incredibly liberating Richard Agreed! It really is therapeutic to do it! My local club friends call it my happy dance when I curb stomp a troublesome kit...it sure takes the demons off your back though.....oooorrrrrr is that just me? RLWP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Oh yeah in the past , about four kits in one stomping. It was incredibly satisfying! RLWP and chrish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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