Anthony in NZ Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Oh my word....that's stunning!!! I've been sorting wing details, seeing this makes me want to shift to the fuselage! Great....no.....inspiring work! Crossofiron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Interesting. I was just watching 633 Squadron last night;... some real bogus flying scenes, but still an interesting movie. Crossofiron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Boogaloo Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Ooh, awesome, CrossofIron! Can't wait to see more of your project and looking forward to seeing the upgrade etched and 3d printed parts fitted to your Mosquito. Big fan of the Airfix Mosquito - have you any plans to improve the canopy? Blue Skies! Captain Boogaloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Thanks for all the kind words everyone. Hi Captain Boogaloo! Thanks for the comments. Working on my second set of etching now and yes, the canopy is on my list, thinking of scratch building it. Intending to have both side windows open to improve the view into the cockpit... As soon as the everything opens here again, I am going to make a visit to the De Havilland Museum to research it... Would be lovely to have it mechanically fixed somehow so it can be removed to show off all that work that disappears into the shadows when you finish the thing off! Cheers Steve John1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Will PPD have more sets of PE for the Mosquito? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hi Gerhard, I'm afraid not at present as they are my personally set and all the parts haven't been test fitted yet. I'd then have to go through the set and make a set of instructions etc. Then package etc. And all sorts. I will do it, but not until I've proofed all the bits etc. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Boogaloo Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/29/2020 at 11:03 AM, Crossofiron said: Thanks for all the kind words everyone. Hi Captain Boogaloo! Thanks for the comments. Working on my second set of etching now and yes, the canopy is on my list, thinking of scratch building it. Intending to have both side windows open to improve the view into the cockpit... As soon as the everything opens here again, I am going to make a visit to the De Havilland Museum to research it... Would be lovely to have it mechanically fixed somehow so it can be removed to show off all that work that disappears into the shadows when you finish the thing off! Cheers Steve Hello Steve, You total genius, that's EXACTLY what I had bouncing around in my noggin and by far the clearest photo I've seen of the area in question! Are you by any chance also thinking about a vac form canopy? Seems like many modellers have difficulty losing the seam on the large vision panel on the nav's side. More power to your elbow!! Blue Skies! Captain Boogaloo ( and a definite future customer!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Steve, I have plenty of photos of the inside of the canopy and can measure up for you when I am out of lockdown. There is a lot of bracketry in there. My old mate and I made a mold from a Spare Airfix Canopy and made a whole pile. I don't have the master anymore but have several vac canopies. Cant remember if many/any were much good, I think we had a measure of success. I will check Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 5:30 PM, Captain Boogaloo said: Hello Steve, You total genius, that's EXACTLY what I had bouncing around in my noggin and by far the clearest photo I've seen of the area in question! Are you by any chance also thinking about a vac form canopy? Seems like many modellers have difficulty losing the seam on the large vision panel on the nav's side. More power to your elbow!! Blue Skies! Captain Boogaloo ( and a definite future customer!) Hi mate, Yes, let's do a little project on this and bring Anthony in on this too. Will send you a PM... Cheers Steve Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Hello All! Lock down DOES have benefits... I am doing as much modelling as my wife will allow... Firstly, my Magic Scale Modelling Set arrived, going to fully light her up and have the engines running. My 3D Printed Engines will be designed around the MSM Motors; Got the basic cockpit finished; The flares are 3D printed and the hydraulic hand pump is scratch built; The footplates are etch with recesses for the screwheads. The wood is HPH redwood decals Apologies for the brush hair I just clocked lying on top of the shelf! Thanks to Anthony who sent me photos of the rear bulkhead, it shows this was made up of a hardwood as averse to the ply on the floor. Hence the different brown abrasion colours.. The hydraulic systems are in place for; Gun Access & Bomb Doors Radiator Flap Actuators on the wings Hydraulic Actuators for the Engines I will complete the hydraulics when the fuselage goes together. The Valving is from the engines and spares box. All done in nickel and brass wire - 0.45 & 0.6 The Electrical Boxes and Hydraulic Doors Reservoir Tanks are 3D Printed (missing from the kit) Next? The Nose Guns... Thanks for looking. Cheers Steve John1, Bil, turbo and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Amazing work in the cockpit. I'll be following along closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Man Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Where are my LEGO Blocks? Time to go sleep RJ, say bye bye and sweet dreams. Next time I will be prepared. Great show! Robert Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 This is looking fantastic Steve! I've got the 1/24 Mossie staring at me from the stash so will be following along with interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Don't know what else to say..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Steve, that is absolutely superb! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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