Jeff

Jimmy Stewart …………. The best !!!! I miss the man !

I was thinking Red Fox and am wondering about Cammo masks and not vinyl. And by the way….I’m not sure I an any where near qualified to do a WIP with this crowd. My talents at best would be classes as a ‘glue bomb’. My talents are mediocre at best and I build like a snail.

Excellent. !

Thanks Carl, not sure about all the decent on the inaccuracy, like you the nay sayers will not deter me as it is my model , that aside I do know the MkVI Mosquito had a variety of engines the Merlin 21,22,23, or 25 and all had little things that were a bit different. So I think we can take some of what the ‘experts’ say with a grain or two. At least that is how I’m looking at it. So we should be good 👍

Christmas in February. From my good friend Martin

I got caught in a weak moment. I’m probably in WAY over my head with this ,but I thought life is short and this won’t be available forever so I thought what the Hell … besides it may increase my estate for Cathy 🤭. Now trying to gather details on these real engines. Have you priced out the Haynes Merlin Owners Manual?! Holy I have seen it for over $300! Thats crazy. I guess it’s Google here I come

I just watched the old 1950’s movie Appointment in London with Dirk Bogard. It was a really good movie for it’s time. About a time-ex-ed Lancaster pilot. I quite enjoyed it. A good basic war movie with no fake cgi flying , just old school cinematography

Hurry home , Rog. This is just too cool. I will be sitting in the front row for this one. I love your review so far. Jeff

Can’y argue that. Thanks again!

Well the generosity thing touched me today….. The other day I made a purchase of the Eduard resin Merlins for my Mosquito. I casually mentioned that to our Martin and the conversation went on a bit and at the end of that conversation there is a package heading my way for my Mosquito in the form of two packs of stencils and two Reedoak figures !!! I still marvel at the huge generosity within this community. MANY Thanks Martin.

I agree the camo looks cool, and maybe way too many 109’s and 190’s?🤭

Absolutely. And there were a plethora of them and they were ALL good . And Martin is right they fuelled imagination in us young guys, didn’t we all play ‘Combat’, Rat Patrol, 12 O’Clock High, and even Gun Smoke. I know I had a model of the old Frog B25 and flew many 12 O’Clock High ops. Even if it wasn’t a B17. Oh the good old days. Peter, can you tell all us old guys are chomping at the bit for your build?🤭 This is going to be a great build and a trip back in time.

Totally agree. Thats the show !

That is so cool. Those old shows and there are a ton of them, were simple, fresh, and not insulting to our intelligence and usually had a good wholesome moral in the end. I live that stuff … unlike some of the garbage that is out there today.

I googled it a few years ago and some university and I can’t remember which one but they had all episodes on line. I watched a lot of them and boy talk about going back in time and to a much simpler time in my life. It was blissful. I wish they would bring those old shows back. … Broderic Crawford in Highway Patrol, Chuck Conners as the rifleman etc. build on Peter. This is going to be great!!

Loved Sky King. Never missed an episode. My dad and I watched it religiously. Following this build , Peter. Jeff

How long did it take to get the order?

Absolute MASTER Class work !

Phil , I have gone back to the first page on your build and I have to agree that this build is fabulous and the cammo is really good. I hope when I do mine I can come close to your skill on this one. I love this. Your Mossie will be a show stopper.

I hear ya on all that, I have good intentions as well, but I rarely obtain them as hard as I try. But my heart is in the right place🙄 But , in all seriousness I do follow your builds with great interest and admiration. I always look forward to your next instalments. Jeff

Rob, you have a build ‘schedule’??? Now that is really cool ! 😊

Maru, THAT is just WAY too COOL !!!!! Thank you so much for sharing that. VERY interesting and I , for one , had no idea regular folks could obtain such coins. I may have to look into this. Such fabulous history to hold in one’s hand. Thanks again !

I love the color choice , Mike. This is just so cool Jeff

Thanks Maru I will look forward to that. Yes all is well , thanks for asking. 🥰