Nikola Topalov

It was a challenge, but luckily I managed to achieve correct positions of green camo and markings. There is some silvering but I expect the next clear coat to neutralize it. Also, the roundel on the starboard side was in two parts and the lower part cracked for some reason so I had to repaint certain parts of it. Some corrections will have to be made in that area. The kit decals are not that great to be honest.

Gloss coat on and ready for decals and washes:

Thanks Kev. Yes, the green has a fine soft edge.

Camo done:

Hi folks, A few more steps done. Like for the Hispanos, I used resin feeder chutes for the Brownings as well.

Hi Dennis, Here is the link to my website blog post: Project in progress – Tamiya 1/32 Mosquito - Shelf Force https://share.google/gTfU0lgdy2i7QxX68 Best, Nikola

20mm Hispanos fitted to the fuselage:

Hi folks, Some progress with this very slow project... 🙂

Engine in place (apologies for bad photos). Exhaust stacks yet to be painted and installed.

Some work on the nacelle cowling structure...

Hi all, Some progress with the engine. Still some stuff and fine tuning to do, but this is basically it.

Some more pipework. Spark plug connections in place and magnetos connected:

Why's that?

Since the aftermarket PE parts for the engine pipework are flat and just look plain stupid at 32nd scale, I had to start scratch building them to add some more important details to the engines. Not 100% accurate, but in my opinion it adds interest to the engine. I discovered that I can make hose connectors by wrapping thin strips of masking tape around the lead wire and cover it with heavily diluted PVA glue to seal it all in place. Not yet finished, but you get the gist of it...

Little progress... The colors will not be exactly like this in the end as I will have to connect elements with similar tones, especially stones, both large and small. They were gathered from various places and in the end they have to work together tonally and be convincing. And here I have to stop more or less until I finish the tanks to a certain point. I need the tanks so I can position them properly amd press them nicely into the base while it still hasn't fully hardened, so that they have "weight" effect in the end. I can make track marks with tracks alone, like I did next to the tent, but since I'm working on the lower surface all at once, then it makes more sense to wait for the tanks. The base will then receive various paint layers,, filters, dry brushing and washes for full effect.