PAnderson Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Non-magnetic armor did exist per this reference, Non-magnetic Plastic Armor. I do not know if that is the case with aircraft but maybe. But I think this would only work as a scale of thickness in which case, not very practical in an aircraft. Otherwise, the only other way to make armor non-magnetic would be to use stainless steel, which was in use during the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I don't even know what to say. The weathering leaves me speechless where sometimes weathering can go too far (in terms of realism) and still be impressive, this is amazingly beautiful yet subtle and realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Man, thats some good stuff ! Excellent detail.......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 beautiful. my eyes hurt from exposure to the exceptional detail and weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted May 10, 2013 Members Share Posted May 10, 2013 How did I miss this one? Incredible work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Absolutely stunning, by far the best 24th Mossie I have seen built to date!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handiabled Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 WOW!!!!! Brilliant build !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I agree with Anthony, I've seen clean builds but yours is the first, weathered build I've seen to date. Simply gorgeous, I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinestar Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Evening Guys, Small update. I've been finishing off the motor and it's now ready to fit! Detailed the firewall a little: It's going to get fitted tonight, along with a few more pipes and wiring detail. Cheers guys, thanks for looking and for all the cool comments! Chris. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfuf Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Fantastic engine great paint work. Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 You have smashed this one out of the park Chris! Has to be the best 1/24 Mossie build I have seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Ah man, Chris!! this is extraordinary work sir ... I absolutely love this build. If my modelling skills get even half as good as yours, I'll be a happy man. Those engines are a work of art in themselves but it's the gun bay that does it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAJouette Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Chris, I'm speechless my friend. What a magnificently stunning Mossie! Thanks for such an outstanding thread to follow along with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinestar Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Hey People, Hope everyone's got a weekend of quality bench time ahead. It's holiday weekend here in the UK so I'm planning on staying put as the roads are already total chaos with folks trying to find some sun! Anyway, slight update. I have fitted the engine and finished off the wiring and pipework. Looks pretty good, happy with the result. What do you think? Next on the list: Wing pylons and rockets.... Thanks as always for looking, and enjoy your weekends! Chris. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Dam Chris, this just keeps getting better and better ! Engine looks amazing........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinestar Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Thanks Guys, Matt, the copper pipework is the kit parts sprayed with Alcald Copper. I gave them a wash with Vallejo black wash to dull them down a bit, then brushed on dark brown pigment powders to dirty them up a little. Quite a good effect in the end as the raw Alclad is a pretty bright finish and looks way too clean for an engine bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Outstanding work, and that engine blimey!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Those copper pipes look so authentic as to be uncanny. I have to say that this is, by far, by miles, the best Mosquito I've ever seen - without doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I can stop looking on your magnificent build. Incredible. I love it. Congrats, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 AWESOME!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinestar Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Hi Guys, Not much of an update, more of a plea for help/advice. I am working on the rockets at the moment and getting close to the paint stage, check out below. I decided to replace the body tubes with ally tube as the kit ones were a right pig to sand 'round'. I also reshaped the nose cones as they were a little too pointed: The question is, looking at the photo below, I need to spray the red and white bands around the nose cones. Any ideas on how to do this easily? I have to do it on 8 rockets, all identical!! Thanks Guys. Any help/advice greatly appreciated... Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I painted the straps on my Alb oil tank by using a heat shrink tube shrunk to the size i needed then pushed it in place on the ends ( domed end) and masked the other side with tape you could cut a small piece off the tube like an o-ring shape then slide on 1st bit then 2nd bit, just an idea. love the rockets with the new shape nose alot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 WOW, those rockets....rock(et) !...........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Those rockets look fantastic! You should cast them and sell them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I agree with Dave....I would buy a set in an instant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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