Tamiya Mosquito FB Mk VI 60326 - 1/32

[BlrwestSiR]

Great work on the cockpit Phil. The Red Fox panels look like a worthwhile investment.

 

 

[Jackster]

Excellent work there Phil, the cockpit looks cracking!

Cheers

Kev

[KevinM]

Coming along Nicely there Phil!

[Bomber_County]

  On 5/16/2023 at 12:53 PM, BlrwestSiR said:

Great work on the cockpit Phil. The Red Fox panels look like a worthwhile investment.

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Thanks Carl, much appreciated. I’m just starting on the IP, I’m constructing a base plate  for the RedFox so I don’t have to ruin the kit parts just in case. That’s what did for the Gee. I’ll try retain all the kit parts intact.

[Bomber_County]

  On 5/17/2023 at 3:44 PM, KevinM said:

Coming along Nicely there Phil!

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Thanks Kev, long way to go but very enjoyable, must finish the Elco before the deadline…….

[Bomber_County]

  On 5/17/2023 at 2:39 PM, Jackster said:

Excellent work there Phil, the cockpit looks cracking!

Cheers

Kev

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Thanks Kev, much appreciated, hopefully have everything fixed down and in this weekend…….and weathering added…

[Peterpools]

Phil

Great idea on making a base plate for the IP just in case. I should do just the same as it really makes a lot of sense.

[Bomber_County]

Thanks Peter, it occurred to me when I did the Gee Receiver, the instructions said sand all the detail off the kit part. Hmmm why not just replace it with sheet styrene, also the spares box now has a beautifully moulded Gee Receiver fascia……..and a spare if I screw up the RedFox item…….

[shark64]

Just wow.

[Bomber_County]

  On 5/24/2023 at 2:26 AM, shark64 said:

Just wow.

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Thanks much appreciated, not up to your standards but very happy so far……

[GazzaS]

That cockpit looks awesome, Phil!

[Bomber_County]

  On 5/27/2023 at 7:45 PM, GazzaS said:

That cockpit looks awesome, Phil!

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Thanks Gaz…….

[Bomber_County]

Now the Elco is finished and off the bench, time to push on with the Mossie. Cockpit almost finished it was time to break out the RedFox not decals but very thin printed panels. Applied with PVA and away we go. IMHO they look good…….next is the .303 gunbay. Prepared the replacement barrels for a Master set, see blackened the tray. Also adding Barracuda Ammo chutes, more to come on those……..after the Elco cannot stop adding detail for my sins…..

[BlrwestSiR]

Looking good there Phil. The nose gun bay looks great and the Barracuda ammo chutes will help since the kit ones don't have ammo moulded in them. 

[Bomber_County]

  On 7/1/2023 at 7:23 PM, BlrwestSiR said:

Looking good there Phil. The nose gun bay looks great and the Barracuda ammo chutes will help since the kit ones don't have ammo moulded in them. 

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Thanks Carl, it’s coming together well, suppose I expect that from Tamiya. Really impressed with the RedFox as they are of a rigid construction and lay down perfectly……..

[Peterpools]

Phil

Brilliant progress and following along is a trip back down memory lane for me when I built my Mossie. Redfox decals coupled with your building skills - awesome all the way.

[Bomber_County]

  On 7/2/2023 at 12:53 PM, Peterpools said:

Phil

Brilliant progress and following along is a trip back down memory lane for me when I built my Mossie. Redfox decals coupled with your building skills - awesome all the way.

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Thanks Peter, I keep expecting a mismatch or part not fitting but this is Tamiya. I keep distracting myself with, shall I add some detail etc………the one thing about RedFox is they are not a water slide decals so you no water whatsoever. They are a rigid panel…….

[Peterpools]

Phil

Seems to be the biggest difference with Quinta that needs a bit of water to release. I have to admit, the Red Fox decals look awesome - just wish they would include seatbelts as Quinta does.

 

[DocRob]

That pit looks fantastic, Phil. The RedFox panels are simply stunning, but your paintwork is also. Good decision with the ammo chutes, I have to check, if the Brassin ones, I own have ammo replicated.

Cheers Rob

[Bomber_County]

  On 7/4/2023 at 11:10 AM, DocRob said:

That pit looks fantastic, Phil. The RedFox panels are simply stunning, but your paintwork is also. Good decision with the ammo chutes, I have to check, if the Brassin ones, I own have ammo replicated.

Cheers Rob

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Thanks Rob, I tend to paint under a magnifying lens, so if it’s ok at that magnification it will be ok at Eyeball Mk 1. If you have the full Brassin set it comes with wiring etc for the bulkhead boxes on the left, I had scratch build those…….when do you think you’re is going to visit the bench?……..

[DocRob]

No lo sé, like they say here in Spain, I have no idea, but there are some projects ahead of the Mossie for sure.

Cheers Rob

[Bomber_County]

On holiday this week, so a little more bench time. Engines now assembled and the rocker box covers replaced with Barracuda covers with RR logon on. You have to careful dremel out a notch for the magnets to locate inside. ……..now to concoct an engine colour……….

[Peterpools]

Phil

Nice work on the Merlin's - they are looking superb.

 

[GazzaS]

Very sharp engines, Phil!

[Bomber_County]

  On 7/8/2023 at 3:51 PM, Peterpools said:

Phil

Nice work on the Merlin's - they are looking superb.

 

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Thanks Peter, I’m glad I added the logo’d rocker covers………