Tamiya Mosquito FB Mk VI 60326 - 1/32

[KevinM]

  On 8/15/2023 at 12:01 PM, Bomber_County said:

Ive just realised I put MK III on the title should be VI, how do I change that?

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Go to the very first post and change from there.

[Bomber_County]

  On 8/15/2023 at 12:32 PM, KevinM said:

Go to the very first post and change from there.

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Thanks Kevin…..

[Bomber_County]

Scary times, cutting the bomb bay in half………..

[Peterpools]

Phil

Steady hands of a surgeon are needed  only kidding - no sweat for sure.

[Bomber_County]

Bench time this month has equated to less than an hour ☹️. Life , work and the the rugby World Cup has taken its toll on time…….anyway, the Mossie box is getting a little light. The build so far, nacelles, u/c, wing all connected. Need to check fuselage seams before carrying on……..the Barracuda 20mm chutes are amazing……

 

 

 

[JohnB]

  On 9/30/2023 at 11:01 AM, Bomber_County said:

Bench time this month has equated to less than an hour ☹️. Life , work and the the rugby World Cup has taken its toll on time…….anyway, the Mossie box is getting a little light. The build so far, nacelles, u/c, wing all connected. Need to check fuselage seams before carrying on……..the Barracuda 20mm chutes are amazing……

 

 

 

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Looking really good Phil! Lots of fiddly bits, etc but well worth it in the end.

[BlrwestSiR]

The Mossie looks great Phil. I can't recall if you're going to leave it with the panels off or not?

[Martinnfb]

Splendid build Phil, joy to follow.

[Peterpools]

Phil

Mighty awesome progress and your Mossie is looking brilliant. I used the kits 20mm chutes and yours blows them away. I'm not sure they were available when I built mine, but I sure wish they did.

[JohnB]

  On 9/30/2023 at 7:01 PM, Peterpools said:

Phil

Mighty awesome progress and your Mossie is looking brilliant. I used the kits 20mm chutes and yours blows them away. I'm not sure they were available when I built mine, but I sure wish they did.

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Looking at this build makes me want to do another Tamiya Mossie. A really great kit!

[Bomber_County]

  On 9/30/2023 at 1:09 PM, JohnB said:

Looking really good Phil! Lots of fiddly bits, etc but well worth it in the end.

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Thanks John, there are a lot of minuscule parts to complete and paint but great fun. Not sure why people say this a mojo killer. Only started this 1st July after the GB and it’s the fastest I’ve built also with the lack of bench time…..

[Bomber_County]

  On 9/30/2023 at 1:14 PM, BlrwestSiR said:

The Mossie looks great Phil. I can't recall if you're going to leave it with the panels off or not?

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Thanks Carl, going to try and make it so all the panels can be posed both ways .

[Bomber_County]

  On 9/30/2023 at 2:21 PM, Martinnfb said:

Splendid build Phil, joy to follow.

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Thanks Martin much appreciated……

[Bomber_County]

  On 9/30/2023 at 7:01 PM, Peterpools said:

Phil

Mighty awesome progress and your Mossie is looking brilliant. I used the kits 20mm chutes and yours blows them away. I'm not sure they were available when I built mine, but I sure wish they did.

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Thanks Peter, the chutes are amazing for being cast resin. Not sure why Tamiya didn’t add the detail on the kit parts……..

[Bomber_County]

  On 9/30/2023 at 7:44 PM, JohnB said:

Looking at this build makes me want to do another Tamiya Mossie. A really great kit!

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You should John, comparing the Mossie and HKM Havoc for basically the same money here in the UK, I know which one I’d rather have for engineering, fit and detail……….Mossie every time……

[Peterpools]

  On 10/1/2023 at 9:55 AM, Bomber_County said:

You should John, comparing the Mossie and HKM Havoc for basically the same money here in the UK, I know which one I’d rather have for engineering, fit and detail……….Mossie every time……

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Phil

Absolutely agree.

[Bomber_County]

During my absence I did kick on with the Mossie. It’s been primed, fettled and polished. Then I realised I didn’t like the dropped flaps. Luckily I’d put the rear nacelle cover panels on with PVA. Some scary surgery later, replaced support bars etc this is where I am. Now it’s ready to join the queue for the booth…..

[Peterpools]

Phil

Good to see the Mossie back and waiting for her turn in the paint booth.

[Jeff]

I’m quietly loving this build , Phil. Top drawer job !

Jeff

[Bomber_County]

  On 12/22/2023 at 4:09 PM, Peterpools said:

Phil

Good to see the Mossie back and waiting for her turn in the paint booth.

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Finished work on Tuesday evening so Zero is in the booth right this second and Mossie next, just got to finish fitting the canopy masks and then we are set……

[Bomber_County]

  On 12/22/2023 at 4:36 PM, Jeff said:

I’m quietly loving this build , Phil. Top drawer job !

Jeff

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Thanks Jeff, much appreciated. I was worried for a long time about this build but it’s a pure joy. I’d happily build it again….

[BlrwestSiR]

Looks good waiting her turn. 

I think I had to do the same thing with the flaps. I'll probably change it up on my next one. 

[KevinM]

"I thought this mk'er be done by now"in my best LA swamp voice is looking good Phil.

[Bomber_County]

  On 12/22/2023 at 6:21 PM, BlrwestSiR said:

Looks good waiting her turn. 

I think I had to do the same thing with the flaps. I'll probably change it up on my next one. 

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I thought it would look good with them down but……….live and learn…….

[Bomber_County]

  On 12/22/2023 at 6:35 PM, KevinM said:

"I thought this mk'er be done by now"in my best LA swamp voice is looking good Phil.

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It’s close Kevin, it’s primed and ready. I bought some Montex masks so that’s going to be a first as well…….