Lovely paint work Rick, well done.I think the reason Tamiya uses the poly caps for the props is to allow easier painting without messing with the props as you can mount them later.
BTW, I believe it was 487 Sqn RNZAF, not 447. [:)]
Actually, IIRC, it was a composite plywood/balsa laminate. Balsa sandwiched between layers of plywood.
“Correctomundo!” The Mossy was so fast in the beginning it didn’t need any stealth, it outran anything out there. The mossy is one of my favorites, thinking of when I have some money (lottery winnings) that I’ll build a flying replica.
I’ve finished the Mosquito. She came out very good. Tamiya again scores a big hit.
I paired it up with an old Monogram Mossie that I built about 10 years ago. Monogram really did a nice job on their version also. It looks pretty darn good sitting next to the Tamiya kit Rick
Very nice build. Love the comparison shot.
L-O-V-E- your work!!! [Y] [Y] Sorry I don’t come here often. This is somethin you have to bring to Turner event in spring. [;)]
L-O-V-E- your work!!! [Y] [Y] Sorry I don’t come here often. This is somethin you have to bring to Turner event in spring. [;)]
Nice work! Looks great!
Mosquito FB VI, MM417/EG*T of 487 Squadron circa February 1944. From a well known photograph. Finished in the Day Fighter scheme Ocean Grey/Dark Green over Medium Sea Grey Pattern No 1 on the fuselage, Pattern No 2 on the engine nacelles. Ocean Grey spinners. The Day Fighter scheme was not popular with No 2 Group. HQ AEAF wrote to the Air Ministry on 2nd January 1944 to complain that Mosquito aircraft being supplied to No 2 Group were being delivered in two camouflage schemes, Day Fighter and Night Fighter. HQ AEAF felt that the Night Fighter scheme, although not ideal for daylight operations, did provide a reasonable compromise for both day and night operations. The Day Fighter scheme was darker in tone and considered quite unsuitable for low-level daylight operations. The Air Ministry replied on 18th January stating that Mosquito FB Mk VI were camouflaged in accordance to DTD Technical Circular 360 and should therefore be delivered in the Night Fighter scheme. Having looked into the matter, HQ 41 Group Maintenance Command had in formed the AM that in no instance were Mosquito Fighter-Bombers being recoloured prior delivery to operational units and that detailed information regarding which particular Mosquito aircraft had been received in the Day Fighter scheme was required so that the source where this camouflage was being applied could be traced and remedial action taken. Unfortunately no documents have been found that shed further light on this matter and why and by who this scheme was being applied remains a mystery.