This is the 1/48 Airfix Mosquito F.B. VI. I built it using Eduard’s photoetched detail set, Squadron vac canopy, and Eagle Strike decals for an aircraft in the SEAC scheme. I scratchbuilt the wheel wells and the canopy’s internal framing. The kit has raised panel lines, so I used a technical pencil along their edges. I also added hydraulic lines and wiring. This is an under-rated kit, and can be bought for a reasonable price. It was released in 1980.
Has to be said - rather nice - however for those of us that appreciate design and colour curiously this scheme is rather delightful - and could easily stand on the mantlepiece or other shelf in the living room for example and “go with it all”. Or have I obscure tastes?? I particularly like the low down shots!!
Looks great Pix, I love the SEAC camo/markings, I’ve my eye on doing a P-47 in those colours.
JoeRugby, I’ve done the same as pix on the panel lines before but I used a mechanical pencil (one of those you can refill with leads). Make sure you have a soft lead. A Technical pencil is almost the same but it holds a larger single lead.
Thank you miduppergunner, Awood, Wayne, Joe, Jerry, mkhoot, Sparky, Bryan, Jay, Brian, and Rick !
Awood - my display case will be built as a 1/48 museum. A weathered aircraft would look odd there. Unless it goes on a base or in a dio, I don’t do weathering. I feel that it’s a product of the environment, and a weathered model looks strange to me on a clean shelf.
Wayne - the SEAC (South East Asia Command) scheme is Dark Brown and Dark Green uppers over Medium Sea Gray.
Joe - use the edge of the pencil along the raised lines. Using the tip will cause it to make marks where you don’t want them.
Beautiful model. I am currently battling my way through the old Revell 1/32 F4U Corsair using a Custom Aeronautical Miniatures cockpit detail set. What fun!
A magnificent build, looks very realistic! What did you mask the greenhouse with? The framing is perfect! Thanks for sharing with us all, you have elevated scale modeling to a new level of art!
