Papa695s Mosquito GB chat thread

[Lee Drennen]

Here’s my oldie but probably not a goodie. I guess I’ll see what happens. I think this is Re-box of the first Airfix kit that came over on a merchant ship from England in 1940s lol

 

[adt70hk]

Tamiya are going to do very well out of this GB

The best bit was that all the way through all we saw was the tripe hound….and at the reveal, this appeared. Absolutely loved it and still do.

In my defence I bought the kit a few years ago!!

 

[papa 695]

Ok Ian my resolve finally crumbled as building one has been on my hit list, just ordered a Tamiya 1/48 MkIV so I can join the party.

Great to have you aboard Mick.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
I hope I'm not too late to join this GB. I don't know if there is a limit on numbers but I notice this is very popular.
I have managed to get an unstarted, but pre-owned, new 1/72 Airfix kit. If it's ok then I'd build it as an Israeli Air Force plane which hopefully won't duplicate any already established builds.
Thanks
Jim

 

[papa 695]

Hi Ian
I hope I'm not too late to join this GB. I don't know if there is a limit on numbers but I notice this is very popular.
I have managed to get an unstarted, but pre-owned, new 1/72 Airfix kit. If it's ok then I'd build it as an Israeli Air Force plane which hopefully won't duplicate any already established builds.
Thanks
Jim

No your very welcome Jim. But you can’t start it until the 1st July. Looking forward to seeing your build,and thanks for joining in.

 

[Jim R]

Thanks Ian
I look forward to the GB and thanks for organising it. I'll be good and put it away until the 1st.
Jim

 

[Mark1]

And another one of these

 

[Tim Marlow]

Good cockpit info here for anyone that wants it….

De Havilland DH 98 Mosquito

The famous British Mosquito – known to many as "Mossie" – was a versatile aircraft used extensively during World War II. Constructed primarily of plywood with a balsa wood core, it had excellent

www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

 

[Tim Marlow]

Good exterior walk around shots here…

IPMS Nederland - Walk around - De Havilland Mosquito

Plastic modelbouw vereniging IPMS Nederland

ipms.nl

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Nice heads up there Tim,
... I have a few "Special extras" for my Mossie.....!!
... Can`t wait for this GB actually... the Mosquito has been a favourite of mine ever since i watched "633 Squadron" as a little un!
Andy

 

[Jim R]

Thanks Tim. I'm sure it will be useful.
Jim

 

[Lee Drennen]

Guys I maybe change my Choice of model I’ll post a pic of it later

 

[Mark1]

Good cockpit info here for anyone that wants it….

De Havilland DH 98 Mosquito

The famous British Mosquito – known to many as "Mossie" – was a versatile aircraft used extensively during World War II. Constructed primarily of plywood with a balsa wood core, it had excellent

www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

Some good pictures there, have ordered a zoom colour etch cockpit set along with canopy and camo mask, a lot of good extras available but you could turn this into an expensive build if your not careful lol.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Some good pictures there, have ordered a zoom colour etch cockpit set along with canopy and camo mask, a lot of good extras available but you could turn this into an expensive build if your not careful lol.

Indeed you can Mark... and I for one am heading that way ......
..... but in my defence,i`ve always LOVED the Mosquito .... a CLASSIC aircraft
Andy

 

[Mark1]

A classic indeed, it played an invaluable roll but its limelight was stolen by the spitfire.

 

[adt70hk]

Good cockpit info here for anyone that wants it….

De Havilland DH 98 Mosquito

The famous British Mosquito – known to many as "Mossie" – was a versatile aircraft used extensively during World War II. Constructed primarily of plywood with a balsa wood core, it had excellent

www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

Thanks Tim!!

 

[Lee Drennen]

Ok this will be the one I’ll be building not the 1/72 MPC one. I dug deep into the Lee Drennen’s Vault and found this Classic. I don’t know which option I’ll be doing yet but I did order some aftermarket decals for it.

 

[papa 695]

Some nice kits, are you all ready for the off tomorrow?

 

[stillp]

Not quite Ian, I just have to wrap up my Gladiator - just clear coats and decals left though!
Pete

 

[adt70hk]

Some nice kits, are you all ready for the off tomorrow?

Afraid not..... Got my 109s to finish and then I'll be onto it!

ATB.

Andrew