Tim’s 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito FB Mk VI

[yak face]

Looks gorgeous tim , ah the keep off section decal - a recurring problem for any mosquito builder , why dont the kit makers just supply a border rectangle without any carrier film in the middle and two single lines for the diagonals , im sure it wouldnt be beyond most peoples skill level to put the three decals on . It would eliminate the large carrier film in the middle that causes so many problems .

 

[KarlW]

That's one decal that cries out to be masked and sprayed, which is probably why the "keep off" is seperate.
Tonys idea carries merit too, could maybe trim the decal to suit too.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Really,Really nice Tim,
I`m just behind you again now...... so picking up the little hints still!!
Cracking stuff mate,
Andy

 

[adt70hk]

Looks gorgeous tim , ah the keep off section decal - a recurring problem for any mosquito builder , why dont the kit makers just supply a border rectangle without any carrier film in the middle and two single lines for the diagonals , im sure it wouldnt be beyond most peoples skill level to put the three decals on . It would eliminate the large carrier film in the middle that causes so many problems .

The Airfix 1/72 Spitfire I built a few years ago basically did that, albeit it was a right angle and not a square.


Tim, looking really good despite the bubbles.

ATB

Andrew

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looks gorgeous tim , ah the keep off section decal - a recurring problem for any mosquito builder , why dont the kit makers just supply a border rectangle without any carrier film in the middle and two single lines for the diagonals , im sure it wouldnt be beyond most peoples skill level to put the three decals on . It would eliminate the large carrier film in the middle that causes so many problems .

Cheers Tony. Not beyond the wit of man to just die cut the carrier from middle of the various triangles either…..the other option for Tamiya is to use decal material that will actually conform to the surface

 

[Tim Marlow]

That's one decal that cries out to be masked and sprayed, which is probably why the "keep off" is seperate.
Tonys idea carries merit too, could maybe trim the decal to suit too.

All a bit too late now Karl, unfortunately. I must admit, if I was painting a 1/32 version I would use masks for all the main markings. Decals start getting too unwieldy at this size.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Really,Really nice Tim,
I`m just behind you again now...... so picking up the little hints still!!
Cracking stuff mate,
Andy

Cheers Andy. Glad you like it. Best hint I can give you for this stage is only use Tamiya decals if you really have to

 

[Tim Marlow]

The Airfix 1/72 Spitfire I built a few years ago basically did that, albeit it was a right angle and not a square.


Tim, looking really good despite the bubbles.

ATB

Andrew

Cheers Andrew. I’m hoping they won’t show too much…..

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Cheers Andy. Glad you like it. Best hint I can give you for this stage is only use Tamiya decals if you really have to

Funnily enough Tim,I actually have a Montex stencil set for the markings etc that I had considered using..... Only problem with that is ...
.....  NEVER tried that type of thing before,so I'm worried about butchering the camouflage scheme if I stuff em up!!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Funnily enough Tim,I actually have a Montex stencil set for the markings etc that I had considered using..... Only problem with that is ...
.....  NEVER tried that type of thing before,so I'm worried about butchering the camouflage scheme if I stuff em up!!

Got to try them sometime, or there’s no point buying them Andy Must admit, I’ve never used them, but they can’t be any harder than canopy masks…..can they?

 

[Mini Me]

That's looking the bomb Tim!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Got to try them sometime, or there’s no point buying them Andy Must admit, I’ve never used them, but they can’t be any harder than canopy masks…..can they?

You're probably spot on there Tim....
It can't be any harder than canopy masks......
..... Although I'm sure I can make it look like it!!

 

[Tim Marlow]

You're probably spot on there Tim....
It can't be any harder than canopy masks......
..... Although I'm sure I can make it look like it!!

Probably me too on that Andy…..

 

[Jim R]

Very good work on the decals Tim. Always a testing time especially if they take a lot to get them to snuggle down.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Very good work on the decals Tim. Always a testing time especially if they take a lot to get them to snuggle down.

Cheers Jim.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Well, I got there. It felt like I was dragging a real one down the runway at times. Not my favourite build by a long chalk, but it’s come out OK…..

De Havilland Mosquito FB MkVI, NT202 AJ-N.
617 squadron July/August 1944. Flown by Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO and two bars and DFC. His philanthropic endeavours are even more worthy of note than his military service. Look him up!


More shots in the completed section for those that are interested…..

Tim’s 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito (papa695’s group build 2022)

Well lads, that was a harder slog than I expected. Come out alright though, and I think it suitably celebrates Len Cheshire. Thanks for the group build Ian and the lads……hope this passes muster…..

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[yak face]

Fantastic result tim , first class finish , looking forward to the next Marlow wingy thing , cheers tony

 

[Tim Marlow]

Fantastic result tim , first class finish , looking forward to the next Marlow wingy thing , cheers tony

Cheers Tony, might be a while before the next one ……got to get this one out of my system first…..

 

[BattleshipBob]

Lovely work of a superb aircraft

Well done sir sorry Tim

 

[Tim Marlow]

Lovely work of a superb aircraft

Well done sir sorry Tim

Cheers Bob. Superb aircraft, deserves a more modern kit I think though…..this one is starting to show its age.