Valeron"s 1/72 Airfix mosquito (papa695's Mossy GB)

[Valeron]

Well this is my competed Mossie in what was my first ever Group Build. Hopefully there will be many more to come.

I struggled a bit on parts and made many mistakes along the way but I'm happy with the result.

The model was primed with a rattle can then panted 100% with Vallejo paints and washes. New techniques to me on this build were masking including a purchased mask for the cockpit and pigments on the tyres, although I think they look far muddier than I was intending.

I enjoyed the build thoroughly, loved the input from all of you along the way and enjoyed (and will continue doing so) seeing other entries in the GB develop alongside mine.




















All comments welcome.

Mike

 

[spanner570]

Great result Mike.
Although I'm not in any G.B.'s as yet, I'm enjoying watching all the builds. Yours has been no exception.

I read you have made mistakes along the way. Keep in mind, 'He who professes to have never made a mistake, has never made anything!

Here's to your next G.B. build.

Ron

 

[adt70hk]

Mike

That's turned out beautifully!!

Very well done indeed!!

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Allen Dewire]

Well Mike, that has turned out really nice and you should be proud of her. You're a brave man to do the stripes on the bombs. I couldn't manage, so I left the doors closed...

That's the great thing about this hobby. You finish one and want to start another, right away. So, what you have you got in mind for your next one, if you don't mind me asking?

Prost
Allen

 

[papa 695]

Cracking work Mike, she looks great.

 

[Valeron]

Well Mike, that has turned out really nice and you should be proud of her. You're a brave man to do the stripes on the bombs. I couldn't manage, so I left the doors closed...

That's the great thing about this hobby. You finish one and want to start another, right away. So, what you have you got in mind for your next one, if you don't mind me asking?

Prost
Allen

The stripes and installing the bombs in general were a tad stressful.

I'm also in the half track GB but that stalled because of the Mossie build. I think taking on two GBs at the same time probably wasn't a good idea but I'll be back on that tomorrow.

Mike

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looks great Mike. Group builds are fun, and can push you to build things you might not normally attempt. Have fun with the Half track….

 

[stillp]

That came out well Mike.
Pete

 

[Mickc1440]

Welcome to the ever growing mossie squadron. Lovely finish to your build

 

[Jim R]

One to be proud of Mike. Now on with GB number two.

 

[yak face]

Lovely job mike , good to hear you enjoyed the build , keeping a look out for the half track , cheers tony

 

[colin m]

A nice job Mike, on one of my favorite aircraft.

 

[JR]

Great job indeed Mike, well done with the bomb doors open and the detail

 

[Mark1]

Good job

 

[Geoffers]

Super job Mike,it looks great

Geoff.