1:32 Hong Kong Models DH Mosquito B Mk IV

[colin m]

So, the wheel debacle has been rectified - got away with that one. Here are the engine panels being fitted. As I said earlier, I want a smooth look (and the engine isn't really worth exposing) The chrome base for the landing and ID lights have been done. I like this chrome so much I seem to be trying to find anything I can chrome.



Yes, it's definitely looking like a Mosquito now. Once I've finished with the sanding sticks I'll attach the canopy. I always have a problem with dust on the inside of the canopy, so maybe this time I can avoid this problem.

[Steven000]

Nice progress Colin, looks huge to me :thumb2: . When possible I try to glue the canopy right before airbrusing, to avoid damage/dust.
Coming together nicely :thumb2:
Have fun, Steven

[papa 695]

Nice fix with the Wheels Colin ( a sign of old age no doubt ), looking very good.

[colin m]

looks huge to me

This is where my spray booth normally sits - that's been relegated to the floor at the moment.

a sign of old age no doubt

Almost certainly. I mean getting port and stbd mixed wouldn't have mattered, but front to back, well that's just silly

[colin m]

So, an update. There I was ready to build the canopy then caught a bit of 633 squadron, and realised, the canopy frame seemed to suffer a bit of wear and tear - out with the silver pencil


Eventually, all masked and ready for spraying. mmm, a size issue.


So, the large Mosquito was sprayed half in, half out. I actually found it easier to stand for the spraying.


Once the lower surfaces were dry, flip it over and start again.


I'm quite liking the all black look.


With a bit of luck, tomorrow might see a bit of colour applied.

[Steven000]

Nice Colin, looks like you need a bigger spraybooth indeed :thumb2:

[Guest]

Very nice work Colin on a very nice aircraft.

Really flying.

Laurie

[papa 695]

Looking very good and like you say Mean in black.

[colin m]

Thanks chaps for looking in. Well, two nights in the row at the bench, a rare treat these days.
I've started the underside colour.

No don't worry, it's not some Italian version of a Mosquito in Fiat colours. The idea is to make sure that the final coat has loads of modulation to it. However, this takes ages, meaning both the compressor and me need a break. It's a decent enough method for 1:72 or 1:48, but a 1:32 twin engine job - well, no rush !
You can see the effect on the bomb bay and landing gear door below. These aren't finished yet, more layers of paint are required.

The finished result should be very subtle mottling, maybe so subtle, getting a decent pic, might be a bit difficult.

[papa 695]

Great work Colin I do like the black basing technique looking very good.

[colin m]

Great work Colin I do like the black basing technique looking very good.

Yes, when I suddenly realised I can prime in black, all sorts of possibilities opened up. Pre-shading tends to be a thing of the past now. Although, it takes for ever using this method on a build this size.

[colin m]

More done, actual paint finished underneath and upper side.





Ocean grey applied to the upper surface. With black primer showing in between.





And then the green. Slowly applied over many hours, mainly to give the compressor and myself a rest. All surface paints are MRP. During the many hours of spraying, never once did I suffer tip drying, and yet, the paint is nearly instantly dry on the model. Spooky..... Once the decals are on, I might touch up the paint a bit more to fade the motteling, then again I might not, as the whole thing will change with the matt coat on. The shine you see is straight from the MRP bottle, no added gloss coat.

[scottie3158]

Looking good.

[papa 695]

Looking very good

[Guest]

The priming technique results in a wonderful looking finish. Well done!