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Jim R's Airfix 1/72 Mosquito B.XVI in Israel service

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  • yak face
    Moderator
    • Jun 2009
    • 13870
    • Tony
    • Sheffield

    #76
    Looking very nice jim, the masked stripes are excellently done. Cheers tony

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    • papa 695
      Moderator
      • May 2011
      • 22788

      #77
      Looking very good indeed Jim.

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      • Jim R
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 15812
        • Jim
        • Shropshire

        #78
        Once again all your kind comments are greatly appreciated.
        Ian - you're quite right. A metallic looking paint rather than actual metal. Thanks for that :thumb2:

        The aftermarket decals went on a treat. They really were some of the best I've come across and I only lightly glossed the areas where they went.
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        You can't tell the painted stripes from the decals
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        I then airbrushed a satin varnish coat to seal the decals and removed the masking.
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        I was really quite pleased.

        Jim

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        • Mark1
          • Apr 2021
          • 4156

          #79
          Now thats looking very tidy.

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          • scottie3158
            • Apr 2018
            • 14247
            • Paul
            • Holbeach

            #80
            You have every right to be pleased with that mate. It's a cracking result.

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            • Mickc1440
              • Apr 2018
              • 4786

              #81
              Very striking result

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              • BattleshipBob
                SMF Supporters
                • Apr 2018
                • 6820
                • Bob
                • Cardiff

                #82
                That's a lovely Jim, no wonder you are a happy bunny!!

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                • Ian M
                  Administrator
                  • Dec 2008
                  • 18272
                  • Ian
                  • Falster, Denmark

                  #83
                  That's looking very nice indeed Jim,
                  Group builds

                  Bismarck

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                  • yak face
                    Moderator
                    • Jun 2009
                    • 13870
                    • Tony
                    • Sheffield

                    #84
                    Crisp paint job jim ! Its looking superb , the clean finish is lovely and the decals look painted on , brilliant stuff , cheers tony

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                    • Airborne01
                      • Mar 2021
                      • 4035
                      • Steve
                      • Essex

                      #85
                      Excellent result mate - now I'm even more concerned about starting mine! Inspired decision on non- 'run of the mill' markings!
                      Steve

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                      • adt70hk
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Sep 2019
                        • 10439

                        #86
                        Jim

                        That's turned out beautifully!! Very well done indeed.

                        ATB.

                        Andrew

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                        • JayCee
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Aug 2019
                          • 1133

                          #87
                          An excellent job, Jim.
                          John.

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                          • Geoffers
                            SMF Supporters
                            • Jan 2017
                            • 1760
                            • Geoff
                            • Shropshire

                            #88
                            Looks brilliant Jim, super cool

                            Geoff.

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                            • Valeron
                              SMF Supporters
                              • Jan 2022
                              • 949
                              • Mike
                              • St Albans

                              #89
                              Great colour scheme Jim.and painted on so well.

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                              • Jim R
                                SMF Supporters
                                • Apr 2018
                                • 15812
                                • Jim
                                • Shropshire

                                #90
                                Once again your comments have really boosted my mojo. Thanks :thumb2:

                                Almost there :smiling: These Israeli Mosquitos were pretty knackered when the IAF bought them from France in 1951. In 1956, during the Suez Crisis, they were used in Operation Kadesh, when Israel forces invaded the Sinai Peninsula. They had been parked out in the hot desert sun, which was not good for a wooden aircraft, and were at the end of their life. They were withdrawn from service a year later.

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                                Thanks again guys. This should be complete in a day or two.

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