discussion Airfix 1/72 Mosquito New Tooling

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Onwards chaps! My eyes really struggle with these 1/72 planes but for some reason I can’t resist buying them. So, Mossie time!

 

[Mark1]

Good start.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice detail in there for 1/72.

 

[Mickc1440]

Great start, I think i'd be struggling with that detail

 

[adt70hk]

Russell

Looking good.

Out of interest, which version is it? I'm doing my utmost to resist buying this one...

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/1-72-de-havilland-mosquito-airfix-a04023/

ATB

Andrew

 

[colin m]

Looking nice Russell.

My eyes really struggle with these 1/72 planes

I'm ok with 1:72 at the moment, but am thinking, build 1:72 now, saving the bigger scales for the future.

 

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Russell

Looking good.

Out of interest, which version is it? I'm doing my utmost to resist buying this one...

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/1-72-de-havilland-mosquito-airfix-a04023/

ATB

Andrew

It is! it’s a great kit by the way, theyve done a great job here. i’d say; don’t delay and give in to your instinct!

 

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Update! Such a good kit this, I really wanted to ensure that the fuselage was tight so that beautiful smooth appearance would be easy to emulate. A little sanding and fine, no filler required! Also bought some of AKs 3rd gen acrylics to do the paintwork, will see how they work today.

 

[yak face]

Looks a lovely kit russel , nice primer job . Am I right in thinking Airfix have provided mask covers for the wheel wells !? If so then they should be applauded , cheers tony

 

[Tim Marlow]

Agreed, lovely prime and preshade there Russell.

 

[adt70hk]

Looks a lovely kit russel , nice primer job . Am I right in thinking Airfix have provided mask covers for the wheel wells !? If so then they should be applauded , cheers tony

Hi Tony

At the risk of stepping on Russell's toes, they have indeed.

Also, according the reviews I have read, the mounting points for the suspension in the wheel well are actually also designed to work as a jig to help you construct it it after which it can be removed for painting.

These are a couple of the reasons I really am considering getting this. The reviews for this kit I'll pretty much unfailingly good.

Russell - apologies for butting in! That really is coming on beautifully and that pre-shading looks like it's going to work a treat. Keep up the great work.

Andrew

 

[Guest]

I like those MASK parts. I just wonder why they didn’t provide one for the cockpit copy too — maybe the designers assumed everyone glues that on before painting?

 

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Looks a lovely kit russel , nice primer job . Am I right in thinking Airfix have provided mask covers for the wheel wells !? If so then they should be applauded , cheers tony

Yes they have! and the closed bomb bay is one piece so can be used to mask if you’re doing an open bay, which I am.

 

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

I like those MASK parts. I just wonder why they didn’t provide one for the cockpit copy too — maybe the designers assumed everyone glues that on before painting?

Therein lies a tale…I was masking the canopy myself but because you have gaps either side it’s quite flimsy and cutting one section I put too much pressure on and snapped it. If I hadn’t, you’re right, it would be glued on now. I am going to have to use the bubble top replacement canopy which isn’t strictly Mk XVI but does appear on the B35. History buffs will notice. But i am also waiting for a masking set now too so as to avoid risk is snapping this one as well.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Great stuff. I hope they continue that with future releases, it’s a worthwhile addition that improves the build experience.

 

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

As Andrew points out as well, you use the wing part with the wheel bay as your jig for putting together the undercarriage. Such a good idea, keeps everything true.

 

[Guest]

cockpit copy

Cockpit copy? I wonder what letters I missed there to cause autocorrect to turn into “copy”. I meant “canopy”.

 

[Charlie Delta Foxtrot]

Pleased with progress!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good in her warpaint….nice one Russell.

 

[Mark1]

It's looking good.