discussion Geoffers Tamiya 1/72 Mosquito Mk.VI build.

[Geoffers]

It’s done :smiling4:

A relatively trouble free build, living up to Tamiya’s reputation for excellence.
Extras - Eduard PE and Eduard mask set.

Painted overall with Vallejo Metal Color 77.717

Decals from Blackbird Models.



Here are the pictures:





Thanks for looking :thumb2:

Geoff.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Another cracking,and unusual,job from yourself there Geoff
That really does look the business..... a VERY neat job on the canopy if I may say so
Excellent stuff mate!
Andy

 

[Geoffers]

Another cracking,and unusual,job from yourself there Geoff :smiling3:
That really does look the business..... a VERY neat job on the canopy if I may say so
Excellent stuff mate!
Andy

Cheers Andy, the credit for the canopy must go to Eduard though as I “cheated” and used their paint mask set :tears-of-joy:

Geoff.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Cheers Andy, the credit for the canopy must go to Eduard though as I “cheated” and used their paint mask set :tears-of-joy:

Geoff.

...... That ain`t cheating really Geoff......more of a "Must" with some of these Canopy`s framework i reckon:thumb2:
After all,we don`t think of masking off for camo patterns as cheating do we?

 

[Tim Marlow]

...... That ain`t cheating really Geoff......more of a "Must" with some of these Canopy`s framework i reckon:thumb2:
After all,we don`t think of masking off for camo patterns as cheating do we?

Plus one on that……personally it saves me time that I would rather spend on something more interesting.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Lovely build and an Interesting scheme on this one Geoff. It’s surprising how a different paint scheme can change the lines of an aircraft. Yours make the mossy look much sleeker than the camouflaged alternative.

 

[Airborne01]

That is most excellent Geoff- really most excellent!
Steve

 

[Jim R]

Well Geoff you have got to be pleased with that . I think you've done a cracking job and I agree with Tim - that paint job really suits the Mossie.

 

[spanner570]

Geoff. A very neat, tidy finish for sure.

Well done!

 

[yak face]

Top job geoff , love the scheme too , makes a change from the usual grey green, cheers tony

 

[Geoffers]

Lovely build and an Interesting scheme on this one Geoff. It’s surprising how a different paint scheme can change the lines of an aircraft. Yours make the mossy look much sleeker than the camouflaged alternative.

Thanks Tim :thumb2:

That is most excellent Geoff- really most excellent!
Steve

Cheers Steve :smiling4:

Well Geoff you have got to be pleased with that . I think you've done a cracking job and I agree with Tim - that paint job really suits the Mossie.

Thank you Jim :thumb2:

Geoff. A very neat, tidy finish for sure.

Well done!

Cheers mate :thumb2:

Top job geoff , love the scheme too , makes a change from the usual grey green, cheers tony

Thanks Tony :smiling4:

On the paint scheme it seems a lot of the Mossies operating in the Far East theatre were eventually painted Silver.
When they first went out to the Far East they encountered problems with the laminated wood separating which lead to a number of aircraft crashes.
The glue used during production was tweaked and the silver paint was I believe used to try and reflect some of the heat and help preserve the airframe.

Geoff.

 

[adt70hk]

Geoff

Just had a proper look on my laptop, rather than my diddy phone screen....and it has turned out beautifully!!

Very well done indeed, a great finish

ATB

Andrew

 

[JayCee]

Very nice, Geoff.
John.

 

[Geoffers]

Geoff

Just had a proper look on my laptop, rather than my diddy phone screen....and it has turned out beautifully!!

Very well done indeed, a great finish

ATB

Andrew

Thank you Andrew :thumb2:

Very nice, Geoff.
John.

Cheers John :smiling4:

Very appreciated.

Geoff.

 

[Mini Me]

Seems like we all agree that you have done a terrific job on this Geoff. I think Tim is right about the lines being more streamlined with this scheme.....well done. :thumb2:

 

[colin m]

A very nice Mosquito in a different finish. Canopy masks, why not.

 

[papa 695]

Fantastic work Geoff.

 

[Guest]

Geoff , well done .
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Congratulations.

 

[Geoffers]

Sorry for the late replies, I hadn’t realised anyone else had commented :flushed:

Seems like we all agree that you have done a terrific job on this Geoff. I think Tim is right about the lines being more streamlined with this scheme.....well done. :thumb2:

Thanks Rick, very appreciated :thumb2:

A very nice Mosquito in a different finish. Canopy masks, why not.

Thanks Colin :smiling3:

Fantastic work Geoff.

Cheers Ian and thanks for sorting the GB :thumb2:

Geoff , well done .
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Congratulations.

Wow I’m honoured John, thank you :smiling4:

 

[Ian M]

That's a very nice result.