discussion Build a De Havilland Mosquito

[papa 695]

I’m proposing a Mosquito GB, a classic British unsung hero of the Second World War.
Any scale, any manufacturer any markings.
From the 1st of July until the 31st of December. So 6 months build.
Just a stand alone build, just the aircraft.
So Any takers ?

 

[Guest]

Nice idea Ian, but I will sit and watch . Wingy things not normally my thing sorry .

 

[stillp]

A good excuse to start mine! I'm in
Pete

 

[adt70hk]

Ian.....

You're a very bad man!! Truly cruel!?!! :smiling5:

I have two 1/72 Mossies in the stash.....a Tamiya night fighter variant and the new Airfix Mk XVI bomber variant.... So I have no excuse not to take part.... So count me in!

I'll let you know which way I go nearer the time....

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Ian M]

Been a while since I made a Mossie and I gave one ine the stash....
Go on then put me down on the list.

 

[Geoffers]

I’ve got a 1/72 Tamiya Mossie in the stash so would be up for this :thumb2:

Geoff.

 

[papa 695]

Thanks guys. Off to a flying start with this one, half way there already.

 

[adt70hk]

Nice idea Ian, but I will sit and watch . Wingy things not normally my thing sorry .

Go on John.... You know you want to .... I've branched out into Ruski armour.... How about spreading your wings into wingy things?

 

[stillp]

Yes, come on John - they were wooden you know!
Pete

 

[Guest]

Go on John.... You know you want to .... I've branched out into Ruski armour.... How about spreading your wings into wingy things?

That well may be Andrew, I've built 2 Russian WW planes before , not an experience I wish to have again ! :crying:

 

[Guest]

Yes, come on John - they were wooden you know!
Pete

Peter they may be wood and a great material to use but I will allow the experts to carry on .:smiling3:

 

[Valeron]

I have recently just purchased the new Airfix 1:72 tooling so would be interested in joining.

I'm a beginner though and am still working through my first models with basic techniques.

Is this okay or are teh GBs for a experts only?

Mike

 

[Ian M]

I have recently just purchased the new Airfix 1:72 tooling so would be interested in joining.

I'm a beginner though and am still working through my first models with basic techniques.

Is this okay or are teh GBs for a experts only?

Mike

They are for everyone Mike. for the newest newbie to the most hard rivet counter.
Its a good way to get help too. When a group of people work on the same subject there is always relevant help at hand.

 

[papa 695]

I have recently just purchased the new Airfix 1:72 tooling so would be interested in joining.

I'm a beginner though and am still working through my first models with basic techniques.

Is this okay or are teh GBs for a experts only?

Mike

Hi Mike the GB's are open to all, so no problem in you jumping aboard the GB.

 

[papa 695]

They are for everyone Mike. for the newest newbie to the most hard rivet counter.
Its a good way to get help too. When a group of people work on the same subject there is always relevant help at hand.

Thanks Ian, you posted this as I was typing my reply.

 

[Valeron]

Hi Mike the GB's are open to all, so no problem in you jumping aboard the GB.

Thanks. Count me in then.

 

[adt70hk]

I have recently just purchased the new Airfix 1:72 tooling so would be interested in joining.

I'm a beginner though and am still working through my first models with basic techniques.

Is this okay or are teh GBs for a experts only?

Mike

Welcome aboard Mike. I'm still at the beginner-ish end of the hobby myself and they're a great thing to do, as they help you to learn, as Ian said.

My problem is finishing the kits within the timeframe. I've joined three GBs on here and so far only finished the model in one case!

Out of interest, is your Mossie the Mk XVI? If so, someone did a build of it on here not that long ago.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[papa 695]

Many thanks for joining in Mike.

 

[adt70hk]

Peter they may be wood and a great material to use but I will allow the experts to carry on .:smiling3:

Did you just call me an expert.....???!!! :smiling5: :smiling5:

 

[Valeron]

Welcome aboard Mike. I'm still at the beginner-ish end of the hobby myself and they're a great thing to do, as they help you to learn, as Ian said.

My problem is finishing the kits within the timeframe. I've joined three GBs on here and so far only finished the model in one case!

Out of interest, is your Mossie the Mk XVI? If so, someone did a build of it on here not that long ago.

ATB.

Andrew

It is the Mk XVI. I bought it from the RAF Museum at Hendon earlier this week. I'll check out the other build. Thanks.