discussion Ian M's Mosquito Mk VI ,Tamiya 1/48 (Papa 695's Mossie GB).

[Guest]

Beautiful build and beautiful aircraft. Remember walking around and watching the one that was based at Hatfield BAe Establishment when I worked there many moons ago.
Mike

 

[Tim Marlow]

Excellent build Ian. That’s come out very well and is a fitting tribute to a tragic occurrence.

 

[Ian M]

Excellent build Ian. That’s come out very well and is a fitting tribute to a tragic occurrence.

Thank you Sir.

 

[Ian M]

Beautiful build and beautiful aircraft. Remember walking around and watching the one that was based at Hatfield BAe Establishment when I worked there many moons ago.
Mike

Thank you, most appreciated.

 

[Mickc1440]

A thing of beauty Ian, you’ve done a great job

 

[stillp]

Beautiful build and beautiful aircraft. Remember walking around and watching the one that was based at Hatfield BAe Establishment when I worked there many moons ago.
Mike

Is that the one that Kermit Weeks owns now?
Pete

 

[Ian M]

A thing of beauty Ian, you’ve done a great job

Thanks Mick.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Here you go. Medium sea grey for the underside, dark green and camouflage grey for the top. (probably should be Dark sea grey).
Maybe not 100% the correct grey for the top but close enough.

Thanks Ian. I thought most were done in a 3 tone finish. My AV set didn't come with FS 639, so I'll have to fake conjure up something for the underside color...

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Allen

 

[Ian M]

Thanks Ian. I thought most were done in a 3 tone finish. My AV set didn't come with FS 639, so I'll have to fake conjure up something for the underside color...

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Allen

BS 639? That a typo?

The AV set should have both the greys, it is the fighter set I take it..

Top camouflage in dark green and ocean grey, bottom in medium sea grey .

 

[Allen Dewire]

Sorry Ian, no typo. It's the AV set #71145, Bomber and Training Command 1939-45. It comes with BS 450, 241, 642, 637, 210, 283, 356 and FS 34373. No biggie, as I can whip up a good substitute for the BS 639 in my secret underground lab!!!..........

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Allen

 

[Ian M]

No biggie, as I can whip up a good substitute for the BS 639 in my secret underground lab!!!..........

BS 639 is light slate grey. Not the colour you might be after. Ocean gray as far as I recall was not included in the BS scheme of things I can say that if you are into Vallejo Air the paint you want is 71,273 for Ocean grey, thats for the top surfaces grey. the bottom is 71.307 MSG

 

[Guest]

Is that the one that Kermit Weeks owns now?
Pete

I cannot answer honestly as it has been so long (1980's) but you could be correct.

 

[Allen Dewire]

BS 639 is light slate grey. Not the colour you might be after. Ocean gray as far as I recall was not included in the BS scheme of things I can say that if you are into Vallejo Air the paint you want is 71,273 for Ocean grey, thats for the top surfaces grey. the bottom is 71.307 MSG

Thanks again Ian! It seems that British wing thingy camo schemes are a minefield too, especially to a non-wing thingy builder like me. Ordered AV's Ocean Grey and will give it a shot. Had to add a surprise to the cart to save postage on the order. It has wings too!!!....

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Allen

 

[colin m]

Tip top result there Ian. Mosquito's are just great.