discussion Steve's Revell 1/48 Mosquito B Mk.IV

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Next up for me is this offering from Revell. Never done a Mosquito before so looking forward to this one. Ill be doing mine in the markings of 105 Squadron based at Horsham in June 1942.


There are five sets of sprues but here are just a couple as an example.



And finally the decal sheet

 

[Steven000]

Looking forward to this one Steve, haven't yet build one myself - have fun

 

[flyjoe180]

I have yet to build a Mosquito too Steve. Looks like an impressive kit, must be large at 1/48 scale.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

must be large at 1/48 scale.

I must admit I thought it would be bigger than it is Joe. I will put up a photo of the fuzz next to the statutory paint pot so you can get some idea of actual size.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

must be large at 1/48 scale.

Here you go Joe. Just a couple of pictures to give you some idea of size.

 

[yak face]

Nice one steve , who doesnt love a mossie ? Iconic aircraft , and a decent size to get to grips with , cheers tony

 

[Geoffers]

Nice one Steve

This one’s on my future to do list so I will be following along to see how it goes together.

Geoff

 

[flyjoe180]

Not as big as one might expect, Steve.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I am taking bets on whether or not I will be able to complete the build without breaking the pitot tube off the tail fin.

 

[Geoffers]

I am taking bets on whether or not I will be able to complete the build without breaking the pitot tube off the tail fin.

Try putting a small piece of Tamiya tape over it Steve.
I find this helps, it reminds you it’s there so you take a bit more care of it

Geoff.

 

[flyjoe180]

Try putting a small piece of Tamiya tape over it Steve.
I find this helps, it reminds you it’s there so you take a bit more care of it

Geoff.

I find I rip the pitot off with the tape... Get some brass rod ready Steve

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Get some brass rod ready Steve

They are a real problem. I generally tape a small piece of folded cardboard over the tube and hope for the best. Yes I will have things on standby Joe just in case.