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And a new project for 2018 - the superlative Tamiya Mosquito FB VI in 1/72. This will be aircraft four in the Normandie-Niemen project.



Here are the engine nacelles and rear cockpit assembly, almost complete. I can't stress what a great kit this is - tbh it makes a welcome change after some of the old nightmares I've put together over the last year Nice.

Nice.

I've heard and read great things about this 1/72 Tamiya Mossie kit, Spaceowl and I look forward to seeing it come together.

Progress - the cockpit assembly is complete (except for the gunsight, coming up soon):



All went together without fuss, much as you would expect with a Tamiya kit. I fear I'm starting to repeat myself.

That makes for a nice cockpit straight OOB, Spaceowl. I'm also enjoying building a Tamiya kit in the shape of their 1/48th '109E. It's been a while since I last built anything by Tamiya and I'd almost forgotten how good their kits can be.

Further progress:



note the ingenious use of spars to attach the wings - well done, Tamiya. A cursory dry fit suggests that this won't even need filler.

That looks an excellent build so far!

Excellent work on the Mossie mate. That instrument panel looks very sharp, whats your secret?

Old_Tonto wrote:Excellent work on the Mossie mate. That instrument panel looks very sharp, whats your secret?

Decals.

"Just enough to trick the eye" someone told me.

Getting to the crucial bit:



Ready for a quick coat of clear and the decals. Please note that the actual model is medium sea grey, not a shade of pink as it looks in the photo - literally a trick of the light. It looks like plain sailing from here on (famous last words) apart from the two tricolour spinners I have to paint.

Very nice indeed!

That has built up into a great looking Mosquito, Owlman, top work

I have built the NF.XIII. This is a fabulous kit. You will be quite satisfied, I am sure.
Looking good!

David

skypirate wrote:I have built the NF.XIII. This is a fabulous kit. You will be quite satisfied, I am sure.
Looking good!

David

It was, David - unfortunately it's going to ruin me for whatever comes next!