In this Blog I will build the HK Models 1/32 scale Mosquito B Mk.IV
This will be a long build not to be rushed!
We start with some box photos and main parts next to a tape measure to give some idea of the size of this model.
I will be using the Eduard interior set #32840
For the markings and camo I will be using masks supplied by Miracle Masks :






As you can see I had a hard time getting a photo of the whole wing due to the size of it!

Can't wait to see how the build goes. The Mosssie is my favorite aircraft. I am going to follow this build with interest.

Hi Richard,
You are in for a treat, I have just got the wing control surfaces attached and today I will be adding the completed nacells along with the under carriage and engines.

The masks are "Miracle Masks" (not Mal's masks), but yes, they are produced by me.

"The masks are "Miracle Masks" (not Mal's masks), but yes, they are produced by me."

Post corrected!
Thank's Mal!

Richard,
What a great choice as all the builds I've been following are the Tamiya kit. Like you said, it will be long build, but certainly one that I will enjoy following to its completion.
Joel

Hi Joel!
Yes this will be a slow and steady build.
I will build this as a diorama,I have reference books and the web to go to for photos of the engines and a least one with have the covers off.
I am on the look out for a few RAF mechanics to go along with the two airmen that came with the model.
The Tamiya release is in the review build stage as far as I know for Aeroscale.
Thanks for stopping by.

And now to start building!



I will post at each step so first up is step 1.
Seats and bomb bay wall, I will be building the bulged version.



Sprue T has the parts needed:

Oh my.....a 32 scale Plywood Wonder! I hope you have a big shelf.....looking forward to your build.

Best wishes,

Ian

Hi Ian
Yes I have the top shelf in my display cabinet set aside.

Richard, thank you for posting this build. I will be watching with great interest. The Mossie has always been a favorite of mine. I have 6 Monogram and a like number of Tamiya kits in my collection.

I actually have always hoped someone would do a Mossie with 2 stage superchargers and a bulged bomb bay.

Later

Welcome to the build Bruce.

Richard, do you have your markings and squadron picked out yet?

Best wishes,

Ian

Hi Ian.
Miracle Masks is make in the masks for this one for me:

105 Squadron......great choice and great unit.

Best wishes,

Ian

Step 1 complete except for the PE seat belts which will be added after paint work:

Richard,

The start of the cockpit is looking good so far. I'm some what surprised that they went with so much molded on detail rather then separate parts. Detail painting now becomes a real effort. As an example, it would have been so much easier to paint and weather the fire extinguisher as a separate part then trying to accomplish that in the tight quarters it is located in.
Joel

Hi Joel
There is also the Flares moulded on as well!
I will have to get the mag glass out.

Moving onto step two of the instruction book:


I will build sub-assembles and then prime before final step assembly.
The control panel will have details removed and Eduard panels added.