Thanks for the B'day wishes. I'm rapidly closing in on the dreaded 70
Joel
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1/48 scale Tamiya Mosquito Mk VI
Joel_W
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Posted: Monday, November 21, 2016 - 07:56 PM UTC
Terri,
Thanks for the B'day wishes. I'm rapidly closing in on the dreaded 70
Joel
Thanks for the B'day wishes. I'm rapidly closing in on the dreaded 70
Joel
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Monday, November 21, 2016 - 08:04 PM UTC
Richard,
Thanks for the detailed reply, but a Mk IV doesn't really answer the question.
I've done several online Google searches, looked a dozens of war time pictures, but like I said, actually seeing a antenna wire is nearly impossible in those old pictures. So I looked for the spring assembly on the antenna mask, and indeed on several pictures of RCAF MKVIs, the spring is visible. I also found several pictures with no antenna masks which would indicate a whip antenna.
What I've decided to do is accept the research done by the Aviaeology crew as being correct for the model that I built using their decals, and detail instructions.
Joel
Thanks for the detailed reply, but a Mk IV doesn't really answer the question.
I've done several online Google searches, looked a dozens of war time pictures, but like I said, actually seeing a antenna wire is nearly impossible in those old pictures. So I looked for the spring assembly on the antenna mask, and indeed on several pictures of RCAF MKVIs, the spring is visible. I also found several pictures with no antenna masks which would indicate a whip antenna.
What I've decided to do is accept the research done by the Aviaeology crew as being correct for the model that I built using their decals, and detail instructions.
Joel
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 12:49 AM UTC
Time for my last update.
Well, the 5 month build journey has finally come to an end, as the Tamiya 1/48 scale Mosquito Mk VI has crossed the finish line.
I've added the props and spinners, the radio mask & antenna wire, the tail mounted Pitot tube, all 4 rocket launcher stations with rockets, both engine oil cooler radiator screens, gear doors, bomb bay doors, and worked on removing a lot of the trapped dust. I still have more dust remove, but it's 100% better at this point.
I added two Nato Black acrylic washes to the tire treads as I wasn't happy with the dirt/mud look. But I'm still thinking that I need to address the stark differences to the side walls. I've also been leery of adding a little engine exhaust smoke, but I'm really leaning towards it. So what do you guys think?
I also finally found out where the FFI lights are. The Red light is just off center to the rear of the bomb bay doors, while the Amber and Green lights are past the bottom window near the tail. I've never seen these 3 lights separated before. Anyone have an idea as to why it was done this way?
To all that have posted throughout this build, thank you very much, as feed back is important to me, and helped to keep me focused. Also to those of you who checked in but didn't post, thank you as well for following along.
I've been a member of Photobucket forever, but their hosting has become worse and worse, and now it's been next to impossible to upload. Google searches confirmed it's not me. I've opened up a ImageShack account and will be posting this final set of pictures using it. A test in the General forum seems to have been successful.
So here's the final set of Mossie pictures.
Joel
Well, the 5 month build journey has finally come to an end, as the Tamiya 1/48 scale Mosquito Mk VI has crossed the finish line.
I've added the props and spinners, the radio mask & antenna wire, the tail mounted Pitot tube, all 4 rocket launcher stations with rockets, both engine oil cooler radiator screens, gear doors, bomb bay doors, and worked on removing a lot of the trapped dust. I still have more dust remove, but it's 100% better at this point.
I added two Nato Black acrylic washes to the tire treads as I wasn't happy with the dirt/mud look. But I'm still thinking that I need to address the stark differences to the side walls. I've also been leery of adding a little engine exhaust smoke, but I'm really leaning towards it. So what do you guys think?
I also finally found out where the FFI lights are. The Red light is just off center to the rear of the bomb bay doors, while the Amber and Green lights are past the bottom window near the tail. I've never seen these 3 lights separated before. Anyone have an idea as to why it was done this way?
To all that have posted throughout this build, thank you very much, as feed back is important to me, and helped to keep me focused. Also to those of you who checked in but didn't post, thank you as well for following along.
I've been a member of Photobucket forever, but their hosting has become worse and worse, and now it's been next to impossible to upload. Google searches confirmed it's not me. I've opened up a ImageShack account and will be posting this final set of pictures using it. A test in the General forum seems to have been successful.
So here's the final set of Mossie pictures.
Joel
KelticKnot
Joined: May 11, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 02:06 AM UTC
Congratulations Joel, I've very much enjoyed following your progress and the end result is a stunning model which ought to give any other entry at the contest a real run for their money 
I hear you regarding photobucket. There have been some trying times of late and I've also started to consider moving to another hosting site. We shall see what happens.
I hear you regarding photobucket. There have been some trying times of late and I've also started to consider moving to another hosting site. We shall see what happens.
SaxonTheShiba
Joined: February 01, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 03:03 AM UTC
Joel, great looking Skeeter!!! I really like your shading enhancements in the camo. Great build overall.
Best wishes,
Ian
Best wishes,
Ian
lespauljames
Joined: January 06, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 03:29 AM UTC
Very very well done. Congratulations. The shading is great and the finish is exemplary. I always have dust problems too. I have started drying my aircraft in an upside down Tupperware container or box.
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 04:05 AM UTC
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Congratulations Joel, I've very much enjoyed following your progress and the end result is a stunning model which ought to give any other entry at the contest a real run for their money
I hear you regarding photobucket. There have been some trying times of late and I've also started to consider moving to another hosting site. We shall see what happens.
Paul,
Thanks so much on your vote of confidence at the contest or two I'm entering next year. I really just want to be competitive. And thanks for being there from day one, your comments and advice meant a lot.
I've still got my Photobucket account, just went back to the basic free one so that all my pictures still show up here.
Joel
Here's a list of Substitute models and stuff. I'm not going for cheap kits as this is fund money.
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 04:06 AM UTC
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Joel, great looking Skeeter!!! I really like your shading enhancements in the camo. Great build overall.
Best wishes,
Ian
Ian,
Thanks so much my friend for your advice and comments throughout the build. The simple truth is that using the Black Basing base coat method, and thin color coats, getting this type of finish is really easy.
Joel
Joel_W
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 04:09 AM UTC
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Very very well done. Congratulations. The shading is great and the finish is exemplary. I always have dust problems too. I have started drying my aircraft in an upside down Tupperware container or box.
James,
thanks so much for being part of my build. It's much appreciated. Having you guys comment and suggest ideas as well as pointing out errors and issues, really made a huge difference to the build and to me being able to stay focused.
I've been using a Rubbermaid tub as a drying booth for some time, but with a cat that thinks he owns the house, I have to up my game of cleaning the model room every few weeks top to bottom. the truth is I've gotten very lazy at doing it over the last few years.
Joel
Peterpools
Joined: June 08, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 05:35 AM UTC
JA
Just finished enjoying your final build images and a fantastic build. I've lived through every second of the build: good and bad and there was a mountain of obstacles that needed to be dealt with before crossing the finish line.
Some mighty fine scratch work where needed and knowing your Mossie will be in front of both the judges and the public for the first time in over 40 years, the extra attention to the details will pay off for sure.
Terrific build and aces on the cammo.
Bro
Just finished enjoying your final build images and a fantastic build. I've lived through every second of the build: good and bad and there was a mountain of obstacles that needed to be dealt with before crossing the finish line.
Some mighty fine scratch work where needed and knowing your Mossie will be in front of both the judges and the public for the first time in over 40 years, the extra attention to the details will pay off for sure.
Terrific build and aces on the cammo.
Bro
Joel_W
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 05:50 AM UTC
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JA
Just finished enjoying your final build images and a fantastic build. I've lived through every second of the build: good and bad and there was a mountain of obstacles that needed to be dealt with before crossing the finish line.
Some mighty fine scratch work where needed and knowing your Mossie will be in front of both the judges and the public for the first time in over 40 years, the extra attention to the details will pay off for sure.
Terrific build and aces on the cammo.
Bro
Bro,
Thanks for that. Coming from you it really means a lot. This just might be my best effort in more then 40 years.
Joel
rdt1953
Joined: February 06, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 07:03 AM UTC
Joel - Well done ! Beautiful model in every way and you have every right to be thrilled with it . I can't wait to see it in person @ Mosquitocon and I'm glad I don't have to compete against it . I'll miss following this.
I've had some Photobucket issues myself so I'll be anxious to see how the new gig works out for you.
And now for the $ 64 k question - What's next on the bench ? Unless I miss my guess , I've a pretty good idea you have already cracked the box and started on it !
All the best and wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving Day -
Richard
I've had some Photobucket issues myself so I'll be anxious to see how the new gig works out for you.
And now for the $ 64 k question - What's next on the bench ? Unless I miss my guess , I've a pretty good idea you have already cracked the box and started on it !
All the best and wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving Day -
Richard
Kilo_Uniform
Joined: July 03, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 11:31 AM UTC
Hi Joel,
Congratulations on a[nother] excellent build! Your Mossie looks fantastic and I'm sure it will do well at competition.
Looking forward, as always, to your next build/update.
Kind regards,
Kobus
Congratulations on a[nother] excellent build! Your Mossie looks fantastic and I'm sure it will do well at competition.
Looking forward, as always, to your next build/update.
Kind regards,
Kobus
spaarndammer
Joined: January 28, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 01:34 PM UTC
Congratulations with your beautiful Mosquito. As a 'silent'follower i enjoyed every bit of your build. I am looking forward to the next one!
Jelger
Jelger
AussieReg
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 02:04 PM UTC
Beautiful work Joel, I love it!
Given that you have done such a wonderful job of fading the paint, I really think it would make sense to put a light exhaust stain on. I use Tamiya Weathering Pastels for this, they are fast, easy and no cleaning up after. You can apply a couple of different shades to give variation as well.
Looking forward to the next JW adventure.
Cheers, D
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I've also been leery of adding a little engine exhaust smoke, but I'm really leaning towards it. So what do you guys think?
Given that you have done such a wonderful job of fading the paint, I really think it would make sense to put a light exhaust stain on. I use Tamiya Weathering Pastels for this, they are fast, easy and no cleaning up after. You can apply a couple of different shades to give variation as well.
Looking forward to the next JW adventure.
Cheers, D
GazzaS
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Posted: Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 03:47 AM UTC
Joel,
Congratulations on completing another fantastic build. It's really a sweet looking bird, and your efforts have done it justice.
As fantastic as your interior work is, your exteriors...the part that will always be seen, really impress. I'm glad I was able to follow along and learn a few things.
re: Exhaust stains. Unless depicting a brand new, in-ferried aircraft, I would do at least some very light staining based on some photos.
Best wishes,
Gaz
What's next?
Congratulations on completing another fantastic build. It's really a sweet looking bird, and your efforts have done it justice.
As fantastic as your interior work is, your exteriors...the part that will always be seen, really impress. I'm glad I was able to follow along and learn a few things.
re: Exhaust stains. Unless depicting a brand new, in-ferried aircraft, I would do at least some very light staining based on some photos.
Best wishes,
Gaz
What's next?
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 05:43 AM UTC
Richard, Kobus,Jelger, Damian,& Gary,
Just too many posts to keep on answering them one at a time, and basically saying the same thing.
Thanks to all of your for your support and involvement throughout the Mossie build, believe me, it means a lot to me.
All of you agree on the Mossie needing some exhaust staining, so I'm going to go that way with some pastels, not via an airbrush, then seal it with a light dusting of Dullcoat. I've got to admit that Tamiya was way ahead of the kit production curve back in the mid nineties to be able to produce a kit that still up to standards 20 years later.
As for my next build, I'm going to be kicking it up a notch or two with the Trumpeter 1/32 scale F4F-3 Grumman Wildcat. It will most likely represent a Marine aircraft from either Midway, or Guadalcanal, but Wake Island or the Coral Sea are still in the running. Talk about not being able to make up ones mind. It's not going to be box stock, but other then AM decals from either Yellow Hammer, Cutting Edge, or Yellow Wings, no other AM parts will be used. What detailing I'm going to add, will be all done with bits and pieces as a homemade brew.
Since I grew up about 20 min from the front gate of Grumman's in Bethpage New York, and Republic was 30 min or so east of our home, any aircraft from those two companies always has special meaning to me.
The Wildcat is already on My workbench, and I've peered into the box. As usual, I was going to start with the cockpit, but my brother suggested that I start with the engine and engine bay assembly. So that's where I'll start in a day or two.
Joel
Just too many posts to keep on answering them one at a time, and basically saying the same thing.
Thanks to all of your for your support and involvement throughout the Mossie build, believe me, it means a lot to me.
All of you agree on the Mossie needing some exhaust staining, so I'm going to go that way with some pastels, not via an airbrush, then seal it with a light dusting of Dullcoat. I've got to admit that Tamiya was way ahead of the kit production curve back in the mid nineties to be able to produce a kit that still up to standards 20 years later.
As for my next build, I'm going to be kicking it up a notch or two with the Trumpeter 1/32 scale F4F-3 Grumman Wildcat. It will most likely represent a Marine aircraft from either Midway, or Guadalcanal, but Wake Island or the Coral Sea are still in the running. Talk about not being able to make up ones mind. It's not going to be box stock, but other then AM decals from either Yellow Hammer, Cutting Edge, or Yellow Wings, no other AM parts will be used. What detailing I'm going to add, will be all done with bits and pieces as a homemade brew.
Since I grew up about 20 min from the front gate of Grumman's in Bethpage New York, and Republic was 30 min or so east of our home, any aircraft from those two companies always has special meaning to me.
The Wildcat is already on My workbench, and I've peered into the box. As usual, I was going to start with the cockpit, but my brother suggested that I start with the engine and engine bay assembly. So that's where I'll start in a day or two.
Joel
KelticKnot
Joined: May 11, 2015
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Posted: Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 03:03 PM UTC
Great news that we don't have long to wait for the Joel machine to kick back into gear. I'm especially looking forward to seeing all your "homebrew" modifications at a larger scale than we've been treated to before
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 06:58 PM UTC
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Great news that we don't have long to wait for the Joel machine to kick back into gear. I'm especially looking forward to seeing all your "homebrew" modifications at a larger scale than we've been treated to before
Paul,
Now the pressure on for sure
Actually, I did build a slightly detailed F2A-3 Buffalo in Midway colors a few years ago. Nothing like starting off in a new scale with a limited run kit with no alignment aids what's so ever. The landing gear was the biggest challenge as I ended up pining it to it's mount.Joel
magnusf
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Posted: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - 01:49 PM UTC
Joel! That's a great Mossie! Excellent choice doing it with open bomb bay and entry door, rockets and underwing tanks also add to the interest!
Mossies have a tendency to become a bit "plain", it is a relatively large aircraft that has very few "/features" if built as a fighter for instance but adding some underwing stores and opening up stuff helps a lot!
Regarding the aerials, here you can read up on radio technology and how it affected the kinds of aerials needed on the aircraft. Centered around the Spitfire but I think the same technology applies to all aircraft of that period!
Magnus
Mossies have a tendency to become a bit "plain", it is a relatively large aircraft that has very few "/features" if built as a fighter for instance but adding some underwing stores and opening up stuff helps a lot!
Regarding the aerials, here you can read up on radio technology and how it affected the kinds of aerials needed on the aircraft. Centered around the Spitfire but I think the same technology applies to all aircraft of that period!
Magnus
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - 09:33 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Joel! That's a great Mossie! Excellent choice doing it with open bomb bay and entry door, rockets and underwing tanks also add to the interest!
Mossies have a tendency to become a bit "plain", it is a relatively large aircraft that has very few "/features" if built as a fighter for instance but adding some underwing stores and opening up stuff helps a lot!
Regarding the aerials, here you can read up on radio technology and how it affected the kinds of aerials needed on the aircraft. Centered around the Spitfire but I think the same technology applies to all aircraft of that period!
Magnus
Magnus,
Always an honor to hear from you my friend. Your thumbs up of my Mossie build really does mean quite a lot. You really zoned right in for need to break up those long boring lines of the Mossie with the bomb bay opened, wing tanks and rockets, yet they add to, not compete with the main theme: The Mossie itself.
I already went to that site and read the article on the Antenna evolution. Really interesting stuff.
Joel
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