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1/48 Tamiya Mosquito NFII, 307 Squadron RAF

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 1:28 pm
by Floki
I was looking back at all my builds and I realized its been a very long time since I made a ally build. On top of that I came to the conclusion that I have never built a British subject. The Dorchester was British but I had depicted it as one captured by Rommel in North Afrika. So it is well over due for me to make a proper British aircraft and I have chosen in my opinion the best looking one of them all the DeHavilland Mosquito.
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For this build I have HGW fabric belts, Montex supermask set and a Eduard PE set. I haven't forgot about the Volksjager, the gentleman I order a lot from doesn't have it in stock right now due to the current situation going on. I like to support his business and will wait for him to get it in stock. I will probably end up painting both of these builds together when I get to that stage but time will tell.

I have no books and have not done much research like I usually do on a build so if anyone has some good cockpit photos I would love to see them.
Thanks for looking in!
SKOL!

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito NFII, 307 Squadron RAF

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 2:02 pm
by BlackSheep214
I have the same kit in my stash as well. My plan was to build it as Sqn 487th - A/C participated in “Operation Jericho” attack on Amiens Prison in 1944. Will follow this one...

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito NFII, 307 Squadron RAF

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 2:39 pm
by keavdog
I'll be watching this build. I have this kit on my whishlist. This site is pretty cool for cockpits - there is a Mosquito reference here

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit ... ockpit360/

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito NFII, 307 Squadron RAF

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 3:54 pm
by scorpiomikey
Ooohh watching.
Also check out the avspecs pages. Theyre the ones that have restored all the flying ones.
https://www.facebook.com/Avspecs
They keep meticulous records, and if they dont have it, you can message them and theyle get it.

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito NFII, 307 Squadron RAF

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 5:17 pm
by BlackSheep214
Bookmarked the links. Will come in handy for sure!!

I know in the UK, they have restored (or rebulilding) a Mossie. FlyPast magazine had articles about that and is currently airworthy. Here's a the link of articles from FlyPast magazine:

https://flypast.keypublishing.com/?s=mosquito&submit=Go

I love buying this magazine! It's a must read for all!!

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito NFII, 307 Squadron RAF

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 6:55 pm
by Floki
Thanks guys! The mosquito at the national museum I've seen many times and had completely forgot about the 360 pit view they have on many of the aircraft there. The Facebook link just takes me to a page wanting me to make a profile. Do they have a separate website or are they only on Facebook?
Looks like flypast has a lot of articles on the mosquito I'll read through some of them.

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito NFII, 307 Squadron RAF

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 7:16 pm
by jkim
Very cool! Good to see you on a new project Clint!

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito NFII, 307 Squadron RAF

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 7:32 pm
by LyleW
Looking forward to this. Like JKim, your work doubles as a teaching tool!

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito NFII, 307 Squadron RAF

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 8:56 pm
by Stikpusher
You can never go wrong with a Mossie... and Tamiya? This will be good!

:hmm:

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito NFII, 307 Squadron RAF

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 9:06 pm
by scorpiomikey
Floki wrote:Thanks guys! The mosquito at the national museum I've seen many times and had completely forgot about the 360 pit view they have on many of the aircraft there. The Facebook link just takes me to a page wanting me to make a profile. Do they have a separate website or are they only on Facebook?
Looks like flypast has a lot of articles on the mosquito I'll read through some of them.
https://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/

Sorry about that. Their website has plenty of photos, but their facebook is where they post all the little detail shots of things theyve restored or rebuilt. And all the internal details. If you really want the photos from their facebook i can see if i can find another source. Id offer to download them but theres hundreds.
Oddly their website also doesnt include their first mossie.