Tamiya's Masterpiece - Their 1/32 scale Mosquito

[Guest]

Very nice work Barry, this kit really is a thing of beauty. Nice to see that someone else saves his Magnum Classic ice lolly sticks as well!

[peterairfix]

I think I better start saving as it stunning work so far.

[BarryW]

Very nice work Barry, this kit really is a thing of beauty. Nice to see that someone else saves his Magnum Classic ice lolly sticks as well!

I used to, but then found myself having to eat through three boxes of three Magnums in quick succession to get the sticks, so I ended up buying a large quantity of lolly sticks on-line, enough to last my lifetime for the cost of two boxes of Magnums - as a bonus it will help me live a bit longer too......

[Jim R]

Hi Barry
Looking great. Your skill and patience coupled with a superb kit equals the WOW factor
Jim

[stillp]

found myself having to eat through three boxes of three Magnums in quick succession to get the sticks

Ah, the ways we suffer for our hobby!

[Guest]

I ended up buying a large quantity of lolly sticks on-line

These are sold in quantity at hobby and craft shops. Last time I bought any is probably 10+ years ago, but I just looked, and the bag (of 100, I think) has a €1.25 price sticker on it.

[BarryW]

The cockpit is done, the subs all fit as perfectly as you would expect from a kit with this reputation...

I have taken several photos from different perspectives.





Does any one know what the yellow circles are for?


You can see the 'steel' Eduard seatbelts work well. The thin steel makes them easier to manipulate into position than the stiffer ones Tamiya supply and the older, more complex and stiffer Eduard ones. The paint does not flake off these either. OK, the appearance is not as good as the fabric ones but to use the fabric belts you have to be able to put them together and I have had a 100% failure rate in that..... All in all these steal seatbelts are the best option.

Because, of course, the Mossie is largely made of wood you have to be careful where metal chipping is applied and the Uschi metal powders are idea for that using cocktail sticks to carefully rub it is. For the floor I used earth colour AK pigments and I aslo used some brown pigment where I thought paint would rub away from wood. The brown wash helps the appearance as well.



I have mentioned previously how well the Tamiya i.p. sandwich system works. The best method yet that I have found.

I will be fitting the machine guns into the nose area tomorrow. I have painted them but these will not be displayed as I intend to fix the nose into place.


This kit is living up to the highest expectations and is a pure joy to build.

The other job for tonight will be to finsih the internal painting and weathering.

[Jim R]

Hi Barry
That is a stunning cockpit. I once used some PE seatbelts and although they looked good the paint cracked as they were bent to shape. Really put me off but it sounds like the steel ones are far better.
Jim

[BarryW]

Hi Barry
That is a stunning cockpit. I once used some PE seatbelts and although they looked good the paint cracked as they were bent to shape. Really put me off but it sounds like the steel ones are far better.
Jim

They are Jim. I had no cracking at all and are just so much easier to do.

[Vaughan]

Looking very good Barry there's some fantastic detail, I'm very envious of your build. I will definitely have to save my pennies

[Guest]

Looks superb Barry, really nice.


Quick search on the yellow circles

Denotes steel armour plate

[BarryW]

Thanks Randall - that makes sense....

[BarryW]

I have been working on more detail painting. I will be applying washes and pigments next but here are pics of the fuselage sides looking all pristine.

[boatman]

HI Barry v- nice work an you've made the detail really stand out does the door open in second from last pic ?
chris

[BarryW]

Hi Chris. No it does not. You have an option to fix it open with the ladder extended or closed. I decided on closed and also to fit it now before closing up the fuselage rather than later as per instructions.