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  • Geoffers
    SMF Supporters
    • Jan 2017
    • 1715
    • Geoff
    • Shropshire

    #1

    Geoffers Tamiya 1/72 Mosquito Mk.VI build.

    It’s done :smiling4:

    A relatively trouble free build, living up to Tamiya’s reputation for excellence.
    Extras - Eduard PE and Eduard mask set.

    Painted overall with Vallejo Metal Color 77.717

    Decals from Blackbird Models.



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    Thanks for looking :thumb2:

    Geoff.
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  • The Smythe Meister
    • Jan 2019
    • 6248

    #2
    Another cracking,and unusual,job from yourself there Geoff
    That really does look the business..... a VERY neat job on the canopy if I may say so
    Excellent stuff mate!
    Andy

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    • Geoffers
      SMF Supporters
      • Jan 2017
      • 1715
      • Geoff
      • Shropshire

      #3
      Originally posted by The Smythe Meister
      Another cracking,and unusual,job from yourself there Geoff :smiling3:
      That really does look the business..... a VERY neat job on the canopy if I may say so
      Excellent stuff mate!
      Andy
      Cheers Andy, the credit for the canopy must go to Eduard though as I “cheated” and used their paint mask set :tears-of-joy:

      Geoff.

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      • The Smythe Meister
        • Jan 2019
        • 6248

        #4
        Originally posted by Geoffers
        Cheers Andy, the credit for the canopy must go to Eduard though as I “cheated” and used their paint mask set :tears-of-joy:

        Geoff.
        ...... That ain`t cheating really Geoff......more of a "Must" with some of these Canopy`s framework i reckon:thumb2:
        After all,we don`t think of masking off for camo patterns as cheating do we?

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        • Tim Marlow
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 18930
          • Tim
          • Somerset UK

          #5
          Originally posted by The Smythe Meister
          ...... That ain`t cheating really Geoff......more of a "Must" with some of these Canopy`s framework i reckon:thumb2:
          After all,we don`t think of masking off for camo patterns as cheating do we?
          Plus one on that……personally it saves me time that I would rather spend on something more interesting.

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          • Tim Marlow
            SMF Supporters
            • Apr 2018
            • 18930
            • Tim
            • Somerset UK

            #6
            Lovely build and an Interesting scheme on this one Geoff. It’s surprising how a different paint scheme can change the lines of an aircraft. Yours make the mossy look much sleeker than the camouflaged alternative.

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            • Airborne01
              • Mar 2021
              • 4001
              • Steve
              • Essex

              #7
              That is most excellent Geoff- really most excellent!
              Steve

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              • Jim R
                SMF Supporters
                • Apr 2018
                • 15735
                • Jim
                • Shropshire

                #8
                Well Geoff you have got to be pleased with that . I think you've done a cracking job and I agree with Tim - that paint job really suits the Mossie.

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                • spanner570
                  SMF Supporters
                  • May 2009
                  • 15430

                  #9
                  Geoff. A very neat, tidy finish for sure.

                  Well done!

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                  • yak face
                    Moderator
                    • Jun 2009
                    • 13844
                    • Tony
                    • Sheffield

                    #10
                    Top job geoff , love the scheme too , makes a change from the usual grey green, cheers tony

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                    • Geoffers
                      SMF Supporters
                      • Jan 2017
                      • 1715
                      • Geoff
                      • Shropshire

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Tim Marlow
                      Lovely build and an Interesting scheme on this one Geoff. It’s surprising how a different paint scheme can change the lines of an aircraft. Yours make the mossy look much sleeker than the camouflaged alternative.
                      Thanks Tim :thumb2:

                      Originally posted by Airborne01
                      That is most excellent Geoff- really most excellent!
                      Steve
                      Cheers Steve :smiling4:

                      Originally posted by Jim R
                      Well Geoff you have got to be pleased with that . I think you've done a cracking job and I agree with Tim - that paint job really suits the Mossie.
                      Thank you Jim :thumb2:

                      Originally posted by spanner570
                      Geoff. A very neat, tidy finish for sure.

                      Well done!
                      Cheers mate :thumb2:

                      Originally posted by yak face
                      Top job geoff , love the scheme too , makes a change from the usual grey green, cheers tony
                      Thanks Tony :smiling4:

                      On the paint scheme it seems a lot of the Mossies operating in the Far East theatre were eventually painted Silver.
                      When they first went out to the Far East they encountered problems with the laminated wood separating which lead to a number of aircraft crashes.
                      The glue used during production was tweaked and the silver paint was I believe used to try and reflect some of the heat and help preserve the airframe.

                      Geoff.

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                      • adt70hk
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Sep 2019
                        • 10422

                        #12
                        Geoff

                        Just had a proper look on my laptop, rather than my diddy phone screen....and it has turned out beautifully!!

                        Very well done indeed, a great finish

                        ATB

                        Andrew

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                        • JayCee
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Aug 2019
                          • 1133

                          #13
                          Very nice, Geoff.
                          John.

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                          • Geoffers
                            SMF Supporters
                            • Jan 2017
                            • 1715
                            • Geoff
                            • Shropshire

                            #14
                            Originally posted by adt70hk
                            Geoff

                            Just had a proper look on my laptop, rather than my diddy phone screen....and it has turned out beautifully!!

                            Very well done indeed, a great finish

                            ATB

                            Andrew
                            Thank you Andrew :thumb2:

                            Originally posted by JayCee
                            Very nice, Geoff.
                            John.
                            Cheers John :smiling4:

                            Very appreciated.

                            Geoff.

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                            • Mini Me
                              SMF Supporters
                              • Jun 2018
                              • 10711

                              #15
                              Seems like we all agree that you have done a terrific job on this Geoff. I think Tim is right about the lines being more streamlined with this scheme.....well done. :thumb2:

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