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AFCBGeorge · Last edited by AFCBGeorge on Fri 10 Apr 2009 19:01 pm; edited 1 time in total

Bob(K)'s build will be recorded here.

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Bob(K) · Posted: Fri 10 Apr 2009 18:26 pm Post subject:

I am going to build this. It has been lurking in my pile for several years, so this is a good excuse to build it:

Bob(K)

Bob(K) · Posted: Thu 16 Apr 2009 10:07 am Post subject:

I made a start in the usual areas with the cockpit, crew and interior:

I have to say I am impressed with the quality of the mouldings, lack of flash and sink marks. It should be a pleasure to build.

Bob(K)

Ratch · Posted: Thu 16 Apr 2009 12:13 pm Post subject:

Good start

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Bob(K) · Posted: Thu 16 Apr 2009 15:34 pm Post subject:

Biggles and Algy have now taken their seats:

Bob(K)

Brews · Posted: Thu 16 Apr 2009 15:40 pm Post subject:

Hey, they look too good!
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Bob(K) · Posted: Thu 16 Apr 2009 17:37 pm Post subject:

The fuselage halves joined:

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Brews · Posted: Thu 16 Apr 2009 18:27 pm Post subject:

Fricking overachievers!
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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Thu 16 Apr 2009 18:59 pm Post subject:

"A Flesh wound? Yer' leg's off sir!"

Great (and fast) work!

All the best
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MacTeagle · Posted: Thu 16 Apr 2009 21:27 pm Post subject:

Excellent work on those tiny pilots.
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Bob(K) · Posted: Fri 17 Apr 2009 11:25 am Post subject:

The wings are now on - again a lovely fit. It is beginning to look like a Mosquito:

Bob(K)

Brews · Posted: Fri 17 Apr 2009 15:10 pm Post subject:

I can see that you're going to be providing the 2nd build in the gallery!
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TimJ · Posted: Fri 17 Apr 2009 16:27 pm Post subject:

Great work so far Bob.
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Bob(K) · Posted: Fri 17 Apr 2009 21:52 pm Post subject:

The undercarriage is now assembled and painted. I thought this was quite a detailed but neat arrangement. Next task is to sort out the engines.

Bob(K)

Minty · Posted: Fri 17 Apr 2009 22:10 pm Post subject:

Nice work Bob,I'v decided to start on my Mossie whilst I get the info together for the Douglas Boston so I'll be following your build with interest.
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jssel · Posted: Sat 18 Apr 2009 23:49 pm Post subject:

Biggles and Algy.......I was going to say Cliff Robertson and Angus Lennie. "This one is a bit dicey sir.......Let's just set this one out."

Jeff
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AFCBGeorge · Posted: Sun 19 Apr 2009 00:23 am Post subject:

Great work on the undercarriage; I always find it's by far the most troublesome stage of the build for this kit.
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Bob(K) · Posted: Sun 19 Apr 2009 17:02 pm Post subject:

The next stage is fitting the undecarriage into the engine nacelles. This was a real fiddle as it required lining up the 4 lugs on the undercarriage legs to the 2 halves of the engine. It took a few goes and some sticky fingers, but got there:

Once dry the engines, with undercarriage were attached to the wings. The nose detail and canopy have also been added:

Bob(K)

Bob(K) · Posted: Mon 20 Apr 2009 16:43 pm Post subject:

The final details have been added:

Then the model was masked up using maskol for the canopy and I use tin foil around the undercarriage. I was worried that tape might damage this area when it is removed. I quite often use tinfoil on areas which can break easily. The whole thing was sprayed Matt Black using a rattle can and set to dry:

Almost there. Decals next.

Bob(K)

TimJ · Posted: Mon 20 Apr 2009 16:45 pm Post subject:

Nice work.

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