De Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV Tamiya 1/72
The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is a British twin-engined, shoulder-winged multirole combat aircraft, introduced during the Second World War. Unusual in that its frame was constructed mostly of wood, it was nicknamed the "Wooden Wonder"
In 1941, it was one of the fastest operational aircraft in the world.
Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito's use evolved during the war into many roles, including low- to medium-altitude daytime tactical bomber, high-altitude night bomber, pathfinder, day or night fighter, fighter-bomber, intruder, maritime strike, and photo-reconnaissance aircraft. It was also used by the British Overseas Airways Corporation as a fast transport to carry small, high-value cargo to and from neutral countries through enemy-controlled airspace.[9] The crew of two, pilot and navigator, sat side by side. A single passenger could ride in the aircraft's bomb bay when necessary.
The Mosquito flew with the Royal Air Force (RAF) and other air forces in the European, Mediterranean and Italian theatres. The Mosquito was also operated by the RAF in the Southeast Asian theatre and by the Royal Australian Air Force based in the Halmaheras and Borneo during the Pacific War. During the 1950s, the RAF replaced the Mosquito with the jet-powered English Electric Canberra.
The overall quality of the Tamiya kit is pretty good, although it shows it age. One particular issue was the triangular shape junction at the back and top of the wings and engines. The gap was a mile! so lots of putty and sanding was required to achieve the clean joint.
109 Squadron DK333/F-HS
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Spiros Pendedekas said on November 1, 2020
This is an amazing build, Jorge!
I was sure I was looking at an excellently build 1/48 Mosquito, then I read it is 1/72...: you've done a truly excellent job there, my friend, in all aspects, crystal clear and precisely painted transparencies included!
Nice historical support, too!
Well done!
jorge rivas krause said on November 1, 2020
Thank you Spiros,
It is always gratifying to read your comments. Thank you my friend.
gary sausmikat said on November 1, 2020
Same as Spiros, I thought this was going to be the 1/48 kit. Very nice build.
jorge rivas krause said on November 1, 2020
Thank you so much Gary. I'm happy you like it!
George Williams said on November 1, 2020
Very clean build, it really shows off the beautiful lines of the Mosquito.
jorge rivas krause said on November 1, 2020
Thank George, I agree, the Mosquito is a beautiful aircraft!
Allan J Withers said on November 2, 2020
Nicely done Jorge, it does look good.
jorge rivas krause said on November 2, 2020
Thank you very much Allan.
Tom Cleaver said on November 2, 2020
That Spitfire at the end proves the Mossie wasn't a fluke. Excellent work all around on both!
jorge rivas krause said on November 2, 2020
Thank you Tom, I'll post the spitfire soon too.
Haslam Yeoman said on November 2, 2020
That is a real gem. Well done.
jorge rivas krause said on November 2, 2020
Thank you Haslam!
Anthony Conway said on November 2, 2020
Good looking builds.
jorge rivas krause said on November 2, 2020
Thanks, Anthony!
John vd Biggelaar said on November 2, 2020
Excellent build, Jorge.
Great finish on every part.
The last picture together with the Spitfire is fantastic.
jorge rivas krause said on November 2, 2020
Thank you John! glad you like it, will post the photos of the spotfire soon. Cheers
Manuel Magrinho said on November 3, 2020
Very nice! love this aircraft, congrats!
jorge rivas krause said on November 3, 2020
Thank You Manuel!
George R Blair Jr said on November 3, 2020
Great looking Mosquito, Jorge (@jark). Ditto on all the previous comments...I really thought I was looking at a 1/48 model. Camouflage looks great.
jorge rivas krause said on November 4, 2020
Thank you George! at the end it turned out looking good. It is a simple old Tamiya kit with some fit issues but it works!.
Greg Kittinger said on November 4, 2020
A beautiful Mossie! Looks fantastic.
jorge rivas krause said on November 4, 2020
Thank you Greg !