Tamiya 1/72 De Haviland Mosquito - Guy Gibson and Jim Warwick

Started by John vd Biggelaar · 86 · 2 days ago
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    George R Blair Jr said 1 month ago:

    I just bookmarked the site, thanks, John (@johnb). I printed decals on a laser until we moved. The printer was starting to have problems before we moved, and didn't work at all after the move. Being able to print your own decals really opens new horizons for your models.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 1 month ago:

    Very nice research, my friend @johnb! Looking forward to the final decals!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 month ago:

    @fiveten, thank you, Spiros

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 month ago:

    Bomb bay compartment closed. The entry door just needs a bit of filler though.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 1 month ago:

    Solid progress ang great looks, my friend @johnb!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 month ago:

    @fiveten, thank you, Spiros

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 month ago:

    Transparent parts mounted. The canopy, consisting of three parts, and the nose cone did fit nicely. The side windows however, which were mounted from the inside prior to fuselage closure, did not fit that nicely. Definitely some cleaning up required there.

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    Harm said 1 month ago:

    I only happen to see your work in progress on the Mosquito just now John. I’m very happy to see what your results till now are and looking forward to what is coming. And maybe the final result in real life? 😊 Keep up the good work!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 4 weeks, 1 day ago:

    @hptiggelaar, thank you, Harm. So far the Mosquito goes together quite well, just a few issues which are likely caused by myself. Would be great if you have the chance to see it in real.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 weeks, 1 day ago:

    Great progress and ditto fit of clear parts, my friend @johnb! Some cleaning of the side windows will do.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 4 weeks, 1 day ago:

    @fiveten, thanks a lot, Spiros.

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    George R Blair Jr said 4 weeks, 1 day ago:

    The glass looks great, John (@johnb). I don't think I have seen a model of a Mosquito that didn't have a problem with those side windows on the nose. They will look fine once cleaned up and painted.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 4 weeks, 1 day ago:

    @gblair, thank you, George. With a bit of Contacta Clear from Revell it should be doable.

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    Erik Gjørup said 3 weeks, 4 days ago:

    Having been absent for a while, progress is massive here John. All looking great - and most certainly looking forward to your decal efforts! Keep it comin´.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 3 weeks, 3 days ago:

    @airbum, thanks a lot, Erik. Still need to spent some time on those decals to get the correct dimensions out of the printer.