Tamiya 1:48 Mosquito Mk IV B

 

 

 

 

 

Bomb bay 

Eduard cockpit detail pack transmitter 

Eduard cockpit detail pack instrument panel  

Cockpit sub-assembly fitted into startboard fuselage  

Starting to look like an aeroplane  

 

Undercarriage sub-assemblies fitted. 

Bomb bay doors fitted. 

My first attempt at freehand airbrush camouflage. It doesn’t look bad but I am not sure about the soft edges.  

Props fitted  

Two coats of Tamiya X22 gloss varnish ready for decals. 

Undercarriage doors installed.  

Starting to apply the decals. I am finding the Tamiya decals slightly tricky. They seem to be thicker than Airfix and more difficult to get off the backing. However, I have learnt that using warm water releases them much more quickly. Several coats of Microsol gets them to conform to panel lines eventually.
Some of the stencils are a bit pointless as they are black text on top of dark blue decals or dark paint.  

 

 

 

I think this is about done. Tamiya Mk.IV Mosquito 109 Squadron. It didn’t come out too badly. It’s a nice kit. I need to work on my canopy skills. They supply decals for the frame but they don’t adhere well so I ended up painting them with a fine liner brush which was easier. At least I didn’t fog up the canopy.
The carpet monster ate the forward left clear hatch so I need to find one or make one. Nose cone fit could be better but I am overall happy and particularly pleased with the undercarriage.