The use of colour in the instructions, including the red, is really useful. It helps show the final position of the piece you are fitting. Which, when you are building something you are unfamiliar with or are new to model making, is a real help when instructing others. Similarly with the use of the wing part as a jig. Not permanently attaching parts to it is exactly what a jig is for! No further explanation required. And, if you are transporting the model to a show, you might never want to glue it in. This kit was designed by a model maker for model makers. Well done Airfix.
I have to disagree John...The jig idea is great but the communication / explanation is poor. Also the colour coding is pointless & not effective in the way you describe...I suggest you look at how Zokei Moura do this, in a much clearer & superior way. I think younger, less experienced or returning modellers will be utterly confused by this. The kit is well designed, but the instructions are not. EDIT: I have now also seen two other reviews on this kit, one by 'ModelKitStuff' & the other by 'MOS6510' and both reviewers (also experienced modellers) found this element of the instructions equally confusing. I rest my case.
Hi Jason! I have now also watched your review and was interested to see that like me, you also thought the instructions were rather confusing about the landing gear jig arrangement...it seems a good idea, but badly explained?
Another great review, Peter. Thanks. According to the icon key on other Airfix instructions (page 2), the red is 'Indicates final location'. I built their 1/72 'Kate' which has quite a complicated/detailed cockpit and other areas and when I realised what the red meant, I found it useful. But each to their own.
Hiya there Peter. Love your videos. I think the first propper multi role aircraft in the raf was the beaufighter. A much forgotten about beast of a plane. Often called the ten gun terror, it had massive firepower. It excelled in a anti shipping roll.
Another great video Peter, when I get back on track it's one of the must build models, my dad was a living history book, and he clearly remembered the bombing of the Shell house (Shell huset)21st of March 1945, Gestapo placed the resistance fighters on the top floors, so the need for a precision bombing was in need. My dad spoke often of that day due to the bombs that unfortunately hit the French School. But all wars have casualties. The bombing was indeed important cos the Gestapo (and thier danish helpers) was close to revealing the resistance network. Your videos are the reason I will take up model building again, always been a WW2 history geek. Stay safe and keep up the good work. Actually, it wasn't until my dad was in his 70s when he revealed that as a young man during the occupation he was doing his bit in the resistance movement. Lest we forget. Greetings from CPH.
Hi Martin! I have visited Copenhagen several times and driven right through the city (on business). I wonder how close I was to the Shell House (Huset)? I read the story of the mistaken bombing of the French Catholic School, (during operation Carthage) a terrible & tragic accident. 😢 I am sure all free peoples are grateful to your father and many like him, who selflessly opposed tyrany and put themselves at great risk, especially in occupied countries. Thank you for your support for the channel and comment. I hope you continue to enjoy the content. 🤝 👍🏻
Excellent review, Peter! I have to agree with you that the Mosquito is a beautiful aircraft, and my favorite twin-engine airplane from WWII. A real testament to the design, in that the Germans tried to produce it's equivalent in the Ta-154. It was no where near as beautiful or successful as De Havilland Mosquito. The down side to your review is that I now have to go out and buy this kit, lol!!!
It does indeed look like quite nice, like the recent Beaufort. I just wonder how how much crisper it would be, if it was manufactured in the UK. I just opened the Swordfish re-box from 2017, which is made in the UK. When I compare the plastic with the Gloster Gladiator (India) which I just completed, the contrast is immense. The plastic parts are almost as crisp as the ones from leading manufacturers. As nice as these latest airfix releases, I can't help thinking how much better they could be. I do like Airfix, and have tens of their hornby era kits, but it's such a shame that the quality of the plastic is often the weakest link.
Peter, you will find a Finance Director at Airfix toting up the cost of supplying sprues in additional bags and whinging about the additional expense! never mind the customer just save a few quid.
Just seen them (at your prompting!) they went into the spam folder but seen the Leopard now. Excellent job! Reminds me of the 1970's and very cool. 10/10! Any further mails should come straight to me, so no worries going forward. 👍🏻
G’day Peter I think they have actually messed up the rear part of the Bombay your talking about the stopping drag from the bomb as it’s being released is part C11 that’s forward of the Bombay, C2 is definitely the wrong shape that’s the rear of the Bombay. have a look at the drawings in your book you see that the shape with the kit is wrong
@@Reactordrone Yes indeed, I have been studying various pics and was about to say the same thing...it does make it look slightly odd, doesn't it? Not sure that is typical of how the XVI looked?
I’ve had this kit on back order since March, and has just arrived. Regardless of all the written praise, this is a big disappointment. The only part of the kit that is BXVI is the decals. This is a reasonable model of a TT35. I suspect the designer took his information from one of the existing TT35 aircraft hence all the target drogue handling gear on the bomb-bay doors and cutouts in the rear fairing plus wing leading edge landing light (only fitted to late production Mosquitos. Perhaps the designer should have researched further? The u/c leg bracing is totally wrong and tail wheel tyre incorrect. Airfix earlier model is more realistic here.
Thanks Bruce, that is useful info...I think the problem is that some of these manufacturers are too quick these days to be lazy and let technology do the work for them, they rock up at a museum and scan a plane electronically and think that's it, job done. They are not doing sufficient research of the background and history of the aircraft. You clearly know your subject well...I knew something was wrong with that rear bombay fairing!
The use of colour in the instructions, including the red, is really useful. It helps show the final position of the piece you are fitting. Which, when you are building something you are unfamiliar with or are new to model making, is a real help when instructing others. Similarly with the use of the wing part as a jig. Not permanently attaching parts to it is exactly what a jig is for! No further explanation required. And, if you are transporting the model to a show, you might never want to glue it in. This kit was designed by a model maker for model makers. Well done Airfix.
I have to disagree John...The jig idea is great but the communication / explanation is poor. Also the colour coding is pointless & not effective in the way you describe...I suggest you look at how Zokei Moura do this, in a much clearer & superior way. I think younger, less experienced or returning modellers will be utterly confused by this. The kit is well designed, but the instructions are not. EDIT: I have now also seen two other reviews on this kit, one by 'ModelKitStuff' & the other by 'MOS6510' and both reviewers (also experienced modellers) found this element of the instructions equally confusing. I rest my case.
You will enjoy this Peter !!
Hi Jason! I have now also watched your review and was interested to see that like me, you also thought the instructions were rather confusing about the landing gear jig arrangement...it seems a good idea, but badly explained?
Hi Peter, this looks like a really nice kit. The book is a must have for an accurate build. Thanks for sharing. See you next time.
thinking on getting one to join my Frog and Matchbox
For some reason, every time I see a Mosquito I hear the theme from "633 Squadron" in my head.
Great kit great Builder very British very funny i love this channel greetings from Aystrua
Austria sorry
@@robertstickler5232 Thanks Robert! ...which part of Austria are you in, Robert? I am familiar with Vienna, Hilm & Waidhofofen an der Ybbs...
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab hello Peter I live in Vienna Austria but my Roots are in Bad Vōslau near by Vienna Greetings
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab And I allways remember in my Youth wen i beginning with Model Building there was only two Marks only Matchbox and Airfix
@@robertstickler5232 You remember MATCHBOX? 👍🏻 (My favourite in my youth!) Thank you for supporting the channel...You are most welcome. ☺️
Another great review, Peter. Thanks. According to the icon key on other Airfix instructions (page 2), the red is 'Indicates final location'. I built their 1/72 'Kate' which has quite a complicated/detailed cockpit and other areas and when I realised what the red meant, I found it useful. But each to their own.
The first AND finest MRCA.
I just bought an 1959 1/72 Kit ,
Hiya there Peter. Love your videos. I think the first propper multi role aircraft in the raf was the beaufighter. A much forgotten about beast of a plane. Often called the ten gun terror, it had massive firepower. It excelled in a anti shipping roll.
Another great video Peter, when I get back on track it's one of the must build models, my dad was a living history book, and he clearly remembered the bombing of the Shell house (Shell huset)21st of March 1945, Gestapo placed the resistance fighters on the top floors, so the need for a precision bombing was in need. My dad spoke often of that day due to the bombs that unfortunately hit the French School. But all wars have casualties. The bombing was indeed important cos the Gestapo (and thier danish helpers) was close to revealing the resistance network. Your videos are the reason I will take up model building again, always been a WW2 history geek. Stay safe and keep up the good work. Actually, it wasn't until my dad was in his 70s when he revealed that as a young man during the occupation he was doing his bit in the resistance movement. Lest we forget. Greetings from CPH.
Hi Martin! I have visited Copenhagen several times and driven right through the city (on business). I wonder how close I was to the Shell House (Huset)?
I read the story of the mistaken bombing of the French Catholic School, (during operation Carthage) a terrible & tragic accident. 😢
I am sure all free peoples are grateful to your father and many like him, who selflessly opposed tyrany and put themselves at great risk, especially in occupied countries. Thank you for your support for the channel and comment. I hope you continue to enjoy the content. 🤝 👍🏻
great review peter
Excellent review, Peter! I have to agree with you that the Mosquito is a beautiful aircraft, and my favorite twin-engine airplane from WWII. A real testament to the design, in that the Germans tried to produce it's equivalent in the Ta-154. It was no where near as beautiful or successful as De Havilland Mosquito. The down side to your review is that I now have to go out and buy this kit, lol!!!
From memory the 57mm is the 6 pdr.
And those Watanabe books were so wonderful.
About 25 years ago I built the Matchbox kit for the 8th Air Force Museum in Savannah, Georgia. Wished the new Airfix had been out then....
Is that the US 8th Airforce markings, Alan? 🤔
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab yes, it is.
It does indeed look like quite nice, like the recent Beaufort. I just wonder how how much crisper it would be, if it was manufactured in the UK. I just opened the Swordfish re-box from 2017, which is made in the UK. When I compare the plastic with the Gloster Gladiator (India) which I just completed, the contrast is immense. The plastic parts are almost as crisp as the ones from leading manufacturers. As nice as these latest airfix releases, I can't help thinking how much better they could be. I do like Airfix, and have tens of their hornby era kits, but it's such a shame that the quality of the plastic is often the weakest link.
Peter, you will find a Finance Director at Airfix toting up the cost of supplying sprues in additional bags and whinging about the additional expense! never mind the customer just save a few quid.
I believe it was made of plywood which made it super lightweight and faster, no enemy aircraft could catch it!
Plywood, birch & balsa wood. 👍🏻
Hi Peter! Just got of treatment and now I can see your vid! Did my pictures arrived to you?
Just seen them (at your prompting!) they went into the spam folder but seen the Leopard now. Excellent job! Reminds me of the 1970's and very cool. 10/10! Any further mails should come straight to me, so no worries going forward. 👍🏻
G’day Peter I think they have actually messed up the rear part of the Bombay your talking about the stopping drag from the bomb as it’s being released is part C11 that’s forward of the Bombay, C2 is definitely the wrong shape that’s the rear of the Bombay. have a look at the drawings in your book you see that the shape with the kit is wrong
Looks like they've used Mosquito RS712 as a reference which has that flat sided rear bomb bay fairing.
@@Reactordrone Yes indeed, I have been studying various pics and was about to say the same thing...it does make it look slightly odd, doesn't it? Not sure that is typical of how the XVI looked?
one little gripe why no navigator?
Yes I mentioned that in my notes below the vid...very strange indeed. One could say a schoolboy error?
Отличьная книга про ,москито,!!
🤞 they bring out the tsetse version
Oh YES! Agree...THEY MUST! 🤤
I’ve had this kit on back order since March, and has just arrived. Regardless of all the written praise, this is a big disappointment. The only part of the kit that is BXVI is the decals. This is a reasonable model of a TT35. I suspect the designer took his information from one of the existing TT35 aircraft hence all the target drogue handling gear on the bomb-bay doors and cutouts in the rear fairing plus wing leading edge landing light (only fitted to late production Mosquitos. Perhaps the designer should have researched further? The u/c leg bracing is totally wrong and tail wheel tyre incorrect. Airfix earlier model is more realistic here.
Thanks Bruce, that is useful info...I think the problem is that some of these manufacturers are too quick these days to be lazy and let technology do the work for them, they rock up at a museum and scan a plane electronically and think that's it, job done. They are not doing sufficient research of the background and history of the aircraft. You clearly know your subject well...I knew something was wrong with that rear bombay fairing!