I get the bother with the parts from the mosquito after market not going where it should but one of the few things I enjoyed from watching the miniseries Masters of the Air was the damage planes take in combat (I shouldn’t say enjoyed…rather reminded) is often repaired with what they had on hand because there was another mission tomorrow and if you can’t get that bird up and running in time that is another group of guns that can’t cover your brothers in arms. Maybe that mosquito was manufactured in one plant while the parts in question were from another version manufactured elsewhere and while under battlefield conditions they found that component was compatible but it needed to be mounted a couple inches off from where the original component was mounted. Some bolts and lengthened wiring and you are good to go. Don’t lose sleep over it! That being said…lol… that would bother me too even though no one will likely ever see it in a closed up kitchen or get out their miniature measuring tape to see if it’s out of spec.
Hey Peter In regards to the v.small parts, what I generally do is; add as many as I can and if any tiny bits either get lost to the carpet monster or end up bent completely out of shape, they won't be missed. Hope you get a plan of action laid out regarding what pieces to use soon so you can get on and enjoy the build. All the best!
The dreaded carpet monster! I remember having spiked the sole of my foot on all sorts of micro-pieces which have gone flying over the years, including the barrels for 20mm Schrage Musik armament (Ju88G or Me110G) which I originally searched for hours on hands and knees. When you tread on Schrage Musik you know all about it, just as the RAF bombers found out.
Well, Peter, nice to see you have started the build & worth taking your time. If I did build mine, I would have got the Quinta studios set. However, I have had the export version for some time & decided to let it go, so a young man is very happy today & will get a lot of enjoyment from it. Great show. 👍
Looking forward to the book review. 👍 Re: Mossie cockpit. I'm not sure what aircraft the book used for reference, but there are modern additions to it, eg, straps, fire bottle. It looks like a new built Mossie. the fantastic PZ474 perhaps? The fire bottle for example, should be a metallic copper body & nozzle, with aluminium handle. (still used by the RAF well into the 70s btw), not the modern red one. That empty metal bracket should have a black box bolted on it, but I think it for a bomber variant (nav computer?). It is shown in the Tamiya instructions Stage 1, positioned high up, in a Fwd view just to the left of the perspective view, not down against the flares. I'm not convinced that any of that stuff was on that panel in the original FB MkVI Mossie in any case. In any case - you ARE going to put the Navigator in there aren't you - so he will hide all of that detail.
IAM with you Peter some of their stuff is so small and no one will ever see them .I also paint as you do , looking forward to the build as I am going to bye this kit soon.
Interesting update on April and the Tamiya Mosquito build. Looks good so far and should turn out to be an impressive model once completed. As for perfection, I totally agree with your comments and know a few people who try to model to museum display/professional modelling standards. Too much detail at scale can often ruin the finished model. Sometimes less is more. I have not had much experience with 3D printed model parts and have heard some advice to keep away from 1/35 scale AFV tracks because of strength issues. Will you be building the Fokker D.III fighter aircraft? It’s looks very nicely designed and detailed, but also very delicate. Great video Peter once again.
Thanks and agree on all points, 3D tracks can be just too delicate...The Fokker isn't my own kit but I thought it was worth sharing...more detail next week! 👍🏻
When I was building the Messerschmitt 109g by tamiya I and the tamiya mosquito I did use a lot of other peoples builds to reference how they have interpreted the colours. Just for a guide. The etched parts some are used some are binned. Simply because painted plastic can sometimes can look more convincing
Hi Peter. What a wonderful world we live in. I am assuming we are a similar age group! Back when we were kids there was only one ropey BBC TV program on modeling. Not thanks to you and other UA-camrs we have thousands of hours of content. I myself am primarily a AFV modeller so I tend to pre assemble then paint and more often than not the post modeling weathering tens to hide paint mistakes. Missed painting in the mossie might have been caused by publication time lines.
Try UV resin. If you mess up you can wipe away. If your happy dries in 5 sec. My philosophy on photoetch is to try everything but if I can’t do it then forget it and move on.
Do you want to build like the guy building for a Godzilla movie shoot,where Godzilla turns the plane into a fireball,or do you want to be the guy who paints a scenery on a grain of rice?🤔
I am the same when it comes to painting before assembly when it is a logical step in construction. I built the kit without the PE but added many scratch built missing details like cables and wires that should be present. There was a need for flat copper strips for conducting the negative electrical current mounted throughout the interior of the wooden fuselage. They can be seen in the Tamiya booklet. The four bottom photos on page 10 shows them starting with the entry door. I put this detail into mine. As it is built in flight with the two figures it became obvious that my efforts to upscale would be best put into the areas closest to the canopy and entry door when the cockpit was 70% finished. The canopy is removable and I took it off to inspect before writing this. I am very happy with it but regret that it is too small a scale to be appreciated fully, for that I would want 1/24 or 1/18. A good reference is the Sam Publication, Mosquito FB.VI Airframe Systems and RAF Wartime Usage. If I haven't yet suggested this please check out the RAF official training film on preparing/painting High Speed aircraft posted on my channel. There is a portion on Mosquitos and it is a video any modeller interested in RAF aircraft should see.
With photoetch parts, Peter, I believe less is more in regular scales. I tend to stick with those bits that will be seen through the cockpit glazing, with the rest being dependent on how high my OCD level is at that moment. 😅 Trying to put every bit of photoetch on, particularly those that will never be seen, is to my mind counterproductive - it will drag the build on for much longer and risk my mojo going out the window. Also, photoetch sheets are getting bigger and bigger, as well as more and more pricey. Is it worth paying all that money for superdetails that only the kit builder knows is there in the cockpit of a model? It would be different if I was detailing a standalone 1/18 or 1/6 scale cockpit, of course. Of late, I find myself becoming more partial to those photo-realistic acrylic cockpit detail sets, and using photoetch for just seats and harnesses, and the exterior panels/grills of 1/32 abd 1/48 scale model aircraft. 😊
@@ronaldbyrne3320 I angree...but then my inner 'Ron' (Dennis) OCD conscience pops up in my head and warns me not to cut corners...I just have to learn to ignore him. 😜
I wonder if films like 633 squadron or Mosquito squadron may help at all? Filmed nearer the actual era they mossies will probably be more period correct inside. Just a thought. Sad they wrote two off during filming, even setting one on fire 😢
Unfortunately not, a lot of the planes in 633 Sqdrn were not even the FB variant, just had noses with false cannons added. 'Frankenstein' planes like this with a mish-mash of parts can really lead us the wrong way.
I get the bother with the parts from the mosquito after market not going where it should but one of the few things I enjoyed from watching the miniseries Masters of the Air was the damage planes take in combat (I shouldn’t say enjoyed…rather reminded) is often repaired with what they had on hand because there was another mission tomorrow and if you can’t get that bird up and running in time that is another group of guns that can’t cover your brothers in arms. Maybe that mosquito was manufactured in one plant while the parts in question were from another version manufactured elsewhere and while under battlefield conditions they found that component was compatible but it needed to be mounted a couple inches off from where the original component was mounted. Some bolts and lengthened wiring and you are good to go. Don’t lose sleep over it! That being said…lol… that would bother me too even though no one will likely ever see it in a closed up kitchen or get out their miniature measuring tape to see if it’s out of spec.
Hey Peter
In regards to the v.small parts, what I generally do is; add as many as I can and if any tiny bits either get lost to the carpet monster or end up bent completely out of shape, they won't be missed. Hope you get a plan of action laid out regarding what pieces to use soon so you can get on and enjoy the build. All the best!
Yes...must tell myself to see 'the bigger picture' and focus on what is visible, versus what is there...
Hi Pete I can remember the first kit I ever done was with my dad in the early seventies the airfix Moscow 1/600 scale helicopter carrier love the vids
The dreaded carpet monster! I remember having spiked the sole of my foot on all sorts of micro-pieces which have gone flying over the years, including the barrels for 20mm Schrage Musik armament (Ju88G or Me110G) which I originally searched for hours on hands and knees. When you tread on Schrage Musik you know all about it, just as the RAF bombers found out.
Ouch! 😩 Death from below! 😱
Well, Peter, nice to see you have started the build & worth taking your time. If I did build mine, I would have got the Quinta studios set. However, I have had the export version for some time & decided to let it go, so a young man is very happy today & will get a lot of enjoyment from it. Great show. 👍
Love your Ron Dennis impression 😅
Thanks! 😆
Great update 👍
Thanks 👍
I've read Mr Wards' Classic Kits book, very enjoyable.!
A nice bit of Ronspeak there Peter.😅 excellent video as always.
Glad you enjoyed it...Must try harder on that. 😜
I don't add all Eduard parts, juts ones that will be highly visible and for which the kit parts are not really up to scratch.
Looking forward to the book review. 👍
Re: Mossie cockpit. I'm not sure what aircraft the book used for reference, but there are modern additions to it, eg, straps, fire bottle. It looks like a new built Mossie. the fantastic PZ474 perhaps? The fire bottle for example, should be a metallic copper body & nozzle, with aluminium handle. (still used by the RAF well into the 70s btw), not the modern red one. That empty metal bracket should have a black box bolted on it, but I think it for a bomber variant (nav computer?). It is shown in the Tamiya instructions Stage 1, positioned high up, in a Fwd view just to the left of the perspective view, not down against the flares.
I'm not convinced that any of that stuff was on that panel in the original FB MkVI Mossie in any case. In any case - you ARE going to put the Navigator in there aren't you - so he will hide all of that detail.
Lol....not sure yet
IAM with you Peter some of their stuff is so small and no one will ever see them .I also paint as you do , looking forward to the build as I am going to bye this kit soon.
Interesting update on April and the Tamiya Mosquito build. Looks good so far and should turn out to be an impressive model once completed. As for perfection, I totally agree with your comments and know a few people who try to model to museum display/professional modelling standards. Too much detail at scale can often ruin the finished model. Sometimes less is more.
I have not had much experience with 3D printed model parts and have heard some advice to keep away from 1/35 scale AFV tracks because of strength issues. Will you be building the Fokker D.III fighter aircraft? It’s looks very nicely designed and detailed, but also very delicate.
Great video Peter once again.
Thanks and agree on all points, 3D tracks can be just too delicate...The Fokker isn't my own kit but I thought it was worth sharing...more detail next week! 👍🏻
At the end of the day will u actually see it .great show
Hi Peter! Have been busy during lunchtime and need to get back to watch your videos.
When I was building the Messerschmitt 109g by tamiya I and the tamiya mosquito I did use a lot of other peoples builds to reference how they have interpreted the colours. Just for a guide. The etched parts some are used some are binned. Simply because painted plastic can sometimes can look more convincing
Hi Peter. What a wonderful world we live in. I am assuming we are a similar age group! Back when we were kids there was only one ropey BBC TV program on modeling. Not thanks to you and other UA-camrs we have thousands of hours of content. I myself am primarily a AFV modeller so I tend to pre assemble then paint and more often than not the post modeling weathering tens to hide paint mistakes. Missed painting in the mossie might have been caused by publication time lines.
I hope you meant "NOW thanks to me and other UA-camrs..." 🤣 But yes, cheers for your support.☺️
Try UV resin. If you mess up you can wipe away. If your happy dries in 5 sec. My philosophy on photoetch is to try everything but if I can’t do it then forget it and move on.
My view is If you cannot see it dont use it ??
I am coming more round to your way of thinking daily! 😉
Do you want to build like the guy building for a Godzilla movie shoot,where Godzilla turns the plane into a fireball,or do you want to be the guy who paints a scenery on a grain of rice?🤔
Errr...the second one. But therein lies the problem...
Hi Peter. It sounds like hands and knee's and a bright light under the table or f#$k it that'll do. Take the latter for your sanity. Nice job so far.
I am the same when it comes to painting before assembly when it is a logical step in construction. I built the kit without the PE but added many scratch built missing details like cables and wires that should be present. There was a need for flat copper strips for conducting the negative electrical current mounted throughout the interior of the wooden fuselage. They can be seen in the Tamiya booklet. The four bottom photos on page 10 shows them starting with the entry door. I put this detail into mine. As it is built in flight with the two figures it became obvious that my efforts to upscale would be best put into the areas closest to the canopy and entry door when the cockpit was 70% finished. The canopy is removable and I took it off to inspect before writing this. I am very happy with it but regret that it is too small a scale to be appreciated fully, for that I would want 1/24 or 1/18. A good reference is the Sam Publication, Mosquito FB.VI Airframe Systems and RAF Wartime Usage. If I haven't yet suggested this please check out the RAF official training film on preparing/painting High Speed aircraft posted on my channel. There is a portion on Mosquitos and it is a video any modeller interested in RAF aircraft should see.
Thanks! Yes I have the SAM book and agree it's a great reference
With photoetch parts, Peter, I believe less is more in regular scales. I tend to stick with those bits that will be seen through the cockpit glazing, with the rest being dependent on how high my OCD level is at that moment. 😅 Trying to put every bit of photoetch on, particularly those that will never be seen, is to my mind counterproductive - it will drag the build on for much longer and risk my mojo going out the window. Also, photoetch sheets are getting bigger and bigger, as well as more and more pricey. Is it worth paying all that money for superdetails that only the kit builder knows is there in the cockpit of a model? It would be different if I was detailing a standalone 1/18 or 1/6 scale cockpit, of course. Of late, I find myself becoming more partial to those photo-realistic acrylic cockpit detail sets, and using photoetch for just seats and harnesses, and the exterior panels/grills of 1/32 abd 1/48 scale model aircraft. 😊
@@ronaldbyrne3320 I angree...but then my inner 'Ron' (Dennis) OCD conscience pops up in my head and warns me not to cut corners...I just have to learn to ignore him. 😜
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab 😆😆😆
Peter, it is my habit to paint as I build too. How do you paint the inside of the cockpit, when you joined the two side halves of the airplane?
I wonder if films like 633 squadron or Mosquito squadron may help at all? Filmed nearer the actual era they mossies will probably be more period correct inside. Just a thought. Sad they wrote two off during filming, even setting one on fire 😢
Unfortunately not, a lot of the planes in 633 Sqdrn were not even the FB variant, just had noses with false cannons added. 'Frankenstein' planes like this with a mish-mash of parts can really lead us the wrong way.
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I would use the pe instruments for cock pit and bin the rest 😂 or you will be on egg plane mojo builds for weeks lol .am sure you will do a fine job .
Peter do Rocket not make an accelerator?
I don't think so mike? 😕
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab would another accelerator such as zip kicker not work with Rocket glue Peter?
@@mikehanson7328 It might...must try it. 👍🏻
I do like you, paint parts separately its too hard to post paint and as for pe. If its visible then yes if i have time and patience ill add more.