Fantastic series, great viewing and a beautifully built Mosquito..... nothing better than watching a masterful builder at work. I couldn't wait to see each episode and learned so much in the process. It's great when a company develops a kit that basically falls together without issues....well done, Tamiya! Next, the Messerschmitt BF 109G (and the Easy Eight quick build).
Best build series of any of the 1/32 Tamiya, Fab 5 line of kits. A6M2b Zero, Mk.IXc Spitfire, F4U-1D Corsair, p-51D Mustang being the other four. I have built two of each of them and one Tamiya Mosquito done posed in flight. With that experience I agree with Steve's building practices, analysis and final thoughts. We thank you, Steve for the series and the kindness/patience to respond to our comments.
thanks so much John. the lovely comments I get from you guys is a great motivator for me and it’s great to have so much engagement with what I’m doing. I appreciate your support as much as you apparently like the videos so it’s all worthwhile. 👍
Crashdive100 I agree with you 110% definitely would be a wonderful addition to RAF Hendon museum 😍😍😍 maybe in a year or two after Steve has had time to wonder at his creation before loosing it to RAF Hendon 😉😋😂👍👍👍
I agree, this is a masterpiece of model making and painting those markings really made a difference. but your work on those oil cooler decals amazed me as even in the extreme close we get on TV no trace of decal film was evident! The whole business with scale engines and un-scale model panels was very interesting, at most scales aircraft skin would be like tinfoil i guess. the prop turning was unexpected at the end. No wobble, but then this was Tamiya not Monogram!
Thanks Steve. A great conclusion to a wonderful series of instructional builds that will certainly inspire in others the building of this excellent Tamiya kit.
Ha ha! That endpiece of the spinning prop was a nice way to finish the model. Stunning piece of work and a great tribute to the crew lost on the mission. Congratulations. Awaiting the next!
Steve absolutely loved this build ,the time you take, and the dedication to get to this final reveal gives us all inspiration to get building excited for the next 1/32.
I have watch the entire build series. One word Stunning. I have learned a ton from your experience. I should also add your narration is so level headed and calm it certainly was a pleasure to follow. Thank you for providing such informative content. Full Respect Sir.
Mate the best video of this model on this platform. Tamiya, airfix, trumpeter and others should be sending you models to review and build for free. I know you couldn't build them all but hey if they are listening and they should be they need to get you on board. Love the ships but this was brilliant.
Fantastic. Your attention to every detail is amazing. I've watched since I found the Hood build, watched the whole series, just fantastic. Keep building ....
A beautiful build, Steve. Well done! Those close up stills of the canopy were an eye opener. What stunning, refined rivet etc detail. Magnificent tooling from Tamiya to which you have definitely done justice. Looking forward to the next 32nd project (and the Mustang of course).
fantastic many thanks. I am preparing to start this kit so very timely :) however I'll be adapting as a NFII version to match my father's aircraft in No. 152 Squadron RAF. I'm having to scratch build the correct AI MkIV and antennae. Should be fun.
Steve - fantastic build, beautifully done. I built the Tamiya Mossie when the kit was first released and absolutely agree, it is one of the best aircraft kits ever made and built straight from the box, a true gem. Looking forward to your next 32nd scale build. Peter
Brilliant build series really enjoyed following this one. I have this kit with all the aftermarket details sets I have gone to town on it. I will be building it in the very near future and your build shows are going to be invaluable. Many thanks and I look forward to your next build.
Very well done. I've learned a couple of things such as the color and 'texture' of the bombs thanks for including these tid bits. I'm looking forward to your next aircraft build and have a couple of guesses as to what they might be, let's see if I get it right.
@TheModelShed ... A masterful build and yet another one of your subjects which i have bookmarked for future reference when I get round to mine. If I may offer one suggestion / critique? Your build skills are top notch - they certainly far exceed mine - but i would love for you to stretch yourself a little more on the weathering front, and in particular the use of oils rather than enamels or *cough* Flory :) Having watched a number of your aircraft videos - all of which I have loved, I really can't stress that enough - the weathering feels a little 'going through the motions'. I used to build relatively clean too, and told myself it was because that's what I preferred, when in fact I was just a little scared to try new stuff. Anyway, thank you *ever so much* for this and your other epic builds (I don't even build ships but have loved your Hood and Bismarck series!), they really are great watching in so many different ways. Thanks again, Nick.
it’s a fair point well made Nick. I’ve always tended towards light weathering and I’ve spoiled (to my eye anyway) more models than I care to remember from overdoing it. It is an area where I’m conscious that I would like to look at some different techniques - stay posted you might see some other stuff gradually coming in. Thanks for your well considered comment I appreciate it.
Well done on the Mosie , question for you any plans for the 1/32 border models Lancaster ? I believe this would test even your patience, don't get me wrong a great kit but the instructions leave much to the imagination , give us a heads up on your decision .
Hello Steve, my names Kenny and I’ve just watched this series with great interest. I’m actually just waiting for my kit to turn up but I have a question for you and I’d be extremely grateful if you could answer it for me please:- if you were to build another Mossie what aftermarket bits n bobs would you get ??? AND definitely wouldn’t get 😂😂😂 ummm I’m not working at the moment due to I’ll health. A very nice gentleman on eBay allowed me to pay him in instalments so I could afford to get his kit. My last instalment is on 19th of this month so fingers crossed I’ll get it soon after just depends on the old postman 🙏🙏🙏 anyway any information or advice on this kit I would be extremely grateful for 🙏🙏🙏 I’d also just like to say how wonderful I find your videos especially with all the farmyard animals in the background 😂😂😂 but seriously you have a manor about you I find very pleasing. You don’t baffle us with B/S or big words that I have to look up the meanings of 😔😢 even when things don’t go right your always calm and collected. Most enjoyable videos so thank you very much for sharing your wonderful skills with us all. I wish you every success with future builds hopefully a 1/32nd Tamiya Spitfire and or an F4J Phantom 😉😉😉👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Kenny. For aftermarket I would use the fabric seatbelts, the 20mm and .303 gun bays, the barracuda stencils and a mask set for the national insignia. I would avoid the engine sets and just detail the Tamiya engines using the Brassin instructions as reference. Good luck with yours it’s a lovely kit.
@@TheModelShed Steve, thanks very much I really appreciate your honesty. I thought after a few months you may have changed your mind but everything you’ve said here was in your video. I was hoping something might have happened to change your mind but obviously not 🤓🤓🤓 that’s brilliant though 😍😍😍 I’ve got a set of stencils for 1/32nd RAF roundels but I need to get another set that I’ve seen which has the ❌ don’t walk stencil plus all the rest. The Eduard gun set comes with precut cockpit masks and a set of resin wheels, but I seem to remember you had problems with them, the hubs didn’t fit 😳😔 there’s also a small PE set for the snow/FOD filters on front radiator’s it also comes with some Dzus fasteners for the removable cowlings or rather a representative of a Dzus fasteners anyway 😂😂😂 I’m tempted to get the gun barrel and pito tube set as well but I’m going to have to take my time getting them all. Thank you again for your wonderful video series I’m sure I’ll be watching it again and AGAIN 😂😂😂 it’s such a remarkable build 🤓😍👍 I’m now watching your ZukiMura BF109 build and again I’m loving it, so much so that I’ll probably be getting one very soon, or as soon as I’ve got all the parts for the Mosquito anyway 😂😂😂 and thank you for replying to my questions I truly appreciate your kindness there as I can appreciate your extremely busy, so… just know I appreciate and thank you you’re an extremely nice chap and a wonderful modeller and I wish you every success with your channel 🙏🙏🙏🤞🤞🤞👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Fantastic video build series and amazing end result Steve. Nice work all round. I enjoyed the lot. Can I enquire because i'm curious - why did you paint the canopy seperately later and not install it earlier and paint at the same time as the airframe? would it not remove the need of all that masking in the cockpit and allow a more precise paint match?
@@TheModelShed I appreciate that greatly because Aanand and I already agreed to follow along your next build and my bank account was a little nervous it'd be the Lancaster
That looks amazing!! Did you have an issue with the lower cowlings? The magnets don't don't seem to be strong enough to hold them in place. Mine fall off after a few seconds.
Hi Steve, I am building this kit now and have learnt a lot from this series thank you. I do have a question about the roundels. You used Mr Hobby H47 acrylic which in your video looks brick red like the decals. But when I bought this exact same paint it looks very brown compared to the decals in fact nothing like the brick red at all. It has me stumped and I wonder if you have any thoughts on it.
Rod when I first read your comment my first thought was that I'd added some flat red to the H47 so I was surprised when I looked back at the footage (in part 17 I think) that I'd just used the H47 from the bottle. However I was matching the red to the Xtradecal fuselage roundels which are that shade - but RAF roundel colours vary alot from one decal manufacturer to another. The Tamiya roundels are very red (too red IMO). I'd suggest trying your colours out on some scrap and against any roundels you're going to use. You might have to add a bit of flat red to the H47 to get close.
@@TheModelShed Thanks Steve - yes a different decal colour would certainly explain the difference and I am going to use the Tamiya ones. The Tamiya Lacquer Dull Red used for the fuel tanks is also almost right but needs a touch of Pure red - so I will try that as well as your suggestion. Thank you for your reply. You are an excellent presenter and model maker.
I can see where my confusion came from. The colour profile differences between your camera and my display meant that the decal you had looks a lot like the Tamiya decal (more red) so I didn't realise it was different. It seemed funny that your bottle matched the decal when my bottle looked a lot browner, but the reality was both your decal and your bottle were a lot browner than they looked on my monitor.
Fantastic series, great viewing and a beautifully built Mosquito..... nothing better than watching a masterful builder at work. I couldn't wait to see each episode and learned so much in the process. It's great when a company develops a kit that basically falls together without issues....well done, Tamiya! Next, the Messerschmitt BF 109G (and the Easy Eight quick build).
Great feedback thank you. it’s nice to know the hard work putting the videos together is appreciated 👍
That Mossi is stunning.
Cheers Tez 👍
What a beautiful model superb craftsmanship in your build mate you're an inspiration to modellers I'm sure 👍
Tamiya did a great job with this one it was a great build
Best build series of any of the 1/32 Tamiya, Fab 5 line of kits. A6M2b Zero, Mk.IXc Spitfire, F4U-1D Corsair, p-51D Mustang being the other four. I have built two of each of them and one Tamiya Mosquito done posed in flight. With that experience I agree with Steve's building practices, analysis and final thoughts. We thank you, Steve for the series and the kindness/patience to respond to our comments.
thanks so much John. the lovely comments I get from you guys is a great motivator for me and it’s great to have so much engagement with what I’m doing. I appreciate your support as much as you apparently like the videos so it’s all worthwhile. 👍
Splendid! This masterpiece belongs in the RAF museum at Hendon so thousands of people can see it in person.
Thank you that’s very kind to say👍
Crashdive100 I agree with you 110% definitely would be a wonderful addition to RAF Hendon museum 😍😍😍 maybe in a year or two after Steve has had time to wonder at his creation before loosing it to RAF Hendon 😉😋😂👍👍👍
Absolutely top class … amazing ….congratulations …. Kind regards Nigel 😊
Thanks Nigel 🙏
Fantastic build. Loved the engine start at the end!!
Thanks Dale
I agree, this is a masterpiece of model making and painting those markings really made a difference. but your work on those oil cooler decals amazed me as even in the extreme close we get on TV no trace of decal film was evident! The whole business with scale engines and un-scale model panels was very interesting, at most scales aircraft skin would be like tinfoil i guess. the prop turning was unexpected at the end. No wobble, but then this was Tamiya not Monogram!
The stencils are barracuda cals they’re really excellent 👍
One word Steve , outstanding, great build, I hope the engine test went well!
She's overrunning a bit Alan. Need to dial the mixture back a bit......
Thanks Steve. A great conclusion to a wonderful series of instructional builds that will certainly inspire in others the building of this excellent Tamiya kit.
I hope so - thank you 👍
Fantastic build and finish!!!!!!!
Thank you 👍
Beautiful build, outstanding work. Really enjoyed the series. Thank you.
Cheers Rich 👍
No need for words they all been said. It's a joy to watch your builds.
thanks so much 👍
Really very good Steve!
Thanks Finlay
Ha ha! That endpiece of the spinning prop was a nice way to finish the model. Stunning piece of work and a great tribute to the crew lost on the mission. Congratulations. Awaiting the next!
Thanks John just had to do it……
Steve absolutely loved this build ,the time you take, and the dedication to get to this final reveal gives us all inspiration to get building excited for the next 1/32.
Thank you I’ll be on with the next one soon 👍
Outstanding , perfect finish as far as I'm concerned.
Thanks John I’m sure pleased with it 😃
Nice work.
Just been illustrating a book featuring the earlier, single-stage Merlin Mosquito bombers.
Thank you
I have watch the entire build series. One word Stunning. I have learned a ton from your experience.
I should also add your narration is so level headed and calm it certainly was a pleasure to follow.
Thank you for providing such informative content.
Full Respect Sir.
I appreciate that David thank you 🙏
Great series on the Mosquito Steve. Another masterpiece from a great master modeler.
cheers Greg thanks for that👍
Fantastic result. A real showpiece for any warbird museum.
Thanks Ralf-Ingo👍
35:35 Magnificent build again Steve!
41:00 I love this special effect!
Ha ha thanks Ron just had to do it 😀😀
Steve, an absolutely beautiful build start to finish. Thanks for sharing your skills and thoughts throughout
you’re welcome Ralph 👍
Steve your mosquito looks astounding, I’m in awe honestly.
Thank you 👍
A MASTERPIECE!!
Congratulations on a beautiful model!!
Well done and MANY THANKS for the GREAT VIDEOS!!
Thank you you’re very welcome 👍
Mate the best video of this model on this platform. Tamiya, airfix, trumpeter and others should be sending you models to review and build for free. I know you couldn't build them all but hey if they are listening and they should be they need to get you on board. Love the ships but this was brilliant.
that would nice Geoffrey the stash would be through the roof😳😳
What a beauty Steve. A fantastic kit that you've really done justice to. Not over weathered either, which I think looks just right for this subject.
Thanks Phil the weathering is about as far as I'm prepared to go - its so easy to overdo it.
Superb job on that kit. She really turned out beautiful.
thanks Mike 👍
Fantastic. Your attention to every detail is amazing. I've watched since I found the Hood build, watched the whole series, just fantastic. Keep building ....
will do graham thank you 👍
Excellent work sir!
thanks Michael 👍
Fantastic build as always.
To me it seems the contrast on the video is lessoning the impact of the weathering. But still a nice job.
I think you’re right Jerry the video affects the RL image for sure
Outstanding craftsmanship Steve. A job well done.
thanks Evan 👍
Can’t believe I’ve just found this channel
Welcome anyway - hope you enjoy!
A beautiful build, Steve. Well done! Those close up stills of the canopy were an eye opener. What stunning, refined rivet etc detail. Magnificent tooling from Tamiya to which you have definitely done justice. Looking forward to the next 32nd project (and the Mustang of course).
it’s a fantastic kit John the best I’ve built for sure
Well done Steve , looks absolutely amazing, enjoyed the whole build . Looking forward to your next build .
thanks very much Paul 👍
Fantastic result Steve, loved this series, keep them coming.
cheers John will do 👍
fantastic many thanks. I am preparing to start this kit so very timely :) however I'll be adapting as a NFII version to match my father's aircraft in No. 152 Squadron RAF. I'm having to scratch build the correct AI MkIV and antennae. Should be fun.
Sounds an interesting project Michael good luck with it 👍
Steve - fantastic build, beautifully done. I built the Tamiya Mossie when the kit was first released and absolutely agree, it is one of the best aircraft kits ever made and built straight from the box, a true gem. Looking forward to your next 32nd scale build.
Peter
Thanks Peter 👍
Very nice painting and I love the small details!
thank you👍
Another absolutely superb job, great series 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
thanks very much Pete 👍
Congratulations🎯
Thanks Simon
Brilliant build series really enjoyed following this one. I have this kit with all the aftermarket details sets I have gone to town on it. I will be building it in the very near future and your build shows are going to be invaluable. Many thanks and I look forward to your next build.
good luck with it Dan I’m sure you’ll enjoy it
Congratulations on completing yet another exquisite build!
Thanks Kevin 👍
Another great build!
cheers Chris 👍
A true masterclass. Stunning Mosquito, really enjoyed the series.
Thank you 👍
Very well done. I've learned a couple of things such as the color and 'texture' of the bombs thanks for including these tid bits. I'm looking forward to your next aircraft build and have a couple of guesses as to what they might be, let's see if I get it right.
thank you - wonder if your guess will be right🤔🤔
Let you know when you announce the next aircraft build.
Very very nice. Love it , a very informative build series. Much appreciated.
Thank you Julian 👍
@@TheModelShed I just bought the kit today - look forward to getting round to build it :)
@TheModelShed ... A masterful build and yet another one of your subjects which i have bookmarked for future reference when I get round to mine. If I may offer one suggestion / critique? Your build skills are top notch - they certainly far exceed mine - but i would love for you to stretch yourself a little more on the weathering front, and in particular the use of oils rather than enamels or *cough* Flory :) Having watched a number of your aircraft videos - all of which I have loved, I really can't stress that enough - the weathering feels a little 'going through the motions'. I used to build relatively clean too, and told myself it was because that's what I preferred, when in fact I was just a little scared to try new stuff. Anyway, thank you *ever so much* for this and your other epic builds (I don't even build ships but have loved your Hood and Bismarck series!), they really are great watching in so many different ways. Thanks again, Nick.
it’s a fair point well made Nick. I’ve always tended towards light weathering and I’ve spoiled (to my eye anyway) more models than I care to remember from overdoing it. It is an area where I’m conscious that I would like to look at some different techniques - stay posted you might see some other stuff gradually coming in. Thanks for your well considered comment I appreciate it.
Wonderful
cheers mark👍
Looks very nice. Well done
Thanks Kelvin 👍
A model to be proud of! Even the sheep sound pleased😀
😀😀👍
Looks great, as usual! Chino Models of Japan have 1/35 scale sheep, just in case your friends feel neglected. 😊
😬😬don’t tell Mrs shed she’d want a flock of them😀😀
Gorgeous.
Thank you 👍
Nice works!! Happy to You!!!
Thanks Michal 👍
First Class
Thank you David.
Have you announced the next 1/32 aircraft build? I'd love to pick up everything required to follow along.
no not yet Joel. maybe next week🤔
Well done on the Mosie , question for you any plans for the 1/32 border models Lancaster ? I believe this would test even your patience, don't get me wrong a great kit but the instructions leave much to the imagination , give us a heads up on your decision .
No plans for the border Lanc Gary. it’s too big an investment at the moment and I don’t have space for it really.
Hello Steve, my names Kenny and I’ve just watched this series with great interest. I’m actually just waiting for my kit to turn up but I have a question for you and I’d be extremely grateful if you could answer it for me please:- if you were to build another Mossie what aftermarket bits n bobs would you get ??? AND definitely wouldn’t get 😂😂😂 ummm I’m not working at the moment due to I’ll health. A very nice gentleman on eBay allowed me to pay him in instalments so I could afford to get his kit. My last instalment is on 19th of this month so fingers crossed I’ll get it soon after just depends on the old postman 🙏🙏🙏 anyway any information or advice on this kit I would be extremely grateful for 🙏🙏🙏 I’d also just like to say how wonderful I find your videos especially with all the farmyard animals in the background 😂😂😂 but seriously you have a manor about you I find very pleasing. You don’t baffle us with B/S or big words that I have to look up the meanings of 😔😢 even when things don’t go right your always calm and collected. Most enjoyable videos so thank you very much for sharing your wonderful skills with us all. I wish you every success with future builds hopefully a 1/32nd Tamiya Spitfire and or an F4J Phantom 😉😉😉👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Kenny. For aftermarket I would use the fabric seatbelts, the 20mm and .303 gun bays, the barracuda stencils and a mask set for the national insignia. I would avoid the engine sets and just detail the Tamiya engines using the Brassin instructions as reference. Good luck with yours it’s a lovely kit.
@@TheModelShed Steve, thanks very much I really appreciate your honesty. I thought after a few months you may have changed your mind but everything you’ve said here was in your video. I was hoping something might have happened to change your mind but obviously not 🤓🤓🤓 that’s brilliant though 😍😍😍 I’ve got a set of stencils for 1/32nd RAF roundels but I need to get another set that I’ve seen which has the ❌ don’t walk stencil plus all the rest. The Eduard gun set comes with precut cockpit masks and a set of resin wheels, but I seem to remember you had problems with them, the hubs didn’t fit 😳😔 there’s also a small PE set for the snow/FOD filters on front radiator’s it also comes with some Dzus fasteners for the removable cowlings or rather a representative of a Dzus fasteners anyway 😂😂😂 I’m tempted to get the gun barrel and pito tube set as well but I’m going to have to take my time getting them all.
Thank you again for your wonderful video series I’m sure I’ll be watching it again and AGAIN 😂😂😂 it’s such a remarkable build 🤓😍👍 I’m now watching your ZukiMura BF109 build and again I’m loving it, so much so that I’ll probably be getting one very soon, or as soon as I’ve got all the parts for the Mosquito anyway 😂😂😂 and thank you for replying to my questions I truly appreciate your kindness there as I can appreciate your extremely busy, so… just know I appreciate and thank you you’re an extremely nice chap and a wonderful modeller and I wish you every success with your channel 🙏🙏🙏🤞🤞🤞👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Fantastic video build series and amazing end result Steve. Nice work all round. I enjoyed the lot.
Can I enquire because i'm curious - why did you paint the canopy seperately later and not install it earlier and paint at the same time as the airframe? would it not remove the need of all that masking in the cockpit and allow a more precise paint match?
I haven’t fixed the canopy Paul - I leave it removable. you’re right it is usual good practice but I’m happy with the paint match
Amazing build! Very excited for the future builds! Have you given any thought to the Border Models 1/32 Avro Lancaster?
I have but my wallet says no
@@TheModelShed Completely fair, would have loved to see a build on that but regardless very excited for your next plane build alongside the Bismarck!
@@TheModelShed I appreciate that greatly because Aanand and I already agreed to follow along your next build and my bank account was a little nervous it'd be the Lancaster
That looks amazing!! Did you have an issue with the lower cowlings? The magnets don't don't seem to be strong enough to hold them in place. Mine fall off after a few seconds.
agreed they’re not strong enough - that’s why I glued mine in place on the starboard engine.
632066 - £ 4.77 exhaust stacks
632078 Nose Guns
632077 - £21.24 Gun Bay
632065 - Wheels 12.00
JX184 - £7.19
32845 - Discontinued (SEAT BELTS)
32849 - £12.96 Interior
32379 - £11.97 Exterior
These from Puzzle craft UK
What Do you think about doing a 32nd F51 in Australian markings in Korea? Talk about rare.
interesting Will - the next 1/32 is programmed in already but I might come back to that.
Hi Steve, I am building this kit now and have learnt a lot from this series thank you. I do have a question about the roundels. You used Mr Hobby H47 acrylic which in your video looks brick red like the decals. But when I bought this exact same paint it looks very brown compared to the decals in fact nothing like the brick red at all. It has me stumped and I wonder if you have any thoughts on it.
Rod when I first read your comment my first thought was that I'd added some flat red to the H47 so I was surprised when I looked back at the footage (in part 17 I think) that I'd just used the H47 from the bottle. However I was matching the red to the Xtradecal fuselage roundels which are that shade - but RAF roundel colours vary alot from one decal manufacturer to another. The Tamiya roundels are very red (too red IMO). I'd suggest trying your colours out on some scrap and against any roundels you're going to use. You might have to add a bit of flat red to the H47 to get close.
@@TheModelShed Thanks Steve - yes a different decal colour would certainly explain the difference and I am going to use the Tamiya ones. The Tamiya Lacquer Dull Red used for the fuel tanks is also almost right but needs a touch of Pure red - so I will try that as well as your suggestion. Thank you for your reply. You are an excellent presenter and model maker.
I can see where my confusion came from. The colour profile differences between your camera and my display meant that the decal you had looks a lot like the Tamiya decal (more red) so I didn't realise it was different. It seemed funny that your bottle matched the decal when my bottle looked a lot browner, but the reality was both your decal and your bottle were a lot browner than they looked on my monitor.
Still trying to find all the Eduard sets Have you numbers
No - just go to the Hannants website and use their advanced search. Mosquito/1/32/Eduard/Brassin