1/48 Airfix De Havilland 

Mosquito FB Mk. VI  

by Bill Lachance

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I built Airfix's 1/48 De Havilland Mosquito using Eduard's photoetched detail set, Squadron vac canopy, and AeroMaster decals.

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The camouflage was sprayed freehand, using Model Master enamels.

I like these colo(u)rs on a Mosquito. I find it more attractive in the SEAC scheme, rather than the more ofter seen green and grays.

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The Eduard set really enhances the looks of this "Old Chestnut" (1980) of a kit. Squadron's vac canopy is also a big improvement. The prominent internal framing is missing, however. To solve this, I bent and painted pieces of solder, and attached them inside the canopy with Future.

The wheel wells are bereft of detail, so I added structure from solder and sheet styrene. The photoetched mudguards are a nice touch.

Even though it was a bit more work than a "fall-together" kit, it was a pleasurable experience.

Bill

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Photos and text © by Bill Lachance