DeHavilland Mosquito B.Mk.IX 1/48 Tamiya
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The parts planned. In the end I didn't have time to use the Ultracast control surfaces as I had to make this in 2 weeks ahead of a trade show
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The castings
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Propeller boss added
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Kit parts are only require straight cuts on existing moulded panel lines - no measurement is necessary
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I didn't have time to look for decals so I cut squadron code masks from tape and painted them on with Colourcoats RAF dull red. Tamiya roundels and fin flashes had to be replaced with Xtradecal as Tamiya RAF decals are usually a bright red
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Serials from Xtradecal sheet
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1 18 June 2019, 11:38
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1/48 Tamiya Mosquito conversion to B.Mk.IX using Pangolin Models 2-stage Merlin engine conversion set available through Sovereign Hobbies.