Tag: Aircraft

  • Tamiya Mosquito B.MkIV (Part 1)

    Tamiya Mosquito B.MkIV (Part 1)

    For my next project I wanted to go with something slightly large to gain more experience airbrushing. Seeing as I could get Tamiya’s 1999 Mk.IV Mosquito for a good price I decided to pull the trigger on it. I also wanted to use this kit as a “testbed” of sorts as I’ve also got Tamiya’s 1/48 He-219 “Uhu” on deck afterwards so I’ll need to have mastered the Sotar 20/20 by then to complete the Uhu’s complex camouflage pattern.

    In terms of the build, It’s been on the bench for about a week now and I;m happy with how it’s going. I appreciate the fit and design of the Tamiya kit after completing Miniart’s Bantam. I took the liberty of filling out the exhaust holes however found that they cannot be easily seen after final engine assembly.

    Most of the early construction has to do with building up the wings and cockpit as to be expected. I painted the interior parts with a mix of AK Grey Green and Intermediate Green with a single drop of Mr. Color leveling thinner. Paint was thinned in a rough 50/50 ratio with water. Thinned with Tamiya TS-13

  • Tamiya P-51K “Mrs. Bonnie”

    Tamiya P-51K “Mrs. Bonnie”

    After starting in February, Tamiya’s 1/32 P-51K is finally complete. Aftermarket accessories include Eduard resin wheels and Aeroscale 1/32 instrument decals. The kit was a dream to build, highly recommended. The only problem that I had with the kit were the decals. even with aggressive setting solution they would not conform to panel lines and rivet detail. they were the only letdown of the kit. It was painted with various shades of Alclad, as well as Tamiya acrylics. This was my first time painting a NMF finish, so there are a few mistakes painting wise.

    I would absolutely recommend this kit to someone who wants to try their first 1/32 kit or even for someone who is highly experienced in the scale. Due to the high part count and complex assemblies it is not the best kit for first time model builders however.