Villiers de Vos
Booking my seat.

Andy Ball 著者
Bless ya VdV, along soon….

Guy Rump
Taking a seat. 🙂

Robert Podkoński
Taking a seat too!

Neil Patrick
Me too Andy!

J35J
Taking a seat, like picture 6 with the "Norwegian spinners". This was applied on the spinners in some of the Norwegian squadrons in RAF during WW2.

Andy Ball 著者
Thank you for your esteemed company. J35J that explains the markings! I remember (and it was noted in the Oppenheimer film) that a Mossie got Niels Bohr out of Sweden to Scotland.
Beautiful aircraft in all its schemes.

David Taylor
Got a seat.

J35J
Yes, it is a great aircraft indeed.
If you are intrested in the BOAC Mossie services during WWll I can really recommend "The Stockholm Run - Air Transport Between Britain and Sweden During WWII by the Norwegian author Nils Mathisrud.

Łukasz Gliński
Just back from Scotchland and such a project to follow! 👍 These stripy spinners really stand out 😮
You made me consider joining you A with the same kit, though I have a lot of started projects already 😄

J35J
Great to follow this project!
If you not want the work to paint the stripy spinner I can recommend Vingtor decals. They handle decals for all Norwegian related RAF Aircrafts during WWII

Живко Джаков
A place for me too! I love Mosquitoes, they bite terribly.

Cuajete
I need to see this and a cold keg of beer to beat this filthy southern heat. A trip to Scotland like Lukasz's would not hurt me... Preferably in a Mossie 😛

Micky
Following Andy!

Andy Ball 著者
@David: I'll ensure you have a wee drink too...perhaps Łukasz will spare some of his Scotch?....(or Irn Bru?)

Andy Ball 著者
@J35J, there is some speculation on the blue stripes over the yellow spinners...do you think it was a Swedish crew operating it?, (or pure coincidence, as Sweden was neutral obviously?)...I'll try the book once I've finished reading the MiG bureau book which is heavy going! (like their planes)

Andy Ball 著者
@Zhivko: in Scotland the 'midges' get you too...you're right..the British had some beautiful aesthetic designs- never tire of a Mosquito...
@Cuajete: dos San Miguels por favor...and hello Micky...Argentina must be warming up too?....

J35J
Andy, thanks for the question.
According to my knowledge there were no swedish crews in RAF during WWIl. I have actually never seen Norwegian stripes on a yellow spinner before, only Sky or black painted spinners. This goes both for mossies & spits

Check the link:
norwegianaviationmuseum.com/

Here you can find a Norwegian mossie with Sky coloured spinners and flag stripes.

Edward MacKenzie
Oh, there is a free seat in the frontrow... i'll take a seat.

Andy Ball 著者
@J35J thanks for the intel….and we have the Norwegian Govt./Royals for our Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square every Christmas- even though we screwed up Narvik, a bit.

Andy Ball 著者
@Edward- along with some Maiden Beer for ya!?….

Edward MacKenzie
Yes please 🙂

Łukasz Gliński
Wish I could A, but the cabin luggage rules are well enforced and unchanged for some years already 🙁 (except for some Irish airports some say)
Looks like you've got really steady hands to drill these tiny holes so clean, sth I envy

Andy Ball 著者
I have a prescription that makes my eyes at -7.00, so close up work is my world and the small drill is easily seen. Shame about the Scotch. I lived and was educated in Scotland for a number of years, and am partial to a wee dram on occasion!

Michael Kohl
Excuse me Andy if I take the liberty to translate the meaning of the word "wee", as you will not find the Scotish meaning of it in the dictionary. I am by no means an expert but having been to Scotland just a few weeks ago we came across the word all the time. So I asked a native to enlighten me. It means: little/ a bit.
I hope I could save a few lifes with this explaination as it is impossible to survive longer periods of time in Scotland without knowing its meaning. 😉

Andy Ball 著者
thanks again ayjax!
@Michael: I'm English by birth, but educated in Scotland and lived there for a few years- hence the slipping in of Scottish language. You could try "driech" [dreech] for damp/dismal weather, peeley-wallie for pale and unhealthy looking, or my favourite "Scunnert/Scunnerd" meaning tired/exhausted.

Łukasz Gliński
Thanks for this quick Scottish course 😁
Wee is also used in the emerald island south west from Scotchland

Micky
Yes Andy. I am starting a Pucara project. It is a kit of 30 years ago that is so unique that is not even cataloged in scalemates. Hard resin parts. It is a gift from a friend that found it in his garage. Very vintage and almost every part seems to have fitting issues. A limited edition of a private producer. All resin and some metal parts. Huge challenge if I do not quit!

Andy Ball 著者
Indeed it is Ł, along with 'feck' which is a far better use of the 'f-bomb' in English.
@Micky: let me check out your pampas puma - mind how you go with 'old resin'...dangerous in inhalation

Łukasz Gliński
Feck it A, your Mossie is grand! 😄

Gordon Sørensen
Great looking cockpit, Andy.

Micky
Hi Andy, as a matter of fact is a Pucara, not a pampas puma. Regarding the "resin" I used a medical mask( a pandemic leftover) when sanding and opened a window so the dust could circulate.
worst part is almost over. I will post the project as soon as I have time. cheers

Andy Ball 著者
Haha Ł!!
@Gordon, pleased you like it!!

Andy Ball 著者
Thanks William, some more work done on this project- hopefully some more photos soon. Again, Tamiya serves up a peach of a kit!

Andy Ball 著者
Thanks Agustin!!

J35J
Looking great! Well done Andy!👍🏻

Villiers de Vos
Fantastic work.

Andy Ball 著者
Cheers Neil!

Andy Ball 著者
Thanks J35J and VdV, I'll post some more shots with the Beau soon!

Andy Ball 著者
thanks Edgars, too!

Pietro De Angelis
One masterpiece after another, admiration and respect...

Andy Ball 著者
PDA: too kind, again!
Thanks Rando too for the peek...

Guy Rump
Very impressive mosquito Andy, congrats! 👍

Andy Ball 著者
as always Guy, you're too kind, and thank-you!

Andy Ball 著者
Thank-you Simon

Andy Ball 著者
JK appreciate the visitt
Gábor: thanks too

Edward MacKenzie
Wow, this is another amazing build Andy. It reminds me doing that one too someday.

Andy Ball 著者
Cheers Edward! I'd say gerronwi'it…it's a super subject and Tamiya does it fine!…

Andy Ball 著者
Thanks André and the many others for your visit

Alec K
Excellent build and some interesting techniques mate. Love it 👍

Andy Ball 著者
Appreciative of your comments Alec and bug hunter, they give me motivation!

Cuajete
Very nice Mossie, Andy. I love it! 👌
Congrats!

Andy Ball 著者
Thanks again Cuajete!! delighted for your visit////and Sam S, thank-you for the "like"

Nicolas
Nice work.

Andy Ball 著者
Thanks Nicolas and Treehugger for the comment and visit!
And David too!

Andy Ball 著者
Antoine and Remco, you're welcome...thanks for the visit...

Andy Ball 著者
Marius, I appreciate your look-see!!

Andy Ball 著者
Thanks squidward89, Jocaj and others for popping by

Micky
Very nice plane, build and paintwork as well,.Andy! Congratulations my friend!

Andy Ball 著者
ah, cheers Micky...well I aspire I suppose!!...how's you?, need to have a peek at your work too...
und, VD Bernhard
Thanks Freak too!

Andy Ball 著者
Gary, appreciate your like

Micky
I am currently on vacations. So I will resume my Pucara in February. I have just finalized the building. It was a pain but my most challenging building so far. Painting job will be easier I hope. Cheers

Rui S
I like it 👍

Andy Ball 著者
Rui S, thanks for dialling in!, and thanks JBK, Stephan H and Martin (plus others I'm sure) for the appreciative ticks

Andy Ball 著者
Thank-you Jennifer for taking a peek!

Andy Ball 著者
Micky: the best part of the build is when you see the result born out of those challenges we once faced!

Andy Ball 著者
Thanks subotai for taking the time ….

Andy Ball 著者
Lukas and others, thanks!

Mr James
Great little Mozzie 🙂 Lovely job - I've started the Tamiya 1.48 kit.... started 🙂

Andy Ball 著者
@Mr James, I'll swing by and take a look...you can't go wrong with a Tammy
@Lost Erik et al, thank-you for the "likes"