1/32 scale de Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI

[wozza]

Great work Vic . Just to throw a bit of info ---- hopefully other followers might confirm --- the Bombay roof where the fuel tanks go [ against all Mosquito model instructions of all scales ] to the best of my knowledge was actually painted gloss white . I believe this being a standard heat reduction for this area on all Mosquito air frames of all variants [ in case they ended up in hotter climates ] As I said , other followers might be able to enlighten on this

 

[Crimea_River]

Great work Vic . Just to throw a bit of info ---- hopefully other followers might confirm --- the Bombay roof where the fuel tanks go [ against all Mosquito model instructions of all scales ] to the best of my knowledge was actually painted gloss white . I believe this being a standard heat reduction for this area on all Mosquito air frames of all variants [ in case they ended up in hotter climates ] As I said , other followers might be able to enlighten on this

I can confirm that the B.35 I'm helping to restore has white surfaces in these areas. This is also true of each wing cell where fuel tanks were present. I've never investigated to what extent this feature was present on earlier models.

 

[Wurger]

 

[javlin]

Looking jolly good their Vic.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Many thanks folks for that input, I'll have a look and see what I can do with the tank bay.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Heeding your good advice gentlemen, we now have a white upper bomb bay where the fuel tanks go.

Having completed the paint task, the fuel tanks were my focus and are now fitted with a couple of pipes leading off. As yet I've got to find out where these go.

Thanks gents for your interest and help.

 

[Wurger]