Achtung Mosquito!

[Airframes]

Looking darned good Jan.

 

[Lucky13]

Cheers old sport! Which is the correct red and blue to fix minor cracks etc. on the decals? Think that I need to get them to do that....

 

[Airframes]

I can only give the Humbrol numbers, for matt enamel, which are Red 60 and Blue 25. Both will probably need a spot of black to get to the correct shade; a bit of testing should crack it.

 

[imalko]

Nice looking model Jan. Just little more and will be finished. That's interesting camouflage and markings. I'm not to familiar with Mosquito's service with BOAC, though. Was Mosquito used for flights from UK to Sweden during wartime?

 

[109ROAMING]

I LOVE it mate! 8)

The underwing Red/White/Blue stripes are not meant to mach up exactly I assume? (just wondering for when I eventually build one)

 

[rochie]

very, very nice Jan, well done mate

 

[Lucky13]

Cheers lads, appreciated!

 

[Airframes]

Igor, I'll answer on Jan's behalf. BOAC used Hudsons, and then Mosquitos on the flight from Scotland to Sweden, both types being unarmed and carrying civilian registrations. Ostensibly, as Sweden was neutral, these were classed as normal civilain flights, although the aircraft did somerimes come under attack. They were supposed to be delivering and collecting 'diplomatic material', but the flights were also used to deliver representatives to discuss arms purchase, and to collect vital materials, such as ball bearings, which led to the term 'ball bearing run' being used. The Mosquitos also collected S.O.E. agents and Resistance workers, mainly coming via Sweden from Denmark and Norway. The Mossies were equipped with a two-place 'stretcher' arrangement in the bomb bay, and the occupants were supplied with flying clothing, sleeping bags and oxygen masks, together with a vaccum flask of hot tea, or coffee or soup.
Not a particularly comfortable way to travel, and certainly not for those suffering from claustrophobia!

 

[Lucky13]

.....but WHAT a ride!

Thanks Terry old sausage!

 

[imalko]

Terry thanks for explanation and info. That's interesting chapter in Mosquito's operational history. I must say I'm not surprised for Mosquito being used for this type of operations due to its high performance, but I'm not sure I would like to try that ride in the bomb bay myself.

 

[Airframes]

I once met someone who did, sadly now deceased. When asked what he thought of the ride, his reply was 'It was...interesting!'

 

[Wurger]

Jan the model loos really great. To be honest these decals had to be a pain, didn't they?
Anyway the "struggle" against them was finisged with a success.:thumbleft.

 

[Wayne Little]

Looks much better now, Jan!

 

[Lucky13]

The stripes on the starboard side has cracked along pretty much the whole length of the rib....put it aside to regroup!

 

[Wayne Little]

Aw man that sucks....hopefully you can still save it!

 

[Airframes]

I'm sure a man of your abilities will be able to rectify the problem, old chap! Have a dram or two, and think about it....

 

[Lucky13]

Have a look later to see how one is to regroup and attack again....

 

[Wayne Little]

Hope you get it right!...don't let it beat you!

 

[Lucky13]

Got the book, got new decals (hopefully better)....
Found her....
Just needs a wee clean, well....

 

[Wurger]