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Welcome to my latest aircraft build 
First of all I just wanted to say, that as there is a compassion enter of the same kit I have asked if this build diary can be shared and is posted in full agreement.
This build will not be straight from the box i have the Eduard etch upgrades designed for this kit. some display decisions are yet to be made but I do intend to model the crew even if I do not end up using them. You can se at review of this kit on the following link
http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&t=16459
So on with the build which starts with construction of the cockpit. I built up a number of sub assemblies allowing for painting parts on mass. You will note some faces have been filled flat in readiness for installing the etch parts. NOTE for anybody who may be building this and using the tamiya how to build book as a reference, there are a number of errors the first couple being in the cockpit where the kit supplied etch has been installed upside down!(see my second pic for correct orientation)
As you would expect from Tamiya the clean up is minimal and the fit very good, so far. the little round window in the bulkhead above the pilot seat is cleverly moulded as part of a wider clear part, I guess to avoid the risk of the glazing fogging from glue, although there is a second half that is glued in. Kit supplied paint masks allow for easy painting.
All the pilots dials have their backs and are hollow, so if you wanted to spend the time installing wires this is very doable. once all the sub assemblies where built up as far as i could everything was primed in Halfords grey. and then painted Pale green. once everything was dry I started to pick out the individual parts that need brush painting. just a note at this point there is a lot of black in the cockpit too, so i have decided to contrast the semi gloss black of various pieces of equipment and the matt black of rubber parts by painting the seats dark bluegrey. This will allow for a black wash to hi light texture and will ad some contrast and depth to the overall cockpit, or i should say I am hoping it will
With the cockpit parts all painted I have added the decals, mainly yellow dots but also the first aid kit sign. With that done I was able to start adding the etch from the Eduard sets. In many cases they are replacing moulded parts you have to paint so this is a definite uplift in overall appearance. The dials too look better in my opinion as they have more detail, I will also be using some micr-clear to create lenses for the dials.
Next job is to seat everything so I can start weathering without the decal edges getting in the way. I have started the weathering beginning with a black wash for the seats as these should be black.
 “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Oh wow, another one of these amazing looking kits. Really look forward to seeing how you tackle yours Jase, you've certainly got off to a flying start 
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Nice start indeed, I do have a soft spot for the Mossie!!
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Can't ever have too many Mossies on a modelling forum, especially if they're the new Tamiya 1:32 kit!?  
WTG Jase, nice start and looking forward to seeing more soon!? 
Kev 
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Any more progress on this one Jase?
Kev
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Sorry Matt, this one is parked until ice cold in Alex is done “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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jase wrote:Sorry mate, this one is parked until ice cold in Alex is done
No worries Jase, all good things are worth waiting for as they say!!
Kev
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Hi All,
This build is now back on my bench and will be continuing very soon.
jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Great to see you back on this beast perhaps you could finish her in a North African camo and link it with your ice cold in alex dio, just a thought Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Great to see you back on this beast perhaps you could finish her in a North African camo and link it with your ice cold in alex dio, just a thought Thanks for the idea Andy, I have often wondered why compares don't make Aircraft in 1:35 scale it would make much more sense than 1:32. I am sure somebody knows the reason J “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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The cockpit look`s great Jase the harness looks the biz love those dials regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Your cockpit is looking great. Glad you came back to this build. This is one of the great WWII airplanes and another one of my favorites. Best Regards,
Ron
On the bench: DeAgostini '67 Ford Shelby Mustang, Hachette Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Agora Models T-800 Terminator
Finished builds: DeAgostini Toyota 2000GT
In the Stash: Losing count...
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Many thanks both for looking in Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi looking great.cockpit detail is superb. Cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Excellent work, great job. Mark
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Some very nice touches being added, looking good.... Regards Alan
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Lovely work Jase, the cockpit looks great Steve
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Thanks all for looking in Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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